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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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Skin Conditions that affect the Family
There are a few skin conditions that most families will have experience with. I will highlight 3 skin conditions that our family has struggled with and how we look after our skin. Hormonal Acne As a teen, I struggled with Acne, but it didn’t stop there. As an adult, I still get hormonal acne at…
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Heritage Day Thoughts
Most of my ancestors came to South Africa around 1800 -1860. My great, great grandmother on my father’s side gave birth to my great grandfather in a wagon on their way to Zimbabwe in 1889. Whenever I feel weak, I remember her living in an ox wagon with children and a new born baby travelling…
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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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Melville Koppies: Green Therapy outing for the whole Family
If you are in Gauteng and you are looking for a place to spend the day with your family, Melville Koppies may be the perfect location. Melville Koppies is a 50ha Nature Reserve and Joburg Heritage site in the middle of Joburg. This well-maintained urban reserve has 3 billion year-old rock formations, rocky ridges, forests,…
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Becoming a Financially Savvy Mom
When our children are born and we look at their sweet, innocent faces; we want to give them the world – and that is a good thing! However, we must ensure that in ‘giving them the world’ we are not modelling unwise financial choices. Sumayya Davenhill, Head of Marketing (M&G Investments) said the following: As…
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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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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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Origami Sweety Bag Craft
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 something yourself! Your beautiful creation can then either be used as a decoration, a toy or a container. But origami isn’t just therapeutic or artistic, in fact, it can also…
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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 ask? Well, stationery, school supplies and uniform are our main focus at the beginning of the year, as well as helping the children as they adjust to their new classes.…
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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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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 the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, but the one we went to this time was the one in Simons Town, Cape Town. They have a fun cave golf section now…
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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 thank me later 😉 ). The reason I just adore these blocks is because they bring back the memories into our homes, they make us smile and give us strength…
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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 Mental Health, so it’s a great initiative. I have a secret to admit… I actually have never been to the Kite Festival before. I am glad we went this year…
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!
