Cinnamon is one scent that immediately takes me back to Christmas in my mind, which is why these cookies will make the perfect addition to your Festive baking repertoire! I have used the recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction and it doesn’t disappoint! For the cookies: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp cream of tartar…
Last of the Christmas Gift Guides, but certainly not most least, is one for all the Mom’s out there. Dad’s, this is where you enter. It’s time to spoil the fabulous Momma of the house with a little something, although a gorgeous cup of coffee or tea in bed would be equally as appreciated. From…
This year we’ve opted to stay put in Jozi and travel in the first part of the year when things aren’t as hectic at all the usual holiday spots. ‘Staying put’ doesn’t mean I want us to be bored to death, so I’ve rounded up a list of fabulous kid-centric activities happening in and around…
The poor Elves have been getting a lot of flak over the past few years, but this is why our Coco will be back. My Mom gave us our Elf on the Shelf last year, and we had the best time creating this new tradition for our kids in our home. What is the Elf…
If you’re looking for the standard socks (unless they’re fabulously funky) or soap-on-a-rope-type suggestions, you’re in the wrong place. I’ve carefully selected some phenomenal products that will have the Dad in your life beaming! If you didn’t hit the Black Friday sales and make your way through your list, best you get shopping! I’ve banned…
If there’s one bake I have to make to get me in the Christmas spirit, it’s homemade Shortbread. It reminds me of my childhood, and my Mom and both grandmother’s baking it. Dredged in Caster Sugar, this crisp and buttery Shortbread is delicious with a cup of coffee or mug of steaming tea, or to…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year (yes, I just sang that in my head for all the Home Alone fans out there)! Here’s the first of my three Christmas-themed gift guides that I hope will make your shopping a little easier. Disclaimer, this is based on Pre-Primary to early Primary School going children…
More and more over the years I’ve seen a growing number of Westernised Christmas traditions creeping into South Africa, this is one I’m absolutely thrilled about. We like to do Christmas ‘big’ in our house, and have loved starting and continuing Christmas traditions for our children. Decorating the tree together and who gets to adorn…
People always comment how difficult it is to buy for the men in their lives – their Dads, brothers, husbands and the father of their children. Socks, undies, biltong, booze, braai – right? Sometimes some nice ‘smellies’. I’ve put together a roundup of 30 gift ideas across various price-points to inspire you in your gift-giving this…
Christmas is a big event in our home! It’s our favourite time of year and we go all out celebrating this special holiday. I thought I’d kick my Christmas Gift Guide series off with the most important of the lot – the kids! Here are 28 gift ideas for Preschool Kids.
