Life and Style Vol 16 Issue 9

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TECH: ESSENTIAL APPS FOR MOM

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KEEPING YOUR FAMILY FLU FREE

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PROFILE: TASH B HAS YOUR BACK

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TRAVEL: BEST FOODIE FINDS

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Learning to lean

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RECENTLY attended a press briefing hosted by the Enterprise Illembe Economic Development Agency and the Ilembe Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, to launch their joint memorandum of understanding. This was all very corporate and ‘businessy’, but it got me thinking about the notion of leaning on others to achieve something great.

In the briefing, they identified their shared concerns for business and development on the North Coast, as well as their vision for the future of the region.

They touched on existing and new projects where there were natural synergies between 09 May-11 May – Wine o’Clock the two organisations, (one It’s bottoms up at the Tops at Spar Wine belongs to government, the Show at The Globe at Suncoast, offering other is private), and it was both wine producers and wine consumers encouraging to hear that their focus is on investment, a comprehensive package to marketing retention of investment, and understanding this fun and dynamic entrepreneurship and business industry. From 5-9pm and tickets cost incubation, skills development, between R185 and R495 from quicket.co.za and co-operation.

While we have a lot going 10 May – We are Sailing for us on the North Coast, we Ever wanted to go cruising the open seas? also have a lot to overcome, Join Serendipity Travel at the Zimbali particularly in the agricultural Wedge from 4pm for drinks, snacks and industry and the underlying message from the Chamber’s entertainment, with an exclusive peek at Andrew Horton and Enterprise what’s on offer for your next holiday. RSVP Ilembe’s Nathi Nkomzwayo, is karen@serendipitytravel.co.za that we are stronger together.

Finding common ground, 11-12 May – Follow the Leader forming alliances, or the simple Holla Trails Sugar Rush Classic Festival, act of asking for help, can be powered by Zululami, is a trail run and powerful. Often we try and mountain bike race running for the tough things out on or own, but we don’t have to. I am one of duration of the weekend, with various the biggest culprits of putting distances to choose from, depending on a brave face, even when I on your level of fitness. There will also don’t have to. be live music, a beer garden, and kids When we lean on each entertainment. You’ll also be supporting other, especially during tough times, we pool resources, and Gears for Ears, a charity committed share burdens. It wasn’t my to assisting those requiring expensive intention, but that message cochlear implants. Enter at roag.co.za. seems to have permeated 15 May - Bridging the Divide through this edition of Life & Style!

Join the Christmas Fair Fund for their This press briefing annual Bridge Day fundraiser at Braeside resonated with me while I Wedding and Conference Centre, from interviewed Tash Barnard, the 8:30am and the cost is R130. Tea, coffee and treats will be served while you play bridge and enjoy some wonderful company for a good cause. If you read the previous edition of Life & Style, you would have seen all the goof the charity does in our area. To book your table call Joan Oliff 032 525 3246 083 440 2894 or email joan@wildpeach. co.za

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North Coast Pilates guru, who travels the world to share her expertise. She is also a mother, a businesswoman, and an overall force to be reckoned with, so we couldn’t have hoped for a better Mother’s Day cover. She’s also an advocate of community, and of having someone to lean on.

Her enthusiasm and commitment to physical and mental wellbeing is contagious.

She’s proclaimed 2019 the ‘year of the back’ and, as she unpacks this, it becomes clear that her philosophy resonates on all kinds of levels.

“If you have a weak back,” she explains, “who’s going to lean on you?” You can’t support anyone else, physically, emotionally or mentally, if your own support structure (whether it be your back, your core, or your emotional state) is not strong. Read more about this on page 11.

This edition of L&S comes out on the day we all head to the polls, and wouldn’t it be cool if our politicians adopted a similar outlook? Sometimes, asking for help, shows more strength than it does weakness. We can all benefit from having someone to lean on, whether it be personally, professionally, as a mother or father, or a politician.

Speaking of strength and asking for help, as we head into the throws of cold and flu season, on page seven we take a look at your immune system and learn how to fight the winter bugs with our resident dietician, Kim Martin. Dr Rosie Carey talks about the rise of tick bite fever in our area on page eight, and our tech expert, Marc Forrest, lists his top three apps for mothers (or parents) to make your life as a ‘momager’ that much easier. (See, even tech can offer you ‘someone’ to lean on!)

