Discovering Paradise: Our Unforgettable Escape at Heritage Awali
As I sit down to write this, I only have to begin to look back and reminisce of our wonderful time spent at Heritage Awali , to wish we could re-live the magic all over again. It's so hard to put into words what was an experience we will never forget, to describe...
Our Boho Chic Bedroom Makeover with CLM Home
We've been huge fans of CLM Home for years now. In fact our very first room makeover collab for my boy's Monochrome bedroom was way back in 2016, when they were still known as Clever Little Monkey! I loved how on trend they were with the rest of the world. At a time...
A Look Into Human Trafficking
GUEST POST BY JEANNE NEILSON Human Trafficking : WHAT IT IS First let me tell you what it is: it’s slavery - Modern Day Slavery. If you thought that slavery ended with Abolition at end of the 18th century or with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in...
Fall In Love With Your Home!
If you've been following me for the last year you will know how much I have loved making our new house a home. I honestly fall more in love with it every single day! While we bought it in pretty good nick, I love it that there are still areas that need some love and...
Expert Stores Brings the Home-Life HOME This Summer!
I don't think I have, in my entire history of mom blogging, seen so many appliances up for grabs on Social Media as I have this past two years! It appears people really love winning cool home appliances! Perhaps Lockdown and life during Covid has really brought us...
Uber Eats celebrates our teachers!
It’s World teachers day and I don’t know about you guys, but I think they all need a standing ovation considering the challenges of the last 20 months! They have had to think out the box and roll with the punches at every turn. It's been a challenging time for them...
But First, Coffee.
Coffee. Enjoyed sheer moments after waking up every morning, the bitter taste so eagerly welcomed as you take that first sip. Coffee. The rich, black liquid we have all come to love and in many ways rely on. No matter who you are - the University student cramming to...
Mamas, Here’s Why Your Kids Should Eat More Yoghurt!
Like many of you, we eat a lot of yoghurt in our house! All three of my kids have loved it since they began their solids journeys and as a family, we now enjoy it in a variety of different ways. I love it that they are huge fans of the double-cream yoghurt and choose...
Uber – The Safe, Affordable and Convenient way to travel
When travelling anywhere locally, my first option if I'm not driving is to request an Uber! If you are like meant safety and affordability are always a priority, you might then be very happy to know that Uber has enhanced its features to offer safe, reliable and...
Skin Update|Alphen Aesthetics
What is one thing you wished you had listened to you mom about growing up? I think for me, my moms advice to wear sunscreen is right up there with her telling me not to give too much attention to the wrong boys as a teenager. Sadly I ignored both and both left me...
Xiaomi’s Range Of Smart Devices Are Truly Impressive, Here’s Why.
There's no denying how far we have come with technology in recent years. And things only seem to be getting better, faster and a whole lot SMARTER! We have been born into a generation of technical growth and advancement, where we now thrive on the effortless lifestyle...
Looking Back At The Newborn Days
I sometimes look at my ever-growing children and forget how small they once were, the early phases of their lives. It’s the strangest thing. If it were not for the photos that pop up, or conversations where we allow our minds to trace back in time, it’s as though...
Style Your Space With Hertex Fabrics and Creative Upholstery
Let's be honest moms, keeping our homes looking beautiful can be challenging with kids. They seem to destroy things faster than we clean and for the better part of this parenting journey, we have to accept that home life may never resemble that of a Pinterest board....
Style Your Space With Rugs & Such + A Chance To WIN!
For as long as I can remember I have been in love with rugs! I can remember being drawn to beautiful ones as a little girl and in more recent years spent hours scrolling through decor feeds and Pinterest boards, always drawn to the rug in a room immediately. And...
Our Living Area Makeover Reveal
We moved into our humble little Art Deco apartment over 6 years ago and we have loved making it a home over the years. We've put a lot of time into creating beautiful spaces in the bedrooms and bathrooms, but for the last while our living area has been looking a tad...
My Skin Journey with Alphen Aesthetics
It’s been a hot minute since I wrote a blog post and I have been meaning to write this one for a couple of weeks now. I know a fair amount of my followers on Instagram have become quite invested in my skin journey and I really felt there was more to share than what...
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.