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Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards

This time of the year is always a difficult one for my family, especially my Dad. He lost my Mom on his birthday, and I clearly remember him saying that

Protex & Ekukhanyeni Relief Project Initiative

Protex, NPC Ekukhanyeni Relief Project, parents and community members have collaborated to establish a food garden that will benefit the children at an Ekukhanyeni early childhood development (ECD) centre called

New Labello Crayon

For gorgeously moisturised lips and vibrant colour in a single product application, the new Labello Crayons come in three intense shades: Rosy Nude, Coral Crush and Black Cherry. Seasons and

Angelcare AC327 – Video, Movement Monitor –

It is can be quite nerve-wracking for a new parent to bring an infant home. There is nothing like worrying about your child when it comes to SIDS, no matter how

New Nivea Love

Are you dreaming of escaping the routine of work or busy school runs in exchange for the adventure and excitement of an exotic location (even if it’s in your imagination

Magnolia Social Dining Lounge

A few weeks ago I was invited to the opening of the Magnolia Social Dining Lounge at Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa. Adding a third restaurant offering to this prestigious

Future Life Beauty Food

The buzz word of late has been collagen. I know that some of you might have some questions on this topic and especially on the new Future Life Beauty Food.

NUK Nature Sense Rechargeable Breast Pump

When it comes to breast pumps, I can honestly say that I have tried and tested them all. The NUK Nature Sense Rechargeable Breast Pump definitely tops them all, and

Blogging Series Part 1

As per the votes on a post I did about a month ago, here goes. Over the past few months I have been receiving countless amounts of DM's asking for

Fed is best

I want to start this blog post off by saying fed is best. That is the most important thing. This post is however going to cover everything breastfeeding related, and

NUK Micro Express Plus

When it comes to the sterilisation of soothers and bottles one looks for a product that is fast and effective, yet affordable. As well as one that can enable thorough

NUK hygienic Crate

Four of NUK cleaning favorites in one reusable handy storage crate The New NUK Hygiene Crate includes a NUK Baby Bottle Cleanser, NUK Hygiene Cleanser, NUK Laundry Detergent and NUK

Save Big with Clicks

Helping Mom and Baby feel good at Clicks Clicks, South Africa’s leading health, beauty, home and wellness retailer, is THE one stop destination for all baby and mom essentials. From

Yummy Mummy Lifestyle

I was quite anxious at the thought of breastfeeding while I was pregnant with Levi. My biggest concern was "Would I have enough milk". Now if you read Hudson's birth

Nuk Nature Sense Bottles

I received quite a few direct messages asking about our breastfeeding journey and of course popping bottles. With Hudson I had to start pumping very early on for feeds in

Scratch Europe

A few weeks ago Hudson received a beautiful gift from Sugardots. They recently added the high quality education brand Scratch Europe to their online store. A little about the brand

Rugani adds new flavors

A few weeks ago I received a press drop from Rugani Juice. I have always been a big fan of this all natural, no additives juice that is available from

The Birth Story of Levi

To those that have followed our journey from the start, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your continued prayers and messages expressing the love and support you have

Co sleeping 101

The boys will be sharing a room, with Hudson's bed on one side and Levi's cot on the other side. With Hudson we never did co sleeping. From the day

Maternity Shoot

Becoming pregnant is such a blessing. Being 37 weeks this week, the time has really flown by. I knew that I wanted to document this time, the same way I

How to choose a cot mattress for your nursery

As first time parents to Hudson, I still remember the day my husband and I walked into Baby's R Us to buy a cot mattress. We had no idea that

Birth Photography

I'm 36 weeks going on 37 weeks pregnant, and in less than 2 weeks our lives, as we know it, is going to get more eventful. To say that I

The Body Shop Sheet Masks

As the weeks grow closer to meeting our little man, I am also realising that "me time" won't be the same again. One thing that I will definitely still make

NEW! AGE with Dermalogica

A few weeks ago I attended the launch of Dermalogica's NEW!AGE Bright Clearing Serum and the NEW!AGE Bright spot fader. If you are suffering from clear breakouts and visible signs

