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'My Mom Will Always Be My Best Friend, But When I Saw Her That Day, I Knew Things Would Never Be Quite The Same.'

I WAS TEACHING LITERATURE AND CREATIVE WRITING WHEN IT STARTED. I had driven home to celebrate my 38th birthday with my mother.

Great Conception

Business developer and marketer Amber Guegan and graphic and web designer Carole Moreau have grown their friendship and shared experiences of motherhood into a thriving T-shirt brand.

Upskill & Save With These Courses

GetSmarter and Good Housekeeping are offering R2 000 off these selected courses. Book one today and improve your earning potential

Naturally Nicole

Forget the cool, controlled woman you see on the red carpet. The real NICOLE KIDMAN is warm, vulnerable, witty and madly maternal. Stephanie Rafanelli falls for her charms

Help Your Teen Achieve Their Potential

Nagging is the worst way to encourage your child to achieve at school. Our experts offer other strategies.

Budget Smartphones

Even at the budget end of the smartphone market there are plenty of great handsets. Many now have excellent camera tech combined with large, sharp screens for easier viewing and typing. With a bit of careful shopping it’s now possible to save a packet while delivering a great phone experience for any of the personalities in your household

Stepping Out In Style

Twin sisters Stacy-Leigh and Ché-Leigh Peinke followed a shared passion for holiday footwear and launched their striking range of Sweet Peas sandals.

Living With Loss

One of my biggest life lessons is that you never actually ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one, writes GH columnist Susan Hayden.

Bluetooth Speakers

There’s a time for headphones and a time to go loud and proud with your favourite tunes on a Bluetooth speaker. Whether you’re bopping around the kitchen or enjoying the company of friends around the braai , it all goes better with music, and quality sound makes for the best memories.

Santa's Helpers

Meet the mother-daughter teaching duo who created a Christmas craze.

Eat These For Healthier Eyes

Move over, carrots! (Well, don’t stray too far – you’re still great.) These delicious picks can help your vision stay sharp and problem-free well into your golden years.

Let It Go!

It’s long been known that holding on to anger can wreak havoc on your health.

Your Complete Guide to a Gorgeous Winter

They don’t call it Old Man Winter for nothing: cold temperatures and air aren’t exactly what you need to look dewy, luminous or young. That’s all going to change, because we asked top experts how to protect your skin, hair and body from the cold so you can feel beautiful all season long.

An Indulgent Moment With Mom

Spoil the mom in your life (and her taste buds) this Mother’s Day with all her favourite favourites from BAKERS Choice Assorted.

Navigating A World Of Bullies

How do we teach our children – and ourselves – not to act in anger and with aggression when the planet feels like a less civil place these days? After talking to the experts (and taking a good, hard look in the mirror), writer Mira Jacob is figuring it out

'Kids, I've Met Someone I Really Like...'

So you’re back dating and this time, instead of your parents’ approval, it’s your children you need on your side. Get it right from the start with our expert advice. 

Double Happiness

Mozambican islands have a charm all of their own. Carinè Müller finds herself entranced by Ilha de Moçambique and Ibo Island

Go Grey Gracefully

There is a silver lining to going grey. Here, we bust some grey-hair myths and meet Dianne, who made the transition

Going For The Gut

Busi Gumede was heading up a major energy-solutions business when her health intervened, and led her to spearhead a South African probioticfoods revolution.

Solid Foundations

There’s nothing like home renovations to put your marriage to the test, writes GH columnist Susan Hayden

Laptops

Laptops now cost about the same as full-sized desktop PCs, and so mobile computing has become the norm. Of course, you’ll get the most value from your investment if your laptop is not too big or heavy, otherwise you won’t have it available when you really need it, so choose wisely.

Make Memories

A time capsule is fun to create – and so important in the years to come.

Have More Energy In 2018!

While they haven’t yet figured out how to bottle and sell the stamina of a seven-year-old, these doctors do have the advice you need to refuel and feel ready to take on the world. Hello, new year!

Growing Business With Plants

Sara Trickett tells how she went from being a chef and trend forecaster to her dream job, owning the plant shop Saint Verde Botanicals. 

Life With A Sugar Addict

In the first of her monthly columns for Good Housekeeping, writer, blogger and mom of two Susan Hayden discovers that sometimes our best intentions as parents are just, well, sweet…

Switch Up Your Style

Stuck in a (hair)style rut? That’s all about to change. We chat to the pros on how to achieve and personalise these three on-trend looks so that you too can have red-carpet-worthy locks

The World According To Julia

After a lifetime in film, Julia Roberts is making a television series. Why, some will ask? Because she wants to

Are You Raising A Mean Girl?

There are mean girls in every school, but is there one in your house? Deborah Herd finds out how to spot the signs and help your daughter move from mean to merciful…

Make Money Doing What You Love

Take your hobby to a new level with these tips from business coach and author Christy Wright

Adulting 101

Hands up who has this life business sorted, says GH columnist Susan Hayden