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  • LET’S TALK SANTA🎅 and all things jingly, jangly about Christmas time. . . Being a Christian family we celebrate Christmas first and foremost as a holiday to commemorate the birth of Jesus. I can confidently say all our girls understand (in various amount of detail) and know the story of Jesus’s birth and if we weren’t Christian’s we would probably have no reason to celebrate 🤷🏻‍♀️ . We also love having fun with old St. Nick, Elf on the Shelf, our Christmas tree and so many other traditions not necessarily rooted in Christianity... . . And year after year the same questions pop up amongst our friends, followers and my own mind too... 🤔 . . What is okay and what is a no-go when it comes to Christmas celebrations, especially as Christians? . . I’ll be honest. I don’t have a right or wrong, black and white answer... In our home our approach has been “to find Jesus in it all” rather than banning or forbidding anything. It’s not about balance. We celebrate Christ in abundance and the extras are just a sprinkle of giggles. . . Maybe we are completely wrong. Maybe there’s a different approach or point of view. I would love to know how you celebrate Christmas, especially with little eyes watching your every step. We really don’t have to agree, but I’m asking because maybe if we openly chat about it, we may all learn something new from one another ❤️ 📸 @madisonandwestlifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . #faithfulness #motherhoodthroughig #letterboardquotes #letterboard #justamamma #christmastime🎄 #christmas2019 #candichristmas2019 #christianmom #thereasonfortheseason #xmastime #raisingdaughters #girlmama #motherhoodinspired #familyof5 #slowlived #mommyandmefashion #christmasphotoshoot #hyggehome #hyggelife #motherhoodmoments #parentingishard #tellme #childofGod #christmastraditions #familyfuntime #matchingoutfits #twinningiswinning
  • No Grinch vibes over here... How can I be with this cutie!?! . . Ava is loving Christmas this year.... Having her sisters home, starting the day with a chocolate, counting down our Advent calendar! The corny movies, twinkling lights, Baby Jesus stories and Boney M sing alongs... . . We have Christmas spirit to spare this year, thanks to our littlest lady❤️ It’s incredible experiencing the festive season through our kids. Everything is brand new. . . Anyone else with a jolly jingler at home too?🖐🏻 . . 📸 @madisonandwestlifestyle . . . . . . . . #christmas2019 #festivevibes #seasonsgreetings #mommyanddaughter #mommyandmefashion #inlovewithavaloïs #southafricanbloggers #justamamma #blessings #grateful #familyoffive #impactoverinfluence #attitudeofgratitude #slowdown #seekingbeauty #familyof5 #celebratemotherhood #southafricanmom #momstrong #motherofdragons #momlifebelike #happymom #momdiaries #southafricanmommyblogger #southafricanblogger #pretoria #mynameismama #motherofgirls #bigfamilylife
  • Couldn’t agree more Ava, “your (our) Christmas Pjs are SUPER CUTE” this year!😉😂❤️ . . Ever wondered what one of our family shoots look like... BTS...? Saturday @madisonandwestlifestyle dropped by for our annual Christmas family photoshoot. 🎄 . . She worked her magic with 3 super excited littles, hopped up even more by some festive @krispykreme_za doughnuts 🍩 and mamas decadent hot chocolate. Couldn’t make things too easy😜 . . We can’t wait for these! Got a feeling it’s going to be our best Christmas card to date❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ . . . . . . . . . . #merryChristmas2019 #Christmas2019 #candixmas2019 #amindfulchristmas #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas #christmastime #christmasdecor #christmastreats #christmascard #christmasphoto #familyphotoshoot #familychristmasphoto #christmasphotoshoot #christmaspajamas #itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear #christmascountdown #justamamma #btsphotoshoot #familychristmastraditions #christmastraditions #familychristmas #familytraditions #christmasiscoming #familychristmasfun #momblogger #bigfamilylife #ohmamamoment #ohheymama #instamamagang #motherhoodlens
