Creating Carol, Digital Marketing Solutions

24/12/2024

Wishing you a magical and unforgettable Christmas surrounded by loved ones.

16/12/2024

I was invited to the 'Sneak Peek-A-Boo Visit' to Hidden Dragon 's Magic Garden Wonderland Trail this morning and I'm definitely going again!!!

19/11/2024

Perfect hangout spot on hot afternoons!

27/10/2024

There will be days you are tempted to quit. The difference in the successful is they are the few that don’t. Pivot, change tactics, get help, take a break ... don’t quit!
Creating Carol, Digital Marketing Solutions GetSmarter University of Cape Town

08/10/2024

If you're looking for a delicious fresh, crunchy and healthy summer salad, here it is, you're welcome!!
Levant Salad 🥗

02/10/2024

Small businesses color and enrich our local shopping strips, providing quality, unique products, and services that we really cherish, and they also employ people we know!
They play a critical role in our comunities, but they often face challenges that the larger companies don’t.
That’s why it’s so important for us to support them ...
1. Buy from them
2. Write a positive review
3. Recommend to friends and family
4. Like, comment and share social media posts
5. Buy gift certificates
6. Mention them on social media, do a shout out!
7. Be patient and kind

12/09/2024

Rise, grind, and coffee. Especially coffee.

09/09/2024

Pinch me moment! Can't believe that I can actually do this now!
Proudly evolving. Embracing small victories. Conquering my goals. Overflowing with gratitude. www.creatingcarol.co.za

01/09/2024

Let your dreams blossom.

13/08/2024

THANK YOU Amanda Shackley, for sharing our 'Shining the Spotlight' on six very special and remarkable women posts, in the SwellenGram and on Swellendam.
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Your support means a lot and we're grateful for your part in sharing this special message.
Thanks again!
Carol De Bruin & Vera Gildenhuys

12/08/2024

This year as Creating Carol, Digital Marketing Solutions, I decided to Celebrate National Women’s Day and this month by shining the spotlight on a few of my

10/08/2024

08/08/2024

A quick coffee before early morning creativity ☕️
Thank you Biltong Boys Coffee Bar

07/08/2024

Since founding Wildebraam Berry Estate in 1996, Natalie Turck has grown her business into the tremendous success it is today.
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Through her innovative strategies and passion for showcasing the unique offerings of this area, the picturesque Hermitage Valley in particular, she has brought attention to the cultural and natural “berried” treasures of Swellendam.
Her marketing efforts through the years, has led to not only promoting her various products produced, the tasting room and accommodation on the farm, but Swellendam, as a must-visit destination!
From visiting nationwide tradeshows to clever branding and collaborations, as well as online marketing, Natalie has undoubtedly played a pivotal role in promoting Swellendam directly and indirectly in more ways than one. She truly deserves recognition for her outstanding contributions to Swellendam's tourism and hospitality industry.
When time allows for a few stolen moments, she adores gardening, particularly flowers, from sunflowers to sweet peas! She loves traveling abroad and touring within South Africa, with the Drakensberg being one of her favourite destinations.
Natalie's commitment to excellence and unwavering focus on quality and hospitality, serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs and demonstrates the positive impact that visionary leadership can have on a community.
Cheers to you Natalie and congratulations on your remarkable achievements, may your journey continue to be filled with countless moments of triumph and fulfilment.
Happy National Women's Day & Month! Happy August!
A special thanks to Vera Gildenhuys for your support, these wonderful photographs and your commitment to this project!

06/08/2024

Dee Hazell has called Swellendam home for the past 18 years. A qualified veterinary nurse, she became inspector at the Swellendam SPCA seven years ago.
Dee is well deserving of all the praise for her consistent commitment to the welfare of animals, all animals! Together, her and her team are often the only source of hope for many voiceless animals. There are hard days, difficult decisions and rare surprises, but she leads the Swellendam SPCA team with compassion, dedication, integrity and perseverance; and with our total admiration!
Through her work, she not only offers care and shelter for animals but also promotes animal rights, increasing public awareness and igniting constructive change in the neighbourhood. She symbolises love and empathy, profoundly improving the lives of both people and animals.
To relax and recharge, Dee enjoys horse riding in the beautiful Swellendam mountains with her dogs in tow. At night, with a little fire lit, she reads, preferring to do so with a glass of wine rather than a cup of hot chocolate.
Here's to Dee, a true heroine for the furry friends of Swellendam! This world needs more of you! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your beautiful heart.
“He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.” — Emmanuel Kant
Happy National Women's Day & Month! Happy August!
A special thanks to Vera Gildenhuys for your support, these wonderful photographs and your commitment to this project!

05/08/2024

We greatly value Gerda Uren's enormous love for Swellendam and it’s people. As the Director of Gforce Security Swellendam, she serves and protects this community with passion, dedication and absolute loyalty!
She not only represents an exceptional level of professionalism and competence in her work, but she also goes above and beyond in showing her love and care to the community. What makes her unwavering commitment even more impressive, is that she achieves all this as a single mom! She is truly a force to be reckoned with.
Gerda is a vital contributor to the safety and security that everyone around her enjoys, because of her effort and steadfast determination. She loves what she does, caring for others, and always does everything to the best of her abilities, inspiring others to follow in her footsteps.
Gerda, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your never-ending commitment and exceptional contributions to the benefit of our community. You are an invaluable asset and you have been noticed. You're doing an amazing job and we LOVE seeing the green -G- signs going up and up and up!!!
Thank you!
Happy National Women's Day & Month! Happy August!
A special thanks to Vera Gildenhuys for your support, these wonderful photographs and your commitment to this project!