I was making a few changes to my blog, when this post popped up: https://familytreasures.co.za/2015/12/my-goals-and-resolutions-for-2016/. I love reading my old blogs and seeing how things have changed and developed. Sometimes, I’m like – “Who’s this girl, she so smart!” – and other times I just laugh at myself. It’s fun to look back. It’s been […]
Author: Denise Loris
Denise is our Head Family Treasure Hunter. She is a Mom, Wife, Daughter, Web Designer and Business Coach. She loves her family, her faith, her friends, her work and SHOES! Based in Beautiful Cape Town, she loves sharing all the local happenings that are great for families to enjoy. Connect with her on Social Media.
Easy Waffle Recipe (with Allergy-friendly options)
During the holidays, we had a lot of fun making these waffles with our Penguin Waffle Iron. They are really easy to make and very adaptable. Here is the recipe: Ingredients 2 cups cake flour (OR gluten-free mix OR half/half potato starch and rice flour for allergy-friendly OR Almond flour mix for banting version) 1 […]
The Yummiest Crustless Quiche
I may or may not be drooling while I am writing this. . . This is the easiest, yummiest crustless quiche you can make. I made it and cooked them in muffin pans for the cutest addition to my birthday breakfast with friends. I can’t remember where I found it, but it has been in […]
Denise’s New Favourite Things 2021
** Note: As always, you could win all of my new favourite things. Scroll down to the bottom to find out how! 🎁🎁🎁 ** It is that time of year again (around my birthday – can you believe it’s that time already!?), when I tell you about my new favourite things. This year has been. […]
Review – The Jellyfish Jiggle
A while ago, this book crossed my desk, and I have been meaning to tell you how much I love it! The Jellyfish Jiggle by Kayla Diamond is a fantastic book for little kids (and for big kids). I always love how these books come at the perfect time and they always touch me so […]
Muffin in a Mug
This is great, workable recipe for those with allergies. You can easily replace the egg or wheat flour. Ingredients: 6 tablespoons of Flour (this can be gluten-free) 1 egg (or 1 teaspoon of chia seeds mixed with 2 tablespoons of water, wait until it has ‘gelled’) 3 tablespoons Milk 3 tablespoons Oil Your preferred spices […]
Curious Thor and Opening New Doors
Working from home one day, I opened the front door to go and do the school run and was greeted by a large snout and two eyes almost at eye level. I screamed and slammed the door shut. . .realising. . .I think. . .that it was a dog. Now, to be fair, we do […]
Kids Play Centre in Cape Town: Playstation by Rush
We were recently invited to Playstation by Rush which has opened at 10 Honeywell Road, Kirstenhof; down the road from Spotty Dog in Cape Town. Generally, my experience with most play centres over the years has been one of mediocre food, slow wifi, not enough space and not many play options or too focused on […]
Denise’s Favourite Things 2020 and SD Totes
2020 has been pretty crazy hasn’t it? As much as it has been difficult, it has also been a year of incredible growth for many. This past week, our family decided to take note of blessings that we don’t usually appreciate. Melody Beattie said: “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and […]
Travel and Drive-Ins
Yay for travel! The ban on intra-provincial travel for leisure has been lifted. We are so excited! Also, parks like Kirstenbosch are reopening. Don’t get too excited, though, and forget to take precautions. Have fun but be smart. Another bit of exciting news (yes, I know, lots of excitement. . .127 days later and I […]
2 Weeks of Lockdown Activities
For the last two weeks of Lockdown we have been sharing activities and ideas on our Facebook Page. We thought we would put them together in one space for easy reference. Day 1 TOILET PAPER BUNNY STAMPS – What a great idea for all those toilet rolls we are going to have left. It was […]
Connect online with Family, Safely!
We will be in lockdown for 2 more weeks and we are all starting to feel that cabin fever. We are missing our friends and families, and missing our freedom to move around and reach out to those we care about. Fortunately, we live in an age where we can do this online. How blessed […]
How to Make your own Material Masks
If you follow me on Instagram, you would have seen the mask we recently posted. To make this face mask, you do not have to have a sewing machine, you can hand sew it. This is not a medical mask but it will remind you not to touch your face, and will prevent you from […]
Holding virtual Hands as we go into Lockdown
It is 2 hours until South Africa is on Lockdown. It is pretty crazy if you think about it, just a few weeks ago we were getting on with our day-to-day routine and now almost 56 Million South Africans will be staying home for the next 3 weeks. I could get all technical with you […]