Since falling pregnant with our firstborn in 2011, Pure Beginnings has been the number 1 skincare brand used for our babies. Four kids later and we still haven't found a better option, hence this blogpost... We want all parents to know how easy it is to choose organic...
DIY Flashcards for babies – 3-6 months
Last month I shared our FREE Printable flashcards for babies, ages newborn to 3 months. I loved seeing all the downloads and now I am even more excited to share our next set! Your little one has grown so much in such a short time... Baby’s eyesight is improving and...
FREE FLASHCARDS for baby – Newborn to 3 months
First off, babies don’t “need” flashcards, but they can definitely be a useful resource for parents - especially when you're running low on playtime ideas. Specially designed flashcards for babies will also enrich and assist in early visual and cognitive development...
Teenage birthday party ideas – Murder Mystery Fun!
It's hard to believe but... WE OFFICIALLY HAVE A TEENAGER! Now, in our home "big, new life chapters = big, special celebrations"! Turning 13 also means inviting more boy friends to the party, evening hosting, bigger food and drink budgets and finding a balance between...
DIY advent calendar ideas for the family (teen-approved)
The holiday season is here and if you haven't prepared those advent calendars - the time is NOW! We have a few in our home and I still use our FREE Advent Calendar Printables year after year, but with the girls growing older I am updating our tradition to include a...
Belly Bowl: DIY belly casting kit for pregnancy
* This post is sponsored by The Belly Bowl. Over the years we have had some beautiful and some fun maternity photoshoots. Whether at home, on location or in a studio… Each shoot has been special in its own way. However, for baby number 4 we knew we wanted to do...
Stellarize Your Life: Pregnancy and Baby Journal made in South Africa
Over the years I've used various pregnancy and baby journals. Some local, some international and even photobooks I created myself. All hold different pros and cons. So, when I fell pregnant with our 4th little miracle, the choice was easy… I knew exactly which journal...
How to prepare your daughter for her first period
This is a question every "girl-parent" (mom and dad) will ask themselves at one stage or another... How do we prepare our daughter for her first period? When do we start the chat? How much information is too much information? Do I even know what to say? It's one of...
Tween must reads: 5 Books to help get difficult conversations started
We've always been a "chatty" family trying our best to keep conversations with our girls open and honest but, at times, it's been challenging knowing when to bring up a new topic, especially with younger siblings near. It is however very important to us that we form...
Tween life | Study tips for 1st exams
*This post is sponsored by Teach Me 2. Just to be clear, I'm no study expert... Just a mom, fresh out of the grade 4 trenches. I'm talking tears, frustration and loads of moodiness (sometimes from my tween as well). All silliness aside... Grade 4 proved to be a...
the best Christmas gifts for kids – 2022
In our home quality wins over quantity, that's why I'm always on the hunt for the best Christmas gifts for kids! We've already shared our gift ideas for tweens so today it's the preschool to 9-year-old's turn. This gift list has been put together and approved by both...
Christmas gift ideas for tweens
I love a good gift guide! Especially for those "less than easy" to buy for loved ones. So, this year, I roped in our 10year old and together we came up with a few gift ideas for tweens... Categorised according to the “4 gift rule“, also known as the “Wear, Read,...





















