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feedback... good morning what a awesome way to start my day...thanks for my free mag...loved every page... loved the fresh, energetic articles and layout that jumps out with awesome ideas - Vanessa Johannisen

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Absolutely great rst issue. Well done Naz Salie and Jaynie Lea!! Bright and Inspiring - Anthea Thorne Adams Awesome mag, congratulations !! – Penny Katz Congratulations! May it grow from strength to strength as you encourage and inspire all us ladies to grow from strength to strength. - Joanne Fenn This is amazing. I like the mag azine concept. It Rocks! Rock On.... - Wendy van Schalkwyk INSPIRE looks AMAZING!!! Energised, informative, cutting-edge, crisp. Detailed enough to have one coming back to nish reading a nugget of an article. Yes, i am a man who actually ipped through this "ladies' "magazine" just to see what all the fuss was about. It is gorgeous. Congratulations Naz and Jaynie lea. – Jay Williams

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Hello again fantabulous people and a very happy New Year to all of you! So here we are, already rocking and rolling 2013. “Stepping over the threshold” into the New Year proved to be memorable for me this time round and I was offered a multitude of insights into myself, people and life in general. Despite many people having a particularly tough time throughout much of 2012 there definitely seems to be a vibrant and unanimous sense that this year has much more positivity up its sleeve. Maybe it's the holidays that have offered spirits a sense of renewal or perhaps there truly is a global shift in mind set starting to unfold. Accepting certain realities is something that can often be a lot more challenging than most of us care to admit, but with finding that acceptance and therefore overcoming the challenge we gain vision into a whole new dimension of ourselves and we continue to grow. We are all blessed with enormous capability, endless opportunity and free will… and where there is a will, there is a way. So, let's open the doors, step out into the open and take a big breathe of fresh air. Let's challenge our boundaries and fears. Let's go the extra mile… for ourselves and for others and most importantly, let's develop an unwavering sense of gratitude for ALL that comes our way No matter what happens, look for the positive in it, the lesson or the silver lining and don't do it once – do it every time, all the time! – Here's to a GREAT 2013 in the making! Hope you all enjoy our first issue for the year. - Much love.

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Happy New Year Inspire Readers! A new year signifies the re-invention of self and we find ourselves looking at the year ahead with our hopes pinned on the unknown or the promise of something better. I've chosen not to make any New Year's resolutions this year and instead, I've made one promise to myself. I promised myself that I would be true to who I am. This seemingly simple act requires courage, the ability to walk your path with unwavering resolve and to honour yourself in every way possible. We all deserve to give ourselves our best and I firmly believe that this sets the foundation for what we attract into our world and what we give to this world. If we treat ourselves with the same love and kindness we unselfishly give to others, surely everything and everyone we surround ourselves with, will get the best of who we are and what we have to offer. So this year, I will nurture, care, love and be true to who I am. That is my gift to myself and this Universe. With this issue we take you on a journey of hope, empowerment and inspiration. We see how one courageous lady took on cancer and survived to tell the tale. We focus on love, the art of giving and have some practical advice for ladies wanting to make their mark as entrepreneurs. A BIG thank you to all our readers for your support, for sharing our publication with others and for all the positive feedback. Please remember that Inspire is about you, the stories are written by our readers and we want to encourage you to use our magazine as a platform where you are able to share, inspire and connect with women all over the world. - Love and Light xxxx

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theteam Jayne Lea Graphic Designer for inspire Mag www.jaynielea.co.za www.facebook.com/jaynielea Hailing from Cape Town, single mom and established business woman, Jayne began her journey into the world of graphic design at the start of the new millennium. Driven by her passion for the creative process; fuelled by her distinctive ability to interpret her client's vision and cemented by her precision for balance of composition, this multifaceted dynamo has built her brand JaynieLea into the success it is today.

Sam Burrows Photographer www.samburrows.com sam@samburrows.com Sam Burrows ﬁrst started using a DSLR in 2007 and soon decided photography was what he loved and wanted to do. After a few years of self-teaching, he started working free-lance and professionally but believes one will never stop learning. He has worked in many areas of photography including portraiture, advertising, live performance, wedding, fashion, reportage event, interiors and recently was a contributor at the San Remo exhibition in Cape Town.

Naz Salie Business Development Consultant Equilibrium Business Lab www.twitter.com/Naz_Salie naz@e-bizlab.co.za A communicator and instigator by heart, her purpose in life is to be of service to others. Her career has spanned from project managing the ﬁrst Neotel civil installations in Cape Town to producing television inserts for CNBC Africa. Her ability to immerse herself into any business, in whatever sector and developing it on a strategic level is what sets her apart from her peers.

Christine Tylcoat Make-Up Artist christinetylcoat@yahoo.com Vhristine’s artistic ﬂair began with drawing and painting from a young age, after matriculating in 2001 she studied computer animation, advertising and of course makeup. Art is a natural talent that she love passionately. She Specialises in bridal, matric dances, 21 birthdays and any event that requires professional make-up, formal or informal, dramatic or natural whatever the occasion is ﬁt for.

Ashlea Harvey Inspire Model info@thekingspeech.co.za

Jessica Kable Inspire Model https://twitter.com/JessicaKable

Ashlea Harvey is a qualiﬁed media trainer and has a Masters degree in Media and Broadcasting from Lynn University in the USA. She was the Cape Town reporter for CNBC Africa and hosted the show, Eye on Western Cape. She has reported from The World Economic Forum, The Mining Indaba, The World Bank and the JSE. Ashlea has interviewed some of the world's most prominent business professionals as well as a range of South Africa's top CEOs. Ashlea now owns her own media training company, The King's Speech.

Jessica Kable, single mom and a newly baptised Capetonian works in marketing and enjoys the simple things in life with a dash of adventure.

Lauren Vanacore Inspire Model

Hard worker. Lover of life. Inspired by change. Believes in the impossible. Always looks on the bright side of life. Loves challenges. At 25, she has a Marketing and Advertising background, dealing with a portfolio of top companies. She is currently serving as a consultant and part time designer. Her advice: “LIVE”

After conquering the BIG C, loving life and living it to its fullest has become her motto.

Shana Kay Co-Founder of Maxxor and Infointeg Entrepreneur and Management Consultant http://twitter.com/shanak me@shanakay.com www.shanakay.com Otherwise known as a GirlGeek, Shana Kay is a serial entrepreneur and roaming business development strategist. She has spent 16 years in the ICT industry with experience ranging from technical support to CEO of a software development c o m p a n y. S h e i s p a s s i o n a t e a b o u t technology and what it enables us to do in both our business and personal spheres."

contributors Emily Co founder of Fine Women Business. www.ﬁnewomen.co.za

Patti Graham Founder of Fine Women Business www.ﬁnewomen.co.za

Emily is a Communications/Public Relations graduate from the Nelson Mandela University and has worked in this ﬁeld for the past ten years. Emily was a founder member of Big Picture Strategic Tourism Marketing and is a co founder with Patti Graham of Fine Women Business.

Patti Graham is an accredited Chartered Public Relations Pracitioner (PRISA). She has served on various Boards during her business career including: 7 years as a director of the IDC (Industrial Development Corporation), Vice Chairman of The Eastern Cape Tourism Board, Uvimba Rural Finance Board (King Williams town). Patti also served on the Border Kei Chamber of Business executive in East London for three years prior to her relocation to Cape Town.

Gwen Kloppers CEO & Founder of Xtraordinary Women www.xtraordinarywomen.co.za

Leigh-Ann Fowle Founder of The Written Word www.thewrittenword.co.za info@thewrittenword.co.za

Gwen resigned from a very successful corporate career of 19 years to pursue her dreams of being an entrepreneur and living out her purpose. Xtraordinary Women was born out of her passion to create a community and platform for Xtraordinary Women doing eXtraordinary things. She began Xtraordinary Women to inspire women to live their lives on purpose.

Sue Levy Creative Director - Just Pursue It https://www.facebook.com/JustPursueIt?fref=ts

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Creative director behind Just Pursue It, founder of a media design company and the I n s p i r a t i o n a l Wo m a n I n i t i a t i v e (iwomeni.org), Sue interviews women from around the world to share their stories of inspiration, hope and success on her award winning blog “Just Pursue It”.

Lyn Mance Private Practitioner, Cape Town Lynmance@gmail.com http://lynmance.wix.com/dietitian Lyn Mance is a registered Dietitian with a passion for food and how it effects the human body. Inspired by the idea of you are what you eat she completed her B.Sc. Dietetics at the University of the Western Cape. In addition to her private practice, she is now also the “resident dietician” for inspire mag.

Founder of The Written Word, a marketing and communications agency which focuses on the needs of small and medium sized businesses. She combines her business insight with creative marketing strategy. She is passionate about ﬁnding innovative solutions to help companies get the results that they are looking for from their marketing efforts. She also runs the JHB chapter of Girl Geek Dinners, a networking group of women in business and technology.

