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Write it down - why you should start a journal today   “Life is a narrative that you have a hand in writing” - Henriette Anne Klauser There’s no doubt you’ve heard someone say that we live in unprecedented times. Think back to the end of 2019 and there’s few who could’ve predicted just how much all our lives would change in 2020 and beyond. If only there was a way to capture the multitude of thoughts, emotions and experiences that we have gone through thus far. Research suggests that writing in a journal can be surprisingly beneficial for your…

Supporting our community in good health   At long last, spring has finally arrived! Now that the cold winter months are becoming a distant memory there’s no better time to get up, get healthy, and put the spring back in your step. However, knowing where to begin can be tricky: which is why Mall of the North is inviting shoppers to kick-start the new season in style at the Spring into Health Fair, taking place from 11 - 12 September. We’re inviting you, to take charge of your health by browsing the freshest products and to get the best advice…

The future is female this Women’s Month   This August, Mall of the North joins South Africa in commemorating the brilliance, tenacity and resilience of women in our country. Here are some ideas on how you can support from wherever you are:   Back a women-owned business Women-owned businesses are on the rise, but women still represent the minority of business owners. August is a perfect time to show your solidarity with these talented leaders, entrepreneurs, and service providers by purchasing their products. Support a worthy cause There are so many wonderful organisations and charities that do incredible work aimed…

Kindness is free. Sprinkle that stuff everywhere.    This month presents the perfect opportunity to do as much good as possible, as South Africa commemorates Nelson Mandela Day on 18 July and with the latest lockdown restrictions comes enormous sacrifices for many. In times like these, kindness is needed more than ever. As individuals we might not have the power to fix major global challenges, but we can make a small difference each day in our own way – and those things definitely add up. Small random acts of kindness, requiring little time or money are easy to do and…

Embrace your very own Winter Wonderland If you love summer as much as we do, it can be hard to enjoy the colder days and shorter nights that come with winter. But if you look closely there are plenty of reasons to celebrate this time of year and we wanted to share a few of our favourites with you, just in time for the new season. The Fashion Everyone loves some good knitwear but this year’s choices are especially gorgeous. All your favourite stores at Mall of the North are brimming with plush textures, stunning colours and everything you need…

Make sure you write it down, circle the date in your calendar, and plan something extra nice for your mom on Sunday, 9 May because it’s Mother’s Day. You don’t need us to tell you how challenging the last year has been for everyone, but we’d bet good money that moms everywhere have had it a little bit tougher than most. Before Covid-19 became a reality for families across the world, moms were already doing the work of 20 people. Many moms also became full-time teachers, still had to run errands, treat cuts and bruises, read stories, cook everyone’s favourite…

Here’s how to make your home office rock Whether you love it or have simply made peace with it, working from home isn’t going anywhere just yet. One very bright side to the working from home situation is you get to style your space your way. From colour schemes to quick accessories, we’ve rounded up a few ways you can make your home office space work harder and smarter for you.  Colour combinations to help you smash those deadlines: White with splashes of black This is a great distraction-free option for the hopeless procrastinator. Black accents like desk accessories or…

In April Mall of the North will be celebrating a significant milestone as we hit double figures and reach a whole decade for our 10th birthday! Of course, we’re feeling a little nostalgic and who can blame us? It’s been an incredible, eventful and successful 10 years. And we couldn’t have done it without you – our amazing shopper community. If you haven’t already, you’re invited to take a walk down memory lane with us and view our impressive ‘blast from the past’ mural. There are photos, comments, posts, newspaper clippings, and much more to see. The best part is…

It’s the month of love this February! While Valentine’s Day might feel a little different this year we think looking for, and celebrating, silver livings is good for the heart and soul. Recently, the Pantone Color Institute unveiled the colours they think will style the runways and decorate the hallways in the year to come. This year, Pantone took the unusual step of unveiling two colours: Ultimate Grey and Illuminating (Illuminating being a bright sunny yellow) According to Pantone pairing these two contrasting colours was a carefully considered choice – Illuminating is hopeful, enthusiastic and Ultimate Grey is strong and…

2020 was certainly a year unlike any other. If you’re breathing a huge sigh of relief that it's finally over, you’re in good company. As we look forward to a brand-new year, and one (hopefully) filled with a lot more happiness, we’ve decided to ditch the resolutions altogether and live life to the fullest instead. Here are a few of our favourite ways to start 2021: START A JOURNAL Invest in a new journal that can hold all your ideas, ambitions, book recommendations, recipes, and doodles. Journaling is a great way to keep track of what matters most and give…