What is Origami? Origami is the folding of paper into a beautiful 3D sculpture. In fact, by the end of this, you will be making […]
Bananagrams, Mobi and Rory’s Story Cubes
So, it’s back to school after a brief holiday and I am focusing on all my new back to school items now. Why now you […]
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 […]
Family Fun – “Glow-in-the-dark” Cave Golf
We have mentioned before that we absolutely love going to the Scratch Patch (where you can “scratch” for gems). There is a Scratch Patch at […]
Family Photo Blocks: Beautiful Memories and an Ideal Gift!
Recycabilia do the most gorgeous family blocks with a quote block in the centre. These are ideal gifts ( think Father’s day – you can […]
Our visit to the Cape Town International Kite Festival
Recently, we attended the Cape Town International Kite Festival. This is the 23rd one of its kind and all entrance fee proceeds go towards Cape […]
At the Market
We recently helped organise and participated in a local market. It was lots of fun and it gave us the opportunity to get creative and […]
Spring Flowers Giveaway!
After women, flowers are the most lovely thing God has given the world. – Christian Dior Giveaway time…again! It’s Spring time and so we are […]
What imperfect Gemstones and a Child’s eyes taught me
It was recently School Holidays again and most holidays we try to make at least one trip to the Scratch Patch. We did the same […]
Pausing: Taking back your Power
Today, I have been deeply impressed to “pause”. Now, in previous articles, I have spoken about being still, meditating and taking a moment for yourself. […]
A letter to YOU!
Before we got married, my husband and I agreed that (if possible) when we have children, I would be at home with them. Though I […]
We’re a Family…
Here at the Family Treasures Head Quarters we are infinitely aware of those whose families are incomplete, those who have difficult family relationships and those who […]
Denise’s New Favourite Things 2014
So, once again it is that time of year. My birthday has arrived and it is time to share my new favourite things. To enter […]
Win with FarFaria: Children’s Books for iPad / Android
FarFaria is a new Children’s book app that is available for iPad or Android devices and while there are quite a few apps with children’s […]
Family Activities in South Africa
Here is a quick idea list of activities you can plan to do with your family in South Africa: Catch a train to Simon’s Town or Kalk […]