• Heritage Week muffins

    DON’T THESE SOUND DELISH?! IN HERITAGE WEEK THESE ARE THE PERFECT SA MUFFINS! THANKS @DISNEYCHANNEL FOR SENDING THROUGH BILTONG, DROËWORS, CHIVE AND CHEESE MUFFINS RECIPE: CHRISTINE CAPENDALE


  • 10 Steps to ensure Mental Health Wellness during ‘lockdown’

    The thought of enduring a country-wide lockdown for 21days (or more) naturally brings with it a large dose of anxiety. Some of us will be in lockdown with our families which is wonderful in many ways… but children who are home-bound for any period of time will become more irritable their siblings, frustrated with their…


  • Tandweni Villa | Jozini

    We were invited to spend a weekend away in Jozini checking out a private luxury villa called Tandweni. Tiger fishing and sunset bush drives left us feeling very grateful for this SA life we live… here’s a review of our stay, covering some of the questions you guys asked – including; where on earth is…


  • Fitchef | Review

    In July I was asked to review the FitChef meals and I have been inundated by questions from you all asking how we found it and if I would recommend it! Justin and I were very kindly sent the 21 day couples challenge to try, and here are our thoughts: Arrival: It is safe to…


  • Party Entertainment | PlayDoh

    As moms we know all too well the many benefits of our children playing with PlayDoh, not least of which: Enhances fine motor skill Improves pre-writing skills Creativity and imagination Calming effect Develops hand-eye coordination Social Skills


  • Midlands escape | Travel

    There is no better time to connect with loved ones than over a weekend away! Our lives have been so busy this year that we found ourselves really missing our friends the Rosie’s a lot, and agreed that a weekend away was well needed. Left in the more than capable hands of Caley, a quick…


  • Brooklyn Turns Two-Tu Cute

    We celebrated our little baby girl with the most perfectly PINK party, put together by the incredibly talented and wonderfully special Natasha Parsons from POSH Events. Historically I have always taken huge pride in throwing my kids’ parties myself, but I found myself without the time and energy, and Tash was an absolute lifesaver, and…


  • Rhino dehorning | my experience

    One of the most emotionally taxing experiences of my life so far


  • Jordy’s LEGO Party

    When I asked Jordy what theme he wanted for his birthday he responded – “I want what Jackson is having for his party”… He has serious heart eyes for his big brother, and wants everything he wants! But Jackson wanted a small Pirate Party with his besties, complete with a treasure hunt. Jordy though, as…


  • Why date your hubs?

    Justin and I went on a date night last night for the first time in what felt like forever. Life has just been really busy and to be honest we have been really bad at putting aside time for each other. Having spent an evening together, sitting opposite one another in a romantically-lit setting, with…