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Potty Training

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:30 May 19
  • Post category:Giveaways/Motherhood

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…

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That Spindel Life

That Spindel Life

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:29 May 19
  • Post category:Motherhood

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,…

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Clicks Baby Club

Clicks Baby Club

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:18 October 18
  • Post category:Journey through Motherhood/Motherhood

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,…

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Flying with Children

Flying with Children

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:12 October 18
  • Post category:Motherhood

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…

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Summer Fashion Flair
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Summer Fashion Flair

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:4 October 18
  • Post category:Investing in you!/Let's Talk/Motherhood

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…

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The Perfect Nappy Backpack

The Perfect Nappy Backpack

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:17 July 18
  • Post category:Giveaways/Journey through Motherhood/Motherhood

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…

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Snuza Baby Monitors

Snuza Baby Monitors

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:28 May 18
  • Post category:Giveaways/Journey through Motherhood/Motherhood

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…

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Kalahari Lifestyle

Kalahari Lifestyle

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:18 April 18
  • Post category:Beauty and Skincare/Investing in you!/Motherhood

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…

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Get to know the Mom and Tod- Megan & Sophie

Get to know the Mom and Tod- Megan & Sophie

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:28 March 18
  • Post category:Motherhood

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,…

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Bed time routine

Bed time routine

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:9 March 18
  • Post category:Giveaways/Motherhood

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…

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Hi! I’m Cisca, mother to Hudson and Levi and wife to Daniel. I am a lecturer by day and content creator / influencer at night. I have always loved Beauty and Fashion and my blog gives me the opportunity to be creative. This blog is also about finding yourself and feeling comfortable in your own skin. Motherhood can be a daunting experience and I’m here to share my ups and downs and at the same time review Get ready and enjoy this journey with me.

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