With summer, the festive season and school holidays around the corner, now is the perfect time to get serious about saving some extra cash. Here are 4 easy tips that will help keep your wallet happy pre-festive season!

Leftovers don’t have to be boring or predictable! With a little creativity, you can turn yesterday’s meal into something fresh and delicious. Here are five easy ways to transform your leftovers.

While the meat on the braai often takes centre stage, the side dishes can elevate your feast to the next level. Here are 5 delicious, easy-to-make sides that will complement your Braai Day feast perfectly.

Planning a party? Let’s turn the stress into success! Whether you’re hosting a good ol’ Heritage Day braai or a grand bash, these 6 simple party prep hacks will help you save time, money, and maybe even your sanity. 

Make the most of your spring and change things up — instead of just spring cleaning your home, why not spring clean your life? Here are our 5 tips for improving your well-being as we head into the new season.

Are you tired of the same boring sandwich? Well, we bet your kids are too! Ditch the predictable routine of sandwich-making for something a bit more exciting. We’ve got a few great ideas to help you get out of the sandwich rut.

As the school bells start ringing, so do the cash registers. Back-to-school shopping can be a bit overwhelming, but fear not! Here are some simple and practical tips to help you breeze through the season without burning a hole in your pocket.

Have you ever found yourself dreading the idea of a family vacation because of the stress of planning, the struggle of keeping the kids entertained, and the constant budgeting? Why not plan a staycation that allows you to have fun with the kids in the comfort of your own home! Here are some creative ways to transform your backyard into the ultimate staycation destination.

Summertime and the livin’ is easy! Well, it can be, if you make use of these 4 beach hacks! They are super simple and require little preparation so you can focus on making memories as a family and having fun in the sun. So, grab your sunglasses and lather on that sunscreen as we take a dive into 4 family-friendly hacks guaranteed to help you make the most of your day of fun in the sun!

Winter can be challenging on your immune system. People are more susceptible to colds and flu in the cooler temperatures, with viruses spreading more easily in dry air and closed environments. While it’s hard to avoid all viruses, we have a few easy tips to boost your immune system so that you can fight off infections with ease this winter.

Do the chilly, gloomy days of winter make you want to curl up under the covers and hibernate inside until spring? You’re not alone. To combat this, there are a few ways to give yourself a little boost during the colder months. From getting outside, to thinking consciously about what you eat — here are four tips to beat the winter blues.

Surviving winter without chocolate is like... oh lets' just be honest: it's near impossible! But there are so many ways to enjoy chocolate than just the humble chocolate bar. Here are a few ways to make your life so much sweeter this winter.

There’s no point in denying it: Kids don’t like fruits and vegetables. Hence the age-old question: How do you get your kids to eat more? Don’t give up just yet. In honour of World Fruit Day (1 July 2023), we’ve got a few tips on how to sneak more fruit and veg into your little ones’ diets — minus the tears and tantrums!

Long weekends have feelings too. And a neglected long weekend is not something you want to deal with. Long weekends deserve to be treated right. To be given the love they deserve. In return, they'll give you so much... Here are 3 tips on making the most of your long weekend so you can enjoy every bit of these awesome bonuses in the middle of your work year...

The Easter Holidays is a wonderful time for family bonding — as long as you have enough ideas to keep those energetic young souls occupied. Here are a few holiday activities you can do with your children.

Easter is around the corner and that means perfect picnic weather. The idea of a picnic always sounds great, but, without a bit of planning, things can quickly go from ‘picnic’ to ‘messy panic in the park’. Luckily, we’re here to give you 5 simple tips for making your picnic a pure joy.

What better time to transform your lifestyle than at the beginning of a New Year? If it sounds daunting, don’t stress. Looking at your health, wealth, and living space — we’ve got the tips that will lead to a healthier and happier new you!

The kids are back at school after a long summer holiday — yay, you say! But this also means the return of crazy schedules, hundreds of WhatsApp messages, and the dreaded lunchbox. But sending your kids to school with a tasty and nutritious meal doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Here are a few handy hacks to help you take the punch out of lunch.

You begin the new year with the best intentions — but by February you are having cake for breakfast and your new gym shoes have gathered dust (including the insert-new-sports-equipment-you-got-for-Christmas). Sound familiar?

Stretch your budget with these great hacks that will save your fruit & veg from the bin.

The biggest sale of the year is around the corner. Black Friday is filled with temptation. So, how do you make sure you spend your hard-earned money on the best bargains? Here are a few tips to help you shop like a pro.

Tis’ the season to be hosting parties — and you bet your Christmas stockings it can get stressful! But if the mere thought of entertaining people at your house gives you a headache, stress no more. Here are five handy hosting hacks to ensure you and your guests have a jolly good time.

Steak is by far the easiest thing to mess up on the braai: if you’re not careful, you’ll have a charred, chewy piece of meat. To be the ultimate braai master, you need to understand the different cuts of steak and how to prepare them. So, here’s to braaing the perfect steak this Braai Day!

Spring’s here. A season of fresh starts, new beginnings and feel-good vibes all around.

Here’s a bouquet of ideas on how to say yes to spring’s calling and bring the sunshine into your life.

To be the ultimate connoisseur, you need to understand the difference between whiskey, whisky, bourbon, and scotch. In a nutshell, these categories are all different because of their distilling process and the location at which it is produced. It’s important to know the differences, so that you can pick which one you prefer to drink. So, let’s dive in!

A healthy diet may be key to a long and happy life, but there’s more to it than just eating fresh with all the great deals at your local OK. Read on for 5 healthy living tips to get the most out of your meals!

If you want your kids to come home with an empty lunchbox every day, try some of these fun ideas to make them the coolest kid on the playground. At OK we have the best-priced, freshest produce from our fruit and veg department, bakery, and butchery to keep your child fed and happy!

Add a little sizzle to your day at breakfast, lunch and supper! From pancakes to pizza, salads to sandwiches - everything tastes better with bacon, the quintessential comfort food! Get out of the pan for a while and try oven-baked bacon for an extra crispy bite.    

What more? Check out this delicious customer-submitted recipe for some savoury inspiration.

Beef Fillet wrapped in Bacon

It’s no secret that South Africa’s favourite pastime is getting together around a fire, cracking open a cold one and being outside with friends and family. One of the simple pleasures at any SAFFAs braai is biting into that perfectly braaied, juicy boerie roll. Here are some tips to take your Boerie rolls to braai master level.

Every day, long before you’ve even had a chance to snooze your alarm clock for the second time, OK’s bakers are hard at work mixing and kneading to create the freshest breads, pastries, cakes and pies.  But sometimes we forget about that trusty loaf of bread sitting in the cupboard at home. Here are some tips to use your slightly stale bread instead of just feeding it to the birds.