Burbette Scott Smith Content Contributor / Blogger http://burbettestories.blogspot.com I sometimes feel like an accidental Tourist on this Journey that has chosen me and the Path I choose to carve out while I traverse this beautiful Earth. Each day is a gift from the One and each day I am grateful to receive and share it.I have hills and valiums, but I insist that my hills have panoramic vistas and that my valleys produce exquisite wines

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3 Steps to a Permanently Clear Desk

Once upon a time, my desk was cluttered with all the things I was currently working on — not to mention dozens of things I wasn’t working on: notes, post-its, phone numbers, papers to be filed, stacks of stuff to work on later. I was too busy to organize it, and if I ever did get it cleared, it would pile up soon after. It’s a different story today. These days, my desk is always clear, except for the one thing I’m working on, and perhaps a notebook and pen for jotting down notes, ideas or todos as they come up. It’s a liberating feeling … it calms me … it reduces stress and chaos … it definitely makes things easier to find … and it m a k e s me more efficient and productive. How did I make the transformation? Well, it wasn’t an easy journey, and I’ve improved over the years, but the basic steps are outlined below. Here’s the system: 1) First, take everything on your desk and in your drawers, and put them in one big pile. Put it in your “in basket” (if it doesn’t fit, pile it next to your desk or something). From now on,

everything that comes in must go in your in basket, and you process everything as below. 2) Process this pile from the top down. Never re-sort, never skip a single piece of paper, never put a piece of paper back on the pile. Do what needs to be done with that paper, and then move on to the next in the pile. The options: trash it, delegate it, file it, do it, or put it on a list to do later. In that order of preference. Do it if it takes 2 minutes or less to complete. If it takes more, and you can’t trash, delegate or file it, then put it on a list of to-dos (more on your to-do list in another post). 3) Repeat at least once daily to keep desk clear. The end of the day is best, but I tend to process and tidy up as I go through the day. Once you’ve processed your pile, your desk is clear. You’ve trashed or filed or somehow put everything where it belongs (not on top of your desk or stashed in a drawer). Keep it that way. You must follow the system above: put everything in your inbox, then take action on each piece of paper in the inbox with one of the steps listed.

If an item is on your to-do list, you can keep the paper associated with it in an “Action” folder. But you must regularly (daily or weekly) go through this folder to ensure that everything is purged. It’s that simple. Have a phone number on a post-it? Don’t leave it on top of your desk. File it in your rolodex or contacts program. Have something you need to work on later? Don’t keep the papers on top of your desk. Put it on your to-do list, and ﬁle the papers in your Action folder. File or trash or delegate everything else. Leaving stuff on top of your desk is procrastination (and as a procrastinator, I should know). If you put it off until later, things will be sure to pile up on your desk. Deal with them immediately, make a decision, take action. What I’ve described is a good habit to learn, but it takes time to learn it. You’ll slip. Just remind yourself, and then do it. Soon it’ll be a habit you have a hard time breaking. And trust me, once you’re used to your desk being clear, you won’t want to break this habit. - Leo Babauta

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10 Practical tips on managing the challenges of working from home

be a rst rate version of yourself Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. ~Steve Jobs Oscar Wilde was the one who said, “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken“ I love that quote as, from experience, whenever I try doing something that is not me, I see that it does not come naturally nor is it enjoyable. Ever experience that? Well you are not alone. We live in a world in which our heroes are reality TV stars, fashion icons and who we read about in magazines. By all means I am not saying that you can't be inspired by someone or something. I am inspired by many people in my life as well as apects such as nature and the books I read. But I always make it my own and try not to be a direct copy of what I see. There's no fun in that as it is just a waste of time.

Be what you are. This is the ﬁrst step toward becoming better than you are. ~Julius Charles Hare Women envy models in magazines, but don't say it out loud. The truth is that these magazines give girls a false sense of their own real beauty. They don't realize all the lighting, angles, and image touch ups that go into making those images. If they were to walk by one of the models in real life they probably wouldn't recognize them in person. The beauty of being ourselves is that it's an exciting journey. It's when we surprise ourselves with what we can actually do instead of what we thought was our calling in life. I have discovered this in my journey of writing and inspirational talks. It's been immensely satisfying to be able to write content that inspires readers. I have learned that if you are the best version of yourself, life gets so much sweeter. Doing what one loves brings much happiness. I once read that “outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.” I love it. It's a message I convey in most of my Inspirational talks because we tend to judge from the outside and by doing that, we de-value who we are. It's a scary and despicable habit as we allow ourselves to criticise ourselves where we should be the better person and learn to love ourselves unconditionally, no matter what. When doing my talks I stress the point that it's more important to feel proud of ourselves regardless of how we look. The real beauty lies within our inner strength.

Here are 3 ways to accepting the ﬁrst rate version of yourself Embrace who you are. On a daily basis we criticize our own ways, we do not love our bodies, our curves or the way we look in the mirror. The ﬁrst step to loving yourself is acceptance. Accept that

you are uniquely beautiful; no one else can be you or look like you. Instead of negatively bashing yourself, be kind to yourself and embrace all of you. In the end you will only have yourself to depend on, why not start by accepting that you are a beautiful being? Don't waste time or compare yourself to others Comparison is without a doubt the thief of inner joy. It's very sad that a beautiful and talented person cannot acknowledge his or her worth because she is constantly comparing herself to others. Next time you want to compare yourself to others, make a list and write down your strengths on paper, realise that you have your own unique strengths that make you the wonderful person you are. If you crave the success of others, keep in mind that your time will come, and enjoy your journey to becoming the amazing person you were meant be. It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are You were born an original. The challenge in life is merely living your own story. We think that being copy-cats and acting like the people we see on TV makes us better but considering our original story belongs to no one else but us, and cannot be lived by anyone else, it's our gift! As John Mason so cleverly said, “You were born an original, don't die a copy.” You will ﬁnd that people will want to live your dream, steal it away from you and make as if it were their life's journey. My advice is that you ignore them; they do not deserve your attention. Right now ... focus on your own life and decide to be proud, conﬁdent and happy with your journey. In conclusion I want to ask that you take time to fall in love with the things that make your heart smile and leave you in a state of elation. You are beautiful because you matter to the world. If we learn to programme our minds to appreciate that one single thought, we will respect ourselves more as women in this day and age and not allow people to make us feel unworthy. So in honour you all, I challenge you this week to step away from the fashion magazines and remind yourself of what is wonderful about you, which has nothing to do with your “outside show.”Show the world what real beauty looks like from the inside out. And then, just pursue it Sincerely Sue Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustPursueIt?fref=ts Twitter:@ Sue_Levy Website: www.suelevy.co.za Foundation : www.iwomeni.org Email: sue@iwomeni.org

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You don’t need to be a monk to nd solitude, nor do you need to be a hermit to enjoy it. “I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude. We are for the most part more lonely when we go abroad among men than when we stay in our chambers.” ~Henry David Thoreau You don’t need to be a monk to find solitude, nor do you need to be a hermit to enjoy it. Solitude is a lost art in these days of ultra-connectedness, and while I don’t bemoan the beauty of this global community, I do think there’s a need to step back from it on a regular basis. Some of my favorite activities include sitting in front of the ocean, still, contemplating … walking, alone with my thoughts … disconnecting and just writing … finding quiet with a good novel … taking a solitary bath. Don’t get me wrong: I love being with loved ones, and walking with a friend or watching the sunset with my wife or reading a book with my child are also among my absolute favorite things in the world. But solitude, in these days as much as ever, is an absolute necessity. The Benefits of Solitude The best art is created in solitude, for good reason: it’s only when we are alone that we can reach into ourselves and find truth, beauty, soul. Some of the most famous philosophers took daily walks, and it was on these walks that they found their deepest thoughts. My best writing, and in fact the best of anything I’ve done, was created in solitude. Just a few of the benefits I’ve found from solitude: • time for thought • in being alone, we get to know ourselves • we face our demons, and deal with them • space to create • space to unwind, and find peace • time to reflect on what we’ve done, and learn from it • isolation from the influences of other helps us to find our own voice • quiet helps us to appreciate the smaller things There are many more benefits, but that’s to get you started. The real benefits of solitude cannot be expressed through words, but must be found in doing. How to Find Solitude You start by disconnecting.

Take every means of connecting with others, and sever them. Disconnect from email, from Facebook and Twitter and MySpace, from forums and social media, from instant messaging and Skype, from news websites and blogs. Turn off your mobile device and phones. Turn off the computer … unless you’re going to use the computer to create, in which case, shut off the Internet, close your browser, and shut down every other program used to connect with others. The next steps depend on which of two strategies you use: 1. Holing yourself up. This can be done in your office, by shutting the door and/or using headphones and the calming music of your choice. If possible, let coworkers know you can’t be disturbed during a certain block of your day. Or it can be done at home, by finding a quiet space, shutting the door if you can, or using headphones. The key is to find a way to shut out the outside world, including co-workers or those who live with you. 2. Getting away. My favorite way to find solitude, actually. Get out the door, and enjoy the outdoors. Take a walk, find a park or a beach or a mountain, find a quiet coffee shop, find a shady spot to rest. People watch, or nature watch. Other tips: • Try taking a quiet, relaxing bath from time to time. • Curl up with a good novel. • If you’re married with kids, ask your spouse to give you some time off to be alone, and then return the favor. Make it a regular swap. • Take a walk every day. • Get into work earlier, and work in quiet. • Have a nice cup of tea. • Try a regular time each day when you’re disconnected. • Consider limiting the stream. No time for solitude? Try these tips. Try sitting still, and focusing on your breath as it comes in and goes out. As your mind wanders to thoughts of the past and future, make a patient note of that, then gently return to your breathing. “I live in that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious in the years of maturity.” ~Albert Einstein Post written by Leo Babauta.

