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TOP 5 VALENTINE’S DINNER OPTIONS IN P-TOWN

Indulge your inner romantic as we lay out the cheesiest, most swoon-worthy restaurants that this city has to offer. Think candlelit dinners, velvety red wine, chocolate-smothered desserts and even a few accommodation options. Sometimes clichés are clichés for a reason, right? Plus, we’ll also give you the inside scoop on some unmissable Valentine’s Day specials.

We got the inside scoop that the Blooming Babies Studio has opened up in Pretoria and we cannot be more ecstatic! They have an amazing variety of classes for parents and babies and they pride themselves on being a one stop shop for all things baby. We’ll be sharing some more details on our digital magazine. So keep an eye out!

HUNTER’S VEGAN PET TREATS

Veganuary just came to an end, but we feel it’s important to continue adding vegan alternatives to our diet; and yes, even to our dogs’! It may be easier than you think as Hunter now boasts two tasty vegan snack options. These nutritious bites support healthy skin and coat, joint health and a healthy digestive system. Available in apple and orange, it will guarantee wagging tails and sloppy kisses! "

LEFT IN THE DARK?

With the possibility of load shedding becoming a regular occurrence, we’re sharing a list of blackout-proof activities and restaurants. From where to take the kids when they’re moaning that they’re bored, to where to take yourself when you’re also bored ... and just some generally amazing spots in Pretoria that you should check out. Load shedding may be the perfect excuse to get out!

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Words Carli Manser Images Supplied There’s so much more than meets the eye with this young entrepreneur. She is the proud creator of a fitness program; her own vegan chocolate range and she is even the host of her own podcast. She is constantly collaborating with local South African brands and is always of service to give back to the community via her charity, Bod Service. Follow her to see what’s she’s up to next- we promise it will be exciting! @candibod @sunny_the_label @reneecreatedebeer This Cape Town based clothing company is on a journey to create ethical, pure and timeless garments. Their vision includes high quality clothing, designed to minimise the footprint on the environment. Their main material is linen, made from the flaxseed plant. Their garments can all be added to your capsule closet. Yay for saving the planet one step at a time! This formidable woman, who worked as an art teacher at Affies, now lives the big-city life in Austin, Texas with her pianist husband and has a flourishing talent to create beautiful pieces of art. Her designs reflect her big heart and include faithbased portraits of friends, family and events from her own life. She also recently shared that they are expecting their first child and will be sharing her experience through her art.