I think most parents can agree that their lives changes forever when you became a mom or dad. I found my purpose, my meaning in life. I’m responsible for raising good, strong, giving future leaders. For teaching them right from wrong, for bringing smiles to their cute little faces. I love every single minute, despite… Read More Life before kids – the top 10 things i took for granted
Returning to work…. Three simple words to send a feeling of dread down any new mothers spine … The cause of stress, anxiety and a few grey hairs I’m sure. We can all agree it’s a painful time. Mum guilt is real. In South Africa we are not as blessed as our European colleagues who… Read More Returning to work after baby – tips to help you through
“Squishy Balls” aka good old stress balls, have had their fair share of You Tube fame recently, the latest trend in the toy world. I’ve been seeing the most amazing tension relieving creations filled with different concoctions and decided I HAD to try this with my boys. Firstly, Stress balls are hugely beneficial for children… Read More Make your own Squishy Balls
It’s something I should have always known, no two children are the same. Growing up with two other siblings, our personalities were all different, yet we had largely the same upbringing. It still surprises me however, just how different they are, and just how difficult it is to parent different personalities. Do you change parenting… Read More How To Parent Children With Different Personalities
When we moved into our current home there was a wall (correction, cupboard) in our Kitchen that was a real eyesore for me. Previous tenants had hung things up with double-sided tape, which they then obviously tried to remove and it had left horrible scratch marks everywhere. This surface quickly became our boys “art wall”… Read More DIY Magnetic Wall with Magwall SA
Hip Hip Hooraaah ! For most of our kids it’s the first day of the Easter Break, mums’ are worried about what to do with their kids and how to keep them “entertained” for the holidays, I’m here to get your creative juices flowing. With most children, toys are typically obsessed over for the first… Read More Lets get creative {Win a Hot Wheels Hamper worth over R1500}
It’s the weekend before easter, and as most families will be rushing out to stock pile their chocolate eggs and bunnies, take a moment to think, do I really need ALL of this sugar? Last year I probably gained about 3 kilograms over the Easter period. I kid you not. We had some friends over… Read More “Egg-cellent” Non Sugar Alternatives for this Easter
The “love local” series focuses on local, proudly South African individuals, making waves in their industries. Breaking boundaries, creating empires and being the best inspiration of locally produced/manufactured products. Meet Kelly-Ann Gibbon. The founder and creator of “Party Playdough” is the beginning of an empire. Kelly-Ann creates unique party packs especially designed for childrens parties,… Read More Love Local – Kelly Ann from “Party Playdough”
I’ve been dealing with a bit of “mommy guilt” the past two weeks, feeling like I hadn’t given the boys any fun activities to play or do, though I am an advocate of “let them be bored”. My eldest is going through a HUGE “arts and crafts” spree and every morning wakes up asking to… Read More Edible Sensory Play – Chocolate mud
Entitlement – It’s a word that can send shivers down my spine, and something I’m petrified of creating in my children. According to my husband I have already lost that battle and cave at my children’s every whim. If they grow up with a sense of entitlement, thinking the world owes them something, then I’m… Read More Avoiding Entitlement in Children – Discovering Responsibility Through Chores