Good Enuf Enterprises

Good Enuf Enterprises NPC is a community based organisation, trying to change the narrative of communities in Cape Town, starting with the area of Mitchell’s Plain. The focus is on

Eucerin Even Pigment Perfector Range

It has been about a month since I started using the Eucerin Even Pigment Perfector Range. Now, I have to admit. This was my very first time using a range

Tan Leather Goods

About two weeks ago, I introduced you all to Tan Leather Goods. A company that offers Authentic South African leather goods on the go! With a selection of bags, totes

Listen to my body

Listen to my body. That is the biggest lesson that I have learned these last few days. Last week was a busy week for me. I know I tried to

My Child and I Expo

It is that time of the year again. Paarl Post is doing it again and hosting this years My Child and I Expo at Nederberg Wine Estate. It is the

Little Amber Rabbit

I have always been a firm believer that children can learn through play. It is the easiest for them to grasp concepts and to make connections. From a very young

Tips on sleeping better during pregnancy

In the beginning of my third trimester, sleeping at night did not go well. First of all, with the condition SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction) I have laying down in bed

Justine Tissue Oil

As women, one thing we all have in common is longing for healthy, radiant and glowing skin. Some skin concerns include; ageing, pigmentation, sun damage; blemishes etc. We all long

Maternity Fashion

Second time around this pregnancy is so different from my first one. One big difference is the season. With Hudson I was pregnant during the sweltering, hot Summer months. My

Natralogic Review

With my first pregnancy, I was not clued up at all, as to what products to use during and after pregnancy. I knew that with all the changes, there would

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction

A few months into my pregnancy I was diagnosed with Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction. At the time I had never ever heard of this condition before, and was did not even

Loss and Mental Health

As most of you know, I lost my mom to cancer when I was 22 weeks pregnant with Hudson. When Hudson was 3 months old I was diagnosed with severe

Linen House SA

The colder months are officially upon us and I am sure that by now, most of you have switched your Summer bedding for Winter bedding. I have always found winter

Our Gender Reveal

When I was pregnant with Hudson, I was not active on Social Media. I did not have a blog or social media networks. So this online journey I am sharing

Bed time with Chicco

It can not just be me. But I feel like the older your little one gets, the more your bath time routine changes. When Hudson was a teeny tiny baby,

Fun Times, this June!

A few weeks ago the whole family was invited to the Tree House at Boschendal. An exciting new edu-play centre offering children a chance to enjoy an authentic farm experience.

Potty Training

I feel like as soon as Hudson turned two years old, the pressure of starting to potty train had a snowball effect. It seemed like it was all that other

That Spindel Life

We all dream of being that Domestic goddess, who has it all figured out. But sometimes we need a little help, especially during the wet Winter months of South Africa,

The Gro Company

By now most of you have seen the images and videos being shared by fellow Bloggers on Tommy Tippee's Instagram page about the Gro Company and some of their amazing

Sensational Masks

I am always looking for new skincare masks that delivers. Being a Mom of a a 2 year old, "Me Time" is a luxury. So when I do get a

I am PREGNANT!

I am officially Social Media Pregnant! They say no two pregnancies are the same and this one is definitely different from the first one. The past few weeks have been

Hudson turns TWO

It has been almost three weeks since he turned two and I am still so shocked at speedily these last few months flew by. I have tried to capture so

SoyLites Review

Their Story - Colin and Nicole SoyLites was born in 2007. From very humble beginnings operating from a small room at the back of their house, they have grown into

Get to know RIGHTLAND

By now you ladies and gents should know that I have a great eye at spotting good quality, trendy, affordable and great pieces to complete your wardrobe capsule. I first

Chicco Giveaway

Introducing Chicco's range of bath, skin and nursing items. I have not one, but THREE Chicco hampers to give away !!!! Details on the products Natural feeling 150 ml Feeding

ALLÉE BLEUE Estate

ALLÉE BLEUE ESTATE is definitely one of the places that is on my list of Estates to visit this year. It is not only a thriving wine farm, creating authentic,

Friday Sunset Rouge Evenings at Alto Estate

It is the month of love and what better way to celebrate it with your one and only. ALTO WINE ESTATE, situated along the elevated northern slopes of the Helderberg

Review: The Body Shop Cactus Blossom collection is here!

