2018-07-11 11:26
Word Warrior Competition logoThe school holidays are long, especially if it's only the kids who are on holiday. The working mom guilt is more pronounced during this time. What do we do with… Read More
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2018-07-10 07:47
Successful FutureSpace participants #SwiftWeekA great way to keep the children busy during the holidays. Take them to coding camps at iStore at 1 Sandton Drive. Miss Fine went o… Read More
2018-07-05 12:15
We got a Sunset Shimmer, a My Little Pony Equestria Girls. She is sooo gourgeous! The MLP Sunset Shimmer is one of the transformations to teenage humans, walking the halls of Canterlot High… Read More
2018-07-04 12:27
Sprout Café and Salad BarSprout Café re-launched this past weekend. When I hear healthy and vegan, I usually don't need an extra prompt to get me there. It is very difficult to… Read More
2018-07-02 11:48
Products that's great for winterThe products that I am loving right now that's great for Winter: Revlon Colorstay Foundation, TheraNaka Eye Gel, Optiphi Facial Cleanser, Avon Nail Enamel Maj… Read More
2018-06-26 11:55
The World's Smallest Magic 8 Ball worksPrima Toys has some of the coolest, retro collectibles for anyone aged four years and over, whether child or adult. The World’s Smallest is a sel… Read More
2018-06-25 12:45
Disney on Ice at Ticketpro DomeWe were at the opening night of Disney on Ice at the Ticketpro Dome on Friday night. It was a great way to start the holidays. Families, young and old, big and… Read More
2018-06-21 12:54
Time for "tooth-brushing" with DentastixThe dog dynamics in the family has changed considerably this past year. Some of us still miss our Benji Yorkie very much. But our Pavement Special tak… Read More
2018-06-20 09:28
Children need to be with their parentsTime for the soap box! A news story that is so terrible. Surely in this time and age we can't be doing this to people? While the outrage grows, the Whit… Read More
2018-06-19 11:11
Miss Fine in choirThe holidays can not come soon enough. The first exams are done and dusted. The schools are closing for three weeks in winter this coming Friday. The children are extremely… Read More
2018-06-15 09:15
Wedding - MOB Dress-readyThe excitement is gaining momentum in the family. In less than two months we are going to have a WEDDING. I am going to be "Mother of the Bride". I am going to be MO… Read More
2018-06-13 12:17
2018-06-12 13:22
We need a place to relax and rejuvenate. J's Revive Wellness Spa do just that! I was fortunate enough to use my afternoon off last week to get a total spoil, with a facial, mani and pe… Read More
2018-06-11 10:19
Annie Jr - Peoples TheatreAnnie JR opened last week at Peoples Theatre in Braamfontein. We are Peoples Theatre groupies by now. The Show always ticks all the boxes. Great entertainment… Read More
2018-06-06 12:27
I am writing this post to qualm my own anxiety about the first exams of Grade 4. Exams are tough on moms, and the whole family, as well. Trying to help your kid to learn, but also ens… Read More
2018-06-04 06:00
Future Nation School in Fleurhof &n&hell…Read More
2018-06-01 10:39
Elena of Avalor - Disney ChannelA special Día de los Muertos-themed episode launched the second season of Disney Channels’ animated series “Elena of Avalor,” this we… Read More
2018-05-31 12:58
Vegetarian lifestyleIt's amusing to hear people's response on being a vegetarian. It's as if they have to defend their own meat-eating lifestyle. I don't mind other people being meat-eaters… Read More
2018-05-30 12:27
Da faceTo say that I am scared is an understatement. I am scared of Grade 4 exams. Grade 4 has been a culture shock, and we are still reeling.Read more >> Read More
2018-05-29 12:51
Rummikub with a Twist{WIN}It's winter time, and more time for being indoors, and spending time with the family. Board games is a great way to spend quality (and quantity) time together. Miss… Read More
2018-05-24 13:22
Gold StarThere are so many women who are inspiring, and who make's you question your own life - your existential existence. (Said with a wry smile.) I know it's not good to put a perso… Read More
2018-05-23 11:43
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2018-05-21 10:12
She's Gigi, a Fingerlings Baby Unicorn There are new Fingerlings on the toy scene. We are playing with Gigi, the Fingerling Baby Unicorn who loves to grab onto things, especially your… Read More
2018-05-18 07:34
Co-founders Nicholas Meldau and Estelle Meldau cut the ribbon to open the Woodrock Sterlisation Clinic with Deborah Blane and the lovely Rosabella Catherine Merle Blane the 2nd from Sc… Read More
2018-05-16 09:20
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2018-05-14 13:14
