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    How to: Fix a torn nail

    Hi ladies! Today”s post is on how to fix your nail if you tore it. In the process of packing my hands keep getting so dirty from all of the dust that collected in cupboards. I hate that feeling of dirt and unfortunately my repeated hand washing caused my nails to get dry and weak…

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    #ChangeYourSkin with Kiehl’s

    I was chosen by Zaahirah from Complete Disbelief to take the 28 day journey with her and Kiehls to change my skin in the #ChangeYourSkin challenge. But let’s find out more about the company before I dive into the luxurious products! #ChangeYourSkin with Kiehl’s. #ChangeYourSkin with Kiehl’s Kiehl’s South Africa falls under L’Oréal Luxe and started…

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  • Blogging

    My little bag of blogging tricks.

    I am a beginner blogger myself but I have web development experience and this helped me with setting up my blog, so in this post I will share some of the little things to make blogging a bit easier for people just starting up. Blogging tricks. Blogging tricks 1 – You copy and paste something into…

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  • Lifestyle

    Huge thumbs up for Jockey South Africa!

    This is something that happened last year before I had this blog, but I would still love to share the story with you as it still gives me a chuckle when I think about it. Jockey South Africa. Jockey South Africa I went to the Netherlands in February of 2013 and bought a 5 pack of…

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    Not a regular blog post – An open letter to my bully

    Since I’ve been blogging I’ve notice when I put my thoughts into words and type them, even if I don’t end up posting it, it already makes me feel better.  I have some unresolved feelings that I’d just like to get out there, just for myself to heal, 10 years is more than enough time…

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  • Beauty

    My first haul post – Mini haul from Clicks

    On Saturday we popped into the mall, and I asked hubby if we can quickly go into Clicks, I swear, I honestly just wanted to look at something, but oh oh oh, right by the door an entire table with makeup more on the expensive side all marked down 50%, how can you not stop…

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    Dessert for my skin! – Sorbet Firming Hand and Nail Cream

    I wrote a blog post a while ago about the Sorbet Moisture Mask, I bought another Sorbet product that I’m absolutely crazy about – Sorbet Firming Hand and Nail Cream. This hand cream contains pomegranate, rooibos cranberry oil and Q10. Sorbet Firming Hand and Nail Cream Getting over the 30 hurdle I’m beginning to be…

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    Makeup guide for contact lens wearers

    I am a contact lens wearer, I don’t wear them everyday but they work better for me on days I want to get all dolled up, it’s a bit hard for me to apply eye makeup without my glasses. After talking to a fellow Beauty Bulletin member over the weekend, I decided to look up…

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    Catrice Crushed Crystals in Oysters and Champagne

    This is another one of the glitter polishes I received in my nail polish hamper, I really love the gold and pinkish shimmer. Catrice Crushed Crystals Catrice Crushed Crystals I have to admit that this is the first polish that I used from Catrice but so far I’m impressed, it lasts a couple of days before…

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Chocolate cake… but make it proudly South African Chocolate cake… but make it proudly South African 🇿🇦🍫🌿

This Rooibos Chocolate Cake is: ✨ rich
✨ soft
✨ dairy-free
✨ and dangerously addictive

It’s one of those recipes that tastes like comfort and nostalgia in every bite 🤍

Grab the recipe here 👇 (link to my blog in my bio)

https://www.lizna.co.za/rooibos-chocolate-cake-recipe/

Save this for your next baking day 🫶

#Rooibos #ChocolateCake #BakingFromScratch #FoodieSA #HomeBaker DessertInspo EasyBakes SouthAfricanFood CakeLovers BakeAndShare
I’m honestly so frustrated with how women’s health I’m honestly so frustrated with how women’s health gets treated like it’s optional or “not serious enough.”

I have PCOS. Not the cute, watered-down version people talk about. The real one. The one that messes with your hormones, your mental health, your body, your energy, your confidence… everything.

And now I have an ovarian cysts. One that has literally grown 1cm since February.

But somehow, monitoring that? Not important enough. Not covered. Not urgent.

Make it make sense.

We’re told to “keep an eye on it” but then denied the actual tools to keep an eye on it.

We’re told it’s “common” like that somehow makes it less serious.

We’re expected to just wait until something becomes an emergency before it’s taken seriously.

So basically… don’t treat it early, just deal with it when it gets worse?

