December 2023 buzzed with activity as we celebrated two family birthdays, the end of the school year, and the magic of Christmas. Amidst the chaos, I savoured cherished moments and burst with pride at my kids’ fantastic academic achievements. Tough Year As the year drew to a close, I found …
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The festive season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by creating your very own gingerbread house? In South Africa, this tradition is gaining popularity, bringing families and friends together in a flurry of creativity and sweet treats. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice in …
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The holiday season is upon us, and while it brings joy and festivities, it can also bring financial stress. Fear not, here’s a comprehensive guide to help you make ends meet during this joyous time without sacrificing the magic of the holidays. Create A Festive Season Budget The foundation of …
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December 2022 was an incredibly busy month, with all the end of year activities at school, preparing for Christmas, and going away to my parent’s farm. December 2022 Blogging Award In December I was nominated for a blogging award by Galore SA, along with four other bloggers. It was then …
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After finally winding down it feels like Christmas! It was such a busy fourth term and when the Christmas holidays started it just did not feel like Christmas to me but the last few days of this week things have started feeling Chistmassy. A Quiet Christmas With Family My parents …
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It’s silly season and Christmas is around the corner! It’s a good idea to prepare for the festive season by cleaning and tidying your home, and adorning your Christmas Tree of course. Here are Cleanipedia’s best festive season cleaning tips for the bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and living room and advice …
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Children’s preferences have changed over the years to more digital play, rather than outdoor and interactive games – where no toys were required (hide and seek, hopscotch and riding a bike). Despite this, toys such as building blocks, dolls and Disney remain popular options with today’s children. This is according …
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Though the most recent Holiday season is now a thing of the past, there is no stopping you from already looking forward to – and getting excited about – next year’s holidays. After all, there are few times like the holidays, when families come together and get to celebrate their …
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The festive holiday season is almost upon us, this year unwrap the magic of the season with an exciting range of great gifts brought to you by global play and entertainment company, Hasbro, who is committed to creating the world’s best play and entertainment experiences. With a wide selection …
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If you plan on sending out Christmas cards or thank you christmas cards, you must put in the effort to ensure that they are appropriate, timely, and personal. While receiving Christmas and thank you cards can be a pleasant experience, grammatical errors, poor spellings, and rude language could make the …
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It can be troublesome looking for the best Christmas toys for an 8-year-old boy, since you’re not sure what someone his age would be playing with. New toys are being developed every year, so it’s important to keep up with what’s out there to ensure that he likes his gift. …
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Last year my kids and I started with the Elf On The Shelf for the first time and it took our household by storm. I was blown away by how much my kids got so into it and so quickly. I did a full Elf On The Shelf review which you …
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With the festive season fast approaching and expenses getting high it is important to look at your finances so you can make it through the silly season with enough cash on hand. While we may try to keep expenses down as much as possible the fact is that Christmas time …
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Times goes by fast, and before you know it, it’s almost the end of 2018. With Halloween done and Thanksgiving and the Yuletide season coming, it’s another time to change decorations to suit the upcoming holidays. Updating your home decor to keep up with the changing of seasons can be …
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Christmas is a magical time for children and for many adults too. Most families gather together at Christmas time to share gifts and a special celebration. Many families have Christmas traditions that are passed down from generation to generation, with children and adults looking forward to these traditions. Chances are …
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Have you heard of the Santa Shoebox Project? The Santa Shoebox Project collects and distributes gifts for underprivileged children in South Africa and Namibia. Members of the public can register on their website and pledge a Santa Shoebox to a child in need. The children’s names, ages and genders are …
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Are you holly, jolly and ready for the holidays? If you’ve got some little ones on your list, you might be wondering what to get them for Christmas this year. Fortunately, you don’t have to stress too hard. We’ve made a fantastic list of Christmas gift ideas for kids in …
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I was browsing around my favorite store for men, Mantality, and I came across some really fun gifts for men that you might like to check out for the special men in your life if there is a birthday or special occasion coming up like a wedding anniversary. You know …
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Every year we would be the last to stick up our tree. It was always a rushed sort of event, with my dad racing out to try and find the last straggly tree. I don’t know why but our ornaments seemed to get less and less each year.. The only …
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Here we go, Christmas is around the corner again and its time to start thinking about Christmas stocking fillers for kids! I’m not sure about you, but I just love Christmas. There was a time in between being a kid myself and having my own kids that Christmas kinda lost …
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