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inspiring. He told me it was a camp where women train and have fun and that only ladies take part. So I thought 'let me go and see what Adventure Boot Camp is all about'. I registered online, not knowing what I was in for.” And what a surprise she got. “Ooooh ...it is nice, but at ﬁrst I was afraid because all the ladies looked so sexy and ﬁt and there I was ... fattest in the group. But the trainer made me feel so welcome. Exercising turned out to be fun, interesting and not boring at all. We play games, do hikes. It's so unlike doing the same boring exercises in gym over and over. And the group members feel like family.” At the time Sophie saw an ominous '131' when she mounted the scale. She was suffering from high blood pressure and had knee trouble. She had been fat all her life and worried about it, but the problem was that those around her regarded her weight as normal. “My parents and the community saw a fat child as a wealthy and healthy child. My grandparents and parents were all fat. My dad said it was in the genes. I thought that was it.” “One day my ten year old son said 'Mommy let's race!' When I tried, he laughed and said I was too fat. The following Sunday, I broke my ankle and two years later it was still giving me trouble. My son said it was because I was too fat. Then I also started having trouble with high blood pressure.” When Sophie passed the ladies exercising in the park, she remembered reading about Adventure Boot Camp in the George Herald. She laughs. “I thought it was a boot camp for ladies who had run away from home who now had to train in the park!” She nevertheless called the number in the advertisement and spoke to Rico Groenewald, who owns the franchise. That was the turning point in her life. “He sounded so

Sophie has already lost 17,6 kg and 67cm in three months. “I'm feeling so young. My ankle is not so sensitive any more. I've been able to stop blood treatment. My clothes ﬁt better. People are giving me compliments.” Sophie also credits Herbalife shake. “I drink their shake for breakfast, because I have no time for breakfast in this fast life, and keep to my eating plan. Otherwise it was a whole mind- and lifestyle change.” For more information please visit www.AdventureBootCamp.co.za or contact the National Head Ofﬁce on 021 447 2746.

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One of the greatest attributes of January is the enthusiasm and ebullience that 'a new start' brings. The irrepressible desire to achieve and succeed is electrifying. It ﬁlls boardrooms, classrooms and cafés with passionate visions and lifealtering resolutions. But however resolute we may be, the general trend is to 'settle back into reality' – around about the 25th of January when the bills come rolling in again. Let's make 2013 different. Not because we just think it, but because we're going to pursue our passion! This means that we want to look out for 'physical evidence' of our dreams becoming reality; milestones along the journey to our personal successes. The manifestation of abundance is essential if we are to be committed to thinking and acting differently. Milestones are a way to track, journal and remain accountable to the dreams in our heart.

Here are four pillars to manifest abundance in your life: • Consciously decide to focus your thoughts on abundance rather than of lack of money If you keep thinking that you don't have enough, you'll start believing that you'll never have enough. This is a vicious and denigrating mindset that will withhold the ﬂow of abundance into your life. Abundance will only have a channel through which to ﬂow if you open that channel, and it begins with your thoughts. • Be happy now, without the money If you aren't happy with what you have, then your happiness depends on what you have. If you want to see abundance manifest in your life then you need to be content in being happy regardless of what you have. If you're not happy with little, chances are you won't be happy with a lot.

• Be truly grateful for everything you have now Being happy and staying happy is sustained with gratitude. Develop an attitude of gratitude, taking every blessing in your life as a treasure and not a trinket. • Give the best of yourself to others It has been said that we should do for others as we would have them do for us ie If you want receive the best, then you need to be willing to give your best. As you begin to give of your best, just because you want to and not out of obligation, you will naturally ﬁnd yourself to be a person of gratitude, happy and focussed on abundance! I wish you every great opportunity and blessing for 2013. I know that you are capable of amazing things, remember these four points and you'll be sure to accomplish your dreams – and more!

When paper is scarce make ever y page count With everything going digital, the perception that putting pen to paper has lost its power is seriously misleading. The fact is there will always be a place for penned persistence in the digital space. Whether it's to let the creative juices ďŹ&#x201A;ow or keep notes of important ditties that are outside of our normal working space, post-its, paper-cubes and diaries help us stay productive and effective. With the increasing global consciousness, we can't keep felling trees just so that we can create piles of random notes and important planning scribbles. We need to make every page count. When it comes to organizing our ever-busying lives and keeping track of every cent that leaves

our clutch, what better way than with a page-aday diary that guides, mentors, tracks, encourages and aids better spending patterns and behaviours? 'Lindas 2013 Abundance Diary is now available at local newsagents and through direct order. This way to wealth, one day at a time, contains nuggets of wisdom from Linda Smith's plethora of experience with mentoring and coaching around ďŹ nancial matters. It also brings easy-to-use spending plans and tracking sheets right to your pen-tip, bringing structure and order to your ďŹ nances! It's not a luxury item. It's an abundance investment.

G i v e a w a y. . . There are two of these fabulous 2013 diaries up for grabs. Send your contact details and a motivation to linda@lindiary.com

love list gifts for her... A romantic dinner for two at the gorgeous “On the Rocks” Restaurant - Blouberg

Sterns - Ladies Gift Collection http://www.sterns.co.za/Perfect%20Gifts/For%20Her

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A relaxing & rejuvenating full body massage - at home http://www.facebook.com/pages/Akasha-MassageTherapy/185977288146304?fref=ts

Calvin Klein - Euphoria http://explore.calvinklein.com/en_US/explore/ckfragrances/home /products/euphoria--T179-TLNK179?elementid=MEDIA1450

No introduction needed Jimmy Choo’s http://www.jimmychoo.com/new-in/newarrivals/icat/newarrivalsrw/

Victoria’s Secret Lingerie http://www.victoriassecret.com/sleepwear/lingerie

A sunset boat cruise http://www.waterfrontboats.co.za/

A full manicure or pedicure or both :) http://www.facebook.com/wendys.skincare.studio?fref=ts

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A GoPro Hero Camera http://www.goprosouthafrica.co.za/

Boss Skin Care Range Leatherman multi-tools: MUT http://www.leatherman.com/product/MUT#

A Vena Amoris Tungsten Ring http://www.va-tungsten.com/

“Spoon me” Pillow We all know men will love this ;)

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A Tag Heuer Watch http://us.tagheuer.com/en/store/south-africa#/store-locatorhome/StoreLocatorSearch:isResult=true;isPopin=true

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Armani Code http://www.netperfume.co.za/Occasion/South_Africa/Perfume_B rands_-_Giorgio_Armani/

Polar RS800CX N10 Run Fitness Watch http://www.capeunionmart.co.za/gear/gear/electronics/watches

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enjoying luxury for less Some of you might be subscribers to the growing number of sampling boxes flooding the South African market, especially the female consumer market. With a minimum cost of R100, you get to sample the latest products from glamorous lipsticks to health boosting samples. If you want to keep your finger on the pulse with what's new and hip, without the daunting task of collecting samples at dozens of shop counters, then the next few offerings will definitely be worth a look. Reviews were written by the lovely Anouschka Venter from www.pampermenow.co.za

Health Box South Africa My dear friend and creator of the well k n o w n S A H e a l t h B l o g (www.sahealthblog.com), Emma King, has joined forces with Lisa Raleigh, SA's top ﬁtness and wellness expert ( www.lisaraleigh.co.za ), to create Health Box SA. Each month, subscribers to Health Box SA are sent a luxurious combination of health, ﬁtness and wellness products. Each item has been tried, tested and tasted by the panel of experts to ensure that what lands up on subscribers' doorsteps are the latest, trusted and best-for-you products available. This means no standing in queues, no getting caught by

marketing ploys, and no searching for healthy products or substitutes. Health Box SA delivers – to the subscriber's door – the brand new and best products the wellness market has to offer. Health Box SA presents a new way to incorporate healthy habits into the subscriber's life, and is contributing to a revolution in healthier, greener living. With wellness enthusiasts, Lisa and Emma, at the head of the project; the products, vouchers and items supplied are designed to better one's lifestyle long-term. Exercise tools, healthy food items, and organic skin and beauty products all provide healthier, eco-friendly alternatives to their former variants.

have affected quite a few deliveries. However, I have been so busy that I honestly had not even noticed how fast time had ﬂown by and was pleasantly surprised when the courier rang my doorbell. If you don't know what you can expect to receive every month from your Rubybox subscription, then stick around and I'll show you exactly what November's box contained.

