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The Perfect Diabetic, Vegetarian, Banting or allergy-friendly Gifts!
I LOVE these books! They are so exciting to explore with inspiring images and delicious recipes PLUS they also have advice, diagrams of information, personal stories and more. They make the little library child in me squeal with delight and I know that these are going to make the perfect gifts for anyone who has…
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Give them the Gift of Confidence with Camel’s Milk Soap
I have been raving about The Camel Soap Factory products for months, on my blog and on Social Media, and there is a reason. Using the Castile range of soaps, along with their Body Rescue products, has given me the confidence to love my skin again. Every month I use their range of products, my…
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Give me some Candy, some Keela Candy!
Soon it will be Christmas, work will be on hold and it will be time to rest and have some special moments with your family. So, we will want to keep our accessories comfortable, yet chic. Keela Candy create the perfect accessories for a casual, holiday look PLUS they customise their bracelets according to your…
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Local books for your Christmas Library
Icelanders have a beautiful tradition of giving books to each other on Christmas Eve and then spending the night reading. This custom is so deeply ingrained in the culture that it is the reason for the Jolabokaflod, or “Christmas Book Flood,” when the majority of books in Iceland are sold between September and December in…
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It’s your turn – Fun Games you need to try this Christmas!
Having fun with our Christmas Gift Guide? There are so many awesome gifts we get to share with you and we hope you are game! Speaking about games, here are our next 3 items in our Gift Guide. 3 awesome games that will keep the kids (and big kids, a.k.a Dad and Mom) entertained for…
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A Fresh, Festive Face with Forteve
It is important to look after your skin, after all, it is the largest organ of the body and its role is to protect us. Having dry skin, however, is never fun and it is often a battle to find the right products that will care for and protect your skin. Recently, we were sent…
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A Festive Experience with Ceres Rail Company
Recently, we embarked on another train trip to Elgin with the Ceres Rail Company, this time in a different compartment. There is nothing better than drinking a hot cup of Rooibos tea as you are lulled by the rock of the train as it travels over the tracks. The misty morning transported us back in…
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Case Closed: I love it!
We love travelling but we don’t love using plastic to cover our bags (it’s just not great for the environment and a pain to remove). Sometimes it is also just so hard to know which bag is yours, when collecting it from the luggage carousel. So, you can imagine how delighted I was to come…
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Take a Tlou Break
From the moment I opened my Tlou Tea package, the aromas and fragrances spoke to pure luxury. They took me away to a relaxing day on holiday or after a stress-releasing massage at the spa; the great thing is that each tea holds a secret. Each tea is thoughtfully put together in silk pyramid teabags…
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Experience Cape Town in a whole New Way!
This Sunday it will be Christmas. I know, crazy right? This year has just flown by. If, like me, you are a bit behind with your Christmas shopping or if you have to buy something for someone that has just about everything; you may want to think about purchasing an ‘Experience’ voucher. Kate from Culture…
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Get your geek on
I’m a web geek, I admit it. I am a web designer and love all things tech. So when I was sent the Logitech Signature M650 L Mouse, I was keen to try it out. The device is said to be for ‘large-sized’ hands, which is great, as it fits both my little hands and…
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Delivering Happiness
This Christmas, Checkers has made it so easy to deliver happiness. I love the Checkers sixty60 app, it really is amazing, and they constantly improve it in line with client requests and suggestions. It is so easy to order online and have items delivered anywhere in South Africa, it takes literally seconds, and you can…
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Reduce Stress & Eliminate Headaches Naturally
During the Christmas Season, we may get caught up in all the festive preparations and feel a little overwhelmed. I prefer looking to nature for healing and well-being before using synthetic options; that is probably why I love using oils for headaches, to reduce stress and to lift one’s mood. Qobo Qobo oils are produced…
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Family Holiday Game Fun
Friday night means that we can wind down from the busy week behind us and focus on planning some quality time with our families. What is a great way to do this? Boardgames, of course! I have featured quite a few different games on our blog. I think spending time together as a family (away…
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Put your feet up, love the earth & lift your community!
I have been very quiet the last few weeks. I have, in part, been preparing for our Gift Guide (Yay!). I have also been completing our final web design projects for the year. On top of that, I have been very privileged to assist in various community projects and although, if I’m honest, I am…
Hello, I’m Denise
Our blog is all about the joys we share as a family, including all those experiences we have with friends who are like family. The ups and the downs, getting creative and feeding our souls, travelling and exploring, dancing in the rain and taking time to remember what matters most. Please join me on my journey as I gather some family treasures and share them with you!
