2023-02-21 09:08
Let it Be - The BeatlesMy word of the year for 2023 is BEING. It's taken a while this year. Last year's joy is such a great word, and I could not think of a better way to refocus… Read More
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2022-12-20 08:15
Karen December 2022A simple question, and I am sure the Internet is the virtual sphere full of advice. Open AI ChatGPT gave me the perfect answer, and I am copying here. Try a few… Read More
2022-12-09 12:17
Prt Scrn of book cover: No Drama ZoneEric Thompson send me his "book of wisdom", No Drama Zone How to Life a Drama Free Life, in exchange for an honest review. Life serendipitously alwa… Read More
2022-11-03 10:40
Baxter is hungry, by Emily Haupt We received this lovely book, Baxter is hungry, through the post. I had to pay import tax, but it was sent in exchange for an honest review. It is total… Read More
2022-09-06 13:11
The Messages: A Memoir - Dawn Kohler. This is a jewel of a book. Especially for moms who have to deal with "monsters" from their past. To be able to be more fully present with their children… Read More
2022-03-16 10:26
Turning Red (The Walt Disney Company)Disney Pixar celebrate teens and their big feelings with new movie Turning Red - In theatres from Friday, 11 March 2022Miss Fine and I watched Turning Re… Read More
2022-03-08 10:43
You go, Girl!Pandemic Year 3: Even now, we regularly forget our masks when running out of the house. Most of the times we have a back-up in the car or a bag. I told my youngest today that sh… Read More
2022-02-01 07:43
Karen 20222022. The first month is gone, dusted already! I need to grab hold of the reigns for this year, or it will go by as quickly as last year. I loved last year's word: Patience. I… Read More
2021-11-23 12:42
What kind of day will it be? - book cover (screen print)Lisa Goines-Taylor, a mother to a beautiful girl called Ryland, has written the most uplifting book for little ones. What kind of day… Read More
2021-11-05 12:32
2021 Family photo (Patrick Pretorius)It has been interesting times. We have now been living through a pandemic for one year and seven months. Masks, temperature checks and sanitizing are sti… Read More
2021-07-25 16:40
Lola the Buhund and the Empty Sky - Elbot CarmanI am a very slow reader. Sorry, Booktasters. But luckily, when a book grabs me, I have to read it till the very end. It takes long, only a few… Read More
2021-06-24 07:00
Apples to Apples card game &n&hell…Read More
2021-06-18 08:51
Instax Mini 40 with Contact Sheet Instant photos"The Instax Mini 40 embraces the old-school look-and-feel of film cameras, combined with all the latest Instax featur… Read More
2021-05-13 08:44
I struggled to come up with a word for 2021. My word, grab, for 2020 did not really pan out that well. We were in survival mode, and our plans got shifted quite a bit...This year is same-sam… Read More
2021-04-29 09:10
Downtime ShiftLove this science fiction novel. Thanks, again, to Booktasters, for expanding my horizons and for great reading pleasures. My review is up on GoodReads. Downtime Shift by… Read More
2021-04-13 12:32
Shallow Pig Cottage - KoedoesfonteinWe haven't gone away for quite a while. We had the camping weekend last year at Sondela, but mostly we had been staying home. It's still a pandemic all ar… Read More
2021-03-09 08:23
Car key gnomes and other household pests - Miciah Dodge (print screen)"A book of charming, silly poems of mischievous household faeries; paired with the enchanting, vibrant artwork they dese… Read More
2021-02-24 11:23
It is going very well with this clan! It's 2021 and the Virus is still with us. But the numbers are coming down every day, and the roll-out of the vaccines has started in South Africa… Read More
2021-02-16 15:10
Instax Square SQ1FUJIFILM South Africa launched the Instax SQUARE SQ1 instant camera in October 2020, which is a welcome addition for fans of instant square film. FUJIFILM designed the… Read More
2021-02-12 10:43
"A Special Valentine’s Day with Instax"It's Valentine's weekend. We have the Instax Square SQ1 that we are busy reviewing. This weekend is the perfect opportunity to capture all the sp… Read More