So make your cup of coffee, (or dairy-free turmeric and almond latte – this is healthconscious Ballito after all!) and enjoy some downtime with us in the pages of Life & Style.

Until next time,

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17 May – Visual Feast

Inkanyiso Media and Muholi Productions, in collaboration with 25 young visual artists of KwaZulu-Natal, present Ikhono Lasenatali at The KZNSA Gallery, Durban.

The exhibition is open for viewing from Wednesday 8 May to Sunday 2 June 2019.

The official opening, with internationally acclaimed artist Prof. Sir Zanele Muholi and participating artists in attendance, is on Friday 17 May 2019 at 17h30 for 18h00.

All are welcome, entrance is free. The cafe and bar will be open. Visit Kznsagallery. co.za for more info.

25 May – Colour Chucker

The Bloom School in Salt Rock does incredible work for children with special needs, and their annual Colour Run and Family Fun Day helps raise much-needed funds. The event is at Sugar Rush Park, and the costs are R150 per adult, R90 for children under 12, available from webtickets.co.za. The first 200 entries on Webtickets get a free Bloom T-shirt.

There’s a 5km run or walk, or a 1km free forest walk for toddlers. Registration is from 9:30am.

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The Life & Style crew has discovered our new favourite bolthole; Salt Rock Coffee Company in the Salt Rock Centre.

We have been known to dissect our favourite coffees ad nauseum in the office, and whether it’s Delia’s decaf cappuccino with almond milk, or Mel’s skinny Americano, our new spot offers the best of both worlds.

Owner Karl Desler, who used to operate from the popular container at Salt Rock main beach, always offers a warm welcome, a cheeky chirp, and a delicious coffee.

You can also buy your beans, French Press, a freshly baked treat or snack, and other coffee accessories.

Find Salt Rock Coffee Company at shop no. 8, Salt Rock Centre or follow them on Instagram @saltrockcoffee

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• Reach out in kindness when those around you are difficult.

• Don’t be a slave to the phone.

• Start to believe in what you want.

• Thank all of your best teachers.

• Recognise that what you think is what you are.

• Be aware of life’s possibilities.

• You’ll catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

• Make every day Valentine’s Day. • Be prepared.

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A Foodie AFFAIR

There was fire, there was ice, there were ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’, all making for high drama and culinary theatre.

The Life & Style team were the very first invited guests to the 2019 Chef’s Table at Simbithi Country Club, experiencing a four-course paired meal from the veritable hot seat, inside the kitchen.

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VER the past few years, chefs have become rock stars.

Gone are the days of the cumbersome tall white hats and slogging away behind the scenes. Kitchens are now blank canvases for their creativity, and discerning diners the expectant spectators, which is precisely the set-up at Simbithi Country Club’s chef’s table at Fig Tree restaurant.

off the flavours.

The death by chocolate dessert was a flamboyant ode to the humble cocoa bean. The warm and spongy chocolate fondant gave way to the perfect gooey centre, a berry coulis and dried strawberry ‘leather’ provided some tart relief to the sweetness, and a gelato rounded off the plate of absolute decadence.

It seems counterintuitive to sip on sweet dessert wine with a sweet dessert, but surprisingly, the Thelema vin de Hel 2015 Muscat’s distinctive pineapple, citrus and honey notes did the trick. It finished off the dish perfectly, as a good pairing ought to do.

Our carefully curated meal balanced punchy flavours with delicate touches, and moments of child-like surprise with moments of pleasure. And since the chef wants you right in the epicentre of their world, your table is set up in the back of the bustling kitchen at Fig Tree restaurant.

Our evening began with a chilled glass of the Laborie Blanc de Blanc MCC 2011, as the meal is just as much about the wine as it is about the food.

Once we were seated, a touch of theatre came from the addition of activated dry ice, strategically placed inside the wine coolers to draw our attention to the selection of paired wines for the evening.

