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The Beach
Obviously spending time at the beach, if you live along the coast, this stop is paramount! As a colleague of mine would say... It NEED to happen! I mean, what else are you supposed to do with this gorgeous weather and lazy holidays? And after 19 years in Cape Town, I think it’s time to start calling myself an honorary Cape Tonian. All my life, I have lived along the coast of this AWESOMETACULAR country... East London, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Cape Town. Love the beach!
Obviously spending time at the beach, if you live along the coast, this stop is paramount! As a colleague of mine would say... It NEED to happen! I mean, what else are you supposed to do with this gorgeous weather and lazy holidays? And after 19 years in Cape Town, I think it’s time to start calling myself an honorary Cape Tonian. All my life, I have lived along the coast of this AWESOMETACULAR country... East London, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Cape Town. Love the beach!
Survival of the Kitted!
Let’s jump right to the survival kit! Recently I got sunburnt to a crisp at an outdoor event. I pretty much resemble a top deck. White shoulders and brown arms... Come on! This is what I sould have done. For a great time at the beach, you are going to need the following things in your kit:
Let’s jump right to the survival kit! Recently I got sunburnt to a crisp at an outdoor event. I pretty much resemble a top deck. White shoulders and brown arms... Come on! This is what I sould have done. For a great time at the beach, you are going to need the following things in your kit:
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- Sunscreen
When you think of soaking up the sun, always remember sunscreen. For a lighter complexion or darker complexion I would say, go for SPF 30 or higher! Reapply every 3-4 hours to be safe. It is also wise to swop your regular lipbalm for one with an SPF because you never know! Sun kissed doesn't mean sore lips!
When you think of soaking up the sun, always remember sunscreen. For a lighter complexion or darker complexion I would say, go for SPF 30 or higher! Reapply every 3-4 hours to be safe. It is also wise to swop your regular lipbalm for one with an SPF because you never know! Sun kissed doesn't mean sore lips!
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- Hydration
Water in the blazing sun is your best
friend! Stay hydrated during the day when you are in the sun. Pair it with biltong
as part of your snack kit! Sodium-filled foods hold water. This is a tasty
trick for staying hydrated.
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- Accessorise
To become the ultimate beach babe... Invest
in a wide brim hat, a cool kaftan, a pair of Jacky O’s or cat eye sunnies, hair
accessories and a good hair product to treat your hair after!
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- Umbrella-ella-eh-eh-eh
Get yourself an umbrella or a little tent for those breaks you will need after splashing in the waves. The more covering you get, the better!
Get yourself an umbrella or a little tent for those breaks you will need after splashing in the waves. The more covering you get, the better!
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- Gorgeous snacks
Go healthy! Low in kilojoules and best fuel for the fire, choose fruits! Watermelon, spanspek, strawberries and grapes. These fruits are filled with water and fill you. Opt for biltong, nuts, healthy sandwiches. Your body needs a break after the Christmas lazy lunch. This is a time saving and money saving tip. Buying snacks at the beach can really hurt a recovering pocket after the silly season!
Go healthy! Low in kilojoules and best fuel for the fire, choose fruits! Watermelon, spanspek, strawberries and grapes. These fruits are filled with water and fill you. Opt for biltong, nuts, healthy sandwiches. Your body needs a break after the Christmas lazy lunch. This is a time saving and money saving tip. Buying snacks at the beach can really hurt a recovering pocket after the silly season!
My friends, stay cool, stay hydrated, soak up vitamin D and
be safe on the roads! This is the Mishtery signing off 2012!
Get the January 2013 Oprah Mag and page
to pg 41 write down those resolutions for 2013 and make your dreams come true, one at a time!
Rock out the new year!
Ps. The best time to get to the beach is in the morning or late afternoon. Avoid the hot traffic!
Happy New Year!
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