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    My favourite fragrances – Elixir by Shakira

    I was sent this lovely fragrance by Beauty Bulletin, they released a new feature on their website – uploading videos directly to their website – and to get things moving they gave a fragrance to the first 20 ladies to upload their makeup look in a video directly to their website. Elixir by Shakira. Elixir by…

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    Giveaway Time – My very first Giveaway! { Closed }

    A couple of weeks ago I promised a giveaway when my facebook fan page reaches 50 likes, even though that has not happened yet, I have gotten more than 50 followers on my Twitter page as and more than 50 followers on Instagram so I thought that is a good enough reason to give away…

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    [Moisture Mask by Dirty Works] something extra for the winter months

    Seeing as tho we are getting deeper into the blanket of coldness it’s time to give your facial skin a little bit of extra pamper as your face is one of the few parts that are exposed to the elements during winter.  The rest of your skin with the exception of your hands get a…

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    [Sorbet Moisture Mask] a special treat for your skin

    This was the most unique face mask I have ever used. Usually when you use a face mask you apply it and rinse it off, the instructions for this mask says to wash and tone your skin, apply the mask, leave it for 15 – 20 minutes and then you just leave what’s left on…

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    Putting the Nivea Pearl and Beauty Deo Stick to the test

    I am a huge Nivea fan and I use a lot off Nivea products. I was excited to try out this Deo stick and purchased one as soon as I needed new deodorant. I have been using it for the past month and I really put it to the test! Nivea Pearl and Beauty Nivea Pearl…

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    Hello, Nice to Sweet You! New Lindt Chocolate Range

    I stumbled upon this new range of seductive chocolates from Lindt exclusively at Woolworths over the weekend, I couldn’t decide which one to try so I took 2 different ones to share with my grandmother. Lindt Chocolate Lindt Chocolate There are 4 different flavours in the range: Hello my name is Strawberry Cheesecake Hello my name…

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    Homemade Mixed Berry Ice Cream

    Ever since I started watching Masterchef I have been crazily pining over an ice cream maker of my very own. I love ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, slushies you name it, if it comes frozen I’ll eat it. So for Christmas 2013 my husband got me my own ice cream maker as a Christmas present….

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    My Favourite Fragrances: Adidas Tropical Passion for Woman

    This fragrance actually has a very funny story behind it.  My husband received this as a Christmas gift from a family member, he is very specific about what fragrances he uses so he never really gave attention to it.  We packed it into a box with all his other goodies when we left the Netherlands…

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    All lathered up – Nivea Creme Care Shower Cream

    This is one of the best liquid soaps I have ever used.  I tend to have a dry skin in the colder months but this year I am on top of it, thanks to Nivea Creme Care Shower Cream. If you are a Nivea fan you will love this product that hit the South African shelves…

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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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