2021-02-10 11:01
Disney's Upside Down Magic (cc Disney)Disney Channel (DSTv 303) premiered Disney's Upside Down Magic on 29 January. We as a family enjoyed the movie so much, and Miss Fine watched it more th… Read More
2021-01-21 13:15
Where the sun rises: a story of feminine courage and friendshipWhere the sun rises, by Suzanne Strong: I spend my one week of holiday with this book, and after I finished reading, the story… Read More
2021-01-13 13:51
New Year - Same sameIt's fitting that my first post of 2021 is on the 13th. This year feels like a do-over for the previous year. We are still in the funk of a pandemic. The numbers of… Read More
2020-12-15 11:16
KOO Diced Beetroot: Mrs H. S Balls Chutney Sauce and Spicy Chutney Flavoured Sauce Flavour has arrived!KOO bee… Read More
2020-12-09 11:18
Mattel's Scrabble SA"Bring your own words into play" - ©Scrabble &nbs&hell…Read More
2020-12-07 11:52
Nunuki Suncream and Bug cream gift packWe have been using Nunuki Suncream SPF 30 and Bug Cream for a couple of weeks, after we received a blog drop. We are already very impressed with the pr… Read More
2020-12-01 14:59
Festive With Disney Retail products - gift from DisneyIt's no secret that we are big fans of Disney and the magic it brings! We received a Disney Festive blog drop, and Disney is gifting one… Read More
2020-11-03 13:56
The title sounds a bit melodramatic? But this year has been taxing! Of course I can count all my blessings. But 2020 still sucks rocks! Now I smirk about my word for 2020. There is nothing t… Read More
2020-11-03 11:16
The Brave Little African GirlWe got this little gem of a book to review: The Brave Little African Girl, by Thabitha Mathabatha. It's so satisfying when you enjoy the character and the storyl… Read More
2020-10-22 13:33
The NetworkI am trying my utmost to read mostly escapist type of fiction during this time. I am struggling during this pandemic to stay positive, but a good book does the trick. I was lucky… Read More
2020-09-30 13:49
Fujifilm Instax mini 11 (cc Fujifilm)Fujifilm Instax mini 11, better than it's predecessors in the Instax mini series of products. Why do I say that? A blush pink Instax mini 11 was made ava… Read More
2020-09-16 20:34
2020-09-03 10:06
Not only have we been slowed down in our way of living, but we have been incapacitated in every other way. Our thoughts, our being, our dreams, our physical selves... Everything has been imp… Read More
2020-08-14 11:31
Keep playing UNO It's day million-and-whatever in lockdown in South Africa, and by now everything has gone stale. It feels like we are in groundhog day, and we will never get out… Read More
2020-07-29 19:58
CloudeesAn awesome collectable surprise with a weather-based theme. What's not to like? Kids get a magical cloud container, with a surprise Mattel Cloudees pet inside. There are 14 large Clo… Read More
2020-07-24 16:25
Cornbread with Cheddar and Herbs -Image: Anita Reed/Disney ChannelEvery Friday I get a Foodie Friday recipe in my inbox. Inspired by Disney's locally produced live action show Disney's Cooka… Read More
2020-07-16 10:40
Staying in is the new going out: Chris Forrest and Pete Goffe-Wood re-create a night out In these strange and challenging times we need more comedy to keep us sane. What bett… Read More
2020-07-16 08:52
INSTAX Mini Link Ever since we got the INSTAX Mini 9 as a gift at a Fujifilm INSTAX launch a few years back, we have been doting on the INSTAX range for that instant photo gratification… Read More
2020-07-08 19:27
Social distancing 2020Nearly three and a half months that has gone by in lock-down. We did not think it would last this long, and now we realise it is going to stay like this for quite a whi… Read More
2020-06-23 13:03
Screen print: BookTasters on Twitter - "Desire of Whimsy"We need escapist fiction during this pandemic time. Desire of Whimsy, by Charletta Barksdale, is a great read to do just that.Thank y… Read More
2020-05-22 13:36
2020-05-20 13:24
Lock-down masksI wanted to document every day, but here we are... It's day 55 of lock-down in South Africa. How did we get here so fast? It has been nearly two months, and we have apparently… Read More