What's in the box? •R100 5Rooms coupon •R20 off Piz Buin lines when spending R100 or more at Dis-Chem

•Essence Colour & Go - Walk Of Fame

•Essence - Stay With Me Long Lasting Lip gloss R29.95

The decadence of the box serves as an important reminder that cleaner, healthier and greener living requires little sacriﬁce and plenty of reward. For more information on Health Box SA, contact: well@healthbox.co.za http://www.healthboxsa.mobi

RubyBox I want to quickly share with you, what I got in the November RubyBox.Due to the truck strikes, I received my beauty box quite late this month and I had read a few grumbles on the Rubybox Facebook page as this must

•Giorgio Armani Armani Code For him R769

•Giorgio Armani Armani Code For Her R899

•La Prairie from R630

Go sign up here now: http://pampermenow.co.za/joinrubybox to receive your monthly RubyBox packed with personalised trial size beauty treats for only R109! For more reviews visit: www.pampermenow.co.za

cheers Every year as December rolls around, the festive spirit suddenly comes alive within each and every one of us as we plan our end of year holidays and wait –impatiently- for the smell of wood burning, long evenings out under the South African sky, good company, plenty of laughs and more often than not some great wines to accompany those festive occasions. This year, we headed up to a magnificently soul refreshing place called Fisherhaven and during our stay there we decided to have some fun with wine tasting. There are so many wine farms in the surrounding areas and we didn't get anywhere near discovering all of them, but we did discover a couple of little gems which became regular features of the remainder of our evenings under the stars. There is a fantastically quant little village in Hermanus called “Hemel-en-Aarde” which has gorgeous décor shops, picture perfect restaurants and last but not least fantastic wine cellars. Our first stop was at “The Wine Village” where we were warmly greeted by smiling faces, a bar full of people enjoying the free wine tastings and a stunning wine cellar. I am not much of a white wine drinker myself so I proceeded to get stuck into the red wine tastings… they had some lovely wines on offer (at great prices too) but ironically enough the one that held my attention the most was in fact their house wine called “Are we having fun yet” which is a red blend. Not only was it the most reasonably priced wine I tasted but in all honesty… GREAT tasting! Needless to say we purchased two bottles and headed back for plenty more over the remainder of the holiday as it was a clear hit with everyone else back home. In the cellar you will find everything from wines, glassware, barrel furniture, cheese, olives and much more. It really was a super find! Next we headed off to the “Hermanuspietersfontein Wine Cellar” - a mouthful and proudly so as they boast the longest wine farm name in South Africa. Even more interesting than their name was their history

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and all the stories attached to each and every wine. They are also the only wine producers in South Africa which have solely Afrikaans wine names. “Hermanus Pieters” was a Dutch teacher in the early 1800s who would often be remunerated in sheep (which explains the sheep motif in their logo). After his passing and in his h o n o u r, t h e y n a m e d t h e v i l l a g e “Hermanuspietersfontein”. In 1902 the postmaster shortened the town's name to “Hermanus”. Approximately 150 years later Hermanuspietersfontein revived the full name by making it the name of their cellar and brand name. Every single wine has a story attached to the name which made the afternoon of wine tasting a most entertaining, not to mention educational, one. The atmosphere in the cellar is upmarket and bubbly with a hum of conversation. The staff was friendly and very well informed on the wines which made you feel right at home. One of the wines I found most interesting is their brand called “Bloos” which is actually advertised as a rosè / blush but is in fact a RED wine! It looks like a rosè but deﬁnitely doesn't have the same taste. A delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec & Petit Verdot, it was a huge success with everyone on our holiday and sparked an amazing amount of interest as well as conversation because of its blush-like colour, disguising its true identity as a red wine. In addition to their wines, they produce their own recyclable branded packaging which really makes the purchasing of wines as gifts hasslefree and adds that extra bit of “authenticity” to the whole purchase and experience. All in all, our visit to the Hemel-en-Aarde Village was a huge success and was great fun. Every single person who joined in our festivities enjoyed ALL the wines we purchased from both of these lovely cellars and I would deﬁnitely recommend a visit down that way. We have so much to do right on our doorsteps. After discovering many fantastic new places this past festive season, we have made it one of our New Year resolutions to take a road trip (albeit a small one) at least once every month. So I look forward to reporting back on more interesting discoveries in our upcoming issues of Inspire. Until then…

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Just a short distance from Hermanus lies the charming little community of Fisherhaven – so aptly named as it is indeed a true haven for anyone that enjoys tranquility and beauty. It was here, some years ago, that businessman Rohan Hoare decided to design and build his home – choosing Fisherhaven as it is one of the few coastal residential areas that faces north/north west with large plots available. There are at present about 250 permanent residents. The area has panoramic views of the Koegelberg Mountains, the Franschhoek Mountains as well as the Klein River Mountains. Rohan has been living in Fisherhaven for the past five years and it took him three years to build his self designed home. The house which covers 330 sq. metres stands on one of the higher plots in the area and incorporates various levels which flow comfortably from one level to the next creating spacious entertainment areas all of which boast magnificent views. From the first level one overlooks a solar-heated swimming pool on the one side with a cozy braai area nearby, both of which blend in with the natural surrounding fynbos which is frequently visited by small buck and home to many tortoises. The sound of trickling water falling gently into a Koi pond also on this level brings a feeling of serenity whilst star- gazing on summer evenings. Just a step or two away, is a cozy fire place built by Rohan and indoor sitting area which during the winter months heats both downstairs and upstairs. On the upper level is the main lounge opening out on to a sun room which overlooks the beautiful lagoon with the ocean in the distance. Vistas of grape vines and olive trees nestling on the mountain slopes can be seen through the windows. A cozy TV area situated on yet another level looks down on to the main lounge. The spacious main bedroom is upstairs with its own bath and shower and is situated away from any noise and allows complete privacy from

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the rest of the house. The other two bedrooms and separate bathroom are on the lower level. Two lovely arches lead into a well designed kitchen and open plan dining room, with the pantry and scullery adjoining the kitchen – an asset that most home owners overlook but which is a true blessing especially when entertaining guests. A double garage at the front of the house leads through to Rohan's ofﬁce which overlooks the pool area. When asked which was his favourite area for relaxing, his answer was simply “ I don't have a favourite as I designed the house so that there would be a comfortable and inviting feel throughout.” With a keen eye for detail as well as an appreciation for works by various artists, Rohan has tastefully decorated the interior of his home and has without doubt designed and created his very own “haven” where beauty, peace and tranquility can be appreciated to the full.

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decor inspired interiors DIY Picture Frame Back boards with glued or stapled Fabric

Linen Basket Ideas http://www.bhg.com/decorating/makeovers/furniture/diyfurniture-transformations/#page=10

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Great Apartment Inspirations

DIY Art with rolled up magazine strips

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Crate & Barrel Living Room Furniture

Bathroom towel ladder. http://www.inspirationfordecoration.com/

Vintage graters provide wonderful light! http://violettgerbera.blogspot.de/2012/06/diykuchenlampe.html

Painted Crates Stacked Bath Storage http://www.bhg.com/decorating/storage/projects/diy-simplestorage-weekend-projects/#page=12

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DIY Bathroom table made from old bicycle - Innovative!

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DIY Lamp stand cover with twigs or drift wood http://www.shelterness.com/diy-twig-lamp/pictures/4878/

Eggplant Palette for the lounge. Love it!

Bullet Planter. Great for Magazines and chilled drinks too

Grey and Mustard yellow bedroom palette inspiration http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary/bedroom

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Frame your ďŹ&#x201A;at screen TV. Brilliant!

How to build a storage Ottoman http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/howto/overview/0,,20616419,00.html

Card catalog drawer for silverware Great Idea!

5 DIY Practical Headboards http://cdn.homedit.com/5-diy-practical-headboards/

Fire glass produces more heat than wood, and is environmentally friendly. http://greengardenblog.com/2013

Decorating small spaces might seem like a challenge to some, but Andrew has demonstrated that this is indeed possible. Despite juggling a demanding job and a full social life, Andrew found the time to renovate his personal space and created a sanctuary that he calls home, which is visually appealing and welcoming to his guests. While green has become synonymous with the promotion of environmental causes, Andrew has embraced the green palette as a springboard to new creative heights. The transformation of his 60m2 apartment into a functional and classically modern home will inspire those with similar sized living spaces to get cracking on creative space saving projects for the home. Located in the leafy southern suburbs of Cape Town, this feature home is really something to m a r v e l a t . A c c o r d i n g t o A n d r e w, t h e transformation from a basic apartment to what he now calls home was a fusion between modern functionality, vintage retro and clever spacesaving ideas. As his home is perfect example of what a BIG difference a little creativity and inspiration can make to small living areas, let's take a closer look at what inspired Andrew. Every inch of the 60m2 apartment was given a personal touch through clever creativity. It is evident that Andrew had loads of fun transforming his apartment into the crisp, fresh and inspiring sanctuary it is now. The end result warrants a breathtaking pause as you step into the apartment. Greeted by a wall adorned with oversized metal letters rescued from a waste dump, one is given a sense of Andrew's playfully creative nature. The letters were originally part of the signage for Behouse. Andrew omitted the B and E and was left with a larger- than- life focus piece for his living area. After a good clean, and some tender loving strokes, the letters were renewed with vintage vigour and make a striking statement.

