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”}
Last week I had the opportunity to sit down with an Oral Hygienist from Colgate-Palmolive and we spoke about all things related to Oral Health, not only ourselves, but in our children as well. I have a life long fear of the dentist (don’t tell my kids), and I’m determined to pass on positive oral… Read More {Giveaway} – The Importance of Oral Hygiene In Our Children
Noah McVicker was an absolute genius, I don’t even think he realised the impact he would have on the world. Way back in the 1930’s he created a substance to originally clean soot and dirt off wallpaper! Gradually it was manufactured as a child’s toy and for more than 60 years this humble piece of… Read More We Are Getting Crafty For World PlayDoh Day + Giveaway
Its my birthday week and I want to spread the joy! A little while ago I wrote about the fantastic new Kiddies Cinema at Ster-Kinekor Theatres in Sandton City Shopping Centre, https://inthesestilettos.com/2018/05/01/ster-kinekors-new-kid-movie-zone/ It really adds another dimension to kiddies viewing and with an indoor slide, PlayStation and ball pit its a guaranteed winner! I’m giving away family tickets (for… Read More Flash Giveaway – Win Family Tickets to Hotel
I will take any excuse to snuggle in and read a good book. August the 9th is “Book Lovers Day”, an unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick up a book (or two) and spend the day reading. Thankfully here in South Africa it coincides with Woman’s Day and we all have the day off,… Read More Oh For The Love Of Books – Giveaway For Book Lovers Day
As a mom, what are some of your fears? I deal with some of mine daily, being stranded on the side of the road with a puncture, or a flat battery is right up there on mine, particularly if my kids are in the car. I spend so much of my day in my car;… Read More Winter Proof Your Car Battery ! {Win With Battery Centre}
If you have been following my blog for a while you probably would have picked up that I’m a bit of a fan of “Imagination Play”. Good old acting, letting the boys immerse themselves and act out experiences they may have had or dreams they want to pursue. I read somewhere that imagination really develops… Read More Imagination Play, The Magic of Dolls – Win with Shimmer and Shine
Winter has officially arrived and with it comes a sleuth of Viruses and Germs. Having two boys in playschool it’s safe to say trips to the doctors’ office are a pretty common occurrence in our household. My husband is the OCD hygiene policeman in our house. He is constantly telling us to clean up, wash… Read More {GIVEAWAY} Tips to Encourage Healthy Hygiene In Our Kids – Win A Dettol Hamper
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}