Nicky is obsessed with all kinds of vehicles and cars have always been his first love. He also has a thing for lego and building things so the Transformers Animatronics was an opportunity to experience the transformers right up close and personal. The first part of the exhibit consists of models … [Read more...]
Barni the Bear and Other Objects of Affection at the Supermarket
On Friday as I pushed Nicky in the trolley into Pick n Pay I was initially destined for the fruit and vegetables. The healthy section. I was going to see if I could get Nicky to eat a banana again. However, something else had caught his eye as we walked in the store. It was a bear shaped sponge cake … [Read more...]
Five Non-invasive Ways to Unblock Your Child’s Nose
If there's something that every mom of a young child values so very much above all other things: it's sleep. In winter a blocked nose is just another obstacle to a peaceful night. Trying to spray the kid in the nose just adds to the torture. So, I've always been open to non-invasive ways to unblock … [Read more...]
Energy Management for Kids
We are all aware that the resources of this planet are limited and we need to manage what we have as best we can. Everything is energy and these principles can be applied across the board, but I think the one form of energy that we are all very aware of that needs to be managed is electricity. Load … [Read more...]
Advantages of Electric Toothbrushes for Kids: And Win a Philips Sonicare
My heart was touched the other day. Some food had gotten stuck in my tooth. Nicky ran off to the bathroom to fetch one of the interdental brushes I sometimes use. He is really becoming more aware of objects around him and their uses. He will fetch one when he has things stuck in his teeth too, … [Read more...]
We met Barney today! (Thanks @SharonVW @MamaMagicSA)
These days I seem to be very lucky with winning competitions on blogs. I won a meet and greet with Barney through the Blessed Barrenness, Sharon van Wyk. I've actually been keen to go to the Mama Magic Show just to check out all the cool things for toddlers. This show is not just limited to … [Read more...]
Pirates and Princesses: Lovely new kid’s range at Sheet Street
I know when we eventually manage to get Nicky to sleep in a separate bed that we will need some interesting bedding for him to get excited about. I look forward to the day when he is not waking up at night and can enjoy his own little spot to sleep in. In the meantime I will salivate at the … [Read more...]