A very happy 2018 to you! This year has dawned in the same way you turn over the page in your favourite book and a new chapter is revealed. It’s still part of the story, but it’s the next season; this signifies change may be coming. After a really happy few days getaway to a […]
A Rainbow Themed First Birthday [Party Inspiration]
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I took a deep breath and as I sighed out through all the sleepless nights, breastfeeding marathons, mashed pumpkin, nappy changes, crawling bumps and bruises and wetwipe wipe downs... Oliver hit 11 months. 11 MONTHS! Where did that time go? It seems like we were celebrating making it to seven weeks just the other day! We have babywore, holidayed, hiked up mountains, walked ... Read More
The Beautiful Journey of Breastfeeding
I never gave much thought to breastfeeding with my first child, other than I knew it was something I should (and wanted) to be doing, and that it had obvious health advantages for baby. Benjamin was born and I successfully latched him when I returned to my maternity room after being in recovery. The nurses all commented that this surely was my second child. No, I shook my head ... Read More
Our Favourite Things to do on the Garden Route as a Family
It's been QUITE a while since my last post, when I was belabouring the 'Where are we going for the holidays?' question, but after an incredible week away up the Garden Route, I've just got to share my favourite family experiences! From first horserides, to strawberry picking and epic beach hikes, we really did it all (with a 3 year old and baby in tow!). Here's the ... Read More
Hunting for a Holiday up the Garden Route (Without the Boxed Wine)
For the past three months, I have been searching, no, HUNTING, for somewhere to go for the July school holidays; somewhere that's affordable, spacious enough for all kids and stuff and peaceful so I can really unwind. We recently took a long weekend break at Pat Busch Mountain Reserve outside Robertson, but I have been so looking forward to a full week off work, off life, off ... Read More
Glamping in Fine Style with Africamps
This past weekend my mates and I disappeared on our annual 'June Long Weekend Getaway', which over the years has included the charms and wild beauty of Sanbona Game Reserve and the chilly scenery of Tulbagh. This time, it was spacious Farmhouse Erika in Pat Busch Mountain Reserve that called our names, along with the equally friendly calls from Graham Beck, Springfield, ... Read More