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Does anyone else feel like lockdown is having an e

Does anyone else feel like lockdown is having an effect on the sleeping habits of their kids??? I. AM. EXHAUSTED..... The boys are both waking up at least twice a night and follow me into whatever bed I'm occupying, and I say occupying because Raya Maryam is waking up like 4 to 5 times a night so I'm normally in her room.. Then as much as I tell the boys to go jump back into their beds or into my bed without a doubt all 3 kiddos are in whatever bed im in by dawn...
Its definitely only been like this since lockdown started and we were all in pretty good sleeping habits before then.... Sometimes I wish I had CCTV cameras up in my hallway so you could see how many times a night I'm up and down.
I.AM..TIRED...

#onetiredmama #motherhood #lockdown #lockdowndiaries #inthesestilettos #family #thisisus #ineedsleep #discoverunder6k

Look for the magic in everyday moments... This pas

Look for the magic in everyday moments... This past week I've been uninspired, demotivated, I've had zero energy and absolutely no desire to be on social media :) I've been a lazy mother and most likely a pretty terrible wife 😃😃
Its perfectly ok to walk away sometimes. To take a breather and recharge and restore.. Tommorow we're heading out into the bush to reconnect and I cant wait !!! Just something as simple as hunting for mushrooms or four leaf clovers in the grass fills my cup :)

Have a beautiful weekend everyone and let's all just remember to be a little kinder. The world is going through one of the biggest pandemics its faced in decades, social and humanitarian issues are more important than ever before and we all just need to remember to treat each other with a little more kindness 💕💕💕

#inthesestilettos #fromtheheart #restore #reconnect #recharge #nature

SUNDAY FUNDAY --- Who says Ice Cream for breakfast

SUNDAY FUNDAY --- Who says Ice Cream for breakfast is a bad thing 😄😄😄 this rainbow ice cream is super easy to make and is a beautiful "dough" made of cornflour and lotion!! Add in some sprinkles and ice cream scoops and you're in for a treat! Always save your sensory play so that you dont waste food please, this can keep for weeks stored in a ziploc bag in the fridge !
Will you be making some "nice cream"? #sundayfunday #sensoryplay #sablogger #inthesestilettos #kidsactivities #activitiesforkids #activitiesfortoddlers #messyplay #earlylearning #getcreative #icecreamdough

If ever there was a competition I wanted to enter

If ever there was a competition I wanted to enter !! And yes, "bloggers" can enter competitions too!! With 30 mins to spare I just HAD to enter the comp with @sumie_akoojee and @bymor_kids .. right down our ally. But I couldnt choose !! We adore our cardboard crafts and the boys have been going mental making superheros this lock down but to me, Nature ALWAYS trumps! This is a simple nature weave we created after a beautiful walk. It encourages fine motor skills with the threading Involved and then of course creating art by placing your flowers in your weave. Nature is Therapy at it's best!
You'll need twigs, twine, and any flowers and leaves you collect :) swipe to see the little hands in action!! #naturecraft #createandplay #natureweave #natural #loom #artsandcrafts #activitiesforkids

Winter warmers -- Is there anything more classic t

Winter warmers -- Is there anything more classic then a hearty lamb stew? Without a doubt this hearty, flavourful stew makes my top 10. With the simplest of ingredients this classic is cooked in record time in my @instantpotsa .
If you're looking for a rich, delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy this is a must! From my 1 year old to my 6 year old it's a winner across the household !
Link is up in my bio and swipe for a video !
#sponsored #instantpotsa #instantpotlove #instantpotrecipes #instantpot #inthesestilettos #lambstew #winterwarmers #winterfood #hearty #stew #foodiefeature #foodies #instayum #foodinspiration

"I don't know about you, but my kids could pretty

"I don't know about you, but my kids could pretty much live on cereal. Honestly, I could to! I remember as a child fighting with my mum because I wanted "breakfast for supper". Since becoming a mother myself I am more conscious of making sure my kids are getting a balanced diet. We recently got to try out the full range of Jungle Crunchalots and Yusuf is proud to report, "they are delicious and the strawberry flavour is just like milkshake". I like them because they have 32% less sugar and when a study was done with the Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM), Jungle Crunchalots came in the top 3 cereals in South Africa.

Click on the link in my bio for a full review and to find out if they really stay crunchy :)" #sponsored #dolifewithheart #breakfast #breakfastcereal #healthybreakfast #junglesouthafrica #healthycereal #kidscereal #crunchalots #oaty #junglecrunchalots #inthesestilettos #family

REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY---- How many times have you Go

REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY---- How many times have you Google "activities to keep your kids busy" during this lockdown? Trying to juggle working from home, homeschooling and keeping the kids stimulated has been HARD! We were sent some @wackyboxsa to review and I was so impressed by the attention to detail and thought behind the activities. Each box has a theme and you can select your appropriate age group suited to your child.
Have a look at our full review up on the blog.

