A Bush Adventure | Garden Route Game Lodge
I’ll never forget the day. We were driving back from the skate park with the kids before the end of lock down curfew, when the boys asked from the back of the car, “Mom, when do you think we will be able to go on one of those Safaris in the bush and see wild animals?...
The Adventures Of Gotham City! #ALLTHEFUN
If there is one thing I am enjoying more and more as my children grow up, it's seeing them interact with each other and get stuck into some good old imaginative play.... TOGETHER! As a family who are pretty obsessed with Superheroes, I also could not be more excited...
4aKid – Your One-stop Online Toy & Kid’s Product Shop!
Finding toys my kids love and will cherish for years to come can be a challenge. I think my boys are at an age where they are prone to catching on to passing trends that pop-up, instead of thinking what toys and games will really stand the test of time. I guess, that...
25 Things Lockdown Has Taught Me About My Marriage
Ok I'm just gonna come right out and say it. The thought of spending 12-16 hour days in the confinements of our small apartment with my darling man? Ya, it kinda scared the crap outta me initially. Look, I love the dude. More than that, I actually LIKE him. We've...
Hunter’s 3rd Birthday Wishlist
It's hard to believe that almost 3 years ago to the day, I was sitting on my couch watching a beautiful documentary about a nomadic family and the mom giving birth to their baby at their home on the beach. Just 3 hours shy of birthing my own - our very first baby girl...
Healthy Brain Tips For Growing Minds
As moms we all know the importance of keeping our children healthy and ensuring their little bodies are given everything they need to thrive and function well. But what are we doing for our children’s brains to really maximise brain health? Here are a few things we...
Let’s Talk About Sex, Boys!
One of the things we have always felt very strongly about, especially as modern day parents, is that no matter what our kids ask us, or whatever conversations come up as they mature, that we would offer them honesty at every turn. Not the type of honesty that sugar...
WIN WITH ROOKIE USA THIS FATHER’S DAY
I will never forget the moment my husband become a father for the first time. It was something we had spoken about with much anticipation for years, and then seeing him finally hold is first-born in his arms was a sight to behold. The fact that he was Noah's primary...
Dear Kids, Here’s What I REALLY Want For Mother’s Day
The better I get at this mumming thing, the more I realise that magic is really found in the small everyday moments. Children have this beautiful way of reminding us of what’s truly important and inviting us into their world of simple and marvellous wonder. I...
My 10 Week Best10 Journey In Pictures!
As most of you may know I've been more focused on my health and have loved sharing my journey over on Instagram over the last 10 of weeks. Thanks to the incredible support of the wonderful team over at Best10, I have been able to stick (well almost!) to a nutrition...
Finding Small Moments Of Joy In The Midst Of a BIG Global Pandemic
There is no denying that living through this covid19 pandemic has taken its toll on us as a family. We have had some very high highs but some equally low lows. I always, no matter what my reality, try to compare my situation to that of someone less fortunate and this...
When Anxiety Rears Its Ugly Head
Anxiety hit me in the gut today. After a long weekend of feeling relatively at ease and at peace with life, I was once again reminded how fragile we as humans can be. How our emotions can go from one extreme to the next, often with very little warning. And with no...
COVID-19 Taking Its Toll On Parent’s & Children’s Mental Health
Disclaimer: I have never, in my 8-year blogging history, shared a press release. And I receive dozens a week. But this topic is not only relevant to everyone, but written by someone with experience, background and desire to help our community deal with mental health...
21 Wonderful Ideas For 21 Days Of Lockdown
As our nations prepares for 21 days of lockdown in our attempts to flatten the curve against the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all thinking of ways we can not only survive the 21 days in isolation, but enjoy them. Here are some things to keep you and the kids busy and...
Heart Stretched Open
I don't think I have ever felt so stretched emotionally in all my life. I don't think I have ever felt two such extreme emotions, as far as my children are concerned anyway. I guess that's what happens when your youngest is 2 and your eldest is 9. There are so many...
To All Your Firsts My Brave & Beautiful Daughter
Motherhood is a bazaar rollercoaster of experiences for the most part. Nothing can really prepare you for the challenging and heartbreaking times, the times where you just feel so out of your depth and helpless. The times where you think you just can't cope with some...
Hello there!
Hi I’m Leigh, Mama to three of the cutest little humans alive! On this space you will find snippets of our life in Cape Town and the many facets that make up our parenting journey. From great food, kids decor, fashion, helpful tips and insightful articles, I hope you will be freshly inspired to live a healthy, fun and creative life! Come and join us on our adventures as we navigate the road of motherhood together.
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