2020-04-24 12:08
Lock-down day 29. We are stressing, but we realise that we still have it very good. We still have a house over our heads. Although it is not our house anymore. We can't wait to move to our n… Read More
2020-04-17 15:22
I had the perfect book to get me through the first 21 days of lock-down. We are now in the extended final two weeks. Thank you, Booktasters, and George B, for the opportunity to read this bo… Read More
2020-04-14 13:00
MaskWe have totally lost count of the days. It was day 6 when I said it was day 5 on lock-down. It's day 19 here in South Africa. (I hope.) Nothing much is happening here. The days are… Read More
2020-04-01 11:08
Bitmoji "Keep your distance"Things have changed drastically for all of us. Here in South Africa we are in lock-down as well. Day 5. We can't even walk the dogs or go for a run. I am not sayi… Read More
2020-03-26 12:32
Our dog living her best life with all of us at homeCorona! The past few days has been hectic. For everybody! It has been very scary!I have been quiet, because that's how I deal. I have been… Read More
2020-03-10 11:18
Human Rights ConcertThe Gauteng Choristers celebrate Human Rights Day with a glorious two-day choral concertHuman Rights day is upcoming on 21 March. The Gauteng Choristers, alongside a 53-p… Read More
2020-03-05 11:23
Food Lover's Market at Morning Glen MallFood lovers in the heart of Morningside, Morning Glen Mall, are in for a greater variety of food as Food Lovers Market opens.Food Lovers's Market "Far… Read More
2020-02-21 12:30
"Honey, I'm Home!"Change is not easy. As much as we know we are working towards a larger goal, it is difficult to let go of our own space, and our stuff. We sold our house, and everything ha… Read More
2020-02-07 12:32
View from the chalet at MagaliesparkWe haven't been away for quite a while. The last time was in 2017 when we had the holiday in Ballito. We desperately need a long break somewhere, but in t… Read More
2020-01-27 11:25
Arctic Justice in cinemas from 24 January 2020Going to a cinema to see your favourite movie is still a great outing! Especially for the family. We saw Arctic Justice (see also Arctic Dogs or… Read More
2020-01-22 08:50
JIMF 2020Johannesburg International Mozart Festival to give resonance to Beethoven’s concept of unityIt is a special time of the year when it is the Johannesburg International Mozart F… Read More
2020-01-16 12:08
Spies in Disguise poster This family loves animation. Luckily! Because the parents enjoy it just as much as the kids! We were invited to a kids' media screening in December of Spies in… Read More
2020-01-08 12:19
KOO recipe and imageLast year I was so lucky to be invited to a KOO media event, where we were introduced to all the new KOO options available on the shelf. I now never walk past the vegetab… Read More
2020-01-07 13:06
Word of the year - GrabThere is nothing more powerful than a word. A word for the year is a gift to yourself. This year I am going to GRAB life!My word for 2019, Resilience, was a powerful w… Read More
2020-01-06 11:23
2020 2020 is going to be a great year! We know it!2019 was not that great. When I think about it, I just have an overwhelming sense of relief that we somehow got through it... We were i… Read More
2019-12-06 12:38
DataBlock giftAs if we don't have enough to worry about... Our data can be stolen at USB charging stations. This is a great gadget to keep your data safe. I got DataBlock as blog drop, but t… Read More
2019-12-04 15:06
In the queue at Home AffairsWe spent a whole day at Home Affairs yesterday. It was something that had to be done, but we were not looking forward to doing it. It was a mountain to climb, and… Read More
2019-11-25 12:20
Fouad Caunhye, Emirates Regional Manager, Southern AfricaThis November we celebrate National Children's Day in South Africa, as well as being World Children's Day on 20 November. Emirates Fo… Read More
2019-11-21 09:56
Boss Queen - L.O.L. Surprise Sparkle Series 3This is the season of festivities, and of a much anticipated birthday in our house. The L.O.L. Surprises are perfect for this time of the ye… Read More
2019-11-19 12:15
