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How often do you find yourself wondering if you are doing enough for your child. How often do you doubt choices you have made and question future decisions you have made and how they will impact your family? I find myself often doubting if I am enough, am I doing enough and will I always be enough for my child. I’m currently going through some personal mind struggles (I would prefer to keep private) and I often wonder if all moms have gone through, still have seasons of this struggle and have the same thoughts that I do. Being a mom and having a family is no easy task. It’s not a one size fits all kind of situation for all. The decisions we make for ourselves, our children and our family is a monumental task. I often feel overwhelmed and this may seem like smoke and mirrors to you but I promise I’m okay, I just have some decisions to make, choices to accept and prayers to make for clarity 💛

Bubbles... the bearer of lots of joy yet so many tears. The bane of every parent’s existence 🤣 why? Cause every single kid insists on holding the bottle to blow their own bubbles yet it always lands up all over the floor resulting in a very upset toddler 🤣 can I get a hell yes?

This one is for all the unicorn loving mamas... I found this unicorn sponge at @clicks_sa over the weekend and had to share it with you! It was around R40 or so and Maddie absolutely loves it! One side is covered in cloth and the other a rougher loofa sponge. Such a sweet addition to a little girl’s bath. #notsponsored

Super tubes, a foam pool and rainbow iced cupcakes at one of her school bestie’s birthday party this morning at The Wavehouse @gatewayumhlanga 💛 nothing like some sun, water and laughter to make for a happy, content and tired toddler to end off the weekend 💛 what did everyone get up to this weekend?

Saturday #mood. We are literally melting here in Durban today! We reaching 30 degrees without considering the humidity. Energy levels are low and to escape the heat we are shopping up a storm 💸 why? Because AIRCON! Haha the struggle is real!

There’s nothing sexier than a man with (affordable 😜) flowers and a box of @sallywilliams_nougat 💛 today, yesterday and always... it’s small gestures of appreciation and love that goes a long way! What is your love language? Gifts? Acts of service? Time? Affection or words? #Ad

One of saddest things about having a toddler and no longer a baby (nor will I be having another baby) is the amazingly beautiful locally baby products coming to the South African market 🖤 @delicious__monsters has had me in awe of their BEAUTIFUL PRINTS! My golly - they totally speak my love language and have had me wishing on numerous occasions that I wish I had their products when Maddie was a baby! If you haven’t had a good look at their Instagram page... go do yourself a favour! From stylish carry-cots to beanbags, cot bumpers and wedge pillows... all in the most beautiful modern prints! When I spotted their newly launched kitty and dog nests on their page my heart fell out of my chest! It was PERFECT for my chihuahua would LOVES being wrapped up and can often be found in her (not so stylish dog bed) wrapped under three blankets. First off - it’s seriously hard to find modern, stylish dog beds and this gorgeous print goes perfectly with our newly redone lounge which is all white, black and grey so Sox (our chihuahua) looks right in sleeping in her nest. Secondly- you can spoil your pet with a matching print (including pink parrot, spots, swan, banana palm and black panther to name a few) to your baby’s carry-cot, beanbag or wedge pillow. Genius right! A huge thank you to Sarah at @delicious__monsters for this gorgeous #Gift. Maddie could not wait to put Sox inside when she spotted it in the boot!

Wanna know what is always on my special occasion list like birthdays and Christmas? @lushsouthafrica bath bombs! They are literally my favourite thing in the entire world! To me there is nothing better than throwing in a fragrant colourful bath-bomb into a hot bath and bathing in it. I love the feel of my skin afterwards and the long lasting smell on my skin. This Christmas my mom-in-law bought me one and I decided to open it tonight (seeing as though it’s Valentine’s Day - the day of spoiling) and share it with Maddie Moo who has never seen such a cool thing. She absolutely loved watching it dissolve in the water and seeing the water turn pink - her favourite colour! She then started to swish around like a fish on her back and told us she was a mermaid. I wish I could show you more pics but for her protection and privacy I can only show you a couple not so invasive ones. The best part is I was able to top up the water after she was done and bathed in it myself. I think I might have to spoil her and I more often with a bath bomb or two 💕did you do anything out of the ordinary/ special for your little one today? Let me know in a comment below 💕

Last night we popped into @krispykreme_za for a flat white in their beautiful limited edition Valentine’s mugs and sampled a few of their Valentine’s themed delicious sweet treats. If you aren’t doing anything special tonight but still want to something out of the ordinary with your partner why not meet at your local @krispykreme_za sometime during the work day and grab a Valentine’s mug with a flat white (for just R49,99) while choosing one or two (or a dozen to take home for later) of their themed doughnuts including: the strawberry love - an unglazed heart-shaped shell doughnut filled with strawberry coulis and dipped in decadent chocolate icing finished with vanilla drizzle and strawberry chocolate... need I say more? This is just one of the sweet treats you can indulge in today (or up until Sunday, 17 February). Others include the hugs and kisses, Valentine’s sprinkles and the red velvety love. Saying I love you to that’s special someone (even a friend or a family member) with these delicious treats is sure to make their day of love that much sweeter! A huge thanks to @krispykreme_za for hosting us last night ❤️ #Hosted #KKSharetheLove

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Monrobe Loves – Metallic Tattoos

Posted on April 14, 2015April 14, 2015 by Being Maddie's Mom

I got a bunch of awesome metallic tattoo packs from Clique Fashion Accessories a while back and have loved playing around with these fun and fashionable accessories.

They are all the rage at the moment and they are so versatile – worn to the beach or more dressy with evening wear. They look amazing just by themselves and they look awesome paired with other accessories!

From rings, bracelets, necklaces to stand alone ‘tattoos’ these packs are amazing!

They are this easy to use:

Cut out the tattoo you wish to use

Peel off the clear sheet from the paper

Apply to skin with the help of a little water on a face cloth (Just like when we were kids)

Peel off the paper and the tattoo should have transferred itself

And volia! They should last between four to six days with regular washing. If you need to remove them sooner than it comes off with baby oil.

Get your Blue Tattoo packs for just R100 a sheet from the Clique online store here!

OPI Gel nails by Perfect 10 Nail & Body Studio Ballito

Until next time…

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I am a 28-year-old lifestyle, travel and parenting blogger, photographer and content creator based in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. I am married to a scientist and software developer, Brett and I am mom to our two-year-old daughter Maddison. I am a full-time magazine journalist and online co-ordinator based on the North Coast of Durban. I co-founded #InstaMamaMeet, an organisation (started by fellow mommy blogger and social media social media manager, Teri Row of Choose a Row) which aims in uniting women in motherhood through social media. We host meet ups in and around the country of South Africa. My blog follows my journey through motherhood, our adventures as a family of three, products we love and places we visit. For my rate card, media kit or to get in touch with me regarding any collaborations or campaigns please email me at mondevill@gmail.com

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