Health & Beauty - The Mom Diaries, Navigating Through Motherhood

Looking After Cuts and Scrapes Is As Easy As ONE, TWO, THREE!

There’s a wise old saying that says “boys will be boys” and as mom to two of them, I couldn't agree more! Life with my two little guys is fast-paced and daring and they are constantly chasing the next adventure. (And their little sister isn't too far behind them!)...

What We Love About The Baby Bullet + WIN One Worth R1599!

Guys my baby is ONE! Yup not so much a tiny baby anymore is she? Having a four year gap between her and the boys, has meant I've really been able to appreciate and relish each stage of her development. All the firsts, the learning to do things on her own and the...

What Weekends Are For

Weekends, are like gold to us. Of course, they have changed dramatically since we have become parents, but we are fiercely protective over them in the sense that we really try make the most of our time together. Two weekends ago we had a really crappy weekend. For...

My Adventure Boot Camp Update And Progress Report

So it's been almost four weeks since I started Adventure Bootcamp South Africa. Flip time is going by so quickly, it feels like just the other day that I joined a class for the first time! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf712avBKWF/?taken-by=leighgeary I have...

Thank You To The One I Call Mom

There's no denying that a large part of me wanting a girl was to for all the girly experiences it would offer me. And so far, it hasn't disappointed. I get to dress her up and put pretty head bands in her hair and just generally explore things I didn't get to explore...

The Love Hate Relationship With My Postpartum Body

Guys I'm all for self-love. Really I am. I'm all for women feeling empowered by what their bodies have achieved during pregnancy and birth. (Heck I'm like "Preach it sister!!") And for the most part, I wear my tiger stripes with a fair amount of pride. Yes, they are a...

How Reuterina Drops Helped Our Baby’s Colic

Our little Hunter seems to have gotten off to a really good start in life. She was born at a healthy 3.6 kilos and despite her weight dropping slightly and undergoing phototherapy for jaundice, she is now well over her birth weight and drinking really well throughout...

Treating Eczema With La Roche-Posay Lipikar Syndet and BAUME AP+

We discovered that Noah had eczema when he was just 6 months old. That literally mean he's been suffering from this chronic skin disease for 6 years! We hoped and prayed that it would be something he would outgrow, but now we have accepted that it may be something we...

Looking At Your Baby’s Skin Differently PLUS *WIN!!

Guys can you believe I'm about to have a baby in less than 2 weeks? Well, actually - if these “mild” contractions I'm already experiencing and my stint in hospital are anything to go by, it could mean she will be here earlier than expected! (I'm just praying I don't...

The Difference La Roche-Posay Has Made To My skin Plus *WIN a R820 hamper!

I will admit quite openly that I haven’t always looked after my skin very well. (Terrible confession I know!) Which is quite odd because my mom has always been such a good role model for me when it comes to a daily cleansing routine and taking the time to invest one’s...

Russian Volume Lashes From Rouge Day Spa Get a Thumbs Up From Sarah Vaughan!

I haven't always been a beauty girl. Ok let me re-phrase that, I haven't always really bothered taking care of myself from a beauty routine point or view. Heck, I only started plucking and shaping my brows a few years ago and the thought of fake eyelashes? Well those...

A Trip To The ER Which Resulted In a Four Night Hospital Stay

Just when I thought I had escaped the worst of what this pregnancy has inflicted on me, I landed up in the ER last Saturday night. I know right? The craziest part was how sudden the whole thing hit me - I literally went from hero to zero in 12 hours. I woke up on...

The Pain And Stress Of Infertility And How Prelox Can Help You

Falling pregnant easily and naturally has never been something that I’ve taken for granted. If anything I've always been incredibly grateful and aware of how blessed I am to have fallen pregnant so quickly with all three of my babies. Falling pregnant this time took...

The Significance Of Pregnancy Education Week + WIN a Hamper Worth R1500!

Birth : One of the most magical times in an expectant mom’s life. Yet a time that can be met with much fear and uncertainty. At 5 months pregnant myself and in the midst of Pregnancy Education Week, birthing my little girl is definitely something that has begun to...

Eating For Two & My Weekend Food Diary

I entered this pregnancy with very high hopes and promises to treat my body well. Besides the fact that I was adamant I wouldn't let a little morning sickness get to me, I also swore to myself I wouldn't let myself go and throw all caution to the wind when it came to...

Therapy, Meds, Journals and Jogging : My Road To Mental Health.

A few months ago I took one of the hardest steps I've ever had to take and admitted I need help with my anxiety. I made the call and surrendered myself to the fact that it's ok to ask for help. If anything I actually proved to myself how brave you really have to be to...

Bad Hair Day

Ok so I don't usually write about trivial, random stuff on this space and this might very well be my most random post yet. (So please bare with me) But, I feel the need to scream from the rooftops and warn anyone who could be making the same mistake as I have. You are...

A Special Baby Shower Ceremony at Rouge Day Spa

For those of you who don't know, Rouge Day spa is situated in kenilworth and run from a beautiful old house - the perfect combination of old and new. There is something about the atmosphere of this little establishment that makes it hard not to fall in love with it...

The health benefits of coconut oil | The mom diaries

Coconut oil seems to be hot on everyones lips right now. So, what is all the fuss about? Coconut oil has proven to have so many health benefits, the list is endless: This list of health benefits was originally found on Authority Nutrition. 1. Coconut Oil Contains a...

WIN an ULTIMATE makeover to the value R4000 {CLOSED}

It was Coco Chanel who once said A girl must be two things, classy and fabulous I love this and while I also think there is SO much more to being a woman I think it's important to look and feel good. Saying that I realize that for many, especially all you moms out...