GIVEAWAY-- We will be giving away a 4 month subscription to Wacky Box to one lucky parent (that's almost enough to keep your kids busy till the end of the year!) Each box has over 16 activities and comes with absolutely everything you need!
To enter:
Make sure you like this post and are following both @inthesestilettos and @wackyboxsa
Tag a friend below who you know has also been struggling to entertain the kids during lockdown.

For an additional chance to win head on over to @mommalikeme to enter.

Chosen winner must have a child between 5 months and 6 years of age.
Open to SA residents only.
Winner will be announced on 30 June 2020

#sponsored #subscriptionboxes #activitiesforkids #keepingkidsbusy #sensoryplay #activitiesfortoddlers #wackyboxsa #sablogger

Happy Fathers Day to the worlds most anti social m

Happy Fathers Day to the worlds most anti social media Dad :) @ahmed_badrodin we all love to you to the moon and back and thank you for everything you do for us. I hope I can keep the house clean enough until you wake up ;) Missing my own dad today and sending all my prayers to the dads up in heaven today 💕💕💕💕 Canon Creative Park hooking us up with our Fathers Day Decorations xx
#fathersday #celebratingdad #dadsday #canoncreativepark #canonrsa #krispykremeza #KrispyKreme #MadeFreshDaily #inthesestilettos #familyfirst

GIVEAWAY --- We're smiling because we have a prett

GIVEAWAY --- We're smiling because we have a pretty awesome giveaway for you all!! This past week I've been giving you snippets of what I love about @younglivingafrica essential oils and now it's your chance to win!
Together with @oily.and.all we are giving away not one but TWO gorgeous "Feather the Owl" Diffusers , for you and a friend.
This is NOT JUST a diffuser, Feather functions as an aroma diffuser, humidifier, night-light and white-noise machine. It has 10 LED light options, a built in speaker with 5 white noise options -including rain, birds, waves, fan + lullaby. It also comes with a complimentary 5ml Lavender oil so a good night sleep is closer than you think!
Swipe to see this cutie in action !

To Enter:
* Like this post and make sure you are following both me and @oily.and.all to qualify *Tag a friend in the comments - you will both win a Feather the Owl diffuser
*Spread the word and share the love to your stiries
*Competition closes at the end of the day on Friday, 26 June
*Winner must reside in South Africa

#giveaway #feathertheowl #diffuser #oildiffuser #inthesestilettos #essentialoils #younglivingdiffuser
#younglivingoils #oilymama #oillife #oilsforeverything #sablogger #southafrica

Thank you thank you thank you for 5K !!! I've been

Thank you thank you thank you for 5K !!! I've been waiting on this for a while to be safe, you know good old algorithms with their up one day down the next. I just want to say thank you to everyone who engages with me. Thank you to everyone who provides support, encouragement and inspiration to other women and parents. I created this platform as a means to inspire and as I grow I hope I keep that. I hope I keep creating conversation, I hope I can give you support when you run out of ideas or inspiration, I hope I can provide you with a voice of encouragement.
Some days are more hectic then others but I truly hope that in some small way I've managed to guide or help each one of you in some way.

Thank you to all of you and to all of the brands who have put their faith in me. What a journey it's been so far!
Heres to the next 5k!!! #inthesestilettos #sablogger #5k #wemadeit #growth #motovation #inspiration

I'm not going to lie, being at home with the kids

I'm not going to lie, being at home with the kids for so many weeks with absolutely no toys to get for entertainment or birthdays was a HUGE eye opener for me. The little things we take for granted everyday.
The good news is that toys and games are once again available and Hasbro has you covered! Check out all your favourite Hasbro brands at @toysrus_za and @toykingdomsouthafrica to restock on all the Nerf bullets that went flying over the neighbours walls or all the playdoh that dried up.
EXplore the Hasbro Bring Home The Fun.com website for family-focused resources, including tips for family playtime, activity challenges and ideas for using games and toys to stimulate kids’ brains.
#gift #bringhomethefun #hasbro #hasbrobringhomethefun #nerf #nerfwars #nerfgun #playdoh #activitiesforkids #inthesestilettos

Theres no greater bond then a dad and his daughter

Theres no greater bond then a dad and his daughter 😍😍
You didnt think I'd let one of my favourite days go by without a gift guide do you?
I'm so sad that I havent been able to spend the last few Fathers Day with my own Dad, he's an outdoor/handyman kinda man who loves a good dessert so hes pretty easy to buy for. My husband on the other hand is a little trickier and has a more refined taste though get him anything to do with sport and he's in heaven.
It doesnt matter the "type" of dad you're buying for, my gift guide will have an idea for you.

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