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Kalahari Ancient Desert Secrets

At the end of last year we were invited to attend the launch of Kalahari Spa Products at the Inzolo Spa at the Hout Bay Manor.

Shelley went along to find out more about this inspired range of beauty products.

A bit of background info on Kalahari Spa Products:

Kalahari Spa was inspired by an extraordinary journey that started in the vast open plains of the Kalahari Desert in Africa. Carina Franck, Founder and Director of Kalahari Spa International, grew up on a farm in the Kalahari Desert where the rolling sand dunes and expansive blue skies shaped her childhood playground. “From an early age I knew that the heritage of this magical land and its humble people was something that would be ingrained within my core.”

For the last decade Carina was in the forefront of the fast-moving beauty industry, local as well as international. With her passion for Africa, Carina was inspired to create a range of world-class Spa products that was shaped to capturing the unique characteristics of the Kalahari Desert. “It was important for me to merge the complete experience of the desert including the colours of the earth, raw textures and rare fragrances, in this signature range of products”. “My focus was on making the Kalahari Spa experience an intimate journey by bringing the ancient secrets of the desert to the client through touch, sound, visual interaction and smell.

Carina and her team strive for perfection and every product contains a bouquet of pure natural plant oils, making each product harmonious with nature by enhancing the true value of the desert and the plants of the Kalahari.

“We pushed the eco boundaries with regards to the use of naturally harvested botanical ingredients and we were sensitive towards the deserts vulnerable ecosystems. We insist on using reputable phytotrade organisations and certified sustainable sources. All our packaging is 100% recyclable and the paper we utilise is recycled! All these merits contribute to making Kalahari Spa a pioneering range and the first to capture the true meaning of Africa in this extraordinary manner.”

Some ingredients frequently used in the Kalahari Spa Products:

Hematite stone – this is ground into a fine powder and is excellent for the formation of collagen.
Resurrection plant – this plant can live for 50 years with no water and this extract is used to protect the skin against free radicals and seals in moisture for up to 24 hours

Other ingredients used in their products are Marula Seed Oil, Kalahari Clay, Red Dune Sand, Matura Seed Butter and Baobab Oil.

There are 4 signature fragrances in the range, which are from inspired by the Kalahari:

Khoi-San = Escape – the main aroma being that of Buchu.
Dune = Relax – this fragrance reminds one of sitting around a camp fire in the bush.
Tsamma = Refresh – is a cooling, cucumber scent.
Wild Honey = Enhance – it has a lovely honey fragrance with undertones of vanilla.

The Inzolo Spa Experience:

I personally found most of the products very pleasant and if they claimed to be non-greasy and quickly absorbed, they actually were! I particularly loved the Hand Cream, Cuticle Oil, Body Oil and the Body Balm. The Fragrance Tree was very pretty and makes an unusual and different ‘diffuser’. The Lip Balm works really well and dry lips are definitely a thing of the past. The majority of the products are safe to use on sensitive skin, one simply needs to select the correct fragrance range. My favourite scents were the Tsamma and Wild Honey range but the Dune was also very pleasant. I found the Khoi-San scent very strong initially and it would take some getting used to but I was assured that it is definitely one that grows on you quickly. ~

The products are very wholesome and the company has a great ethos and endeavours to use completely natural and sustainable ingredients in their products. ~ Shelley Nell

The treatments offered are:

Kalahari Calabash Sole Survival
Kalahari Tsamma Hand Ritual
Kalahari Khoi-Khoi Escape – this is a back massage using the therapists hands and forearms
Kalahari Desert Glow Exfoliation – they use the Kalahari salt and it helps to detoxify as well
Kalahari Rolling Sands Massage – this is a full body massage

To find out more about the treatments offered by Inzolo Spa contact them directly on 27 21 790 0116.

Thank you to the ladies at Inzolo Spa at Hout Bay Manor and the team from Kalahari Ancient Desert Secrets for a fabulous afternoon!

Source: Images Shelley Nell, Background Information – Kalahari Spa

Fashion, Lifestyle, On-line Shopping, Online Shopping, Style Inspiration, Websites

Window Shopper by All4Women

All4Women.co.za, is one of the fastest growing online women’s magazine in South Africa, they offer their readers a wide range of articles on fashion, beauty, weight loss, health, decor and more, with over 400 articles being added each month.

All4Women recently launched a brilliant new feature on their website called Window Shopper. Window Shopper allows you to view and share images of clothing items available in South Africa’s leading women’s retail stores, without leaving the comfort of your chair! You can filter your search, either by store(s) and/or type(s) of clothing.

Loads of new pictures are added every day, so this way you’ll get to tour the mall without having to leave the comfort of your home or office. It is a one shop “fashion-finder,” which allows you the convenience of visiting one site, instead of having to trawl the mall or online stores to keep up to date, with all the hot new fashion items that have hit the shelves.

