Mom guilt? We need to stop. We have nothing to feel guilty about, even if mainstream and social media want to convince you otherwise. We are raising happy, kind and content kids, and that is the ultimate goal!
In essence, it is a paired down closet that consists, in its entirety, of 30 to 50 pieces of clothing. The clothing items have been chosen to fit and pair with all of the other items, allowing you to create outfits from any top and bottom that you choose. Sounds awesome right? Right – it is. But I will also agree that the whole concept can seem a bit confining.
When I started on my low-carb zero sugar journey the thing I found to be the hardest was to not have pasta. I love love love pasta. Then my gnocchi was also taken away – no potatoes. Heartbreaking stuff. As I have gone on with this journey I have relaxed a bit and so I … Read more Gnudi
I don’t call my girls princesses. Nothing wrong with a princess, but society tend to think more in the lines of Princess Grace as opposed to Merida. As in Brave. If my girls are like a Disney princess, then by all means call them princess! Because that would mean that they are funny and smart … Read more Single-handedly raising young women who are warriors [Women’s month 2020]
Essential oils, in my house, is exactly that – essential. Not only do I use the oils for cleaning, and in my homemade beauty products, but also as easy and effective remedies for a long list of ailments. My medicinal journey started a few years ago when I attended a workshop on tea tree oil. … Read more Essential oils as natural medicine [free printable]
We live busy lives, as I am sure you do to. This recipe was born out of that rush – so many mornings we run out the door only to realise that we have not eaten and have nothing to take with. So I started making these cups with the idea that on these mornings I could grab a frozen egg cup, which will then defrost in the car and be ready for lunch. Or if you have an office job, with a microwave, you could quickly heat it up for a hot breakfast at your desk. They make the perfect snacks for that afternoon energy slump, and I have also on occasion given them to the kids for dinner… So many possibilities!
About three years ago I started playing with the idea of starting a capsule wardrobe. Just never got around to it. Until one day when I realised that simplifying my wardrobe would help a lot towards decreasing my anxiety, my planning time, and ultimately my brain function.
I don’t know if you have noticed, but I try to follow a zero sugar lifestyle. In South Africa, the Banting (LCHF) lifestyle has exploded as one of the biggest trends, probably ever. A big portion of the population has jumped on the bandwagon, with products and support groups and even restaurants popping up everywhere. … Read more Why you should eat less sugar
These last couple of months have been hard, globally. First, we watched with horror at what was happening in China, then with fear as it started to spread to other countries. Then we started worrying about our own country – will it hit here? And then the seemingly inevitable happened – we had our first … Read more We’ve got to live, no matter how many skies have fallen
We try to eat meat-free at least once a week but usually those dishes end up to be a curry or a soup. So this week was a bit different – a stir-fry with no meat! Of course, meat is not necessary, especially since the mushrooms give the dish a wonderful meaty flavour and taste.