By now we were eagerly anticipating the entrée; a salmon roulade with crème fraîche, slithers of avocado, toasted ciabatta, and the delightful addition of caviar

pearls made from rosé wine.

The meal was paired with the delicious 2016 Fairview Chardonnay, a buttery and fragrant complement to the richness of the roulade.

What followed caused much conversation, and when the food sparks discussion, you know you’re experiencing something special. ‘Frozen tears’, a tear-drop shaped icicle, housed a scoop of elderflower sorbet, served with a strawberry salsa and a cucumber sphere, which is a fleeting and delicate

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yet intense burst of flavour. The dish was a fairy garden of flavour.

With our palates suitably refreshed, our next course delivered a rich, Italian Osso Bucco of hearty braised beef, smoked cauliflower puree, pungent truffle dust, a sweet carrot gel, with an onion tarte tatin and a jus that clearly had been reducing for days to deliver that kind of flavour.

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THE BEST is Yet to Come

Dave Charles considers why old habits die hard.

double standards dilemma, they too should be excised from the platforms of public discourse by this self-appointed arbiter of acceptable behaviour? Am I missing the elephant in the room here?

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FOUND it enormously liberating to make the call to Multichoice that terminated our hefty monthly arrangement with them. No, this was not in protest at their harsh treatment of Steve Hofmeyr, although I am appalled at the way they have handled this PR challenge. While they have effectively cast Steve Hofmeyr into the abys in an attempt to disassociate themselves from his particular brand of political rhetoric, they are seemingly okay with the racial baiting, rabble rousing, murderous style of polemic frequently used on their platforms by men like Julius Malema and Andile Mngxitama. Surely to avoid the

My decision to cut the cord was based on the premise that there are better entertainment options now available via the internet. So, for the past few months we have saved money and discovered a world of entertainment that is completely independent of the SABC or Multichoice – and I haven’t missed them for a minute.

Our television sets are connected wirelessly to the internet through a streaming device called Boxx which is readily available in the greater Ballito region and, as long as the internet connection is fast enough, it’s game on!

I watched a particularly interesting conversation with a Neuropsychiatrist caller Peter Fenwick the other night in which he describes in detail how we die.

Now, I accept that this might not at

first glance be the most uplifting choice of evening entertainment, but I have always had a bit of a fascination with the subject.

Mr Fenwick is in the interesting position of having comprehensively studied both the workings of the brain and the mind and he is of the firm opinion that consciousness is much more than simply a function of the brain.

Having analysed the experiences of the dying while they are still able to communicate and those who have almost died but been brought back, he traces many common threads of shared experience. A detailed study of the experiences of those caring for the dying, further supports his findings and the conclusions he comes to are extraordinary. I won’t spoil it for you by revealing all in this brief missive, but I encourage you to watch it for yourself when you get a chance.

I say this because, far from the morbid tragedy that you might assume the end of life to be, the evidence would strongly seem to suggest that the best really is yet to come.

It’s called, What really happens when you Die | End-of-life-phenomena • At Home with Peter Fenwick and it’s freely available on YouTube.

But, until we get there, there is some living to do and this is not a bad part of the planet to do it in. We have just had friends from Cape Town paying us a visit and it’s a real treat to look at Ballito through their traditionally rather condescending eyes.

While the rest of the country seems to be devolving under the continued weight of collective ineptitude in almost every sphere of public life in South Africa, our little principality enjoys steady growth fuelled largely by those who are able to relocate here from other regions.

We have an extraordinary lifestyle here and there is much to be grateful for. Gratitude – now, there’s a concept to conjure with. It’s possibly the most liberating life skill of them all.

Thank you for choosing Life & Style - thank you for reading this and thank you for making a difference…because, you do.

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‘MOMAGER’ mode

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eing a mom in today’s day and age is, well, chaos. How can I tell? I’m just the dad around here, but being married for going on 15 years, with three awesome kids, I know a mom’s life can be challenging.

From school runs to making sure everyone is packed and ready for extra murals and ensuring that everyone is happily fed (not an easy feat with teenagers in the house!) mom’s seem to draw the short straw, all while dad leisurely sips on his coffee in meetings all day. Right?

