Bear Hero
1 January 2010
Winnie-the-Pooh is one of the best-loved bears on earth. Since the 1920s the tales of Pooh and friends have been entertaining children and adults alike. I wouldn’t trust someone who doesn’t like Winnie-the-Pooh. What’s not to like? He’s a bear first of all, and he is guided by a delightfully little brain that convinces him [...] Continue Reading »
Beyond Violet
1 January 2010
Our African sun draws many visitors who bask in its warmth and beauty. Unfortunately, within in its warming rays lurks an unseen and often dangerous energy known as Ultraviolet. Ultraviolet is a description of the band of sunrays of which the length is shorter than visible light, but longer than X-rays, and include UVA, UVB [...] Continue Reading »
Healthy Lunches
1 January 2010
Struggling to make sure your kids eat well while they are at school? January is a great time to revise your kids’ lunch box menu for the year ahead. While it may be easier to quickly pop some chips, a chocolate and a white bread sandwich into a lunch box for your child, the benefits [...] Continue Reading »
Rethink Resolutions
1 January 2010
Ok, what is it this year? Have you given up smoking – again? Or are you determined that in 2010 you’ll get fitter, not fatter? Oh, I know – you’ve decided it’s time for some temperance by cutting down on alcohol? It’s the same every January. Suddenly it seems a smart idea to impose a [...] Continue Reading »
Rise and Shine
1 January 2010
As the summer days stretch out like a purring cat, active Capetonians ready themselves for early morning hikes, runs, cycles and surfs. With the sun rising as early as 05h00 during the summer months, there are a good couple of daylight hours in which to exercise and play before the work day begins. As the [...] Continue Reading »
Animal Behaviour
1 December 2009
Q & A with Royal Canin’s animal behaviourist Shannon McKay. I have a 4-year-old son; live in a cluster, work a full time job and I’d like to know what breed of dog you would suggest to ensure a happy relationship between all of us? Before taking the plunge and getting a new dog there [...] Continue Reading »
