How many times have we heard complaints, “Valentines Day is too commercialised”, “its just a money-making scheme”, “its only for couples”. Out of all the special occasion holidays, Valentines has to be my favourite, because of what it stands for. I wrote a blog last year on why I choose love (and always will), because… Read More Affordable Valentine’s Ideas For The Family
We love getting messy, and “special occasions” always give us the perfect excuse to theme our crafts or sensory play ideas. Valentines Day is one of our favourites, last year we did a different sensory tray with “dry ingredients” which I actually pulled out the other day to replay with, you can read more about… Read More Chocolate Sensory Soap Foam
Looking for places and spaces to take your children around Johannesburg? I have consolidated and updated my lists and I have a feeling that this is one of those posts I’ll have to “redo” annually, or at least every 2 years. At least once a week I get messages asking about the best places to… Read More Kids Entertainment around Johannesburg 2019 – An Updated List
Sometimes in life you have that one friend that completely takes your breath away in all that they do. Since meeting Liezl more than 2 years ago her talents have literally left me speechless on more than one occassion. She has supported and helped me with my blog on numerous occassions from a design point… Read More Love Local – Meet The Creative Mastermind Behind Sugar & Paper Parties
Have you got a cup of coffee in hand? Get comfy, because this post is a little longer than usual…. I want to talk about comparison, and why as women (actually as humans) we all do it so much and why the unhealthy kind, drives me bonkers. Firstly, know that its natural, and it has… Read More On Comparison
First and foremost, let me start by saying this post is in no way sponsored, or paid for. These are my own thoughts and views and genuine recommendations based on places I love. These past December holidays we decided, like many other South African families who just can’t comprehend the cost involved in oversea’s vacations,… Read More Family Friendly Accomodation – Planning A “Staycation” around Gauteng
Soft, chewy cookies out of a Cake Mix? Yes you absolutely can! I’ve mentioned before how I wished Pillsbury brought in their pre-mix cookie doughs and ready to bake croissants into South Africa before. While we may not be able to produce instant, oven fresh chocolate chip cookies (without making them from scratch), we can… Read More Easy “Funfetti” Cookies With Pillsbury
Ahhhhhh Cake Pops……. Those little balls of fudgey, soft, chocolate covered cake goodness 🙂 Whoever first came up with the idea should honestly go down in history. surprisingly they are super easy to make. While my talents are certainly no where near the type you would pay for, the boys and I adore making our… Read More Easy Cake Pops For Kids
I did a bit of a spring clean out during the holidays and while doing so ran an “insta-story” on what was in our craft box. I received so many responses to it that I felt it would be worth running a blog on all the basics you need to get your crafting going. Make… Read More Whats In The Box? All The Basics You Need To Start A Craft Box
The Boys and I love baking together. Actually I think its more like I enjoy baking and they love sampling, but never the less its an activity we always do together. They love to pour, measure and mix and I cherish the time we have together to do it. I have to admit though when… Read More Baking with the Boys – Lemon and Blueberry Bundt Cake