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Fashion, Styling and Motherhood
Why you should let your kids dress themselves
“You are not going to school in your bunny nightgown!” They say motherhood is a rewarding experience. To be honest some days I don’t feel like I’m getting any rewards. One reward of motherhood was putting together outfits for Minki. But now she’s laying down the law...
3 Ways to style the same shirt depending on your mood
Why own three different shirts, when one will do the trick? You can save money, closet space and resources, if you style the same shirt in a different way. Talk about sustainability… Introducing: The longer length shirt from Contempo. There’s nothing humble about this...
Traveling with toddlers: a Travel Loving Mom Top Tips
If you think traveling with a baby is hard, try traveling with a toddler. I promise you, this is not for the faint hearted. But although it seems undoable, it’s actually quite doable. My Top 6 Tips for Traveling with a Toddler 1. Do your research Hit...
Strut your stuff in shoes from Superbalist
Some people might say I’ve got a little bit of a shoe-obsession…Yes, I might have used our linen cupboard for extra shoe storage space and I might or might not have moved some of hubby’s clothes to get a little bit of extra space for my shoes (They are also entitled...
4 New ways to wear your (old) denim
"I’ve got nothing to wear and this winter is never ending." I know you probably do not want to hear it, but you can breath new life into an old classic: The blue jean. Giorgio Armani says the number 1 way to look good in your blue jeans is confidence… True, but how...
The best nappy backpack for stylish Moms (and Dads)
"I’ve only got two hands!" I’ve heard that saying throughout my childhood, but never realised the true meaning until now... These days I’m mostly resembling the old bakkies on their way to Mozambique (you know, that ones, dangerously swaying on the road, top heavy,...
On the Go with H2O: The perfect solution for busy Moms
Wanna know why you need H2O? H2O can make you less busy. Don't you just hate it when people tell you how busy they are. I use to think… Stop telling me how busy you are and start doing something (about it). According to a recent study in Men’s Health magazine, a lot...
Why fantasy play is magical and it benefits your child
Fantasy play may seem like fun, but did you know kiddo is actually learning? Ta-da! Minki is waving her wand at Luca (our ever patient Alsatian that looks a little bit like a lion but with the heart of a lamb), trying to turn him into a unicorn. No luck. Luca is...
How to keep warm in style with a world first poster heater
Heaters tend to be ugly. And, as it turns out, they can also be extremely dangerous, if you add an adventurous two year old and her favourite boogie bike to the mix. If you are a self-made millionaire, one of those realistic flame heaters (That looks like a real...