Oh My Valentine's Day

Top 3 choices for Valentine's Day

It’s officially the month of love and that big red “V” day is fast approaching. A few of us are already on a hype around what to do for our loved ones on this special day. Yup you heard right, Valentine’s day is not just about treating that special someone in your life but also doing something extra special for the one’s you value most like family and close friends.

Well, in my opinion Valentine ’s  Day should be celebrated all year long but that’s just me. 

I can’t seem to decide between a few ideas I have in mind and thought “let me share them with my readers”, it might just inspire me to go with one of them.

These are my top three choices.

1. Valentine’s day movie & picnic at Spier Wine farm in Stellenbosch 

This is ideal for your special someone. A picnic for on the sprawling greens at Spier Wine Farm. Select a spot and tuck into a picnic basket chock-full of fresh and free-range fare. Snuggle up to watch Sleepless in Seattle under the stars, sip your complimentary bottle of Signature MCC and whisper sweet nothings beneath the light of the moon.

The valentine’s day basket at Spier Wine farm in Stellenbosch includes:

• A Spier Signature MCC 
• Crispy baguette with farm butter, olive oil and balsamic vinegar 
• Dalewood cheese selection with fruit preserve, chutney and homemade crackers 
• Garlic roasted chickpea humus with paprika and lemon oil 
• Smoked trout pate roulade with citrus mayo, soy caviar and edible flowers 
• Baby potato and biltong salad with mustard, onion, parmesan and olive oil 
• Free-range charcuterie selection with pickle and wholegrain mustard 
• Rare roast Spier grass-fed beef with pickled mushrooms, horseradish, confit tomatoes and micro salad 
• Belgian couverture chocolate truffles 
• Lemon cheesecake mousse with fresh berries

This lovely experience costs R500 per couple. To book, visit www.webtickets.co.za the picnic can be collected at 6pm and the movie starts at 8pm.

2. Valentine’s day at the Village Idiot (I love the name of this place)

If you dare to be different on Sunday, 14 February 2016 then spend your Valentine’s Day at The Village Idiot! Break the rules a little, and enjoy your romantic day by embracing the unconventional with the Village Idiot’s meal specials. Situated on Loop Street, this restaurant and bar offers the perfect escape from traditional romance and invites you to gather a gang, spread the love and chill out. If you’re a foodie, then this is the place to be as you can sink your teeth into one of three meal specials. Bite down into biltong gazpacho, finished with sliced biltong and tempura parsley, or treat your other half or loved ones to a lamb rack with whole-grain mustard sauce. Satisfy a sweet tooth craving with a dessert of berry, meringue and vanilla cream Eton. If you feel like going all out, express your love by purchasing all three meal options for a truly intense and complete Valentine's Day. After all, it doesn’t matter if they’re an idiot; all that matters is that they're your idiot.

3. Do something memorable for your family

The objective of spending time with your family is to create lifelong memories; therefore you could literally do anything you know your family would enjoy. Be it going to the beach, taking a drive around the peninsula or even going for a picnic with a home cooked meal (you will have too cook their favorite meal o cause). Any family would highly appreciate something in the lines of this.

So, option 1, 2 or 3???

"Love is when the other person's happiness i more important than your own" -Unknown

Nails Nails Nails

A girl's best accessory 

Did you know that a healthy nails reflect a healthy body.

I am personally struggling to grow my nails, they grow to slow for my liking but I found comfort in Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle. Besides all the vitamins I should be getting into my system for healthy growth, this treatment has done wonders.

Apply twice a day and say bye-bye to dry and brittle nails that won't grow.

According to Tamara Lior, a Florida-based dermatologist, healthy nails reflect a healthy body. So if you find that your nails have been looking on the dull-side lately and take forever to grow, that's a sign that you may be suffering from vitamin deficiency. This list of the best vitamins for nails will help you pinpoint what is missing from your diet and will bring you one step closer to more beautiful nailsand a healthier you.

Below is a list of the best vitamins for nails that will improve your health and help your nails grow faster.

1) Iron: Brittle nails can be a sign of an iron deficiency. Look for chelated iron supplements or consume more nuts, lean red meat and green, leafy vegetables. These all contain essential vitamins for nails.

2) Zinc: Increased white spots on your nails, along with poor growth and inflammation of the cuticles are also signs you need to add more zinc to your diet. If you don't want to take a zinc supplement, some foods that are high in zinc include dark chocolate, peanuts and turkey. So there you have it... a excuse to indulge in chocolate everyday.

3) B-12: Excessively dry and darkened nails could mean you're not getting enough of the good vitamins for nails; in this case, Vitamin B12. This comes in both a capsule form or it can be found in cheese, eggs and crab.

By getting a sufficient intake of the best vitamins for nails, your nails and skin will greatly improve. Also make sure to drink plenty of water and moisturize your hands regularly for maximum nail growth. Now that you know what vitamins are good for nails and can establish a good regimen, you won't find yourself panicking the next time your manicurist is booked. 

Who knows, maybe you'll even be tempted to try going "au naturale" with your shiny and healthy nails.

Healthy nails equals a healthy you!

Monday Motivation

With 2015 going downhill into the festive season it is important to remember the above.

It's vital to remember that you have been amazing at what you've accomplished this year. Be it assisting at your child's school, starting a small business or even simply joining a gym.

Most importantly, you are BEAUTIFUL. So whether your hair doesn't want to fall into place or you didn't have time to do your makeup this morning... It's all good babe!

You can only excel form here onward !!!