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The seating for the living area was personalised and given a new lease on life with contrasting upholstery and bright scatter cushions. My jaw dropping moment was the discovery of a lampshade in the living area created by the ever resourceful owner using simple matt cardboard, a punch and rings. To feed his love of cooking and entertaining his wide circle of friends, Andrew created an open plan area by fusing the kitchen and the living room. A key feature of this modern man's kitchen is the deliberately exposed geyser, which adds an industrial touch to a space filled with functional contemporary appliances. The passage leading to the bedrooms is home to a repurposed coffee table. Turned on its side, it now serves a dual purpose as a compact library housing his favourite paperbacks and a stand. Dramatic and classic come to mind as you enter Andrew's bedroom. The wall facing the bed is adorned with framed black and white prints of screen sirens Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren among others, evoking the passion and simplicity of yesteryear and one is easily mesmerised. An equal treat is the second bedroom boasting heavenly finishes, which guests would be forgiven for mistaking for a 5-star hotel room with omnipresent personal touches. In keeping with the functional modern character of this compact home, the bathroom exudes a certain confidence that belies its actual size achieved through the clever use of space. Andrew's creation has left me inspired and green with envy as I continue my own personal quest to transform my modest living space into an illusory purple palace.

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ideas tips, tricks and ideas

send your ideas and tips to: jaynie@inspiresa.co.za

Use a rubber band to remove a stripped screw http://www.snapdish.net/pic-2957.html

Creative Lego storage http://www.ramblingsofasuburbanmom.com/2012/06/legoorganization/

Put corks on a yard stick and you get a vertical cork board

How to make a rag rug http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/how-to-make-a-rag-rugby-everyday-art

Get creative with Crayolas http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/2011/08/you-knewi-was-going-to-make-one.html

How to make your new T-shirts feel vintage soft http://octaneshop.com/pages/brine-your-tee

Get cool drink and other colourful stains out of carpet.

Use a collage photo frame to make a dry-erase weekly calendar.

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green ď&#x20AC; nger inspirations

send your garden inspirations to: jaynie@inspiresa.co.za

Funnels as Twine Holders. you could use old plastic bottles too

birdcage display on garden wall http://belleinspirations.blogspot.com/2011/01/creativegardening.html

Use an old tyre as a plant hanger http://myhangingbaskets.com/hanging_planters.htm

Tuna can candle holders for a little backyard ambiance.

use the frame from an inexpensive paper lantern. this will look awesome once it ďŹ lls in!

Put soap under your nails BEFORE gardening to keep dirt out. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-keep-your-nails-cleanw-147349

Simple DIY Plant Hangers made from old cutlery

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Use a lemon, orange or a grapefruit to start your seedlings. Plant the entire thing in the ground

claw foot tub converted into a table/planter. http://garagesalegal.blogspot.com/2011/04/peeks-insidebachman-ideas-home.html

mulch for a healthier garden

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tips to beautify your life How to clean your Make-Up brushes properly http://abeystyle.com/2013/01/08/how-to-properly-clean-your-makeup-brushes-a-tablespoon-ofwhite-vinegar-in-a-cup-of-hot-water-and-a-20-minute-soak-followed-by-a-hot-then-cold-rinseand-pat-dry-will-do-it-disinfects-dissolves/

3 common hair mistakes you're probably making!

Make-Up tips for gals with glasses

http://www.bellasugar.com/Why-You-Shouldnt-Over-Shampoo26703384

http://theglitterguide.com/2012/11/26/makeup-tips-for-galswith-glasses/

10 second Healthy Hair Test

Tin can hair rollers - Actually works. The cans get hot with a blow dryer. Talk about recycling :)

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/hair-damage

9 Ways to Shave Less This Summer http://pinlavie.com/9-ways-to-shave-less-this-summer/

Black / Dark polish with Gold Line detail Gorgeous and so Elegant!

The Miracle Face Mask nutmeg, honey, and cinnamon http://www.collegefashion.net/beauty-and-hair/dorm-room-spa-3-easy-diybeauty-recipes-to-try/

Perfect Purple http://imgfave.com/search/make%20up/page:3

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lust list a girl has wants...

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Tiffany Elsa Peretti Circular Teardrop Ear Rings http://www.jewelry4holiday.com/Tiffany-Earrings-14/tiffany-elsa-peretticircular-teardrop-ear-rings-p-456.html

Akris Collection

Kvoll Peep-Toe Floral Platform Stiletto

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http://shoes.asianscent.com/kvoll-peep-toe-ďŹ&#x201A;oral-platform-stiletto1022979451

Sergio Rossi 2013 Resort Collection

Marc by Marc Jacobs http://www.shopbop.com/classic-fran-bag-marcby/vp/v=1/845524441928802.htm?folderID=2534374302029428&fm=whats new-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=12867

http://chalany.com/2012/sergio-rossi-2013-resort-collection/

Donna Karan Collection http://www.donnakaran.com/collections/fall-2012/collection/

Titanium Princess-Cut Amethyst http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046XRPG4/?ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp _d2P5qb1S8DQ3V

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Select two or three sensual songs that you both enjoy. Think smooth and seductive. Avoid songs with high pitched vocals. The crooners and divas of the 60s are a good place to start if you want something romantic.

Seduce your lover with passionate looks. Your expression will reﬂect those sexy thoughts you have in mind and intensify the sexual tension in the air. Look at your body, touch it, enjoy it and then look at your lover drawing his eyes to yours and to your body. Maintain eye contact at all times. If your back is turned to your partner, glance over your shoulder.

Nervous beginners For beginners, you may want to start out by taking your time, work your way into a seductive groove. Close your eyes, feel the music, enter the trance and begin to sway. Try setting aside 30 minutes or so a day before to get familiar with your clothes, your body, the poses and the moves.

Checklist • Remind yourself how sexy you are • Select your outﬁt, make-up & hairstyle • Prepare your music compilation • Select your props • Decide where you'll be dancing prepare the space • Practice the routine (or at least the tricky parts)

Accessories Add a few accessories to your dance routine, items that you enjoy playing with. You're doing this for your pleasure too. A blindfold will help keep your lover's senses alert - itching to know what will come next. A pair of handcuffs or a silky scarf can be used to keep your lover's hands down if he breaks the no touching rule. Use a soft feather to brush up against your lover's body or yours. Sit on a chair and while holding your body upright and tall, slide your feet and legs apart and slowly brush yourself from your neck to the inside of your thigh.

Setting the scene Create the perfect atmosphere. Dim the lights, perfume the air and light some candles. Mix candle light with floor lamps or fairy lights. Candle light adds a soft, warm glow to your body. Indirect lighting is both flattering and more intimate. Avoid fluorescent or white LED lights.

• Believe in both your inner and outer beauty • Be sassy. It's all about conﬁdence and attitude • You feel great, look great and you're going to leave your lover begging for mercy.

A happy ending Try it a few times with different outﬁts, routines and music and you'll soon become an expert in the sexiest dance of all. The possibilities are endless and the results are always great. • Source: www.wikihow.com

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natural aphrodisiacs Fig – the ancient Greeks held them as sacred and associated them with love and fertility.

Strawberries – best enjoyed with whipped cream and Champagne – a potent combination

Garlic – Yes believe it! It Increases blood ﬂow and boosts the libido

Chilli – The Capsaicin in chillies is responsible for an inﬂux of endorphins, increasing blood circulation and your heart rate!

Celery – Jammed with androsterone, a pheromone that arouses sexual attraction in women…chew ladies!

Cherries are considered a sensual and sexually symbolic food in Asparagus Stirs up lust according to an English herbalist.

Chocolate Known to increase serotonin levels

Bananas Appearance is everything!

