Around here in South Africa we don't really celebrate Halloween much. We certainly don't dress up and go door to door. However the shopping centre down the road certainly is doing their best to have trick or treating between shops, dress up competitions and events. We do get touched by the American … [Read more...]
Your New Baby Stroller: It Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank.
One of the first things I did as a newly pregnant woman was to research big ticket items that I would need for the new baby. These items are the ones that you cannot expect friends and family to bring to the baby shower. Having a baby is an expensive business (just ask my husband who had to foot the … [Read more...]
Gradual Potty Training
I once made a comment to a friend that I would only consider potty training after I got Nicky off the boob and in his own room. One thing at a time and all. My big boy is in his own room but it looks like I will have him potty trained long before I have him off the boob. Life has a habit of … [Read more...]
Before You Leave The House: Eleven Items Moms Need In Their Cars
Parenthood is a crazy ride and it becomes even more hectic when you go mobile. It helps to calm the frazzled nerves by at least being prepared and having the things that you need at hand. I have put together an essential list for mom’s taxi as she negotiates traffic and tantrums! Basic … [Read more...]
Who Needs Exercise When You Have a Toddler?
Running after a toddler all day long is actually good exercise. I've come up with a list of how Nicky keeps me in shape, and I'm not even including the Tuesday afternoon walk where I push him around in a stroller. In fact the ways that he keeps me active are never ending. 1) Weight … [Read more...]
A Prisoner of My Emotions (Sleep & Breastfeeding a Toddler Poem)
In the early hours of the morning When my entire body is craving sleep Anger festers inside me like a boiling cauldron. There is no winning here for me Only a tired mother's act of love The only way for him to sleep is boob And that means I cannot sleep I am numb With every … [Read more...]
Free Range Lifestyle Centre: Eat, Shop and Relax while your kid Plays!
I was so thrilled to receive an invitation to the opening of the Free Range Lifestyle Centre. (Cnr of Kingfisher and Witkoppen in Fourways). For once, an event where I could take Nicky with! Similar to my experience with The Pear Tree, this is another place where parents can relax while their kids … [Read more...]
Four Things that Drive You Crazy About Your Toddler Actually Have a Purpose
I hit a new parenting low today. I sat in my child's pee. This wasn't something I planned. Nicky was standing in his standard position under the cupboard where the biscuits are. Grunting for biscuits, obviously. I have no idea how long he had been standing there but I went over to give him a hug … [Read more...]
Montessori Around the House
You don't have to have all the Montessori materials to use her philosophy in your home. I have been noticing what my toddler is doing around the house and can see how it slots in with at least two of her different categories. 1) Practical Life: Practical life is just as it suggests, the normal … [Read more...]
(Charity Post) Choose or Nominate Your Favourite Baby Community for Free Milton Sterilisers!
A while ago I attended a Milton product launch. I learnt quite a bit about sterilisation that day, and you can read all about it here. I followed up that post with another giveaway. All in all I gave away six sterilisers. So why am I bringing up Milton again? Well, at the launch, one of the press … [Read more...]