Aww where do I even start with my love affair with The Body Shop. I first came across this brand while living in Asia and fell deeply in love with

Review: Schwarzkopf Gliss

I have been so excited to share more about the new Schwarzkopf Gliss range with you. Last year this iconic brand turned a whopping 120 years old. When it comes

Dermalogica

Happy 2019 lovelies! May all your wishes and dreams come true, and your life (personal and professionally) filled with an abundance of blessings. I decided that this year, there will

Speech and Language Development

A few weeks ago I received an email from a very worried Momma. She was worried that her son was not reaching his speech milestones. This got me thinking, and

One year

One year ago...I still remember the night of 7 September last year, when I started my blog on Word Press. Hudson had just gone to sleep and I was busy

2 Week Challenge

A few weeks back I was accepted the 2 Week challenge from DeskStand A lot of you, myself included were very curious about this challenge. I have heard of a

Discover the taste of Authentic Italian cuisine with Bocca

SINCE opening the doors in 2014, BOCCA has cemented itself as one of the hottest eateries on Bree Street, Cape Town’s gourmet boulevard. Now, with new owners – not to

Summer dining at Terroir

Its Summer and the lazy days are upon us. But! that also means that the holidays are soon approaching that will be filled with fun and lots of good food

A Travelstart Black Friday

We are only a few days away from Black Friday, and like most of you, I too want to get my hands on the best deals. My main game plan

Wishing for…

It's that time of the year again! I know, it feels like just yesterday that the shops were all decorated and the Christmas spirit was high, with Mariah Carey singing

The skin you’re in

Phenomenal Woman Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size. But when I start to tell them. They think I'm

Black Friday

Black Friday is vastly approaching and yes, you need a game plan. According to recent research Black Friday has grown faster in South Africa than any other country in the

HAUTE CABRIÈRE unveils a new look!

Have you ever travelled to Franschoek? We have been there a few times, but one of the places that is still on my list to visit is Haute Cabrière. Just

Clicks Baby Club

Clicks Baby Club Last week I was invited to attend a Clicks Baby Club event in Woodstock, Cape Town. It was the very first Clicks Baby event that I attended,

Flying with Children

Holidays Walking into the mall yesterday, I was met head on with a giant Christmas tree. Immediately I started feeling anxious and excited at the same time. Anxious, because the

Summer Fashion Flair

About Summer Fashion Flair Last week I attended the Summer Fashion Flair, hosted by Julie from Off the Rails. Julie Ranzani is a Cape Town based fashion and trend consultant

Hanoi Coffee Club

"Way too much coffee. But if it weren't for the coffee, I'd have no identifiable personality whatsoever." David Letterman Do you share the same sentiments? Without my morning cup of

Wine on the River

I am so excited about this new category on my blog. Through my wine glass is dedicated to all things? well you have guessed it! The very first event that

Fearless

STOP What stops you from becoming fearless? Let's go back, what are your fears? Do you find it easy to talk about your fears? do you feel vulnerable and insecure

Birthday Giveaway 2

The Grand Prize is valued at R8000.00 ! Ready to get to know that brands on board for Birthday Giveaway 2. Here they are Moth home[gallery ids="4455,4456,4457,4458,4459" size="full" ype="slideshow"] Shop

Birthday Giveaway 1

Celebrating a BIG milestone in my Blogging Career, as my blog turned one, last week Friday! What a journey it has been to share my true account of what Motherhood

Family Affair

Birthday WeekThis is week is a very special week! On Friday, I will be celebrating a big milestone as my blog turns ONE. What better way to celebrate it, then

Avon #stand4her

About Avon Did you know that for 130 years Avon has stood for beauty, innovation, optimism and, above all, for women. An interesting fact is that Avon products are sold

Reality of Motherhood

I started my blog last year in September. I remember it being a time where I felt so alone, and the silence around me was deafening. The post below was

James Bensen

A few weeks a go, I introduced you all to a company called James Bensen. I needed some help in choosing one of the five frames that I chose of

Reflections

A few weeks ago, I took this photo of Hudson, standing at the window when we had our follow up visit at the ENT. This is the caption I wrote:

