A Monster Truck Celebration!
A couple of weeks ago I was honoured to style a fabulous Monster Truck party for two of the cutest brothers ever! Their wonderful Mom gave me pretty much free reign when it came to styling the party and it was a fabulous change in theme for me! Of course, no party would ever be…
Yummy Chocolate Coconut Slices
The simplest of bakes, this delicious recipe was passed onto our family by a dear friend, Janet, years and years ago – I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to bake it for my own children. The perfect tea-time treat or lunch box filler, these bars keep well, although they’ll disappear faster than you…
What we’ve been reading this month – our four July favourites
The best time to snuggle up with a book and read with the kids surely has to be Winter! Although, I must add, is it only me that yawns throughout reading? As soon as I read out loud it begins. The kids always giggle at me and ask if it’s my bedtime too. Anyway, here…
{WIN a Family Ticket from BOUNCE worth R550} Top 10 Active things to do with your kids in Joburg!
You all know I love my lists. Any lists in fact, it’s the Virgo in me. And some of you have messaged to say I’m you’re go-to for what on earth to do with your kids over the weekends or holidays, so ta-daaaa – another list, and giveaway! This list is for all the parents…
When good holidays go bad!
Firstly, I just want to thank each and everyone of you for your countless messages, WhatsApps, DM’s and prayers for our darling Soph, I cannot tell you how touched we have been to be ‘carried’ through such a traumatic time by so many special people. Daily check-ins, wishes and messages even when I haven’t had…
Seven! My baby boy – where has the time gone?
How on earth did we get here? I mean, I get it, the earth revolves around the sun for 365 days and BAM we’re a year older, but, how is it possible that I’m a momma to a SEVEN YEAR OLD?! All of a sudden, Oli turning seven makes it feel like he’s not my…
Pinkie Promise?
Pinkie Promise. The holy grail of commitment in the eyes of my two children. As they say – you never break a pinkie promise. So, what am I pinkie promising? Playtime with my kids. It sounds ridiculous I know, but it’s not really when you think about it. How often do YOU play with your…
Becoming a parent – the best journey you are never really ready for!
I’ve always wanted to be a mom – a title I longed for and knew would be my ultimate achievement over absolutely any career, any day. Dyl and I wanted a family long before we were even engaged, and we were on the same page – we wanted to try for a baby straight after…
My go-to Cookie!
A delicious walnut and chocolate chunk cookie – how does that sound?! I had so many people asking for this recipe after I made them with Soph for back-to-school lunch box treats last week that I decided to share the recipe here. After tearing the recipe out of a magazine years ago, it’s become a…
{WIN an Engino hamper worth R1500} Kids Birthday Gift Guide!
I’m often asked what people can get for my kids or if I have any ideas what they can get for their own kids for their birthdays. I’ve compiled a gifting guide that ranges from about 3 – 12 mostly as those are the age brackets I usually gift in. There’s various price points, as…