{Review} Nature Box: Beauty With a Purpose
After months of neglecting my hair during lockdown – I literally started referring to the state of my hair as #lockdownhair, the perfect product arrived on my doorstep! Enter Nature Box. A brand with a conscious! This range is entirely vegan, free from silicones, artificial colours, sulphates and parabens. So, what exactly is Nature Box?…
Baking with Soph – Betty Crocker Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Cupcakes
Right, who’s coming for tea? Soph wanted to have a picnic tea fit for a princess so we just had to make a batch of these delicious Betty Crocker Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Cupcakes! Another pre-mix win in the bag! So quick and easy and they look totally fancy! Soph was thrilled. As were Daddy and…
[Room Makeover] Oli’s big boy room!
We had always decided that when Oli turned 8, we’d give his room a makeover and upgrade it a little. What was originally going to be out sourced we then decided to do by ourselves (hello Covid), so Oli was evicted from his room for a week while we (mostly Daddy) got to work (I…
Baking with Soph – Betty Crocker Lemon Loaf
We’re always up for a little teatime treat, and this Lemon Loaf was such a winner! I thought my fussy eater wouldn’t enjoy the lemon tang, but he asked for two slices! All it takes is a simple Vanilla Cake Mix with a little lemon for ‘pizzazz’ as Soph would say! A nice simple bake…
{GIVEAWAY – optiphi® Elements Baby & Kids Range worth R780} – optiphi® launches a range just for kids – and it’s got no nasties!
We’ve been so thrilled to have been selected to test the BRAND NEW optiphi® Elements Baby & Kids Range that launched on 1 August and I simply had to include you in a giveaway to try this for yourself! The Elements “Free-from-nasties” formulation is proudly: Allergen-free · Paraben-free · Sulphate-free · Soap-free · SLS-free ·…
Baking with Soph – Betty Crocker Chocolate Cake & Salted Caramel Flower Pots
There are SO many uses for these delectable Betty Crocker cake mixes! Soph and I decided to try our hand at a Chocolate Cake & Salted Caramel Flower Pot treat – how epic would this be for a birthday party?! We used both a Betty Crocker cake mix and a Betty Crocker Luxurious Salted Caramel…
[WIN SCRUFFALUVS & A DISCOUNT CODE] The cutest rescue pets around!
Oli has been nagging us for the last few months for a pet. We already have two dogs that he loves and adores but he really wants one that he can say is his pet. I think this delivery from Prima Toys may have saved the day though! So, what are these new ScruffALuvs? Boys…
You are not above Covid-19.
You think Covid-19 is a joke? It’s not. How do I know? We’re living through it in our own home right now. My darling husband tested positive this week, after a routine swab test. He’s been on the front-line this entire pandemic traveling to the hospital build he’s overseeing in Swaziland (which was deemed essential),…
Baking with Soph – Betty Crocker Berry Cream Cake
My child is berry obsessed – since a baby. She thinks nothing of polishing off a tub of (very expensive) blueberries while sitting in the shopping trolley, so this bake was a natural choice of hers. The brief she gave me – berries, lots of them, and cream! This was the perfect Sunday teatime treat…
Instant Pot Winter Warmers: Prawn Curry
When the weather is cold, I crave warmth and spice! I crave a bowl of something tasty, generally with a side of carbs and this Instant Pot Prawn Curry really hits the spot! Spicy Prawns with a side of Basmati rice and some Butter Naan – right down my alley. This is my go-to curry…