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Denise’s New Favourite Things: A Year of Healing, Happiness & Honey
6–9 minutesThis past year has been a ride! I have learnt a lot about myself, about healing, and about communication. I have made time for those still moments, been more self-forgiving and slowly stretched and grown in ways I have prayed for. I have travelled alone, spoken at events, met some wonderful people and gone to therapy – yes, sister, we all need some good therapy!…
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Staying Healthy This Winter (+Giveaway with Panado®!)
2–3 minutesThe weather in Cape Town has taken a turn for the worst and, while there is something wonderful about Winter (there is nothing quite like a family night under the blankets with hot chocolate!), it also brings the sniffles and when our little ones start feeling under the weather, we need something quick, easy, and reliable in reach. Panado® has launched the new 5ml Strawberry…
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Autumn Fun: Baking Bread with Bonnie Bio (+Giveaway!)
2–3 minutesSince it’s Autumn and we have a few more sunny days left, it is the perfect time to get out in nature and have a picnic and nothing is more delicious than baking your own bread to add to it. I first learned how to bake this bread during the pandemic with my daughter and her cooking class – what wonderful and dedicated teachers she…
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Perimenopause: A Powerful Time of Emotional Clarity
2–3 minutesWith the change of the season, I thought I would approach another subject of change – Perimenopause. What exactly is Perminopause? Perimenopause is the natural, gradual phase in a woman’s life when the ovaries begin to produce less estrogen, signaling the approaching end of reproductive years. It usually starts in a woman’s 40s, but can begin in the mid-30s and lasts until menopause. Symptoms of…
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Motherhood: Not the Gap in your CV you think it is!
2–3 minutesWomen who sacrifice their main career years to look after children often look at this big gap in their CV and don’t know how to sell themselves when entering the workplace again. The first thing you need to do is change your mindset. Motherhood is one of the best environments for skills development! You learn and grow in so many ways and your children are…
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Family Boardgame Fun this Valentine’s Day (+Giveaway!)
3–5 minutesLike I said in a previous post, it’s important to involve your kids in this wonderful month of love by making an effort to spend time serving others, serving each other, and having fun connecting as a family. A great way to do that is by playing board games! Playing board games, like the ones we are featuring today, is perfect for growing young minds…
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Why Valentine’s Day still matters for Parents
4–6 minutes(and why your kids need to see it) I think it’s awesome to involve your kids in Valentine’s Day. We have shared ideas like a heart “attack” and cookies in a jar which are fun ways to get them involved and spend some time together as a family. However, what is also important is that our kids see that we, as parents, love each other…
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Family Love Gift Coupons
1–2 minutesValentine’s Day is just around the corner! How does your family celebrate Valentine’s Day? We have a few traditions which make the day special. My husband also makes sure that my daughter receives something special too. To quote Eminem: No man should ever treat a woman a way he wouldn’t want his daughter treated. You have to show your daughter how a man is supposed…
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Creating your Vision Board for this New Year
2–3 minutesIf you haven’t heard about vision boards, a vision board is (as defined by the dictionary): A collage of images and words representing a person’s wishes or goals, intended to serve as inspiration or motivation. For me, it is about being intentional for the year ahead, putting my goals and dreams down, and becoming clear about where I want to take my life (and how…
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Parenting Book Bundle (+ Giveaway!)
2–3 minutesToday’s gift idea is close to my heart. As a new mom, when I didn’t know something or wanted to find out more – I’d read – I’d sit in nature and read good books by well-known professionals and then customise their advice for my life. Sometimes, I would share those books and what I learned with you. So, I am delighted, today, to share…
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Rush Claremont (+ Giveaway!)
2–4 minutesSome gifts don’t fit under the Christmas tree but they create moments your kids will remember forever. Spending time together as a family, moving, and enjoying new experiences is just what your child needs to shake off the stress of exams. The National Institute for Play explains: Children grow through many stages of physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development as they mature, and movement play is a big part of…
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Dr Squish Putty Buddies (+ Giveaway!)
2–3 minutesOn the first day of Christmas, we are bringing to you – The Dr Squish Putty Buddies! The Benefits of Sensory Play Our kids are born into an online world surrounded by screens and there is less of a focus on sensory/tactile play. Action for Kids reminded us that sensory play is a lot of fun! It also offers many benefits for child development, including:…