Guava – believed to improve blood circulation & promote lasting erections

Basil – arouses the senses with its aroma and taste, it is a stimulus for passionate lovemaking

Avocado - It's all about its shape, according to the Aztecs.

pinned beauty reviews informed beauty product reviews BB Creams Most of you have probably heard of BB cream by now, but might not be sure what this cream is or does. The list of beneﬁts mentioned on the labels make BB creams sound like little miracle workers from hydrating to brightening, to covering and protecting. So let's ﬁnd out what's out there: http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/best-bb-creams/p106852

Esse Cocoa Exfoliator If you are looking for a great product that is certified organic, accredited by Beauty Without Cruelty and endorsed by the Vegan Society, then look no further – Esse is your perfect match. I have been on a mission to get my skin 'fixed' after getting pigmentation and break outs after my 2nd baby. The product that has so far given me the best results is not a granular exfoliator, but I just had to try this delicious smelling little jar of bliss that arrived in the mail. I used just a little bit and after wetting my hands gently applied to my face and massaged in circular movements. After rinsing I applied a night cream and had super soft skin. I can't wait to use it again, but I will admit that this time, I'll probably use it in the shower, as it will save me having to rinse the basin afterwards. Esse Cocoa Exfoliator is R190 and available at selected salons, spa's and health stores nationwide. You can find your nearest stockist on their website - Review: www.pampermenow.co.za

Have you heard of the Beauty Spoon? New to South Africa, this cosmetic tool can be used to remove all the remaining product from nearly empty bottles and containers. It's ergonomic handle, ﬂexible stem & contoured spoon, makes it easy to retrieve every bit of liquid and cream from those pesky hard to reach places. Designed by Claudia Hoexter when she couldn't get to the bottom of an expensive serum she'd purchased, and realised that she most probably wasn't the only woman with this problem. Recommended retail price for the single pack is R110 & for the double pack (show above) is R169. This is deﬁnitely going to come in handy, especially with my foundation bottles that drive me insane as you can see all your precious product just sitting there. Remember, “If you can't get to it, Beauty Spoon it!” - Review: www.pampermenow.co.za

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Theravine Quick background info on TheraVine for those of you that might not know. TheraVine is a South African vine-derived face & body treatment range. It combines the latest technology with Grapeseed by-products and essential oils & botanicals all from the Western Cape. Being a Proudly South African & Western Cape girl, and not to forget my fondness for a good 'glassie', this sounded like a match made in heaven. Review: www.pampermenow.co.za image: towncaptain.com

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experience number: 2 If you know a bit about me, you would know that cooking has always been a passion of mine. Even as a child, as I was preparing something as simple as a peanut butter sandwich, I would pretend that I was on a cooking show and I would take the viewers through the “intricate” steps of how to make a sandwich. And now I am all grown up and yes I still pretend every now and then! I love cooking because it always brings back the feeling of family, community and the excuse to enjoy good soul food. I've always wanted to cook in a restaurant, and came pretty close a few years back but suffered from extreme performance anxiety. So as a self-proclaimed foodie I enlisted a few people to make the next item on my bucket list a reality. First on the recruitment list was Zaida our “restaurant donor”. The Cape Malay Food Market is her brainchild and everything about the place feels like home, including the owner! She has the most open and welcoming smile and makes delicious lemonade from scratch! Then we have the uber cool Chef Abe, a culinary wizard, husband and father. He makes everything look way too easy and I found myself jotting down a dozen tips to help my inner chef in the kitchen. Nawaal, a beautiful soul friend of mine agreed to be my paparazzi for the day and finally established what my good side is....anything from the top works and saves me from the dreaded double chin look. Spice came on board with their awesome range of easy to use curry pastes, poppadums, spiced rice and more. Not being a stranger to the Spice brand, I was eager to incorporate their products in my menu! Deciding on what to cook was not an easy feat but I finally decided on a three course meal consisting of a chickpea and brinjal starter, a Morrocan chicken wrap (served cold), butter chicken served with rice and for dessert, lavender crème brulee – my all time favourite treat! Now ladies, I was super excited to get started in the kitchen and arrived early, purple shopping bags in hand, filled to the brim with fresh ingredients! My level

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of excitement was at 110% and deep down I was praying for an accident free day. You see, I might love cooking but I can be such a klutz in the kitchen. I was envisioning scorched eyelashes, chilli paste in my eyes or burns on the ďŹ ngers and arms....believe me all these incidents are past experiences from along my cooking journey. The bulk of the morning was spent on preparing the ingredients and ďŹ nally the cooking started. We had a few hiccups like missing ingredients; my lavender infused cream boiling over and discovering that we were missing a blowtorch! The latter being the most important tool because in all fairness to my other courses, dessert was just my ultimate happiness. I decided to be neighbourly and knocked on Andiamo's kitchen door and the chef was kind enough to relinquish his torch to me. Happiness was restored. All in all, the day worked out perfectly. The plating of the food was an added bonus but....yes there is a BUT. I don't think I will ever go into the restaurant trade anytime soon. It's hard work, especially when you do all the work in high heels! I ended up ticking two items on my bucket list this time around. One was to cook in a restaurant and the other was to learn how to make a crĂ¨me brulee. What's next? Something with adrenalin....loads of it!

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Summer Baltic Curry Ingredients 1 chicken, about 1.5kg 1 tsp salt 4cm piece of fresh ginger Bay leaf 5 tbsp good quality mango chutney 50g ready-to-eat dried apricots, ďŹ nely chopped 2 tbsp Spice and All things nice Balti curry paste 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 200ml low fat mayonnaise 200ml Greek yoghurt 50g Spice and all things nice Roasted ďŹ&#x201A;aked almonds A small bunch of fresh coriander, chopped green salad and Spice and All things nice basmati rice, to serve (Serves 6) Method: 1. Put the chicken, breast-side up, in a large pan along with the salt, the bay leaf and half of the ginger and ďŹ ll with cold water until only the top of the breast is exposed. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer. Cook gently for about one and a half hours until the juices run clear. Take out of the pan and set aside to cool. Remove the meat in bite-sized pieces while lukewarm. Finely chop the rest of the ginger. 2. Put the mango chutney and apricots into a large bowl. Put the Balti curry paste into a frying pan with a dash of olive oil and heat until fragrant (don't burn) , then add the chopped ginger and stir both into the bowl, followed by the Worcestershire sauce, then the mayonnaise and yoghurt. Season to taste. 3. Once the chicken is cold, fold it through the dressing and refrigerate for at least a couple of hours before folding through most of the coriander and serving topped with the almonds, with a green salad and Spice and All things nice basmati rice.

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Thai-style Fish Cakes Ingredients: 600g hake or white fish 300g smoked snoek 1 sliced lemon 6 peppercorns 125 ml cooked diced potatoes 1 medium sized onion very finely chopped 125 ml grated carrot 15 ml fresh ginger grated 300 ml dried breadcrumbs 50g fresh coriander chopped 15 ml Spice and all things nice Thai Red Curry Paste 125 ml mayonnaise 1 large egg lightly beaten 15 ml dijon mustard 15 ml sunflower oil 15 ml butter Method 1. Place hake in a saucepan and cover with water. Add lemon slices and peppercorns, bring to boil. Simmer until fish is cooked about 5 minutes then remove fish with a slatted spoon and cool. Flake the smoked snoek removing skin and bones. 2. Add the cooked potatoes, onion, carrots and ginger with a quarter of the breadcrumbs and the coriander. Flake cooked hake and add to the mixture. 3. In a bowl mix Spice and all things nice Thai Red Curry Paste, mayonnaise, egg and mustard together. Stir gently into fish mixture. Divide into 10 to 12 cakes. Spread remaining breadcrumbs onto plate and press cake into the crumbs. 4. Refrigerate for1 hour. Heat half the butter & half the oil on medium heat. Once pan is heated, fry for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain cakes on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges, sweet chilli dip, a green watercress salad and crispy baguettes.

Vegetable Breyani Ingredients 250g Spice and all things nice Breyani Rice 1 cup mixed vegetable (cauliﬂower, carrot, french beans) 150g green peas 1 ﬁnely sliced onion

1 ﬁnely sliced green chillies Salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tomatoes 1/4 cup yoghurt 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons dry fruits (cashew nuts, raisins) Method 1. Cook the Spice and all things nice Breyani Rice as instructed on pack. Chop all the vegetables into small pieces and blanch in oil until cooked through or you can boil if you prefer. 2. Put 1 tablespoon olive oil into a pan and add green chilli, black pepper and stir for about half a minute. Add onions and sauté them for a minute or until they start to brown. Add ﬁnely chopped tomatoes and fry until they are properly cooked. Stir in the yoghurt. Add all the cooked vegetables. 3. Finally add the cooked rice into pan and stir all ingredients together. Put vegetable breyani into a serving dish. Garnish with dried fruits and nuts and green coriander leaves. Serve the chutney and Spice and all things nice Poppadums. For more mouth-watering recipes, visit www.spice.co.za

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The second annual 100 Women 100 Wines event took place in Cape Town late 2012 and was a huge success. The fairly new and novel event saw 100 women from around the country taste and rate over 200 of South Africa's best wines in categories “by occasion” such as Long Lunch, Girls Night Out and Best Braai Wine. Top wines in each category are: Long Lunch - Boschendal Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2012, Celebration - Cafe Culture Choc Mousse, Girls Night Out - Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2012, The Boss is Coming for Supper - De Wetshof Finesse Chardonnay, Party Wines - Van Loveren Papillion Vin Doux, Ultra Special Wines - Steenberg H.M.S. Sphynx Chardonnay 2012, After a Long Day at Work Ernie Els Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Best Braai Wine - Secret Cellar Merlot, Sunny Day Wine - Villiera Sauvignon Blanc 2012, and It's Cold Outside - Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2009. For a full list of the Top 100 wines visit http://www.spill.co.za/wine-of-the-week/ultra-liquors100-women-100-wines-2012/7552/ 100 women were selected to attend the event after entering the 100 Women 100 Wines competition in October. These women then became judges for the Top 100 Wines in South Africa. Event organiser, Clare Mack of Spill.co.za, says; “The competition and event is such a unique concept that it is the only event of its kind in the world. It makes sense though, if you consider that eighty percent of wines sold in SA are bought by women and that not many of us are wine connoisseurs, so judging by palate is really the best way to go about it.” Mark Norrish, GM of sponsors Ultra Liquors, comments: "Drinking wine is all about enjoyment and fun, and there's a wine for every occasion and moment. What we experienced at this event was a diverse group of women, literally a rainbow cross-section of South African's, enjoying a selection of wines as different from each other as the women themselves; whites, reds, blends,

varietals, MCC's, rose's, blushes, sparkling, sweet, dry, value for money and some top end too. Some of the guests knew more about wine than others but all of the women came together as one and the joie de vivre of the afternoon made it really special.” Norrish concludes; “The most important market for wines in South Africa is women, and I am delighted that they are such a conﬁdent, sassy and adventurous group of consumers.” Mariëtte du Toit-Helmbold, CEO of Cape Town Tourism adds; “Well done to 100 Women 100 Wines for another successful event, as well as to the winning wines. The innovation of food and wine is an integral part of what makes Cape Town an inspirational city and we encourage events such as 100 Women 100 Wines to showcase our region's rich wine tourism offering. We look forward to seeing you back in Cape Town next year!”

