We sold my car and probably aren’t replacing it
About 6 weeks ago we sold our bus. We have been thinking about it for a while, but I have never not had a car, so it was quite daunting to actual pull the trigger.…
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Comfortable Maternity Wear
I am very glad that social media hadn’t arrived when I had Cameron, almost 20 years ago because the world at large is better off not having seen me in the early 2000’s maternity wear!…
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The Big Kids – Where are they now?
Common consensus that the teen years, as a parent, are the hardest but I can honestly say that they have been my easiest. Maybe I just got lucky with Cameron and Kiara or maybe the…
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When enough is enough
Today is the first time in a lot of months I have felt like sitting down to write a blog post here. I have written posts but it has been more out of necessity than…
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Easter Fun at Menlyn Park Shopping Center
Fun fact – my birthday falls over the Easter Weekend! This is the second time it has happened (or that I can remember). The first time was when I turned 17. It is also our…
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What To Pack When You Go Swimming …
Swimming was such a big part of my life growing up and it has become such a big part of my kids life.. Many of us have memories of spending our summer holidays around the…
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Life Lately – January Round Up
January was a blur of activity. It has been years (literally) since we were so busy during January. Everyone here seems to be completely over this pandemic and so parties are being rescheduled, sports activities…
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Does your toddler really need a report …
The end of the first term of school is almost here, which means a report card will be sent out shortly. For those with little ones who have just started school this is probably pretty…
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Stop putting sugar in your kids lunch …
Today I am talking about something considered controversial, but I am speaking from my personal experience with one of my four kids. I know it’s not easy, but you have to stop putting sugar in…
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Valentine’s Day at School
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and while schools don’t focus on romantic love, there is often some sort of celebration of special people and showing love and appreciation to others. You may be…
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