As a busy mom, I think this is a fantastic idea, especially if you are looking for something specific! At least you can do your research and legwork before you hit the shops or even better still order an item from a store on-line and have it delivered!

Images: 1) Is property of Inspired Living please do not copy or use this image. 2) All4Women

Children, Competitions, Family, Food, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Kids Food, Lifestyle

Lunch Punch Sandwich Cutter Giveaway

The dreaded school lunch box can be a moms or dads worst nightmare! It can be so difficult trying to find things that fussy little kiddie winks will actually eat. Well I have some exciting news about a wonderful product called Lunch Punch, by Spotty Frog SA! This fantastic new product is special, easy, fun and healthy: Now you can cut off that unappealing crust and transform your kiddies sandwich into a healthy, fun, interactive and educational experience.

It is an awesome source of inspiration to create lunch items that will actually encourage your kids to try new things and really enjoy lunch time but wait there is more – it is fun for moms too! I had a great time cutting shapes out of cheese and cucumber! There are so many options when it comes to getting creative with you Lunch Punch and you can get the kids involved with making their own lunch or even using the cutters to make cookies or cut fruit, there are endless possibilities!

The Lunch Punch® is

BPA FREE
Phthalate FREE
PVC Free and lead FREE
Made from FDA certified food-grade plastic
100% recyclable (includes packaging)
Kid friendly and dishwasher safe

I am super excited to announce that we are giving away 4 Lunch Punch Sets(see the sets above), to 4 lucky readers. They are valued at R200 per set ! Perfect timing for back to school and preparing all those school lunches! All you need to do is complete the entry form below and share the love on Facebook or Twitter, please share and tell your friends and family about the giveaway! Something along the lines of “Make Back to School Fun with @SpottyFrogSA and @Supermomblog ”. Please remember to comment below with your lunch box tips and tell us which Lunch Punch set you would love to have!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Competition Details:

The Lunch Punch Giveaway will run from 17th January 2013, until the 25th January 2013. The winner/s will then be selected via the Rafflecopter form and announced on my blog and on Facebook. The winners will also be notified via email.
Please leave a comment on this blog, below the post, stating that you have completed the above, along with your details in the comment section below this post (please use a valid email address). Your details will be used to validate your entry if you are selected as a winner.
Conditions of entry: Anyone may enter this giveaway but please be advised that the various companies sponsoring prizes on Super Mom Blog, are based in South Africa and therefore prizes will only be shipped within South Africa. The prizes may not be exchanged for cash.
By entering this giveaway you agree to all the rules and regulations stipulated on the Super Mom Lifestyle Website and on the Rafflecopter entry form.

Babies, Competitions, Family, Fathers, Lifestyle, Parenting

Castrol New Dad Baby Pack Giveaway

Castrol Magnatec is a product synonymous with protection and safety, “it is the engine oil that protects 24/7 with its intelligent molecules”. As Castrol protects your car’s engine, so too do we as parents need to protect the ones we love!

Parenting is an amazing, magical time in your life but with your new arrival comes greater responsibility and often there are changes that need to be made, to keep your bundle of joy safe. From covering wall sockets and the pool, to strapping them in safely in the car. With this in mind Castrol has put together a wonderful “New Dads Baby Pack”, with a new dads guide giving you great tips on all the things you need to know about parenting and safety, as well as plug safety covers and a few other fun items!

One of my goals for 2013 is to have more of a spirit of giving! So you can imagine my delight when I was approached to giveaway 1000 Castrol New Dad Baby Packs but this is not just any regular giveaway, you have the opportunity to nominate a worthy cause to receive the New Dad Baby Pack. It is great to always be on the receiving end but my challenge to you is to start the new year off with a spirit of giving!

So all you have to do is post your suggestion of a cause(it can be a hospital, a clinic) and help us reach our target of giving away 1000 to people in need! What an awesome way to start the New Year!

Once the giveaway has ended Castrol will pole the suggestions and choose who will receive these New Dad Baby Packs, based on your suggestions.

You Need To:

Visit the Castrol Facebook page and leave your suggestion of a worthy cause to donate the New Dad Baby Packs and remember to tag @Supermomblog in when you post your suggestion.
Give a shout out to tell others about this giveaway and help reach the target of giving away 1000 New Dad Baby Packs!

Competition Details:

This Giveaway will run from 14th January 2013, until the 31st January 2013.
Please leave a comment on this blog, below the post, stating that you have completed the above, along with your details in the comment section below this post (please use a valid email address).
By entering this giveaway you agree to all the rules and regulations stipulated on the Super Mom Lifestyle Website.

Be Inspired, Inspiration, Life

Dream Big

My hubby and I have decided to set ourselves a few goals for the year ahead and the one thing that we both agreed on is that if you dream you need to dream big! It costs you nothing to dream and there is no point in dreaming within your comfort zone and limiting yourself – you need to look beyond your immediate circumstances and allow yourself to discover wonderful hidden talents. So no matter what other goals you set yourself for 2013 – remember to DREAM BIG!

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