UCOOK-

Cooking at home I love cooking, I just do not want to struggle putting together a weekly menu. Firstly, it takes up way too much time. Time that I would

Me Time

Me Time I have written about the importance of the above before, and I have to remind myself of how imperative it is to have me time. Not only does

The Lulla Doll

I have to be honest, when I first heard about the Lulla Doll, I thought there was no way that this little doll could make any difference in Hudson's sleeping

Think Twice

State your truth I recently read a comment stating that people are far too easily offended and that social media has given people too much confidence to give their opinion,

Be- YOU- tiful

Women's Month The month of August marks Women's Month, where we celebrate, well us. This month I am going to spoil a few lucky followers with some great spoils. I

The List

After chatting to a few followers, I decided to share with you, some of the best buys for Hudson, and some that we just wasted our money on. When I

First Walking Shoes

First steps Do you still remember those first steps? Were you able to capture it? Those are milestones that one never forgets. Hudson was a late bloomer and only showed

Still dealing

Let's Talk I received quite a lot of positive feedback on my Numbers post in my category called Let's Talk on my blog, that I would love to do a

Zando Twinkle Delight

Online Shopping for your little ones When you put online and shopping together what do you envision? A couple of things come to mind for me; and yes! In this

The Perfect Nappy Backpack

Perfection or Nothing One of the essential items on your list of things to get while expecting is a Nappy Bag. With so many choices out there, it can become

Local is Lekke

Support Local One of the main reasons why I love to buy Hudson's clothes locally, is the quality and durability. Local is Lekke! He is at that stage now, where

Numbers

One, two, three What an odd title don't you think? But this one little word is what drives the world and our existence. When I was younger, numbers did not

Battery Centre Cares

Firstly, I have no knowledge at all about cars. As long as I can get in, turn on the ignition and drive, I am happy. Whatever is happening on the

Mevrou & Co

Meet Mevrou & Co Meet the proudly South African brand that prides itself in authenticity. If you are a fan of uniquely South African wear, then this brand is for

Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon Review

As little girls we've all had fairy tale dreams and wishes of being Sleeping Beauty. Lying on a bed, surrounded with roses, birds tweeting a soulful melody in the back

Mandela Day 2018

Mandela Day 2018 As a teacher trainer and expert in my field of Curriculum Development, I get to experience first hand in what dire straits our current education system is. My

Hot Wheels 50 years and Counting

Back in the day I remember my brother and cousins playing with his hot wheels when we were younger. I was so envious to play with them as well, and

Esse Probiotic Skincare

A few weeks ago, I posted about the amazing results that I have been seeing from the Esse Probiotic Skincare range. I honestly can not get enough of this product.

Breakaway with Afristay

Halfway Can you believe that we are halfway through 2018! Feels like just yesterday that we celebrated Christmas and new year, and now 2019 is vastly approaching us! Do you

Ready to POP

This is truly the ultimate Ready to POP prize. This prize does not only consist out of spoils for your baby, but some spoils for you too. Now is the

Bundle of Joy 4

Now is the time, to get all the Dad's, aunties, uncles, granny's and grandpa's on-board to partake in this Giveaway. You know the drill, like, follow, share and tag! I

Bundle of Joy 3

Now is the time, to get all the Dad's, aunties, uncles, granny's and grandpa's on-board to partake in this Giveaway. You know the drill, like, follow, share and tag! I

Bundle of Joy 2

Now is the time, to get all the Dad's, aunties, uncles, granny's and grandpa's on-board to partake in this Giveaway. You know the drill, like, follow, share and tag! I

Bundle of Joy 1

Now is the time, to get all the Dad's, aunties, uncles, granny's and grandpa's on-board to partake in this Giveaway. You know the drill, like, follow, share and tag! I

Let’s talk Moogoo

I love a brand name that instantly intrigues me and makes me want to know more. A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon the brand Moogoo South Africa The range

Baby on Board Series

In the last few weeks, I have noticed an increase in pregnancy announcements. What better way to celebrate with everyone by hosting a Baby on Board Series. Another amazing selection

Cherish Beauty by nature

The colder season is here, and as many of you know, most of us will be prone to dry skin. I have always struggled to find products that nourishes my