Luckily, there are a couple of apps, which I have slowly introduced over the years (slowly, because we don’t want to create more chaos) which can help moms everywhere make their lives simpler. There are thousands of apps developed specifically for moms, so I thought in honour of Mother’s Day, I’d share my choice of them here: Cozi Cozi is our family go-to app.

Everyone has this installed on their devices and if you have any sort of commitment outside of our everyday home life, then you need to ensure you have it in Cozi. The app allows you to plan your weeks by entering events and allowing you to allocate them to family members, as well as set reminders for the more important events.

It syncs across devices and you can also access it via the web. The app also allows you to view shared lists and to-

do lists, including the all-important DIY list for dads.

It also offers a recipe section with the ingredients list right in the app, making dinner decisions a lot simpler.

The app is free to use, although they do have a premium version which offers birthday reminders and a synced contact list.

Cozi is honestly a must-have for all families.

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Life360 Keeping track of your family can be hard. Especially as the kids get older and start having a better social life than their parents.

Life360 is a family networking app launched in 2008. It is a location-based service that allows family members to share their location with each other, and easily communicate throughout the day. The app has more than 50-million registered families! The app allows users to share locations, group message, and call for roadside assistance.

We’ve been using the app across our extended family and has proven helpful whenever someone needs a quick lift, or even if a nephew needs to be picked up from a friend’s house.

The app is free to use and allows you to create multiple ‘circles’ to view only specific people, as well as use the ‘chat’ functionality amongst them.

This is a must-have if you have a family that is always busy and as the kids get older, it’s always good to keep tabs on them in a “non-stalker” kind of way!

Visit life360.com Sleep Cycle Show me a mom who has had enough sleep? I recall a conversation with my wife soon after our second child had been born (just over 12

years ago) and we worked out how little sleep she was getting to have 2 kids in the house. When the third child arrived, I avoided the conversation completely and am still trying to dodge that one.

Sleep is a sore topic: enter Sleep Cycle. This app allows you to monitor how much sleep you’ve had and assists you in helping to wake up at the right time. The app is built with scientific research around it, so it wakes with a subtler sounding alarm while you’re in your lightest sleep. It has some nifty features like ‘Snore Recording’ so you have some proof when hubby claims he still doesn’t snore!

Of course, the app isn’t just for mom’s, so I’d highly recommend this app to everyone. It has helped me personally with my sleeping habits and also allows you to track your sleep habits. sleepcycle.com As I mentioned there are loads of apps out there to make mom’s life a lot simpler. But I think all she sometimes needs is a hug and a thank you, and that beats all the apps!

Thanks moms, for everything you do for our families.

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YOU’RE INVITED…

BEATING the WINTER BUGS

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ROM the very first chill in the air, we know that we need to support our immune systems to avoid the dreaded cold. It’s been said that the average person will have 200 colds in their lifetime. That amounts to about four to five years of coughing, sneezing, headaches and fevers. But what is it about these months that makes them breeding grounds for colds and flu?

I’m sure you’re wondering whether there are simply more bugs in the air in winter, and you aren’t totally wrong.

Although there are many different types of flu viruses, the strains we tend to pick up most often come from the Rhinovirus family. Rhinoviruses prefer colder climates relative to the warmer months.

It’s not only the bugs that are more active in winter, our immune system tends to be less active.

Studies have also confirmed that

our immune systems are stronger over the summer months, and it has been suggested that the sun plays a role in this. Our immune cells respond to environmental cues like the amount of sunlight, as well as to our circadian rhythm (our body clock). Because there are fewer hours of sunlight during winter, this affects our circadian rhythm, which in turn impacts our immune cells.

There are other indirect effects of fewer hours in the sun. With less sunlight exposure to our skin, we end up with less Vitamin D production.

Vitamin D is a known modulator of the immune system and a deficiency can negatively impact your health.

There are also some studies looking at our genes being turned off and on by varying environmental changes such as winter and summer, but more research is needed before we can draw solid conclusions.

Colder weather also leads to changes in our nasal cavity. With a lower humidity in the air, colder temperatures outside make it difficult

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for our nasal passages to produce adequate moisture. This can cause our mucus to dry out and thicken, our membranes inside the nose to become more fragile, and the lining of our membrane to crack. These changes can lead to irritation as well as increased invasion by germs.

