Cruelty Free 2017

This year I am making a concerted effort to up my cruelty free game. I have always been conscious of make up brands that test on animals but apart from make up, I haven't really looked into other things like hair products etc. When I started looking into cruelty free alternatives for skin care and hair products I also brushed up on my knowledge of cruelty free cosmetics, only to discover that the situation is a lot worse than I thought!

Cocktail Dresses And Consumerism

I don't believe in new year resolutions but I do believe in seizing the opportunity of a new year to start good habits. One of my 2017 goals is to be kinder to the Earth and to create less waste!

Tea Pigs

Allow me to introduce you to Tea Pigs!!! The brand was created in the UK in 2006 and has slowly made it's way to South Africa.

Midori Salon

Last week Hello Joburg invited myself and a handful of bloggers to enjoy a few treatments at the incredible Midori Salon in Benmore, Sandton.

McNab's Feel Good {Giveaway}

Last week I was introuduced to Mc'Nabs Feel Good products. I was invited to their offices at The Energy Works in Parkwood which was Jozi’s first true eco-building. In addition to being a great place in which to make stuff that helps other people feel good, it collects its own rain water and generates its own electricity so it’s kinder to the earth.

The Fourways Farmers Market

The Fourways Farmers Market is located next to Monte Casino and is fast becoming one of my regular spots on a Sunday!

It's open every Sunday from 9am to 3.30pm with Live music playing from 11am-2pm.

The market is set in a beautiful nursery so you can expect stalls in amongst gorgeous greenery and a feeling of 'freshness' all around.

The majority of the stalls are food related. Everything from greek cuisine, gourmet milkshakes, fresh produce, gluten/sugar/dairy free treats, coffees, wines, beers, you name it. If you're an avid foodie then this is definitely worth a visit! With a huge variety of food to choose from and ample seating to sit back and enjoy your meal! 

One of my favourite stores is 'The Fat Rabbit'. They make rusks and other treats but also have a gluten and sugar free range which is perfect for me! I love their cranberry and pecan biscottis and never leave the market without a packet (R30) in hand! 

The market isn't only for foodies, it's a place where parents can bring their kids for a day out in the sun or for a group of friends to get together and enjoy a drink in an outside environment. Dogs are welcome at the market and there are always a number of people walking around with their pooch on a leash.

I went to the market with the intention of having lunch with friends and buying a packet of biscottis. However, I ended up buying:

• Packet of Biscottis
• Lunch (indian food)
• Cappuccino 
• Banting cupcake
• Biltong
• Packet of chia seeds

Moral of the story - Go expecting to buy more than you anticipated! But GO =)

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