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Teenage birthday party ideas – Murder Mystery Fun!

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)

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...

the best Christmas gifts for kids – 2022

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

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,...

Local Christmas shopping 2022 | South Africa

Local Christmas shopping 2022 | South Africa

It's only 54 days till "the most WONDERFUL day of the year". Mr. Bublé is already playing as I'm writing this and I can almost taste "Ouma Myra's" gingerbread cookies. It's also time to place those festive orders because... Supporting local means we have to plan ahead...

FREE Resurrection eggs printable + “Local” Easter Finds

FREE Resurrection eggs printable + “Local” Easter Finds

As our girls grow older we consciously move towards incorporating more Biblical meaning and symbols into our Easter celebrations. All in an effort to keep Jesus the focus. Resurrection Eggs are anything new. A quick google search renders millions of results. I however...

Valentine’s Day Gifts for the entire family

Valentine’s Day Gifts for the entire family

* This post is sponsored by Superbalist. February 14th is just around the corner and I for one can't wait to celebrate a day, that celebrates love! Mr. Perfect however may need a nudge in the right direction (and a reminder on his phone). So, I'm sharing a few...

Why we love elf on the shelf

Why we love elf on the shelf

The countdown has begun... It won't be long now... And we can't WAIT! This will be the 4th year our Elf on the Shelf ®, Mr. Eddy McJingles returns! What will Eddy get up to? Where will he be hiding? Will he bring a friend or two? Eddy brings so much joy, fun,...

Last minute mom hacks: Advent Calendar ideas

Last minute mom hacks: Advent Calendar ideas

Tomorrow is the 1st of December. 24 days till Christmas - the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus. It's a time of great joy and anticipation and what better way to savor these next few weeks than with a thoughtful Advent Calendar. I know mama's time is running out but...

Love Local | online Christmas shopping South Africa

Love Local | online Christmas shopping South Africa

It's our 1st post of the season! And yes, it may seem a little early (for some) BUT supporting local means placing those orders sooner, rather than later. "Handmade" doesn't mean "always available" and most local creators are actually closing orders soon. So here we...

7 Days of Easter fun: Explaining the crucifixion to toddlers

7 Days of Easter fun: Explaining the crucifixion to toddlers

Jesus died on the cross, for our sins. He gave His life for ours and now we all have the gift of eternal life with God. The Easter story is the fulfillment of God's promise to man, a selfless and unimaginable sacrifice of love and core to our Christian beliefs. That's...

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