  • Fridays... A killer heel... Gorgeous South African fashion! (Ala @glare_modern_vintage ❤️) . . Just a few of my favourite things😉 . . Channeling SJP “Sex in the City” in my silly season party outfit. (Or well trying to 😜 - the woman’s a QUEEN!) . . Bring on the cocktails, delicious food and fun with friends! This mama’s ready to end the year with a BANG💥 . . Should we pop that bubbly at 4pm, aah let’s do noon😜🍾Who’s with me mamas?💃🏻 . 📸 @madisonandwestlifestyle . . . . . . . #christmaslook #fiercefemales #risingtidesociety #holdyourmoments #momentsofmine #southafricanwomen #southafrican #whatmamawore #styleme #momstyle #mothering #southafricanstyle #southafricanfashion #safashion #momswithstyle #fashionfriday #momfashion #christmasoutfit #sillyseason #partydresses #littleblackdress #justamamma #fridayfeels #modernmom #motherof3 #modernmama #capsulewardrobe #minimalistfashion #slowfashionmovement
  • ☀️SUMMER GIVEAWAY ☀️ It’s December and summer is officially HERE! and so is @justjumpswimwear new collection of matching mommy and me swimsuits!!!! . . We’ve been fans for a while (remember the girls adorable matching ice-cream cozzies from last year?) well now just jump! have outdone themselves!!!! . . We LOVE these new floral prints and you gotta checkout the stripe design too. The new collection includes designs for kids from baby up to teens! And they even have cool stuff for dad and his little dude too.Yay. . . just jump! Is locally made in Cape Town using the best UV protective Lycra (UV 50) that ensures the perfect fit and most importantly protection from the harsh African sun👌🏻 . . To celebrate @justjumpswimwear is giving away a R1000 voucher to spend on any swimwear of your choice (designs subject to availability). It can be something for yourself, the kids, dad... whoever! . . HOW TO ENTER: • follow @jj.swim AND @justjumpswimwear • tag some friends looking for gorgeous swimwear too. OPTIONAL: sharing this post on your stories and tagging us will get you another entry. THAT’S IT! . . As always you’ll find more info on this incredible brand on the blog (LINK IN BIO) and another chance to enter😉 . . Good luck mamas, get entering!❤️ Giveaway closes in 1 week😉 . . . . . . . IG is not associated or responsible for this giveaway. Full t&c on the blog. . . #summer2019 #mommyandmefashion #mommyandmeswimsuits #mommyandmeoutfit #madeinsa #madeinsouthafrica #southafricanfashion #fashionforkids #justamamma #justjump #girlmama #raisingdaughters #motherofthree #bigfamilylife #decemberholiday #summerholidays #summervacations #motheranddaughter #momstyle #stylishmom #momlifebelike #matchingoutfits #twinningiswinning #supportlocal #localislekker #shopsmalllove
  • I’m pretty sure I’m not the only Grade 1 mama crying herself to sleep tonight...😭 . . Today was the last official day of school and tomorrow we’ll just be dropping off teacher’s gifts and picking up report cards. It’s surreal looking at Eliana... I can’t believe how much she’s grown this past year. . . Our shy, pre-schooler (I was so worried a big school would be too tough on her loving soul) has bloomed into an independent, kind-hearted little girl who takes on every new challenge (from public-speaking to representing her school at sports events) with so much passion, grit and grace. . . You blew us away Eli and we got to know a brand new side of you. Grade 1 had it’s ups and downs and mama is relieved to have a little break but I wish our time together didn’t feel as fleeting... It’s hard work keeping up with you and I can feel you slipping from my fingertips, but in the best way possible.❤️ . . You showed us that you are brave enough to try new things, strong enough to stand back up when you fall and compassionate enough to love new friends that share this path with you. You need us less and less for the “everyday things” BUt more and more for the unexpected. And we will always be here for you!🤗 . We are learning to trust in you, to wait for you to come to us and to slow down the precious moments we do get to share, because they are becoming few and far in between as you explore your new world with so much enthusiasm ❤️ . You’ll forever be our 1st born Eliana, teaching us the lessons of parenthood. Pushing us and helping us grow too. Lief jou oneindig baie, ons “amper Gr.2”❤️ 📸 @madisonandwestlifestyle . . . . . . . . . #endofyear #schoolsout #lastdayofschool #grade1 #decemberbaby #justamamma #honestmothering #momdiaries #ohmamamoment #motherhoodinspired #motherhoodintheraw #motherhoodmoments #motherhoodjourney #firstborn #raisingdaughters #girlmama #familyof5 #bigfamilylife #parentlife #momanddad #momdiaries #stopdropandmom #mamahood #mamas #motherhoodthroughig #igmotherhood #motherofdragons #motherofdaughters #lookback #mamasheart

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