PCOS isn’t just irregular periods. It’s linked to diabetes, depression, anxiety, fertility struggles, things that affect your whole life. But because it doesn’t fit neatly into a box, it gets brushed aside.

And the most exhausting part? Having to advocate for yourself when you’re already dealing with the physical and emotional toll of it all.

I’m tired of feeling like I have to fight to be taken seriously.

I’m tired of systems that only react when things get bad instead of helping prevent that point.

Women deserve better care. Full stop.

If you’ve dealt with something similar, I see you 🤍

#PCOSAwareness
#WomensHealthMatters
#InvisibleIllness
#MedicalAid
#DoBetter
2026: we’re leaving dull hair behind 😌✨ I added a 2026: we’re leaving dull hair behind 😌✨

I added a little support system to my routine and let’s just say… my hair understood the assignment.

Lightweight, silky, and that mirror-like shine? we LOVE to see it 💁🏽‍♀️✨

@lorealparis

#MyShineResolution #GlycolicGloss #MirrorLikeShine #WorthIt #LorealParisZA lophaircare lorealparishair SP ad
If you’ve ever considered getting a Mirena and you If you’ve ever considered getting a Mirena and you have PCOS… please read this first.

No one warned me that getting one could feel like being emotionally drop-kicked by a dementor.

I did my research. I knew about the “low hormones” and the “bit of discomfort.” I walked in thinking I was prepared.

I was not.

The insertion? Not just uncomfortable.
More like “grip the table and question your life choices” kind of pain.

Then came the plot twist:
They found a cyst. Which meant a 5-day course of Provera. Two pills a day.

So now picture this:
A dementor slowly sucking out your happy hormones
+
The Mad Hatter running your emotional control panel

That’s what those first few days felt like.

The cramps weren’t normal period cramps.

They were deep, constant, and very much giving “my uterus is filing a formal complaint.”

And the hormone shift? Immediate.
Not dramatic sadness. Just this weird, foggy, emotionally flat but somehow overwhelmed feeling. 

Like your brain is buffering… but never loads.

Nothing was “wrong.”

But WOW… that was a lot for my body.

I wish more people spoke about the immediate aftermath, not just the long-term benefits.

If you’ve experienced this too, please tell me I’m not alone 👀

And if you’re about to go through it: Rest.
Be gentle with yourself.

Line up a comfort show, trust me.

🖤

#PCOS #Mirena #WomensHealth #RealTalk #Hormones PCOSJourney
People: Why do you need 512GB on your phone? Me: o People: Why do you need 512GB on your phone?
Me: opens gallery 🍔🍕🍰📸

#FoodContent #FoodPhotography #FoodieLife #CameraRoll #FoodPictures
Reminder that date nights aren’t just for couples. Reminder that date nights aren’t just for couples.
Sometimes the best ones are with your mom. 🥩🍷✨

Steak night at the Hussar Grill Mossel Bay.

#DateNight #MomDate #DinnerDate #HussarGrill #HussarGrillMosselBay
When you stop explaining yourself, you make room f When you stop explaining yourself, you make room for real peace.

You don’t need to justify your choices.

You just need to be honest — with yourself first.

✨ Comment “yes” if you needed this today.

#QuietGrowth #SlowLiving #AuthenticallyYou #GentleReminders #SelfReflection
This sunset reminded me that holding on isn’t alwa This sunset reminded me that holding on isn’t always brave.

Sometimes courage looks like letting go
and stepping into things that scare you —
trusting the ending might be softer than you expect.

🤍 Save this if you needed the reminder.

#QuietGrowth #SlowLiving #LettingGo #GentleReminders #SunsetTherapy
Being referred to a specialist can be overwhelming Being referred to a specialist can be overwhelming, especially when you assume your medical aid will cover everything.

When my GP referred me to a gynecologist for my PCOS, I learned the hard way that medical aid doesn’t always pay the full amount.

That difference becomes an unexpected out-of-pocket expense.

Here’s how gap cover helps…

It bridges that gap by covering specialist shortfalls, even when medical aid falls short, from just R345 per month.

Because when you’re dealing with your health, the last thing you should worry about is the financial gap.

Check out NetcarePlus GapCare, link in bio

#NetcarePlus 
#GapCover 
#Ad 
@netcare_za
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