Kids Living LaunchKids Living has opened up a shop Kramerville West. They started their first shop in 2008 in Cape Town, and they have a very successful online business. Their vision i… Read More
2018-05-09 11:04
Quinoa salad with chickpeasMondays are the worst with trying to conjure up easy and filling dinner ideas. One of us comes late with a hungry Miss in tow. This past Monday it was my turn to m… Read More
2018-05-07 13:07
DaughtersWith Mother's Day coming up and having all the warm fuzzy feelings about being a mother, and having a Mom whom I only appreciate more and more... I feel blessed. I have signed up fo… Read More
2018-05-04 12:36
#MayThe4thBeWithYouMay the fourth be with you!Friday the 4th!#MayThe4BeWithYou#MayTheFourthBeWithYou#MayTheForceBeWithYouAlways#StarWarsDayCelebrations#PrincessLeiaOrgana#YodaStarWars #StarW… Read More
2018-05-02 08:49
"Love You to the Moon and Back"Thank you, dear Hubby! There is nothing like an anniversary of taking stock of your relationship and of what is important. We celebrated our 14th yesterday. It… Read More
2018-04-25 12:19
Ster-Kinekor Kids' Cinema at Sandton City MallWe were invited to a movie at the newly revamped Ster-Kinekor Cinema at Sandton City Mall on Sunday. Miss Fine was truly impressed. She said the… Read More
2018-04-20 13:29
Add captionThe lunch-box trauma on parents. It IS trauma, Miss Fine! I am noting it here, again, for future reference. To spend so much time buying, planning and putting the daily lunch-box… Read More
2018-04-18 11:45
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2018-04-17 12:10
Early Man posterStop-motion animation at it's best. EARLY MAN is the latest film from the Aardman studios. The EARLY MAN Official Trailer is already a hoot. We can't wait to take the family… Read More
2018-04-16 12:19
Disney #DuckTales - #DisneyAfricaDuckTales is still a firm favourite of good family fun. We all grew up with Huey, Dewey and Louie and all the mischief adventures they got into. With Donald… Read More
2018-04-12 11:45
Notes to increase Twitter successJodene Shaer believes that if it was not for Twitter, her career would have not been so successful. As with all social media platforms, Twitter is changing c… Read More
2018-04-10 12:15
Miss Fine Laura-Kim's post about the lessons she has learnt from her 4-year old inspires this post. It made me smile. We learn so much about life and ourselves by what our children brin… Read More
2018-04-09 13:02
#YoJellyisbackThe headaches of what to put in the school lunch-box starts again tomorrow. As soon as I think I have found the perfect combination, our Miss gets bored with it, and it comes b… Read More
2018-04-05 12:49
Louise Archary of Bumps & Bundles of JoyOne of the perks of being a blogger is to meet inspiring people all the time. Sister Louise Archary was sitting next to me at the recent MamaMagic… Read More
2018-04-04 12:51
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2018-04-03 11:26
Disney's brand-new retail campaign this month is known as Disney Be Amazing. The campaign celebrates the remarkable princesses and their unique qualities. Who does not like any of the favour… Read More
2018-03-28 09:11
bfit Move 2There are so many personal fitness trackers on the market. I used to love my Fitbit Zip, but it got lost, and it did not measure all the activities wanted. My phone made up for mo… Read More
2018-03-23 11:41
MonopolyWe have always struggled with board games. Little Miss was not a good game player, and melt-downs used to be her go-to reaction when the game did not go in her favour. We understand… Read More
2018-03-19 09:29
#FestivalofIndia - punjabi samoosasThis week has a public holiday coming up on Wednesday. The place to go is to the authentic Indian market at the Festival of India, open at Montecasin… Read More
2018-03-14 12:33
Miss with dogI feel so sad today. We have always struggled with the meltdowns, but we thought it would fizzle out! It's not so bad!But after one particular blow-up about a muffin one morning… Read More
2018-03-13 09:31
What I wanted!At the age of 51 we can poke fun at ourselves. I am constantly amazed at the number, because I don't feel it at all! I am supposed to be wise and have all the answers... Most o… Read More
2018-03-09 12:45
MamaMagic Awards at Emoyeni Estate Jodene Shaer gave interesting tips about social media at the recent MamaMagic New product Awards recently. The post on Facebook tips on how to increase eng… Read More
2018-03-07 17:24
Fairy House built at Maddy Magoo Fourways #MakeItMagicalKids Emporium in conjunction with Maddy Magoo has come up with a brilliant concept. A Fairy Building Workshop. This works great for a… Read More
2018-03-06 16:13
Congratulations to all the MamaMagic New products Awards winnersThe MamaMagic New Products Awards are a great way to find those gadgets that makes life easier, for parents and for children!… Read More