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Samsung NX300 a 3D still and ﬁlm capture http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/samsungs-point-andshoot-offerings-for-2013-hands-on/

USB power outlet http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/05/10-usb-power-outletleaves-no-plug-behind/

Samsung launches T9000: The fridge that turns into a freezer

Panasonic RP-BTGS10 Bone Conduction Headphones http://manofmany.com/tech/panasonic-rp-btgs10-boneconduction-headphones/

Belkin launches wi-ﬁ light switch http://www.t3.com/news/belkin-launches-wi-ﬁ-light-switch

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Bedphones - headphones specially designed to be worn in bed. http://www.slipperybrick.com/2011/08/bedphones-designedfor-listening-in-bed/

Track your eating with “hapifork” http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2413943,00.asp

things of interest...wherever, whatever, whoever De Kagel Gastro Pub Stellenbosch

Karma Furniture - Cape Town

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Pour la vie - Stellenbosch clothing, textile, home, gifts

I Love the Lot - Stellenbosch Fashion & Accessories http://www.facebook.com/ilovethelot www.ilovethelot.com

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The Class Room - Hermanus Restaurant & Function Venue http://www.theclassroomrestaurant.co.za/index.php http://www.facebook.com/classroom.hermanus

The Shellﬁsh Bar - Restaurant Kleinmond http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-ShellﬁshBar/19394504878

Tania’s Puppy Foster Home http://www.facebook.com/groups/179568813723/

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The Nomness Master Bakers and Delicious nom-makers based in Cape Town South Africa. http://www.facebook.com/TheNomness?ref=stream

Wakaberry - frozen yoghurt bar Stellenbosch http://www.wakaberry.co.za/Pub/252654874785809

Entrepo - Home and Decor http://www.entrepo.co.za/

Time for Living Interiors Hermanus - Furniture & Homeware http://www.timeforliving.co.za/index-2.html

Shanti Studio - Mosiac Therapy Cape Town, Western Cape http://www.facebook.com/pages/ShantiStudios/372101026195045 http://www.colourmosaictherapy.com/

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compromise yourself you’re all you’ve got!

Famous words of renowned blues singer songwriter Janis Joplin who lived fully till her death at the age of 27. Her words echo an important sentiment about the fragility of life and how important it is that we choose well for ourselves – most especially at this time of the year when we have the opportunity to 'start afresh'. Declaring New Year resolutions and setting goals has been fashionable since time immemorial, however the most memorable part of resolutions is that they are broken – it's just a matter of how long it takes. Why set yourself up for failure? Is it because it wasn't really that important to you anyway? Do you lack in the discipline department? Were your goals totally misaligned to begin with? In a world where the celebrity is exalted, it has become commonplace to emulate the behaviour, dress sense and other quirks of those we admire. It may be argued that these aspirations have contributed somewhat to global moral decay, a confused sense of

identity and has perhaps even fuelled economic crises such as the credit crunch, as individuals live outside of their means in pursuit of an ideal world which perpetuates the common misconception that one's value is determined by rank on the pyramid of social success. In actuality, a more contented existence is available to us when we tap into our radiant selves - when we are true to our selves. People who are true to themselves exude a certain confidence that radiates from a sense of inner peace. They embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and grow and as a result. Being true to yourself is not restricted to certain areas of your life; the benefit can be reaped in business and in your personal relationships. Relationships are rewarded with fulfillment when both partners are comfortable and true to themselves and place less expectation on the other to fill their inner voids. Research has also shown that people who work in companies whose values

are closely aligned to their own values are happier, more productive and loyal in comparison with those who work in environments which conﬂict with their personal values. Gaining insight and clarity into what your core values are will guide you to a life of authenticity and inner peace. Human Behaviour Specialist, Dr John Demartini, who professes that 'the hierarchy of our values dictates our destiny', has devised a method for determining one's values. If you're uncertain about your core values, visit: https://drdemartini.com/value_dete rmination/determine_your_values#c ontent_top Drop those resolutions before they drop you and step up and embrace your unique self – you're all you've got, remember! Helga Steyn – Oaktree Marketing helga@oaktreemarketing.co.za

The Invitation It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dream for the adventure of being alive. It doesn’t interest me what planets are squaring your moon... I want to know if you have touched the centre of your own sorrow if you have been opened by life’s betrayals or have become shrivelled and closed from fear of further pain. I want to know if you can sit with pain mine or your own without moving to hide it or fade it, or x it. I want to know if you can be with joy mine or your own if you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy ll you to the tips of your ngers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, to be realistic to remember the limitations of being human. It doesn’t interest me if the story you are telling me is true. I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself. If you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul. If you can be faithless and therefore trustworthy.

I want to know if you can see Beauty even when it is not pretty every day. And if you can source your own life from its presence. I want to know if you can live with failure yours and mine and still stand at the edge of the lake and shout to the silver of the full moon, “Yes.” It doesn’t interest me to know where you live or how much money you have. I want to know if you can get up after the night of grief and despair weary and bruised to the bone and do what needs to be done to feed the children. It doesn’t interest me who you know or how you came to be here. I want to know if you will stand in the centre of the re with me and not shrink back. It doesn’t interest me where or what or with whom you have studied. I want to know what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away. I want to know if you can be alone with yourself and if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments. By Oriah © Mountain Dreaming,

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Art means so many different things to different people, to one it can be found in a sea scene done in water colour, to another person it could be an oil painting of fruit, to another it could be a sculpture made from recycled materials, to another it is in furniture and décor, to another it is in photographs and to yet another it is in nature – get the picture? (excuse the pun) We are all creative on a daily basis, in the things we do eg taking photographs, cooking, baking, sewing, using our voices to sing or to comfort. We are artists every time we create even a report for a meeting. The report becomes an artwork in that it has been created by the mind and the heart. Energy is used in the research, in the writing of the report and putting in the ﬁner details such as a clip art picture or two, or even a graph. We are visual beings with ﬁve senses which are used every single moment of every day, even when we are resting. Our senses help us to

associate memories and emotions to all that we touch, see, hear, smell and taste. If one of our senses does not work, the remaining four will be enhanced to compensate for the loss of the fifth. Of all the senses, sight is a powerful sense in that it allows us to experience colour in our everyday life. Colour surrounds us in nature, in our homes, offices and in what we wear. It plays an important role in how we feel on a daily basis. If you look out the window and you see a cloudy day with grey skies making everything grey, you are a little less enthusiastic to greet the day and may even feel like climbing back into bed. Should you, however, look out that window on a beautiful sunny day when everything is bathed in a yellow glow; the blue sky and the colours of the trees and flowers really bright, you would feel energized and enthusiastic about your day. Colour can reveal a lot about an individual; how he/she is feeling, where he/she is in life at this present time and what challenge or obstacle he/she is facing and offer the remedy to help the person through this. By using colour intentionally in art, an individual can be healed by seeing the work every day as the colours and the art are absorbed subconsciously and the healing message begins to radiate through the spirit, mind and then the body. Journaling is another form of healing as, when being creative you are tapping into the right side of your brain and letting your five senses take over in the journaling process. Writing about your emotions, what you heard, felt, tasted, saw and smelled helps you to identify fully with the present and to heal and let go of any pain and fear

that may be holding you back. I have always loved creating art on silk. Silk is such a delicate medium and as a cloth, silk is used for protection of semi-precious gems, crystals , jewelry and for clothing. Through painting on silk I discovered its healing properties when I covered journals with the hand painted silk. The journals take on a healing aspect and truly help the person journaling to experience their emotions and healing on a deeper level and allowing the healing to work faster. I intuit the colours and design that is to be used by connecting to the individual's energy ﬁeld through his/her name and birth date. In order to do this I connect to my guides, one of whom is Miriam, Moses' sister who brings a speciﬁc healing and caring aspect to the artwork. The guides assist me to see the colours and design, which I transfer onto the silk. Once this has been done, I cover the journal which is when the true meaning of what I have painted is revealed to me. The journal has now been transformed from a plain journal into a healing journal. Only then can I sit and write the insights to the journal for the individual to read so that he/she has a better understanding of the meaning of the colours and how this assists him/her in working through his/her challenges and healing. I believe that these journals heal in the most loving and gentle way as they have been created in the most loving and gentle way by me and my guides. By healing ourselves we become the best that we can be and I know that the gift to create these journals has been given to me to assist in this healing process. Article: Michelle Joubert mich.joubert@vodamail.co.za