There are a few steps we can take to make sure we stand the best chance against getting sick in winter.

We need to tackle it from both sides, combating environmental changes that we have no control over, and then also providing the right nutrients to bolster our immune system from the inside out.

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1. COMBAT ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES We cannot control the fact that the air will be drier, the temperature cooler, and the hours of sunlight fewer. We can however do the following: •Dress appropriately for the cooler weather (this is an obvious one).

•Try to get some time in the sun, despite the cooler weather.

•Consider a humidifier if you struggle with your nasal passages being irritated by the cold, dry weather. Alternatively, consider using a nasal spray that adds moisture regularly.

2. BOLSTER YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM If you can’t avoid the bugs being more prevalent, you need to make sure that your immune system can fight them off. Here are the most important steps to take: •Think Food First: Up your intake of phytonutrient-rich foods (think brightly coloured fruits and vegetables like berries, red peppers, and dark green leafy vegetables). Coupled with this, make sure to avoid refined sugars as these can weaken the immune system.

Soups, juices and smoothies are great ways to increase your intake of phytonutrient-rich foods.

•Hydrate: Make sure to still drink your eight glasses of water per day, especially if your mucous membranes are going to struggle with the drier weather. You want to make sure they get sufficient support.

•Take it Easy on the Exercise: Exercise is always important. However, during winter pushing your body beyond its limits may lead to a weakened immune system. Stick to lower intensity workouts or allow for sufficient recovery between workouts.

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OZONE THERAPY

The Ozone industry makes big claims. It was used during the First World War to treat wounds, and has been touted as a largely underutilised alternative therapy for all sorts of ailments and conditions. We got a little hot under the collar inside an Ozone steam chamber to see what it’s all about.

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Ozone is a colourless gas, made up of three oxygen atoms, so it’s not the same as the oxygen we breathe (which contains two atoms). The ozone is a layer in the stratosphere, protecting the Earth from the harmful rays of the sun, but it’s also been harnessed as an alternative therapy to treat all sorts of ailments and conditions.

Although it’s a gas, modern technology has created numerous ways in which to utilise Ozone, your first treatment, chances are you’ll including insufflation, injection, opt for the capsule, a large casing ozonated water, ozonated olive oil from which only your head protrudes, used as an application, and a gas sauna similar to a sauna, into which the inside a capsule or chamber.

Ozone is infused.

“Ozone is incredible, when Judy calibrates her machine (all her administered correctly,” says Judy equipment is medically calibrated) to Mason, suit your personal a trained health profile, so “Be prepared to sweat, but practitioner she adjusts the who has a Judy keeps you hydrated with level of Ozone, treatment room as well as the Ozonated water, and regularly inside Pulse temperature. checks your pulse.” gym at the Be prepared to Zimbali Wedge. sweat, but Judy “Sadly, in SA it keeps you hydrated hasn't reached with Ozonated its height yet, as there are no proper water, and regularly checks your training facilities like there are in pulse. We did 30-minutes, after which Europe,” adds Judy. a noticeable trace of ‘toxins’ were left “I was fortunate to be trained by the behind on the towels (and we were late Professor Nabli Mawsouf. I also clean to start with, promise!). had training in Vienna and worked in The treatment is said to be a hospital to do my practical under regenerative, helpful for the immune medical supervision.” and lymphatic systems, and claims Judy’s belief in the therapy stems to help reduce inflammation, fight largely from her own experiences; off certain viruses, bacteria, yeasts a serious car accident left her in a and other parasites, among other wheelchair, and she swears by the role things, and there are a host of research Ozone played in her healing process. papers available online to substantiate In 2007, Judy completed her exams some of the claims. We felt suitably and first started her Ozone therapy rejuvenated, and the treatment clinic at The Well in Ballito. certainly peaked our interest in the At ACTIV Ozone Therapy, Judy’s efficacy of Ozone. new premises, she says Ozone helps bring back the balance in the body, but it’s imperative that Ozone be administered correctly, by a trained clinician.