2018-03-05 13:21
Bru'House and Diner We went to fetch Miss who was away on a camp this weekend. The camp was not that far, and it is welcome road trip out of the city. We were worried about her being sick, b… Read More
2018-03-02 13:09
What do you do when your kid wants to go to camp and she's sick? The responsible thing should probably be to keep her home?Read more >> Read More
2018-02-28 12:18
Disney's Alice in Wonderland - People's TheatreWe love the People's Theatre. The excitement and introduction to theatre for children are unsurpassed. We are so glad that they are going down… Read More
2018-02-27 12:28
MamaMagic New Product Awards at Emoyeni EstateMamaMagic is not only known for the MamaMagic exhibitions throughout the country. It has become a powerful platform partnering with the best pro… Read More
2018-02-26 07:00
#LGSmartInverter #SmartInverter*SponsoredLG has launched the LG Smart Inverter Top Loader Washing Machine into the SA market with a bit of fanfare. Of course I said yes when asked if we woul… Read More
2018-02-21 12:16
2018-02-20 12:23
Parktown GirlsStories about inspiring women and girls are always great to share! We got an email about Parktown Girls who are grooming female scientists and engineers. We have a Miss that on… Read More
2018-02-19 12:16
Study course notes We signed up for a study course, and this past weekend was the weekend that we could fit it in. Grade 4 is a culture shock! More for the parents than the kids, it seems! :… Read More
2018-02-14 13:16
Grade four is a total different ball game here! The children start changing between classes and they start writing tests and exams. The pace is also much faster than the previous grades. Mis… Read More
2018-02-12 11:01
Arrival on Friday at Dikholo Nature Reserve, near BritsWe had a good rest at Dikhololo, a second year in a row. We are very blessed to be able to celebrate my Dad's birthday away in the Bush… Read More
2018-02-07 12:35
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2018-02-01 11:49
Girl searching for a story book on the library shelves #WRAD2018This day needs a shout-out! World Read Aloud Day! It should not be the only day that we read aloud, but it is always good to g… Read More
2018-01-31 13:17
2018-01-30 11:47
STABILO BOSS Original Pastel notesThe new STABILO BOSS ORIGINAL Pastels on review. What can be more exciting than new stationery? NO-THING!I know that colours have a huge impact on my own le… Read More
2018-01-29 12:25
Photos from the OMO Gallery of Stains #WashLessLiveMoreWash Less Live More! This is a positive hashtag that we can all get behind!Shout-Out to OMO for running with this great hashtag! We can… Read More
2018-01-25 12:24
New school year and new friendsI think we worry too much! The anxiousness got penned down two weeks back in How to cope with the first day back at school? Miss was expressing some worries ab… Read More
2018-01-24 12:26
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2018-01-23 13:16
Play-Doh Shape & Learn - Numbers & CountingPlay-Doh has been a firm favourite in our house from early on. It does not look as there is a cut-off date for creating and learning with i… Read More
2018-01-19 10:10
#JIMF2018The upcoming Johannesburg International Mozart Festival, in it's 10th year, is a musical smorgasbord for the whole family. It will be running from 26 January until 4 February. The… Read More
2018-01-18 13:14
#TheLastJediSAOne of the highlights of a movie year is usually Star Wars. We saw Star Wars The Last Jedi at the end of last year, and of course we loved it! It was everything as expected, an… Read More
2018-01-17 06:44
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2018-01-16 07:47
Holiday memoriesThis has been the longest school holidays ever! We did not do all the Johannesburg Staycation Wish-list things we wanted to, but it was awesome taking a break. The children a… Read More
2018-01-15 06:00
#DDHike We were pleasantly surprised this weekend when we went on a hike at Kloofendal Nature Reserve with powerhouse Samantha Dube of Dumbbells and Delights. The area is beautiful, and… Read More
2018-01-09 10:13
National Zoological Gardens of South AfricaI realized at the end of last year that I never wrote about the children camping overnight at the Pretoria Zoo. They had such a great experience! I… Read More
2018-01-08 13:27
I am answering my own five questions first. If you are keen, send me your own answers to this? I am planning to run a regular feature. Five questions to the Blogger(Do not edit, and do… Read More
2018-01-05 13:05
We were contacted last year to test Hill's Prescription Diet. Based on our dogs' profiles we got the Hill's Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility food for Benji (the oldest) and Hill's Scien… Read More
2018-01-03 12:11
