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The Perfect Diabetic, Vegetarian, Banting or allergy-friendly Gifts!
Denise Loris
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
Denise Loris
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!
Denise Loris
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
Denise Loris
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!
Denise Loris
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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Giving where we can, lets make Kindness trend!
Denise Loris
As we wind down to the end of the year, you may feel heavy with the thought of all the sad things that are happening across the world, and in our own country. You may feel overwhelmed because often there is little that we can do about them. However, there are things we can do…
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Take a Tlou Break
Denise Loris
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
Denise Loris
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
Denise Loris
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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Put your feet up, love the earth & lift your community!
Denise Loris
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…
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Holidays, Beach Days and Picnics
During the holidays, some families may choose to get away for a bit and enjoy the outdoors. Whether it’s just for picnic or some time near the beach, or a holiday with a mountain view; we have found some items to help you make your holiday a little easier. Kids love Yoghurt, but will you…
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For your Christmas Table
Denise Loris
During the festive season, we are blessed to spend time with friends and family. Christmas day, in particular, we gather together sharing food, love, gifts and laughter; so it’s fitting that we compliment that with a beautiful Christmas Table. You may want to start with an amazing cracker set from CaRRoL BoYeS. These crackers contain…
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Family-focused Games that inspire Creative Thinking
Denise Loris
* * * WIN * * * Once you have started to relax a little, once your holiday has started and you are enjoying the festive cheer, these games/build sets are just the thing to keep young (and old) minds active; and it will also help them develop their creative side. I just love, love,…
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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!
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