For more information, First, one must fill out a form, and call Judy on 072 155 1425. divulge if you’re on any medication, or suffer from any chronic illnesses. If it’s

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Moments with MOM Share some magic with the mothers in your life this Mother’s Day with our line-up of special events, competitions, and choice of places to celebrate along the North Coast.

EVENTS WITH A DIFFERENCE 1.

Meditate with Mom

On Mothers Day, Sunday 12 May from 10am, Kadampa Meditation Centre in Durban invites everyone to bring their mothers for a guided breathing meditation, for some quiet reflection on the significance of our mothers, appreciating the great kindness of our mothers as well as the way we are all interconnected in a web of kindness.

Everyone is welcome. Meditations will be guided by resident teacher and Buddhist monk, Kelsang Jampel. Following meditation, a selection of teas, finger sandwiches, and delicious desserts will be on offer.

26 Menston Road, Westville. Cost is R200 pre-bookings, or R220 at the door, R80 for supporting members. Bookings are essential. Call 031 266 0096 or email info@meditateindurban.org

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Lunching for charity

The Annual iHope Mother’s Day a' la carte lunch and high tea at Beira Alta Ballito has a Bohemian Chic theme this year, and takes place on Saturday 11 May at 12.30. The fundraiser is in aid of iHope Schools for Autism and other special needs. Entertainment includes a fashion show, beauty, hair and make-up tutorial, cake decorating and flower arranging demo, inspiring guest speakers, and gifts galore.

The cost is R350 per person and bookings are essential by calling 032 586 0200.

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BEST FOR BOTH BABES & MOMS If you’re hoping to offer mom a little time off over her Mother’s Day meal, then our top pick of kids’ play areas has to be La Piazza’s Bambini Club.

Always a hive of activity, they have both indoor and outdoor facilities for children of all ages to cater for all weather. Their indoor area includes a big screen television for movies, arcade games, foosball, and owner Marco Bortolussi always makes sure there is a flurry of activity to keep everyone delighted, from reptile shows, clowns and carnivals, to special guest characters. Marco goes to great lengths to ensure the characters and events are first-class.

The kids’ menu is also sure to keep both parents and kids happy, including all the usual favourites, with some authentic Italian options.

(You can even select gluten-free pizza bases.)

Be sure you check out their kids’ party offerings too; La Piazza has a variety of menus to suit different budgets, and take all the stress out of the organisation by offering party packs, balloons, vouchers, and toys. And the best part? You can also opt for sand art activities from the menu, homemade gelato scoops, popcorn, candy floss, or Slush puppies. It’s kids’ heaven, which hopefully will translate into mommy heaven too!

Call 032 586 3565 @LaPiazzaRestaurantBallito

We are so in love with the Beauty Factory, the brand-new bath, body and beauty store at Ballito Junction Mall. Owner Samantha Wilkins bought the business just last year, and since she’s added her magic touch it’s gone from strength to strength.

Samantha has brought her expertise from her logistics and operations background in the mining industry, as well as her experience from her travel and hospitality management business in the Alps.

Her flair for entrepreneurship was most evident from her bespoke travel business which she based in Austria, after seeing a gap in the market for tailor-made travel.

The internet was just booming when, in the late 1990s, Sam started what was one of the very first internet-based holiday companies. This was when she first learnt how to become in-tune with what her market wanted, which is how she seems to know her Beauty Factory customer so well.

“It’s about really considering what people want, what they aspire too, and factoring in affordability,” explains Sam, who prides herself on sticking to South African products, and also partnering with women-owned businesses.

You can expect an excellent range to suit all budgets. Their tissue oil is not only beautifully fragranced, but it’s super effective for scars and stretch marks; a range of candles and home diffusers make for a real spoil, while the body and skincare products all use the finest active ingredients for results-driven beauty. Samantha adds that a love of fragrance is a major component of their products too.

As a mother to five furry friends, Samantha is adamant about cruelty-free beauty, so you can be sure your beauty buys are not animal tested. Ask about their gift packs for a real treat for your mom.

Visit beautyfactory.co.za, or head to their new Ballito store at the Mugg & Bean/First National Bank entrance of Ballito Junction Mall.