Disney•Pixar’s CocoEver since I saw the trailer of Disney•Pixar’s Coco at the Disney Life & Style Exhibition, I wanted to take the whole family to see this movie! I… Read More
2018-01-02 09:37
Positive 2018 is going to be a good year!Happy New Year! I am back at work! Jay! I still love my word of 2017, which is KIND. I was thinking of extending it into this year, but an inbox emai… Read More
2017-12-31 09:49
2017 in review, it's stale already!It feels like our house at the moment. There's been too much holiday, and not enough cleaning around here!Tomorrow we will start afresh!Read more >> Read More
2017-12-26 20:36
This year has been tough! But here we are! We made it through! I look at my 2016 Done and Dusted post, and I had a few expectations of 2017. Some came true, some not! I'll run th… Read More
2017-12-22 10:43
Birthday GirlWe have a girl in our house that turned 9 yesterday! Miss is big. Very big! It's sad that's she's not the Little Miss any more, but we love the interesting dialogues we have wit… Read More
2017-12-20 21:10
Christmas wishesIs all I have!It is always difficult for me to decide what I want for gifts! It is sometimes much easier to buy presents for other people. I also usually buy the things I lov… Read More
2017-12-18 11:49
The Fantastic Grifizzi Brothers Circus at Emperors PalaceEmperors Palace is host to The Fantastic Grifizzi Brothers, the incredible 'animal-free circus' extravaganza! I still remember t… Read More
2017-12-17 07:02
Hanging in my city!It's finally finally the holidays! It's lovely summer weather in South Africa.We are staying at home this year. It has been a rough year financially, and we have to save f… Read More
2017-12-13 18:45
2017-12-12 13:23
The Beach at Waterfall Park - The Mall of AfricaWe have The Beach in Gauteng! We are sorted this year! We don't even have to have FOMO when we see beach pictures on our feeds. This year we c… Read More
2017-12-11 12:30
Emperors Palace kick-starts the festive season with the dazzling Garden of LightsChristmas Lights! There's nothing that kick starts the festive season better than Christmas Lights! Emperor's… Read More
2017-12-07 11:59
Miss facesIt's been a year, and it's always good to sneak in a few questions to our daughter. There's some "Ah-hah" and some "Really?".She's been with me at work for the first day of school… Read More
2017-12-06 08:39
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2017-12-04 16:06
To the best Dad in the whole wide world! Happy birthday!You are the best Dad!We appreciate you so much! Read More
2017-12-04 15:12
A Little Something blog drop #maxicosisaOnce a new standard has been set, it is difficult to go back to the old way of doing things. I have not thought about car seats for children with airb… Read More
2017-12-01 09:16
I am a subscriber to the Screenagers Movie newsletters. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I definitely want to in the future. It is a movie that all parents should watch. The impact of scree… Read More
2017-11-29 09:47
Christmas is a time for giving and being kind. This is the one thing in our lives where we have control. Being kind, and spreading the kindness. I am so glad I have chosen KIND as my word of… Read More
2017-11-27 07:15
Bring Disney HomeDisney and holiday cheer! Disney and fun! Disney and magic! We have already started a Christmas movie binge-watching tradition this year. The whole family is re-living Disne… Read More
2017-11-24 13:35
Chilli Non Carne with roosterkoekI have been following Mary-Ann Shearer for many years. Ever since her first book, The Natural Way, hit the shelves more than 30 years back. I believe she has… Read More
2017-11-23 12:37
List makingThe End-of-Year rush and busyness come with a lot of stress. Although December is a time to love, it is also a time of upheaval and being out of your comfort zone! You know it's n… Read More
2017-11-21 10:00
Hope Statue - Nelson Mandela SquareAs a Mom I find it very difficult to hear about the suffering of children. There is so much disruption, upheaval and natural disasters in the world, and th… Read More
2017-11-20 11:46
There's a new Maddy Magoo in Fourways at The Gantry. They have been in business for three months now, and apparently it is going well with business. I got a free hair cut voucher from Kids E… Read More
2017-11-16 13:11
Donatina visits BrazilShopkins has launched Season 8: World Vacation! There is nothing that makes a little girl (and mom) more excited than cute dolls and tiny collectables that inspires the… Read More
2017-11-15 07:44
2017-11-13 13:25
Little Miss asked yesterday that we go on a shopping trip alone!I was planning to go to the shops quickly for the weekly lunch-box shopping in any case. So we just had to agree on the best s… Read More
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