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Called away to Kaleo Guest Farm
So, we decided to do something a little crazy the weekend before my 40th, we decided to go camping right on the doorstep of winter. I am not a camper, and I do enjoy my creature comforts, but I wanted to do something different and that is exactly what we did. We booked our stay…
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Comic Con Cape town
We love games; we find that they are a great way to bring the family together. We always laugh so much as a family playing board games, or any other type of game for that matter, and family time is so important. Unplug Yourself is bringing various games to Comic Con this year, in Cape…
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Fabulous 40 is Knocking
So many people around me have been crossing the threshhold into their Fabulous 40s, from friends and acquaintances, to other family bloggers (shout out to Hayley from Hayleys Joys, and Luchae from My Spreadsheet Brain), and soon it will be my turn. As we cross this threshhold, many friends have said that they don’t feel…
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Travelling around Cape Town with your family
When you get to Cape Town, the first thing you should do is hire a car. There are so many things you can do in and around Cape Town; having your own wheels will ensure you make the most of your time in our beautiful city. Every part of Cape Town has a different feeling…
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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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Free Activities this Heritage Weekend
Heritage Day is held on the 24 September every year and recognises / celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation. South Africans celebrate the day by remembering the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of South Africa. This year there are a few activities/places that you can visit free of…
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Denise’s Favourite Things 2022
This year I wanted to focus on Self-Care and what that means. As a mom, I am on many mommy groups on Social Media and the one thing that I have noticed is a big decline in mental health/mental wellbeing. I see mommies talking about the their relationships breaking down, feeling like giving up, struggling…
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Family Fun – Polkadraai Strawberry Farm
We had the most amazing adventure last week. After working very, very hard this term we decided to surprise my daughter with a visit to Polkadraai Strawberry Farm. We got the grandparents to meet us on the way. It was such an wonderful trip. The drive was great; passing the mountains, beaches and farmland. I…
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Let’s Move Mountains
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…
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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.…
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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…
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Making Black Friday and Cyber Monday work for you!
Would you like to know how to use Black Friday and Cyber Monday to your advantage, in the easiest way possible? It will help you to save on Christmas gifts or help you save more for your end of year Holiday by spending less on what you really need. How do you know what you…
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Win 2 Tickets with Galileo Open Air Theatre! ‘Its not meat, its Lamb!’
We are giving away tickets to the Galileo Theatre in November and they must go by Thursday, 31 October 2019 at 2pm! So, what are you waiting for?! Enter now! The Galileo Open Air Cinema Treat yourself to cinematic delights, tantalizing treats and breath-taking scenery under a canopy of stars. At The Galileo, when the…
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Things to do this holiday with kids in Cape Town
It’s that time of year again, the winter school holidays in South Africa. You may be at home with the kids or you may be looking forward to spending some time with them on the weekend when you are off, but what is there to do in Cape Town this school holidays?! Visit Kirstenbosch for…
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The Crazy Store Carnival
We were recently invited to attend the Crazy Carnival Event at Blue Route Mall. It really was a treat! We were entertained by clowns and magicians, offered all sorts of carnival food from corn dogs to “slushies” and there were games as well. It was…well…a bit “crazy” – which was absolutely perfect! I took my…
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!