The Lexington Bag

Father's day, is approaching fast, and you might be running out of ideas on gifts. I have the perfect gift. If your man loves a bag that is easy to

Cartoon Network LIVE

South Africa to Host World Premiere of Cartoon Network Live!Does that not sound impressive? Yes, you read it, South Africa is hosting the World Premiere of Cartoon Network Live! For

DAD Giveaway

For the month of May, we spoiled the Moms, so it is only fair that we give some credit to the dudes in our lives. Presenting the Definitely Awesome Dude

Get to know, Pickalilly

Online shopping Before Hudson, I never shopped online. But having a newborn and not being able to go out and shop as you please, did leave me a little disheartened,

Ucook Experience

Right! Let's break it down. If ever you are deciding on using a service like Ucook, then this blog post is a must read for you! I'm going to take

Lucky Little A/W 2018

What do you get when you add the following: A forest, a tee pee, a phenomenal local clothing brand, a talented photographer and three cuties? An overload of whimsical cuteness.

Happy Event

A Happy Event In preparation of falling pregnant, one of my first products to buy was from the Happy Event product range. Caring for your skin and preventing stretchmarks throughout

Snuza Baby Monitors

First time Parents Becoming first time parents, was definitely a daunting experience. We had a lot of questions and concerns and the unknown stared right back at us. During our

Kikki and Franki

Kikki and Franki I'd like to think that Kikki and Franki is the trendsetter and mastermind behind exquisite custom designs. You dream it, they can make it a reality. Kikki

Kapas Baby

Kapas Baby I have posted about Kapas Baby before, needless to say its one of my favorite brands. With the recent launch of their A/W collection, I just knew it

MOM Giveaway Series

MOM the Giveaway Series Mother's day has come and gone, but if you are Mother, your challenges continue every single day. Mother's should be celebrated every single day. With this

CTMOMSWHOBLOG Giveaway

The Event On 12 May 2018, twenty bloggers met up at Constantia Wine Farm, for a Chocolate and Wine Tasting as well as a mingle. The event was made possible

PANDORA Disney Collection

Last week, PANDORA launched a new Mother’s Day collection for 2018 and hosted an experiential in-store event to showcase it. A beautiful selection to adore and choose from, I walked away

All About That Vegan

I am back! A lot of people have been asking for some updates on the Vegan Challenge. Because I was in Burundi, I had limited access to the Internet, and

The Bamboo Project

Did you know? It takes up to twenty years for a plastic straw to decompose? In most places straws can't even be recycled. Each year 1 Million Seabirds and 100000

Saint and Summer

The Mom look The perfect casual look is, being able to wear a pair of sneaker and still looking stylish. How does one pull that off you might ask? I

Win with Dr Brown’s

Why you should choose Dr Brown's? Dr Brown's bottles are BPA-free and contain no PVC, lead or phthalates, and have received numerous awards and acclaim from the medical community. The

Weekly Vegan Meal Plan

Vegan Meal Plan It is the day before the Vegan Challenge, and honestly...I am so excited. Change normally drives some to the point of being anxious and afraid. Afraid of

All about Naturals Beauty

Naturals Beauty All the products from Natural Beauty are handcrafted and produced in small batches to insure that you, the consumer get the best quality products. Only the highest quality

Going Vegan!

Say what? I have thought about changing my lifestyle for a very long time, but honestly I just didn't know how to. I discovered Garth's page last year November. Yip!

My Skincare Coterie

Beauty without Cruelty If you are looking for a Vegan and all Natural skincare range, the look no further. My Skincare Coterie uses only the best plant based ingredients and

Kalahari Lifestyle

Meet the Brand "Carina Franck, Founder and Director of Kalahari Lifestyle International grew up on a farm in Africa in tandem with nature, spending her days exploring the mysteries of

First Birthday

First Birthday Cake Smash Lizelle Krige The amazing Lizelle, from Lizell Krige Photography, did both our maternity as well as new born shoot. It was only fitting that she also

The art of Clay Creations 56

The Art I am always intrigued by the beauty of pottery art and when I came across the Instagram account of Clay Creations 56, I just knew that this would

