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How to make your money s-t-r-e-t-c-h
Everything has gone up, and by everything, I mean EVERYTHING. I have read a lot of posts asking for tips and ideas on how to increase income or make budgets stretch. Just recently a mom said that she would go to the shops with R300 and bring barely anything back home. Now is the time…
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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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Child-friendly Décor Ideas: Chalkboard Wall
My daughter has always drawn on the walls and I don’t have a problem with it, in fact I encourage her to! I know what you must be thinking, my house must be a mess with all the crayon drawings on the wall but that’s not quite what I mean. My daughter has always had…
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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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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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Some Eggs-tremely Useful Baking Hacks from Zola Nene
All the tips from SA’s culinary darling, Zola Nene in collaboration with Rhodes Quality and an awesome recipe! Zola Nene, celebrity chef and food stylist, has shared some awesome baking tips that you will want to know for the next time you spend some time baking with (or for) the kids. Here they are below:…
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Just 47 to go!
Summer days are wonderful, our Summer fruit is amazing! Pity about the drought… I hope and pray we get some rain soon but still it is good exercise in using this precious resource more carefully. Water-Saving Tips Here are some Water-saving tips you can use in your own home: Only flush when necessary. Don’t use…
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How to get organised: Step 3
If you are reading this, you have probably read “How to get organised – Step 1” and “How to get organised – Step 2”. Below are some tips that you can use as you are organising the clutter. Create 5 Boxes When you are organising, you should sort everything into five boxes: Move to another…
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Organised: Moving Homes
Gizelle is moving homes and needed to organise a few spaces, declutter and decide what to keep and what to give/throw away. This is always a difficult process but it was even more difficult because Gizelle was away at the time that the organisation needed to take place. Usually, I work alongside my clients so…
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Organised: Toddler’s Room
When Carole sent me a message telling me about her toddler’s room she included words like “It’s bad”, “maybe you wanna sit before looking!” and “feel free to say no”. I am sure many of you can relate to this – there is always that one space in the house we avoid because, quite simply, we…
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Organised: Teen Pad
When Paula sent me a message, she said “It is one of those situations of opening the door, rolling the eyes and saying I don’t have the energy for this and closing the door once again”. I know so many people who feel like this when starting on their organising journey but don’t be discouraged.…
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Organised: Studio Apartment
Organising a Studio Apartment can be quite difficult but organising a Studio Apartment with a 2-year-old may seem almost impossible! Getting kids to join in with cleaning and organising is so important, so you need to celebrate their small victories and learn to allow them space to mess a little. Shaz’s Vision This past…
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Organised: Big Boy Bedroom
I am really enjoying getting to know all the moms in the valley. Each of you have your own unique story and it is wonderful to work with you in getting organised. Today I worked with Renée to organise her son’s bedroom. You can see the “before” shots below and above (featured image): Renée’s Vision…
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How to get organised: Step 2
If you haven’t already, please go back and read “How to get organised – Step 1” to get started on your organising journey. So, by now you should have written down what your vision and purpose is for the room and what you need in the space you are organising. You need to be ruthless…
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Organised: Little Boy Bedroom
After Krystyna and I had a brief discussion about what her expectations and vision for her son’s bedroom would be, we got right into organising and forgot to take a proper “before” photo. Sorry! I am just so excited about organising! We did remember a little way in and you can see what it looked…
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!
