Seasonal suggestions to lift your lunchbox game
Many of us have kicked off 2025 looking for ways to embrace a healthier lifestyle. The trick, though, is to make changes that are sustainable. As we get busy with work and school, it’s all too easy for good intentions to fall by the wayside. One of the most meaningful changes you can make when […]
BRINGING INTENTIONAL DESIGN HOME
How to create a thoughtful and timeless space that reflects your values and aspirations through carefully considered colour, finishes and furniture choices. While there will always be space for innovation and pushing boundaries in design, the relevance of creating homes and decor that emphasise purposeful choice, quality craftsmanship and enduring style is more powerful than […]
H&M Presents New Style Essentials for Kids
H&M presents its latest kidswear collection of comfy yet stylish everyday fashion staples. The new collection for girls and boys is defined by a playful minimalism with refined essentials and a preppy edge. Pieces include a faux leather jacket and dress, workwear-inspired jackets, a short trench, rugby tops and denim. White, black, grey and beige […]
Understanding and Easing Growing Pains
Growing pains – we’ve all heard of them. If you think back to childhood or recall stories from parents, these night-time leg aches are a familiar concept.1a But what are they, really? Growing pains usually show up between the ages of three and 12.1a Kids complain of aches or pains, mostly in their legs, occurring at nighttime.1b While […]
GIVING YOUR LITTLE ONE A BIG ADVANTAGE:
THE IMPORTANCE OF STARTING EARLY WITH EDUCATION SAVINGS There’s no feeling like imagining the limitless possibilities life has in store for your children. Whether you’re still expecting or seeing them develop during the early years, you undoubtedly want to help your child reach their full potential. Yet, those big dreams require plenty of planning long […]
ROOIBOS EXTRACTS – SA’s GLOBAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS POWERHOUSE
The demand for herbal and botanical extracts is booming worldwide, with the market projected to grow at an annual rate of 5.5% annually between now and 2030, reaching a value of USD 54.2 billion. Rooibos, known for its versatility and health benefits, like supporting heart health, aiding in stress management and digestion, is beginning to […]
What do parents really want from their child’s education?
Most parents are looking for safe school environments where their children can learn and thrive. But for many, the expectations go beyond academic scores and subject choices. Underlying these basics of what we expect from schooling, are deeper aspirations that include their child’s social and emotional development, as well as the hopes that through their […]
Stemming the tide of South Africa’s school dropouts
South Africa has an extremely high school dropout rate, with over 41% of learners who enter Grade 1 dropping out before they complete their schooling. Many factors contribute to the high dropout rate, but the most common theme is a lack of resources. These resources can be educational materials like books and stationery, school uniforms […]
Get ready for school with BIC, and together, we’ll beat 16 million pen donations to students in need!
Join us as we kick off another milestone year and help us to donate another 1 million pens in 2025. BIC makes it easy to make a difference by simply paying it forward – for every pen you buy, one is donated to learners in need. South Africa has far too many children entering the […]
ANAEMIA – THE GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS IN OUR MIDST
Why knowing your iron status is crucial to you and your family’s health Iron-deficiency anaemia is one of the most prevalent and concerning non-communicable conditions of our time, affecting up to 2 billion people worldwide. WHO (World Health Organisation) statistics suggest up to 38% of people ranging from newborns to the elderly have low iron […]