FACE FREEBIES Book your mom in for a Bespoke Facial during the month of May at Esse Ballito and she will receive a gorgeous trial pack as a free gift – you can find Esse at the Ballito Lifestyle Centre.

Call 032 648 0040.

WIN with a selfie & some BUBBLES Anthonij Rupert’s delicious L’Ormarins Brut Rose, in conjunction with Ocean Basket Ballito, is offering one lucky mom the chance to win a L’Ormarins and nougat hamper, plus a meal voucher for two, worth over R1 000.

All you have to do to enter is purchase a bottle of the Brut Rose in-store, snap a selfie with the spectacular Ocean Basket view, and you could win! Details in-store, and the competition runs over the whole Mother’s Day weekend.

Call 076 730 9808 for more info.

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SHE’S got your BACK If you’re a Ballito local, chances are you’ve heard of Tash B, the pioneering Pilates instructor whose made it her mission to empower everyone with not only a strong, capable body, but a positive mindset too.

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As a young student of dance at Pretoria Technikon where she had aspirations of becoming a professional dancer, graduating with honours in the Ceccheti Ballet and IDTA Modern Dance methods in 2000, Tash first discovered Pilates, and it soon usurped dance as her first love.

“A friend actually said to me at the time, ‘this will open doors for you,’ and that couldn’t have been further from the truth!” explains Tash.

She qualified as a BASI Pilates instructor after graduating, (BASI stands for Body Arts and Science International, which is both the name of the academy’s holding company and an affirmation of its approach to Pilates), “and the rest is history,” laughs Tash.

From Pretoria, she headed overseas for four years, working from London to Dubai and Salzburg; then an opportunity took her and then-fiancé Andre (now her husband), to Hong Kong where Tash got the chance to teach in world-class facilities, cementing her desire to offer a similar Pilates experience to South Africans.

After a period in Johannesburg, circumstance brought her to the beaches of Ballito. Fast forward to the present day, and she now works wth BASI teachers and students, who Tash calls her dream team, and she’s never looked back.

“Ballito has been good to us,” smiles Tash, but it seems Tash has also been good to Ballito. It’s where she had her two children, Carter (8) and Asia (11), and where she has established trustbased relationships with not only her clients, but the community at large.

Most locals won’t realise what a mine of information she is – she lectures across the globe, from the USA to Asia, and has even developed her own workshop specialising in Pilates for children. This is precisely why both she, and her two children, are jetting

TASH’S RULES FOR A BETTER BACK 1. BREATHE Sounds obvious, and perhaps even unrelated, but breathing is your essential reminder that you have a rib cage, with muscles containing lungs, and although its reflexive, conscious breathing helps to reactivate the mechanism, regenerating cells, and forcing you to pause.

2. SUCK IT IN AND SQUARE IT UP Pull your abdominal muscles towards your spine, and square your shoulders of your hips.

3. STAND TALL When we sink into our torso we compress the spine – pretend there’s a

off soon to Newport, California, to share Tash’s expertise.

For Tash, Pilates is so much more than a fitness regime, it’s a metaphor for one’s persona projected on to the world. And she couldn’t be more impassioned about individuals having a strong back, and good posture, to quite literally have the strength to grapple with life.

“Your physical posture is also the posture of your heart,” she explains. “If you walk into a room hunched over, or you walk into a room standing tall and proud, who are people going to listen too?” The answer is selfevident.

Tash’s focus this year is on backs, and she believes that you can’t metaphorically and physically lean

string attached to the top of your head, pulling you upwards like a puppet.

This helps to lengthen the spine.

4. CHIN UP The position of your chin says a lot about your neck – keep it parallel to the floor.

5. WATCH YOUR TECH NECK It’s a thing. Tash explains how in Japan, there are signs imploring people not to walk while on their phones, as it is such a safety hazard.

Not only can you easily go crashing into something or someone, your neck is also at risk. Hold your device higher, or better yet, put it down!

on people who don’t have a strong back, and it’s her hope that everyone will heed this advice. It’s even one of Tash’s values for her business; to have a strong back is to be uncompromising in one’s beliefs, to be courageous, and to maintain ones’ “true north.” When she puts it like that, it’s hard not to believe that Tash has your back.

