| May 9 2023
Pick the right herbs for the right dish
When it comes to cooking, many of us worry about how many herbs we should be adding to our recipes, and which herbs go with a particular meal.
| May 2 2023
50% of South Africans with Hypertension are Undiagnosed
Don’t be a Statistic. Get a FREE Blood Pressure Check in May. It could Save your Life!
| May 2 2023
Start Your Own Herb Garden Today
Growing herbs is an excellent way to utilize your garden harvest in creating fresh and nutritious meals. Herbs are easy to grow, whether fresh or dried, and are essential for enhancing the taste of your culinary creations.
| April 3 2023
Secret kitchen ingredients that can help your garden grow like crazy
Who would have guessed that items in your kitchen could get your garden flourishing? The team at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa have a few tips that will astound and amaze you, with items that you use and consume daily helping you reap the rewards for you and your garden.
| March 16 2023
#breakingstigma: It’s Okay To Not Be Okay
South Africans are pushed to their mental health limits near daily and Janssen South Africa highlights that it’s okay to not be okay.
| May 12 2021
Grace Stevens – Basics to Ask Your Wedding Cake Baker
Your wedding day presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to create an almost ethereally happy experience. One that will be captured in all its splendour by the expert eye of a fantastic photographer and imprinted in the memories of friends and family for eternity. The jewel in this celebratory crown is, of course, the momentous wedding cake, glistening with a sparkle only rivalled by the happiness in the lucky couple’s eyes.
| February 4 2021
What To Expect From Digital In 2021
Many marketing professionals were unprepared for the digital revolution that came with the 2020 global lockdown and the urgent need for businesses and organisations to pivot to digital.
| February 4 2021
3 Ways To Generate Extra Income
The experts at CM Trading Partners suggest that, even though times are tough, making extra income is easier than you might think.
| December 9 2020
Rediscover Durban Safely This Season
Durban believes local and domestic citizens have the power to reignite the tourism sector but must do so safely and responsibly, starting this festive season.
| October 13 2020
40% of South Africans "anxious” in a mask
Research shows that 40% of South Africans find wearing a face-mask makes them anxious and 61% said it makes communication very difficult. We created a series of viral videos to address this. Wearing a face mask is one of the few weapons we have against the spread of COVID. Yet some people are not wearing masks as much as they should or not at all.
| October 13 2020
SA's plastic recycling figures released
Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the entire South African plastics industry, has just released the plastics recycling figures for the year ending December 2019. According to Anton Hanekom, Plastics|SA’s Executive Director, a detailed survey into the state of the country’s plastics recycling industry is conducted annually by Annabé Pretorius of Plastix 911 - an independent consultant who has an unsurpassable knowledge of the industry and has formed a wide network of recyclers with whom she conducts one-on-one interviews.
| October 7 2020
Race Across South Africa: The journey into one’s soul sets off
This year’s Race Across South Africa (RASA), which falls under the Freedom Challenge banner, officially started in Pietermaritzburg on Wednesday 7 October 2020.
| October 6 2020
Nothing like a “Cuppa Joes at Granny’s”
Not sure about you but, here at Granny Mouse Country House and Spa, we all love our cuppa Joes to kick start the glorious mornings in the heart of in the Midlands.
| October 5 2020
Must-know Tips To Prevent Car Battery Failure
When a motorist purchases a car, they usually don't give much thought to the battery that will power their vehicle and drive them to work, university, the shops, visit loved ones and make new memories. Battery manufacturers do.
| September 29 2020
Caring for someone living with schizophrenia
People living with schizophrenia deserve to live a happy, fulfilled life. To do so, they often need assistance from caregivers.
| September 15 2020
Light up your braai
Braaing is the South African way of gathering together with good friends and good food to celebrate the good life. The key to hosting the perfect braai is working together – with togetherness being one of the many aspects that make our country so unique.
| July 29 2020
Converse Donation to Surfers Not Street Children
With Converse’s positive buildup of CSI projects, the brand explored the concept of showing its support in other ways, dabbling with a creative stroke. Converse celebrated a donation of R50 000 made to the Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) known as Surfers Not Street Children in Durban, KZN.
| July 7 2020
Cracked Heels - Prevention & Home Remedies
For many people, cracked heels are a common foot problem all year round. They’re not only rough, but also can be uncomfortable, potentially affecting the way you stand and walk.
| July 3 2020
Why you should avoid jumpstarting a modern car
Like most electronics, a power surge can cause damage to the electronic systems of a modern car. A seemingly well-meaning jumpstart can cause said power surge and impact the effectiveness of onboard computers, safety systems, damage the engine and be the result of expensive repairs.
| June 26 2020
Swimsuit Trends for the Upcoming Summer
It may feel like we’re not going anywhere for awhile, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t brighter days ahead- and who says we can’t wear our swimsuits around the house?
| June 22 2020
Your at-home video call conference
Most businesses have mandated that their employees work from home of late.
| June 16 2020
Celebrating Youth Day with Engen’s Simone Leeuw
Simone Leeuw, who matriculated from Fairvale Secondary School and grew up in Wentworth, South Durban, an area known for its many socio-economic challenges is an inspiration to many in her community. “My personal philosophy is happiness and success are your choice,” says Simone.
| June 12 2020
Top tips for online safety for your kids
Lately, home schooling has become the norm, much to the distress of many parents, children and teachers struggling to manage a new and unfamiliar remote teaching experience. If you are lucky enough to have internet access at home, especially fibre internet connectivity with its stability and great bandwidth, the online learning experience becomes a lot easier and there is a plethora of excellent content to make your child’s education experience interactive, exciting and manageable.
| June 9 2020