10 Ways To Make Dad’s Day During Lockdown
School-Days Blog
by lindaschooldayscoza
4y ago
A wonderful Dad is the soul of a loving home, with his wisdom, strength, love, devotion and understanding. Father’s Day is around the corner on 21 June, so how will you show your Dad, your child’s Dad or any father figure in your life what they mean to you and your family? This year, Father’s Day will be a little different, with no large family gatherings or travelling to see Dads who live far away. Thankfully, in our connected world, we have the opportunity to take our traditions to the virtual realm! In this blog post, we ..read more
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10 Reasons Why You Need Car Insurance in South Africa
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by lindaschooldayscoza
4y ago
In today’s tough economy, insuring your vehicle may feel like another grudge purchase that you consider doing without. But, if you own a vehicle, car insurance is a necessity rather than a luxury. On the road, accidents can happen to anyone, and you should be prepared for unfortunate events. In this blog post, we outline 10 reasons why car insurance is a ‘must-have’, not a ‘nice-to-have’. 1. Financers generally require insurance Most car financers stipulate that in order to get a vehicle loan through them, you must get comprehensive car insurance. You’ll generally be required to keep the polic ..read more
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South Africa, School-Days is still here to help you pay towards education fees
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by lindaschooldayscoza
4y ago
COVID-19: LOCKDOWN South Africa, School-Days is still here to help you pay towards education fees The President of the Republic of South Africa declared a national disaster in the wake of COVID-19. This decisive and commendable action from our government has far-reaching effects on our lifestyles for several weeks. Here at School-Days, although it’s not quite ‘business as usual’, we are still helping South Africans pay towards their families’ school, college and university fees. What does this mean for School-Days members? You can still earn Edu-Time Points when you shop online or instore at D ..read more
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What’s the Difference Between Medical Aid and Medical Insurance?
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by lindaschooldayscoza
4y ago
Contrary to what many people may think, South African “medical aid” and “medical insurance” are not the same thing. In this blog post, we help you decipher the difference so that you can make an informed decision about you and your family’s wellbeing. South Africans are living through a time of economic uncertainty, and families are being forced to make some tough choices when it comes to their healthcare. Recent statistics indicate that medical aid options have priced a large proportion of the South African population out of the healthcare market. For many families, retaining their medical ai ..read more
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Summer Sun Care Tips for Parents
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by lindaschooldayscoza
4y ago
According to CANSA, skin cancer is the most common cancer in South Africa, claiming about 700 lives every year. But summer days are all about having fun in the sun, so how do we keep our kids safe when all they want to do is play outside all day? In this blog post, we’ll provide some important summer sun care tips for parents.  Firstly, some facts about your skin and the sun:  Those with fair skin and freckles are most at risk People with albinism also need to take special care when outdoors  However, anyone can get skin cancer There’s a common misconception that those with darker ski ..read more
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Christmas Traditions Around the World – How Do You Celebrate the Season?
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by lindaschooldayscoza
4y ago
“Dashing through the snow, In a one-horse open sleigh. O’er the fields we go, laughing all the way. Bells on bob tails ring, making spirits bright. What fun it is to laugh and sing a sleighing song tonight.” The familiar lyrics don’t quite ‘ring a bell’ in the South African context, where Christmas is more about braais, sun and sand! In this blog post, we look at Christmas traditions around the world, and how they differ to how your family may celebrate the season. We also reveal some summer of Dis-Chem’s best bursary-building deals for the South African festive season. A big ol’ bu ..read more
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The School-Days Black Friday Deal Round-Up
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by lindaschooldayscoza
4y ago
Don’t miss out on the deals this Black Friday. In this blog post, we round up some of the best Black Friday deals from School-Days and our School-Days partners. But first, let’s demystify this day that’s had South African shoppers going crazy in late November over the last few years.  What is Black Friday? On Black Friday, shops around the world welcome customers with great discounts and offers, both online and in-store.  When is Black Friday 2019? Traditionally, Black Friday is the day after American Thanksgiving (which is the fourth Thursday of November in the USA). In 2019, Blac ..read more
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End-of-Year Teacher’s Gifting Made Easy
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by lindaschooldayscoza
4y ago
Bid the end of the school year farewell and thank your child’s teacher for all their efforts throughout the year with a thank-you gift.  But before you start kissing that end-of-year bonus goodbye, remember that a teacher’s end-of-year gift need not break the bank. As with all gifts, it’s the thought that counts!  Get your child involved   It’s not entirely up to you to choose or create a gift for your child’s teacher; after all, you’re not the one they’ve been spending all that time with! Getting your child involved makes the gifting more personal, gets the creativity flowing and can ..read more
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Stamping Out Cyberbullying in South Africa
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by lindaschooldayscoza
4y ago
A new generation was born into a digital world that thrives on constant connectivity. Of course, this environment has its benefits and opportunities, but also comes with significant risks for children and teens around the world; cyberbullying being one of them.  South Africa recognises Anti-Bullying Week from 11-15 November 2019. This is a good time for parents, schools, children and communities to give cyberbullying due attention and awareness. What exactly is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying refers to the use of digital media to deliberately communicate hostile, false or embarrassing in ..read more
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