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Our limited edition Mother’s Day gift range was lovingly curated and beautifully presented in exquisite packaging.....because it's all about Mom!

Tash B Pilates is a teacher-training facility, and is ‘giving back’ by offering FREE Pilates classes over lunchtime starting from 15 May. Bookings are essential. Email admin@tashbpilates.co.za

You can find us in the Ballito Junction Mall opposite FNB SEE YOU SOON!

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Foodies rejoice! We’ve rounded up 3 of the best mouth-watering holiday destinations in KZN, for a palate-pleasing autumn long weekend.

Summerhill Estate – The Living Room

It’s hard to believe this picture-perfect foodie haven is nestled right in the heart of Durban, near Cowie’s Hill.

“Summerhill Estate was founded in April 1997 by Christine Richter, starting out as a B&B with five rooms. Now with 16 rooms spread over 13 000 square metres, it is definitely no longer a B&B,” jokes Johanna Richter, daughter-in-law of Christine.

“Each room is different, and named after a South African jazz musician, who either played or stayed here,” she explains Johannes, the eldest son, was born in Germany, but grew up in Durban. The Richter family moved from Germany to South Africa in 1991.

Despite studying law and business, Johannes knew that food and wine were his true love, and he completed an apprenticeship as a chef in Germany on the French border, in a Michelin-starred restaurant. Then he moved to Berlin, where he met wife Johanna, working in the same Michelin stared restaurants together.

They moved back in December 2016, taking over the food and beverage side of Summerhill with the supper club at The Living Room.

They bake their own bread (with natural sourdough as leavening agent, and is the Life & Style cover star this edition!), cure their own hams and sausages, rely solely on fresh produce out of which they create purées, pickles, dehydrates, ferments, and vegetables cooked in hot coals. They only buy whole carcasses of livestock ensuring nose-to-tail gastronomy, and on the pastry side, they create their own ice creams, sorbets, madeleines, cakes, meringues, mousses, and parfaits.

The Living Room Supper Club is open from Tuesday to Saturday for outside guests.

Book for their Mother’s Day 3-course lunch, R380 excluding drinks, or 4-course lunch for R450 excluding drinks, from 12:00 - 14:30. Kids menu also available.

Visit summerhillkzn.com, call 063 529 1966 or 060 809 0660. Find them on Instagram @summerhill_estate

Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse If you’re looking for roaring fires, endless mountain vistas, and world-class gourmet meals, then Cleopatra is just the spot.

Fred Poynton (grandfather to gastronomic legend and current owner, Richard) bought Cleopatra in the 1940s, as a cool holiday respite from the Zululand summers he spent as a sugar farmer in Empangeni.

The original mountain cottage was built around the turn of the century, and is carved out of the local stone, hewn by local stonemasons.

Richard Poynton was groomed to become a farmer, but despite studying farming at Cedara Agricultural College, and a stint at Rhodes University in Grahamstown studying agricultural economics, it became apparent that sugar farming was not for Richard.

He embarked on his first venture in the hospitality industry with his wife, Mouse, by converting their existing house into Granny Mouse’s Country House. After eight years at Granny Mouse, they worked their way through the UK, doing cookery courses in the UK, Ireland, France and Italy. They realised that this was where their hearts lay, and returned to the family farm in the Drakensberg Mountains and started Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse.

Their famous cookbook won a Gourmand World Cookbook Award and a Silver Award in the International Sappi Awards for Excellence in Printing, and some of their recipes they share freely on their Facebook page.

Visit cleopatramountain.com or find them on Facebook @cleopatramountain

Hartford House A long-revered culinary destination, Hartford House almost needs no introduction, yet it continues to deliver excellence in the kitchen, racking up the accolades for it’s exquisite dining experience.

They pride themselves on seasonal ingredients frequently is harvested from their very own bountiful gardens on the Midlands property. The six-course tasting menu is legendary, served in the grand dining room, or on the candlelit verandahs, and the plates are as a pretty as a picture too.

Breakfasts and lunches are also something to behold, and all are welcome for breakfast, lunch, picnics, snacks and dinner.

Visit Hartford.co.za, or call 033 263 2713

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