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bloopers There are a number of fundamental things to remember when you take a step under the spotlight. During my time as a TV reporter, it was way too often that I sat across from the camera, interviewing someone who I just knew, was on a devastating road to self-destruction. The blunders, the wafﬂing, and the one-word answers don't even touch the tip of the iceberg of the damage that every word is leaving. Not all publicity is good publicity. There are a number of fundamental things to remember when you take a step under the spotlight. Firstly, know what you're getting into. If you are asked to do an interview, make sure you know who is interviewing you, what their style is, what topics they will be asking you about, and how much time you'll have. This will lay the groundwork for your agenda, because you only accept an interview if you have your own agenda of course. So, once you've done your homework, and

you know what to expect and what audience you'll be talking to, you can go about constructing the key messages you'd like to get across. They should be concise, coherent and brief (not more than a sentence). You will generally only have 3 messages in an interview. Now, you have to tell it to sell it. The secret is to be an honest, informative, descriptive and open storyteller. Your story should have a beginning, middle and end. Be sure on where each of these is as you will need them to get to the point if you become side tracked. Remember, always put your main points ﬁrst, and then elaborate to create colour around the message. Delivering your messages is all about talking smart. Know how to bridge from a difﬁcult question to slipping one of your key messages in, by adding bridges such as “Let me

add…” or “Another thing to remember is…” When answering the reporter, talk in soundbites - 20second phrases that capture the essence of what you are trying to say, used to summarize information and entice the viewer. Your aim is to create neat and clean sound bites that are clear, without wafﬂing. While mastering the art of the killer interview takes more time and practice, if you follow these simple rules, your ﬁrst media appearance won't appear in the Blooper Roll. For media training, contact Ashlea Harvey at The King's Speech.

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what to look forward to on the big screen Gerard Butler is George, a jobless Scottish ex footballer (or soccer player as they insist on calling him), who’s divorced with a kid. Eager to bond with his son, he signs up to coach the after-school football team. http://www.timeout.com/ﬁlm/reviews/94855/playing-forkeeps.html

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The Impossible is the first film to be made about the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Writer Sergio G Sanchez has chosen to focus on one family’s experience as they are caught up with thousands of strangers in one of the worst recent natural disasters. http://www.timeout.com/film/reviews/93535/the-impossible.html

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A tale of a young medical student who turns to underground illegal surgery to make a spot of extra cash. But the world of body modiﬁcation is even weirder and more dangerous than she ﬁrst suspected.

In the time of American slavery, but will no doubt contain the same blend of endless, intricate dialogue scenes, sudden violence and injokey movie references as every other Tarantino movie.

http://www.timeout.com/ﬁlm/reviews/93683/american-mary.html

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American Mary

A ﬁctional portrait of a mother of f o u r, K a re n , c o p i n g w i t h t h e imprisonment of her husband, Ian, for a minor crime of which we never hear the details.

Django Unchained

Arnold Schwarzenegger's comeback role as a sheriff on the Tex-Mex border caught in a face-off with an evil drugs cartel boss. http://www.timeout.com/ﬁlm/reviews/91615/last-stand.html

http://www.timeout.com/ﬁlm/reviews/93815/everyday.html

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An elderly man, struggling to cope with his wife's worsening illness, is encouraged to join a local choir in this uplifting drama, marking a sharp shift in direction for writer-director Paul Andrew Williams

Told in seven loosely connected sections which run the gamut from historical drama through modern realism to distant sci-ﬁ, this is a tale so vast it’s taken three writerdirectors to bring it to the screen.

http://www.timeout.com/ﬁlm/reviews/93699/song-for-marion.html

http://www.timeout.com/ﬁlm/reviews/91507/cloud-atlas.html

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Tapping the power within - Written with Iyanla's signature healing stories, this classic guide to uniting the will with the spirit teaches that only you have the power to make a change for the better. With chapters on basic breathing and meditation techniques, setting up a home altar, connecting with ancestors and guardian spirits, and the extraordinary power of forgiveness, this book is a perfect companion on the way toward the real you. Whether you are a beginner on the path or a veteran in need of refreshment, Iyanla's prescriptions can support your growth from the comfort of spiritual adolescence to the wisdom of spiritual maturity. You no longer need to settle for the way things are . . . you can open up to the way things can be-if you dare to tap the power within! A Rebel chick - A Rebel Chick Mystic's Guide is a self-help book for brave, misﬁt women (or for those who aspire to be), written from the heart and soul of a spiritual, rocker chick. Lifelong psychic Lisa Selow leads you to uncover your true self, reveal your life purpose, and carve out your spiritual path. She invites you to engage in positive rebellion by subverting your good-girl persona, letting go of limiting beliefs that you've inherited, and creating your own deﬁnition of perfect. Through enjoyable, engaging exercises, Lisa facilitates your creating your very own manual for living according to your own rules. Starting your journey from the premise that you already are perfect, you will excavate the real you, along with being guided to design action plans to move forward with your dreams and goals.

Transcendance Expanded - TranscenDance began as a series of one-hour wisdom teachings by Michael Bernard Beckwith recorded live during weekly Sunday and Wednesday services at the Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles. “The Rev” - as he is affectionately called - speaks in natural rhythm and rhyme, and this collection designed to lift the listener into an ecstatic union of mind, body, and spirit. TranscenDance Expanded provides an opportunity to explore in-depth the nuanced, fully expressed teachings of Michael Bernard Beckwith. A complete schedule of the original talks listed by their original titles (theme and topic) and the recording date of each is included herein. Dig in. Breathe deep. Expand. image: junkmail.co.za

Pushing Upward - Pushing Upward is a remarkable debut novel that will sweep you along on one woman's unforgettable spiritual quest. The year is 1974. While trying to eke out a living as an actress in L.A., 21-year-old Sandra Billings discovers the I Ching, the ancient Chinese oracle; and uses it as her GPS to navigate a torrid love affair, battle with demons of the past, and search for meaning and truth. She places a fateful newspaper ad-Drama student in need of RM AND BRD in exchange for housekeeping-and encounters an assortment of outrageous and inappropriate individuals. But it is one unlikely stranger who will change the course of her life. Events ultimately build to a stunning climax, where everything Sandra has gained is challenged by a poignant and surprising twist of fate

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what’s happening out and about The Galileo Open Air Cinema Set against the spectacular backdrop of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, The Galileo Open Air Cinema invites Cape Town locals and visitors to a memorable movie experience under a ceiling of stars. Running once a week (usually on Wednesday evenings), from November to April, The Galileo brings you a diversity of ﬁlm genres in its unique open air setting. Delicious healthy snacks will be offered before the show with blankets and chairs for hire (if still available), adding the perfect touch to an unforgettable evening. Book your tickets online or contact them directly on 0861225898 www.thegalileo.co.za/

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Cape Town Holi One Festival Be sure not to miss out on the Holi One Colour Festival Early Bird Special (limited amount so get them quickly): R170 General Admission: R190 from Webtickets CLICK HERE General Admission including powder (5 colours): R290 Powder will also be sold separately at the event. No VIP tickets will be sold as HOLI ONE promotes the concept "We are all one". http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/429/86668.html image: fashionthroughtravel.blogspot.com

The J&B Met On 2 February 2013 the J&B Met invites all guests to take on the new theme – Made To Fly – with the same passion as seen through the years by dressing in the most groundbreaking outﬁts to accentuate their ﬂy personalities. This annual coming, now in its 35th year is a must-attend-event to rub shoulders with the Cape's elite. Horseracing is extremely popular in South Africa and the J&B Met combines the best in horseracing with fashion and glamour. General Entrance tickets cost R185 each. The General Entrance ticket gives you access to Kenilworth Racecourse only and not to any of the reserved areas in the buildings and the marquee village. www.jbmet.co.za

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New-look Stellenbosch Wine Festival 25 January to 3 February 2013 - The new-look Stellenbosch Wine Festival delivers a full ﬂight of wine experiences for both casual fans and connoisseurs, including an inaugural charity gala, a ten-day promotion at many of the area's award-winning restaurants, special cultivar evenings, and wine farm tours. Sporting events, art exhibitions and musical concerts throughout the town during the festival will give attendees a colorful taste of the Stellenbosch lifestyle. For more information, visit www.stellenboschwinefestival.co.za, or phone(+27)21 886 4310. image: towncaptain.com

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