Kolmio Jewellery

Jewellery Design If you are looking for the perfect contemporary design in jewellery, then look no further. Locally grown and locally manufactured, Kolmio Jewellery. Each element in their Collection pieces

Me Time spoils

Skincare The older I am getting,the more diligent I am at following a skincare routine as well as knowing which products work best. Go back a few years, and I

Make bath time Fun

Splish Splash Fun A few weeks ago, I did a post on our bedtime routine, that starts with a good old bath. Hudson's enjoys this time so much, and we

Some Bunny Turns One

Some Bunny Turns One The 17th of March was a day filled with love, giggles and an abundance of laughter. The day we celebrated, Some Bunny Turns One, Hudson's birthday

Captured moments

Captured in time I find so much joy looking back at memories captured in time through photos. Each photo takes me back and I can tell you exactly what I

Keys and portables will never go missing in action again

Where are my keys? Do you often find yourself asking that question? I do, ALL THE TIME! We actually have a "place" where the keys are suppose to go, but

MiGi Designs – Fun, practical and trendy

Migi Designs- the beginning The beginning of Migi Designs. Migi Designs was established by two Moms in 2014. Moms with a love and passion for creativity and and eye for

Get to know the Mom and Tod- Megan & Sophie

Get to know the Mom and TodIt has been exactly two weeks since Hudson turned one, and I am still in denial. He will forever be my little baby boy,

Lula the Collection

Lula the Collection Before Hudson's birth, I was always intrigued by the idea of having a Moses basket for him. Sadly, we never got around to finding, just the right

Cape Kids Collaborative Exhibition 2018

Cape Kids Collaborative Exhibition The coming weekend marks the start of the Cape Kids Collaborative Exhibition, 2018. It is going to be a weekend filled with so much excitement. The

All about wet wipes

Lets talk wet wipes When I was pregnant, everyone told me "You can never have too many wet wipes". At the time, I thought it was meant as a joke.

Super Mom Mini-Me

I created my own Mini-me Yes! you read the caption right. I created my own Super Mom Mini-me. When I was contacted by Kevin from https://mini-me.co.za/and was given the opportunity to

Karoo Baba at Cape Kids Collaborative

Karoo Baba If you are looking for something to do on the weekend of 30 March to 1 April. Then look no further. You will find the BEST one-stop Pop

Sugar & Vice

Sugar & Vice - The name Let's break it down; when you think of the word Sugar you immediately think decadent; delicious and oh so sweet. In my minds eye

Easter Giveaway 18 March-2 April 2018

Easter Giveaway 18 March - 2 April 2018 It is almost Easter, and what better way to also celebrate it than with all things new! Yes! I know that some

Planning the First Birthday

The First Birthday On 13 March 2018, my baby boy Hudson turned one. His first birthday. A lot of people have been asking and wondering about his first birthday party

Bedding and Decor

Bedding and Decor I am finding that planning bedding and decor for a nursery or a big boy room is like planning your wedding decor. Remember how you use to

Caring for your baby’s skin

Importance of caring for your baby's skin When a baby is born; their skin is beautiful and just perfect. That is why it is so imperative to note that their

Bed time routine

Bed Time RoutineDo you have a bed time routine? Since Hudson came home from the hospital, getting him into a routine from the start was very important to me. Quickly

Maaiki SA – The Brand

The Brand- Maaiki SA Maaiki SA forms part of our Trendy Giveaway prize and they are also featured on our list of local brands to watch in 2018. Nothing attracts

Trendy Feeding Giveaway

Trendy Feeding Giveaway Currently I am hosting a Trendy Feeding Giveaway on both Instagram and Facebook. To the value of R2000.00 ; this is definitely a Giveaway that you do

Laugh & Learn with Fisher-Price

Laugh & Learn Fisher-Price Series Fisher-Price (Laugh & Learn Series) , brings you educational toys and baby games that not only serves an educational purpose, but brings fun and delight

Turning One is the Best!

