Let’s talk body image… Not just your own but your little ones’ too. I’m a mother of girls. The way I love and value myself is the way they will value and love themselves. It’s a hard truth that I have had to learn but thankfully the lesson came early and the solution could be handled in a fun manner. Thanks to some help from an old, childhood friend… It all started with a theme at school, “I am special”.…
Pregnancy. What a special time. A time to cherish, enjoy, remember… Yes, we’ve all heard it over-and-over again and although it’s true, this is not always easily done. Work, having other little ones, feeling less than “glowing”… all of these things can make it a little difficult to stop and enjoy these 9 months of growing another human. Now, post baby number 3, I’m looking back at all our pregnancies and I’ve come up with a little “pregnancy bucket list”…
With spring in the air one can’t help but do some self-pruning and internal “housekeeping”. Self-reflection on where you find yourself and where you’d like to go. 2017 has been the year of pregnancy in our lives and July finally brought us our 3rd baby girl. Yes, we have 3 girls! 3 amazingly bubbly, diversely different, future woman of the world. Currently we are in the midst of newborn life, toddler emotions and preschool concert prep. Our home is a…
A couple of months ago I met Taryn at the Oh My Baby opening in Brooklyn Mall. We spoke briefly but it was after this chance encounter we decided to collab on a little something fun… After the birth of her 2nd son, Jack Jude last year Oliver & Bean came to be and now 1 year later we celebrate their 1st birthday with them, Tropicana tea party in Wonderland style! With an aim to “WOW” little people (and their…
We have hit the halfway mark of this pregnancy! 20 weeks! Being a 3rd pregnancy, things are very different than the 1st two… You are in it alone and at times this incredible blessing can be forgotten, not just by those close to you but even yourself. At a moment in time where most of your friends are either done having kids or they are in the all consuming hustle of parenting a 1st born, you will feel completely isolated.…
It’s summer, it’s the “love”-iest month of the year and the perfect time for a picnic! What can be more fun and romantic than a surprise backyard picnic…? And with the help of a few trusted “friends” you can create something beautiful for that special someone you love to spoil. Now that both our girls spend their mornings at pre-school we have started a little tradition we call Monday morning dates. It’s our spin on date night seeing as we…
Don’t worry, we didn’t forget about the guys. We have a few favourite Valentine’s Day gifts for them too. This is our TOP 5 Valentine’s day picks for him: 1. The M.studio‘s Beautiful box Valentine’s day 2017 Edition. Great for him (or her). You’ll find everything needed for a fun couch picnic inside! See what it’s all about by clicking here.Orders are already closed but you can still win one of these with us! Just visit our Facebook page, Instagram and…
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and we’ve compiled a list of spoils any girl would love waking up to on the 14th. All affordable, fun, handcrafted with love and proudly South African. This is our TOP 5 Valentine’s day picks for her: 1. The M.studio‘s Beautiful box Valentine’s day 2017 Edition. These boxes contain everything needed to create the perfect home date – a couch picnic! See what it’s all about by clicking here.Orders are already closed but you can still…
CLOSED Just a Mamma – M.studio Valentines Day Giveaway!
February 7, 2017With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we have teamed up with one of our favourites to bring YOU an incredible Valentine’s Day Giveaway! M.Studio gets how busy life is and how some of us are still recovering from holiday debt. Mariaan has come up with the perfect Valentine’s Day gift that is easy and affordable while still being fun and thoughtful! The My Beautiful Box – Couch Picnic – Valentine’s Day 2017: A beautifully packed kraft box filled with all the…