A same-sex wedding usually starts with a heartfelt same-sex wedding proposal. For many gay and lesbian couples, there isn’t a blueprint for how this is done – just like any proposal, it is unique and special to you both. And just like everyone else, once someone says “when is the big day”, the nerves, panic…
If exploring the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands has ever been on your list, then now is the time to head inland, as the Granny Mouse team has put together some incredible specials that have been built with value in mind. Knowing that times are tough, they have created a spectacular deal, known as their GM Wonder package,…
August brings about Women’s Day, and quite deserving to all the women out there, being on the go almost 24/7 each and every day. From working, to running a household to taking care of the kids, this day allows you to schedule the time to take care of yourself too. This is your time to…
August has been classified as Women’s Month, and is not only about highlighting and recognising women, but also celebrating their achievements and seeking gender equality worldwide! This year, Women’s Day is a time to remember the past and to be proud to be a woman. It’s also a perfect time to treat yourself, or that special…
Granny Mouse Country House & Spa is known for is their all-round hospitality service, outstanding food, and their exquisite gardens! The one thing that Sean Granger, “Mouse House” General Manager, has noticed is that when families have popped in for a taste of the best “lunch time nibbles”, once the kids have eaten they head…
When we waste food, we waste the labour, effort, investment and precious resources (like water, seeds, feed, etc.) that go into producing it, not to mention the resources that go into transporting and processing it. In short, wasting food increases greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to climate change! To address this, leftover foods can be a…
Kenneth M. Olsen, PhD, a plant evolutionary biologist at Washington University in St. Louis, who did extensive research on coconuts, discovered that there are two clearly differentiated populations of coconuts. The research revealed a very strong possibility that the coconut was brought under cultivation in two separate locations, from the Pacific. Coconuts were likely to…
Sometimes the original, or literal, meaning of an apparently familiar French word comes as a surprise. For example, in French a canapé is literally a sofa. Once upon a time, a chef created a new type of hors d’oeuvre by putting a savoury topping on a piece of bread, toast or pastry. The topping was thought to…
It’s crazy to think that we’re in the middle of the year, and if you’re starting to suffer from the mid-year blues, then the current Granny Mouse special is definitely for you! One thing that always rings true when you book a trip to Granny Mouse Country House & Spa, is that you’ll come back…
Our feet get forgotten in the colder months, due to them being covered up all the time, and that saying “out of sight, out of mind” certainly rings true. The cold winter weather can have a harmful effect on your feet, if not taken care of correctly. After all, your feet are the workhorses of your…