Mama magic is definitely the place to go if you are expecting, or if you have young kids. Not only are there a heap of interesting exhibits but of course there is the Barney show, and loads of entertainment for the kids. Mama Magic is happening again between the 1-4 December at the Ticket Pro … [Read more...]
WIN 200 Assorted Labels For Your Child!
I clearly remember one of one of my harder teaching moments happened because a parent did not label a sharpener. I had two Grade One kids arguing over one of those stainless steel devices, both insisting it was theirs. I had no evidence to support either kid because there was no identification for … [Read more...]
WIN a Month’s Subscription to Kid’s Book Club
I think you might have gathered that we really love books around here. You can have a chance to win a month's subscription to Kid's Book Club in this post and I couldn't be happier to give this one away because I really do enjoy these books so much. So let's recap which books I have received so … [Read more...]
Come Play With Barni and WIN a Picnic Basket worth R1000!
I tried to teach my child with books, He gave me only puzzled looks. I tried to teach my child with words, They passed him by - often unheard. Despairingly, I turned aside "How shall I teach this child?" I cried. Into my hand he put the key "Come," he said, "and play … [Read more...]
#GoBokke! WIN a Rugby Pacifier for Your Littlest Supporter!
One of the first things my dearest hubby did when we found out we were pregnant was to go out and get the cutest little babygrows for Nicky. Blue Bulls of course (his favourite team). I think that if he'd known that personalised pacifiers existed for his team, he would have got them too. I … [Read more...]
Kid’s Book Club Giveaway
Reading books with your child is not only good for their education, it's a good way to connect with them and calm them down. Case in point: Nicky was throwing a tantrum the other night. It was bath time and I was tearing him away from his iPad. He had a huge meltdown. No amount of cars in the … [Read more...]
WIN a Descendants Hamper! Just Watch The Movie on Friday Night!
I have already blogged all about the Descendants movie here: a feel good teenager/ coming of age/ high school musical / entertaining movie. Read all about the characters in my post! And make sure you watch the movie on Friday Night on the Disney Channel 303 on DSTV. Here's a quick roundup of … [Read more...]
WIN Five Double Tickets to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
I'll admit it. I have watched the movie "Titanic" quite a few times and I am a hopeless tragic romantic. That Titanic movie was not just a hit because Leonardo and Kate were such a hot couple, the drama was just so much more heightened because you knew the ship was going to sink. In case you … [Read more...]
Why Your Kids Will Love The Minions! And WIN a R500 Cresta Shopping Centre Voucher!
Saturday turned out to be quite a busy day. After attending the Huggies breakfast I raced back home so we could go off to the Minions function. We were very excited to receive an invitation to a family fun day at Cresta Shopping Centre. After watching this film, I have to say that your kids will … [Read more...]
Pea, Butternut Soup Recipes and WIN a Knorr Hamper
Everyone has sensations that remind them of home and one of the most common ones is the smell and taste of a home cooked meal. The temperature is definitely dropping these days so I though I would share some soup recipes. Whatever it is that brings you closer to fond memories, remember that you can … [Read more...]