What a year 2018 has been. Looking back I can’t actually believe the change that has happened in our lives, so many things and so much to be grateful for! As a mother, looking at my now 5-year-old, this year has seen him grow into such a big boy. He thrived in a bigger preschool… Read More Reflections
To my baby boy…. I realised something on this long weekend. We have been so very unfair to you. You are still a baby, yet we treat you like you’re a big boy. You still need me so much but we just “expect you” to be the same or handle things the same way as… Read More To My Second Child
You may remember from last year that we made Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments. Its something we do every year and it always ties in nicely with teachers end of year gifts and homemade sentiments for family and friends. This year I was inspired by Sugar and Paper Parties insanely gorgeous sugar cookies, I’m not one… Read More Christmas Salt Dough Ornaments
Holidays are a time for family, food and fun. When I asked my 5-year-old son what is favourite part about Christmas was, he said “the games mama”. It’s about long leisurely meals with lots of hearty fun afterward. Well, it was and is for me anyway. I agree with my son, my favourite part of… Read More Our Favourite Family Board Games {GIVEAWAY}
When it all unravels…… For us personally, 9 out the 10 times we travel, one of the kids will get sick.. I don’t know what it is, but it is something we can pretty much place a bet on. My sister was the same growing up, she was the one who would always fall sick… Read More Rolling with the Punches – Making The Best Of Stressful Situations
I’m not that fussy when it comes to gifts, in fact, one of the most memorable gifts my husband has ever given me, I’ll never forget, was the year he gave me a pack of socks for my birthday! Of course, there was another gift attached to it, but he bought me the socks because… Read More My Ultimate Christmas Wishlist {Giveaway}
As families across South Africa start gearing up for their annual summer holiday, a load of parents may be faced with anxiety about flying with their kids. My boys have been fortunate enough to fly a few times and I’ve put together some of our “flight saver” tips. I’ve spoken about general travelling tips with… Read More Top Tips For Travelling With Kids {Giveaway with Trunki South Africa”}