NOLA Mayonnaise blog dropA firm staple in our house is mayonnaise. It can be used in so many dishes, from savoury to sweet. In my pre-vegetarian days I used to make a mean chicken dish with… Read More
2019-11-18 09:57
Frozen 2 (cc Disney Africa) “Yes, she will sing to those who hear.And in her song, all magic flows.But can you brave what you most fear?Can you face what the river knows?”~… Read More
2019-11-15 13:12
Wendy Bertagnole webinar about difficult sensory behaviourI have to share this here. There are definitely other parents who also struggle with the same. I wish I had know about this much ear… Read More
2019-11-13 12:32
Print screen: "Booktasters: Health-Wealth for You"Another gem from Booktasters: Health-Wealth for You: 11 steps to save big & Live Healthy, by Dr. Josh Luke. This is a book that every fa… Read More
2019-11-07 12:11
Disney Junior Cinema Party There's new seasons of Disney Junior (on DSTv 309) Fancy Nancy Clancy, Lion Guard, Vampirina and Puppy Dog Pals. I always remember what Christine Service, the… Read More
2019-11-01 09:33
Instax SQ20The INSTAX SQ20 can now print from video for amazing instant photos.We love everything about Instax cameras. There is nothing as satisfying as getting a printed photo immediately… Read More
2019-10-30 12:42
Nerf Fest 2019Nerf Fest 2019 was awesome! The girls had so much fun. The competitor activities was all the rage, and the stunning GOG Lifestyle Park added to the fun of the day! This is not… Read More
2019-10-24 12:44
Think Ahead is running great workshops with regards social media and your child. Teachers and parents will definitely benefit to attend. I listened to Having the Social Media Talk with… Read More
2019-10-18 12:55
Marnie's World - Ster-KinekorSter-Kinekor is having pre-release screenings of Marnie’s World on 26 October. Check out the trailer, Marnie's World on YouTube."Pampered pussycat Mar… Read More
2019-10-17 12:00
Jesse & the Thinkers (Jesse & Jake Book 1)I love it when a book aligns with my understanding of the world: Thoughts create your reality is the main message that permeates in Jes… Read More
2019-10-16 11:52
NERF Fest fun NERF FEST - "the ultimate Nerf obsessed fan experience" - hits Johannesburg on 26 and 27 October at GOG Lifestyle Park! We remember last year and how much the kids enjoyed… Read More
2019-10-15 12:23
Ozo the Pekingese FluffMy Eldest started with Pekingese. She got a pup when she was still living with us. The dog breaths multiplied and she now has three of them, and we got to know them re… Read More
2019-10-11 09:35
Disney Descendants 3In celebration of Disney Descendants movie premiere on Disney Channel on Friday, 11 October, Disney Africa has made available a cool hamper to win.Catch them on DSTv Chan… Read More
2019-10-08 13:04
L.O.L. Surprise BoyThe L.O.L. Surprise range continues to "surprise"! (Sorry! ;-)) They have brothers as well. L.O.L. Surprise Boys is a range of boy dolls which also needs unwrapping. Now t… Read More
2019-10-04 12:27
Ouma en OupaIt's International Grandparents Day on Sunday. OUMA Rusks is running a cool campaign to coincide with this. Who doesn't know the popular phrase "Dip 'n Ouma", or hearing from exp… Read More
2019-10-01 13:25
Simmi AreffWe do not get that much opportunity for a date night, but last week was one for the books. Simmi Areff gave the proceeds of his comedy nights at Auto & General Theatre on the… Read More
2019-09-23 12:55
I am going in for one day of work today. How fast is this end of year going? We all need a bit of a breather before the final stretch.We got tickets for tomorrow for ComicCon with the added… Read More
2019-09-18 08:44
Defy #BakeADifference campaign launchNational Cupcake Day 4 Kids with Cancer is upcoming on 28 September. Defy is partnering with Cupcakes of Hope to raise funds for families for kids with c… Read More
2019-09-12 12:35
Bed King’s Children’s Hospital Trust campaign to raise money for the Red Cross War Memorial HospitalSleep never felt so good!Bed King We were invited to test out Bed King's… Read More
2019-09-11 07:45
Disney JuniorDisney Junior celebrates Spring with some of their most lovable characters. The retail campaign in conjunction with Disney Junior shows is launching on 15 September. The p… Read More
