Growing Slowly

Growing Slowly As a sustainable lifestyle designer and distributor, I assist people in living more sustainably, using local products.

Helps you create a more sustainable, environmentally friendly lifestyle, whether its for an event or daily living with your family, friends, co-workers or personal growth Living sustainably involves every aspect of onesie - from producing our own food, using biodegradeble cleaning and personal hygiene products, to the gifts, events (be that corporate, wedding, birthday or special celebration) that we attend. Growing Paper - who I am a distributor for - started in 2010 on a farm outside Malmesbury and I have watched them grow through the years. Their product range has increased so that now they are able to ensure that events, Expo's, conferences can be customised to each client allowing the client to have an amazing experience that is benefical to both themselves and the environment. Growing Slowly's mission is to assist businesses become more sustainable when exhibiting at Expo's, conferences and events. To assist in helping them use more sustainable, durable local products incl biodegradeble cleaning and personal hygiene products. Growing Slowly provides local customised sustainable products to business - the handmade recycled seeded paper is unique. It fills the niche of people who want a sustainable event but havent been able to do so to date. Growing Slowly also helps everyone change their lifestyle to one of sustainability that fits in with the beliefs and lifestyle of the person involved. There is no one size fits all - each client is unique and the products will reflect that.

Growing Slowly has been alittle quiet on Facebook - but certainly not behind the scenes!Over the past few months I've be...
14/09/2026

Growing Slowly has been alittle quiet on Facebook - but certainly not behind the scenes!

Over the past few months I've been working, learning and developing rhe next chapter of Growing Slowly.

What began with sustainable products has grown into something much broade4r - helping individuals and businesses find practical ways to live and work more sustainably, one step at a time.

Today Growing Slowly brings together:
- Sustainable Products & Gifting
- Eco-friendly corporate gifting & events
- Sustainable living talks & workshops
- Practical sustainability guidance

I'm also developing a sustainable living course exploring the different areas of everyday life - from our homes, food and clothing to finances, health and business.

And this Thursday I'll be giving a talk on sustainable living, which I'm really looking forward to.

Sustainable living doesn't have to happen overnight. It starts with one small step.

Love
Deborah
Growing Slowly
Inspiring slow, sustainable living

🌿 Mandela Day reminds us that small actions can create lasting change.At Growing Slowly, we believe sustainability isn't...
18/07/2026

🌿 Mandela Day reminds us that small actions can create lasting change.

At Growing Slowly, we believe sustainability isn't about being perfect—it's about making small, thoughtful choices that benefit our families, our communities and our environment.
Whether it's supporting local businesses, reducing waste, planting something new, conserving water or simply helping a neighbour, every small action matters.

Today, I'm reflecting on how each of us can make a positive difference, one step at a time.

💚 What is one small act of kindness or sustainability you'll do today?
Happy Mandela Day.

🌿 Growing Slowly – Sustainable Living, One Step at a Time.

11/03/2026

Thank you Netflix for an awesome preview of the One Piece Season 2 launching today! 🎬🏴‍☠️

A HUGE shout-out to all the incredible actors and actresses who were there, and a special mention to “Nami” from The Engrave Slave! 🌊🍊

The whole experience was amazing — from the décor and the props to the preview itself. The show looks fantastic, and the actors really look and behave like their anime characters.

Truly well done to everyone involved. Can’t wait to watch the new season! 👏✨

Live in the Present. Be Present.Whether you are walking alone, talking, listening, or doing a task you enjoy — or don’t ...
21/02/2026

Live in the Present. Be Present.

Whether you are walking alone, talking, listening, or doing a task you enjoy — or don’t enjoy — be fully there.

It’s in these seemingly small, everyday moments that life becomes richer. You notice more. You feel more. You’re able to do more.

Being present allows you to truly embark on an amazing journey — one that is constantly unfolding and showing up in new and wonderful ways.

✨ Slow down. Breathe. Be here now.

Spent a lovely day picnicking and enjoying family time at Silvermine Reservoir yesterday.What struck me most was the num...
16/02/2026

Spent a lovely day picnicking and enjoying family time at Silvermine Reservoir yesterday.
What struck me most was the number of people and animals all out together, each group separate, yet somehow part of one shared whole as we enjoyed the same space — in and out of the water.
Dogs dashed over our picnic blankets and circled our spot, just wanting to play. The dogs were perfectly fine… their owners slightly embarrassed. We didn’t mind at all — in fact, one particularly affectionate pup seemed to adopt one of my sons for the afternoon!
Did the day go as planned? Absolutely not. In truth, the twists and turns are what made it memorable — and in hindsight, even more enjoyable.
So often in business and in life, we plan everything down to the smallest detail. We try to control the outcome, not always allowing moments to unfold naturally. And when plans take a sharp corner or a winding road, we can choose to feel discouraged… or we can choose to embrace and enjoy the detour.
In the end, it’s the journey — and the people (and perhaps a few dogs!) we share it with — that truly count.

Walking along Jager Walk in Fish Hoek today reminded me how closely our journeys mirror Nature.To one side, there’s a pa...
14/02/2026

Walking along Jager Walk in Fish Hoek today reminded me how closely our journeys mirror Nature.

To one side, there’s a path of uneven rocks. Beyond that, seaweed and kelp shifting with the tide. Then open water — sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent. And finally, the brief sliver of sand and the mountain on the other side, waiting to be climbed… or perhaps driven around.

At every stage, the water meets its challenge. It flows around, over, under, or completely submerges what stands before it — only to continue forward into the next moment.

It doesn’t resist. It moves. It adapts. It continues.

How are you experiencing the challenges in your life right now? Are you resisting them… or flowing through them?

For me, February is the month everyone is actively preparing for the end of the yer procedures, when budgets need to che...
11/02/2026

For me, February is the month everyone is actively preparing for the end of the yer procedures, when budgets need to checked again and the year's goals made into an action plan, happen.

Are you able to think innovatively or are you so caught up in being busy that you don't take time out to walk on the beach, watch the sky and just allow your brain to relax and enjoy a moment of fresh air?

Give yourself time to recharge, think and Be Present - you'll be suprised at the outcomes.

09/02/2026

What an amazing sky last night — glowing oranges, golden sunlight, and soft pink-greys layered across the horizon. A rainbow before the storm. Then lightning, followed by the most welcoming, soothing rain. Today it ended with sunshine and clear blue skies again.

Each moment was beautiful to watch and experience — a reminder of the challenges that pass through our lives, both personal and business. Storms come, but they never stay forever.
It is our response to those moments that shapes the path we continue on.

Having a direction, a goal, and consciously striving to live a sustainable and meaningful life helps us move forward — stronger, clearer, and more grounded.

Sometimes, we just need to pause, look up, and remember the beauty in every stage of the journey. 🌈🌦️

07/02/2026

It’s that time of the year again — making sure your business financials are ready, done, dusted, and submitted to SARS.

While compiling and comparing them to the previous year, take a moment to reflect:

Do they reflect the plans you implemented?
Can you clearly see where your business is headed?
Have you mapped out your goals for 2026?

February is the perfect time to double-check, refocus, and realign — before the year speeds ahead and the opportunities pass you by.

Your numbers tell a story — make sure it’s the one you planned for.

If you need assistance, feel free to call to meet or discuss. I'm here to help you stay on track and move forward with confidence.

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Cape Town
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