Turning One Turning One is the Best! It feels like just the other day that we brought Hudson home from the hospital. And now we are going to be celebrating

Styled shoot for local brand Wolf Wolf Kids

Our very first styled shoot I love a brand who stays true to their name. Meet Wolf Wolf Kids, a local South African brand specializing in boys, girls clothing pieces

Boot Camp – Week1+2

Pushing the limits in boot camp Investing in yourself Second round of Adventure Boot Camp started last week and it started off with a BANG! A new group of ladies

New Kid on the Block- Krokkenoster

Krokkenoster Cool things for little humans! Have some wooden toys in mind? That is what you can expect from this brand, Krokkenoster. A start up business from a husband and

Skin Health- Simplified BOTANē Skin Actives

The older I am getting, the more I am realizing that the health of my skin is just as important as the health of my body. As a teenager I

Letter to Cancer

Introduction When I was asked by Julia from Sophie and Jane to become an Ambassador for them and the Pink Drive's Breast Cancer Awareness month, I almost crumbled. Crumbled, because

During my ABC Boot camp – Week 4

Assessment Day at boot camp ! Remember the post I did on Assessment day at the first boot camp ?, well I was actually looking forward to absolutely smashing the

Cape Drummers LAB- Drumming!

I do not mean to brag, but drumming is in my blood. Well not playing the drums, but dancing to the beat of drums. Growing up I went through a

During my boot camp

Week 3....... during boot camp. Where do I even start. My week did not start off the way I planned it attending boot camp . I woke up with extreme

Let’s Talk Nursing Bra’s

"Becoming a mum is the most special, exciting and yet most challenging adventure in every women's life. As a first time mum I felt very special and feminine during my

During my Boot camp – Week 2

Week 2 Completed! The feedback that I have received so far has been AMAZING. My week in review. On Monday I planned to do the 5:15 am class, and let's

First Giveaway for 2018

Our First Giveaway and we are starting 2018 with a BIG BANG!!!! A Giveaway with ELEVEN AMAZING Local 🇿🇦Brands. I am starting to think that I should come up with

Local Brands to watch in 2018

Last year 2017, was a great year for local brands. This blog post will consists of a compiled list of clothing for babies and tods; essential skincare for babies/tods; as

During my ABC Boot camp – Week 1

Week 1 of boot camp Done and DUSTED!!! "Was it difficult?" Hell Yeah! "Were my muscles aching?" Hell Yeah!Yeah! "Was it rewarding?" Oh Hell YAZZZZZZZ! I am doing 12 sessions

PND/Post Partum Depression is REAL

The Beginning I remember being 30 weeks pregnant, driving home from work and suddenly just feeling lost and anxious. Lost because my mom had passed away a few weeks earlier

Starting my ABC Boot camp 8 Jan 2018

Its the new year, and as MOST people so often do...they set new years resolutions. I have been there and done that, and for the most part that I can

Vivex ; We make healthy taste Yummy!

Vivex..... The World's First Range of Probiotic Products now in SA! Can you believe that! The first in the world and available right here in South Africa! Now lets dissect

Basics for your medicine cabinet

A few weeks ago, I told you Momma's and Momma's to be about the list of basic meds you need in your medicine cabinet that we received at Prenatal classes

The Birth of Hudson Part 3

For those of you whom have had a baby in NICU, will understand how tiring it is. We drove to and from the hospital everyday to be there for every

The Birth of Hudson Part 2

I know some of you have been waiting for Part 2 of Hudson's birth story and I finally have a chance to sit down and tell. I ended Part 1

The Birth of Hudson Part 1

In my previous post I wrote about the difficult and mostly uncomfortable pregnancy I had. I remember crying in my gynae's office one visit, as I felt that I had

Blogger Mom/ InstaMom

So what exactly is the definition of a Blogger Mom/InstaMom? As always my first place to look for info is....YES! Google and here are the images that popped up! Via

Siemens AirDrop Initiative 12/15

It's the Festive Season, and some may even call it the Silly Season. But for many Cape Tonians this festive season will be known to us as the terrible drought

Gigil.decor

If you are looking for beautiful and bespoke handmade items for babies and children, then Gigil decor is the right place for you. The brand was started by Tanya du

Indalo-Natural-local-together

The Vision of Indalo "We mean real natural skin care" The Brand When I first started supporting and promoting local business's it was important for me that the name of

