In this issue

EMMA
THOMPSON
FESTIVE
opens up about
FOOD
marriage, musicals & staying grounded

I've Never Felt So Powerful & So Calm

We love EMMA THOMPSON for breaking our hearts (that crying scene in Love Actually) just as much as we love her for her passion for good causes. And when Britain’s newest Dame invited Good Housekeeping for a cup of tea, we discovered she’s just as we’d hoped she would be...

8 mins

Sweet, Simple, Stunning Gift Wrap

Picking out presents is the fun part, but tying yourself in knots over how to wrap them isn’t nearly as good of a time. Make it easier on yourself with this trick: start with a roll of plain brown paper, then finish off each box with eye-catching embellishments you probably already own.

1 min

Ready To Party!

’Tis the season of glitz, glamour and love…. Take your style cue from newlyweds Olympic gold medallist Cameron van der Burgh and Nefeli Valakelis, with sophisticated looks that will serve you through the festive season – and beyond!

3 mins

Eat To Beat The Pain

HEADACHE RELIEFDietary changes alone probably won’t erase a migraine or other headache, but certain foods can help prevent and treat it. ‘Most foods that are good for head pain are those that keep you hydrated or stabilise blood sugar,’ says nutritionist Jaclyn London. That’s because getting thirsty or ‘hangry’ – a fact of life, given all our obligations – causes a cascade of neurological reactions that leads to a sore head. These delicious picks will help keep you pain-free.

5 mins

Recover From Almost Anything

You danced, drank or dined the night away, and now you have regrets. Whether it’s a bellyache, a hangover or exhaustion – or (poor you) all of the above – this guide will help you feel like your awesome self again.

3 mins

Feeling Tired & Anxious? It May Be Your Thyroid

Not many people know much about the small gland in your neck, but it could be causing you all sorts of problems, explains Dr Sarah Brewer

4 mins

Calm: The Very Best Gift You'll Get This Year

Most of us love the holiday season, but the run-up can feel like a physical and mental marathon. So here are our simple, effective ways to press the pause button…

5 mins

Banking On Baking

Charlotte Letlape left investment banking to follow her dream.

3 mins

Read all stories from Good Housekeeping South Africa

Good Housekeeping South Africa Magazine Description:

Tried Tested Trusted

Aimed at women who are looking to find quality and value in every aspect of their lives, Good Housekeeping, Goeie Huishouding, offer them tried and trusted content that will inspire all areas of their busy lives from health and wellness to food and fitness, beauty and home to personal style and parenting. Good Housekeeping’s editorial promise is to offer ‘tried, tested and trusted’ content, underpinned by the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.

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