2019-09-06 10:21
Journey Beyond Symphonic CircusA magical production! The Zip Zap Circus is joining forces with the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra Company, and the rousing voices of Zolani Mahola, Zita P… Read More
2019-09-02 12:57
Booktasters tweet: Snowflake Obsidian: Memoir of a cutterI hate it when I can't seem to finish a book. I had to do it with Snowflake Obsidian: Memoir of a cutter. I struggled to read it, but… Read More
2019-08-27 11:08
#ReadBecauseNational Book Week is celebrating it's tenth year next week from 2 - 8 September. It's a reminder to all of us to pay attention to one of the most liberating activities we can do… Read More
2019-08-23 12:27
Karen with a SnapChat filter What a strange word: Menopause. ME NO PAUSE. I just love it!There is still the slightly negative connotation to it! And that it should be kept under wraps… Read More
2019-08-22 13:04
Hollard InstaStory BookAlways wanted to write a children's story book? There's a really easy way using social media on Instagram. Hollard in partnership with NGO Kago Ya Bana have come up wi… Read More
2019-08-20 12:32
Letibalm Nose and Lip repair (Tegan Smith Photography)Letibalm is the only balm that cares for the lips, nose and skin in-between. It's a firm favourite in our house. This past winter (yes… Read More
2019-08-14 12:51
WrapplesThe cutest furry best friend, a Little Live Wrapples, made it's way to us via a blog drop from Prima Toys. We love them, as they are interactive and great for fun. We think it is a m… Read More
2019-08-07 12:18
The Warrior Project logoWOMEN-LED COLLABORATION TO TACKLE DOMESTIC VIOLENCEDomestic violence is a topic that is very near to my heart. The Warrior Project is life and free and available to t… Read More
2019-08-02 11:42
Disney Cookabout Season 3 Avo Tacos with Chunky Salsa recipeDisney Cookabout Season 3 is in full swing on Disney Channel 303. There is nothing we love more than watching cooking shows. For m… Read More
2019-07-30 13:09
My Little Pony Cutie Mark Crew Collectable - Rainbow Dash30 July is International Friendship Day #MLPFriendshipDayHasbro combines it with the release of My Little Pony Cutie Mark C… Read More
2019-07-25 11:13
Hosts Kirsten Mohamed and Mthunzi NtoyiDisney Cookabout is launching with premiere episodes on Saturday from 27 July 10:15 am on Disney Channel 303. We attended the launch at The Good Food S… Read More
2019-07-17 12:09
Miss Fine facesThe updates and shares are getting less. Miss Fine is coming into her own. She is a very opinionated tween who thinks she knows better already. It's really fine! We are expect… Read More
2019-07-05 13:23
COMIC CON AFRICA WELCOMES FIRST KID-FOCUSED CONVENTION IN AFRICA –KIDSCON! For the first time in Africa there will be the most exciting family-friendly, kids-oriented convention!… Read More
2019-07-05 08:21
Monopoly"Save time for playtime." This video from Hasbro made me shed a few tears. Play time is extremely important for children. We are so busy in our daily lives that we do not have time f… Read More
2019-07-03 12:59
#LostKitties #MiceMania * In loving memory of Bubbles, the hamster*A very important part of parenting is learning kids about the… Read More
2019-06-27 12:21
Disrupt Yourself, Or Be DisruptedEscape Conformity, Reinvent Your Thinking and Thrivein an Era of Emerging Technologies and Economic AnxietyNickey Verd, the author of Disrupt Yourself, Or Be… Read More
2019-06-25 05:53
At the movies - Disney Toy Story 4 “Every ending is a new beginning.”~Josh Cooley, Director, Toy Story 4Is it possible to have a whole new adventure, and another Toy Story?… Read More
2019-06-24 12:30
Instax Mini LiPlay (photo supplied by Fujifilm)We had the pleasure of attending the launch of the Instax Mini LiPlay at the FUJIFILM Printlife Exhibition, at Sandton City Centre Court, last… Read More
2019-06-20 10:07
Oh So Heavenly fragrances to win on blogI really love the Oh So Heavenly products. Two of them are part of the MomAgain40 Shweshwe goody bag give-away. They are affordable, great scented pro… Read More
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