The 26th of June 2021 will forever be a day we mark on the calendar as a special day because it was the day we got to stand in front of our closest friends and our family in a very small and intimate ceremony under the open skies, surrounded by the beautiful grassy lawns of […]

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When the invite arrived in my mailbox to experience Lake Jozini onboard the first Houseboats in South Africa – I knew this would be a once in a lifetime opportunity. But after spending four days and three nights onboard the only ones of their kind – I left telling Brett that it can’t be a […]

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We were introduced to the well-known docking station for babies made in Sweden, Europe and loved globally, when Maddie was just six weeks old. In our review of the (then Sleepyhead, now known in South Africa as) DockaTot I mentioned how I thought I had everything I needed for Maddie when she was born but […]

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A family favourite out of the hot summer days we have just come out of, a lunch box favourite, a cocktail mix, a poolside favourite and a health shot to keep us in good nick… all while enjoying the goodness of Rooibos, BOS has been our go-to in the fridge (and freezer) this year! Seriously, […]

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We’ve officially started solids and my mommy heart cannot believe that my baby is already six months old! Our weaning journey with Charlotte has began and thanks to our friends at Tommee Tippee we have been equipped with some of the best baby weaning products available on the market! There is so much more available […]

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I simply cannot believe my eldest has turned five! It honestly felt like just the other day that I became a mom for the first time. What an incredible journey the past five years has been being this precious little girl’s mama. If you have been following me for some time, you might remember last […]

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It’s not often you get to be one of the very first families to experience a brand new lodge and hotel. Imagine our excitement when the newly built Dragonview Lodge, in Winterton right here on our doorstep in the KZN Central Drakensberg got in touch with us to invite us to experience authentic off the […]

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Having just passed the one year anniversary since South Africa went into a lockdown. It’s crazy to think how much the past year has changed all of our lives. The 23rd of March 2020 will be a day I will never forget. The government announced a 21-day lockdown from 27 March 2020 for 30 days […]

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Starting the day with a good wholesome meal around our table, is important to us as a family. A good breakfast, quality time as a family and a cup of coffee is our recipe for a good morning, and lately Nutrific, has ensured we have SUPER MORNINGS! After all, how you start your day will […]

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I think for any pregnant or new mom, one of the biggest concerns during the new born phase is colic! I remember reading up on colic when I was pregnant with Maddie and being concerned about the possibility of her developing colic which she thankfully didn’t and now with Charlie, we were also hyper aware […]

Read more "Identifying inflammation in infant colic"