Review on Homespun

Ok! so let's get real. As Moms, who is and will always be our first priority? Others....but most importantly our family right? I have learned that it is so important

Earth…..Body&Skin

When you think of the word Earth.....what are your immediate thoughts? First thought that pops in my mind is 'All Natural'. And that is exactly what Jacintha, beauty therapist, turned

ROCA Kids Furniture & Decor

About the Brand: "ROCA Kids Furniture & Decor is a company that believes that when it comes to children’s furniture special care must be taken to produce quality, style and

Boogzie-Bee Creations

Are you looking for Wall Decor; Night Lights and Toddler Benches? then look no further. Boogzie-Bee Creations is the place FOR YOU! Who are they? "We make beautiful and unique

Petit Bunny

Did you know? Petit Bunny launched the ORIGINAL Multipurpose cover babeshade in SA over a year ago. Needless to say a lot of other brands copied their idea, but Petit Bunny

Babes & Kids

Babes& Kids are experts on luxury linen for little ones. Babes and Kids specialises in luxury baby and kids bedding. Designed and manufactured in South Africa. For this Xmas Megan,

Ben Rabbit- For Little People

When you go on Ben Rabbit's web page the first sense you get is practical and simplistic and beautifully created products made with love and lots of care. You are

Koosh-uhn

I just LOVE the name of this brand! When I first saw Koosh-uhn's products online, I really fell in love with it. One can sense the pride and love that

Tobbie & Co

Ok!so lets start with introductions first. Who is Tobbie and Co? Tobbie & Co was founded by a wife and husband who got inspired by their son Tobias. The company

Life savers and Must haves!

You are pregnant, Baby is on the way and you don’t know what to invest in and what you need and what will work! Well let me tell you. It

To follow your passion… Plush Panda by Ola

It’s takes a lot of confidence and surety to truly follow ones passion. A lot of people are too afraid to follow their dreams, while others grab the chance with

Review on The Little Closet

Going through my IG feed late on a Sunday night, a new post from The Little Closet popped up. I have been eyeing their ✖tee for Hudson for quite some

Life before Hudson

Life before Hudson was definitely more quiet, laid back and pretty much just the two of us. We never really talked about having a family as both of us always

Dandylion

Dandylion, where do I even begin! I have always followed blogging moms and always admired the cool street style they dressed their kids in. Sometimes it’s really the quality of

Hudson…

As I’ve said in a previous post we were originally expecting cuddling a baby girl. Picked out a name and everything! The name we chose for our girl was Emery

Umatie Goodness!

So.... besides having a big fear to breastfeed, my second biggest fear was to introduce Hudson to solids. His pediatrician suggested to start with rice cereal at 4 months and

Review on KidCoCo

Ok! Here goes! You know the feeling you get when you first meet someone and it’s almost like you’ve known each other for ages??? Well that’s how I felt when

Is it a girl… is it a boy???

Ok! So OBVIOUSLY you all know what the outcome was. For our 24 week detailed scan the doctor asked us if we were told the gender of the baby and

Review on Pickalily

Another local brand that I have been envying and ogling at is Pickalily! I’ve seen some of their baby clothing line on SPREE and since Hubby introduced me to online

So my style

So my Style As you all know I’m a sucker for bargains and sales! So when I saw that So my Style Boutique were having a winter sale, I just

Local Brands

There are so many amazing brands out there, especially the local ones. If you follow Chenel Kruger’s page @raisinglittlejames you will be in awe of how modern she dresses her

Reality and the Truth!

My first question to all mom’s when I first found out that I was pregnant, was “ does your natural motherly instincts just kick in?” That was my biggest fear

The Decision

The decision Right! So I've been dwelling on the thought of making a decision to start writing/starting my own blog for quite some time now. And like many things in

Hi There! I'm Cisca and I am a first time Mom to our son, Hudson. I am a lecturer in Education and currently busy completing my Phd. Motherhood can be a daunting experience and I’m here to share my ups and downs and at the same time review some amazing local brands and products that I’ve come to love. Get ready and enjoy this journey with me. Follow my Instagram page called @ciscadk and Facebook page @ciscadk for daily updates and insights into our lives.

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