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 …
Read More »Travel Hacks For A Happy Holiday Season
No one wants to be bogged down by pain or fever during their holiday travels, and now, thanks to Panado®, you don’t have to be! Whether you’re jetting off on a family holiday, embarking on a road trip adventure, or simply making a quick visit to family and friends, Panado® …
Read More »Craft Your Holiday Magic: Gingerbread House Kits In South Africa
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 …
Read More »Navigating Festive Season Finances: 9 Clever Strategies To Make Ends Meet
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 …
Read More »Behind The Scenes November 2022 – Plus Giveaway
November 2022 was an incredibly busy month, with my daughter writing exams, my son doing assessments, loads of school activities, and lots of work. Here’s what I’ve been busy with in November 2022. New Monthly Giveaway #KaboutjieTopFan I’m so excited to announce that I am going to be doing an …
Read More »Plan And Prep Ahead For The Holiday Travel Season With 10 Top Baby Essentials At Hand
Life doesn’t stop just because you have children and summer travel vacations and holiday escapes shouldn’t either! You can still enjoy a robust traveling lifestyle after childbirth – even if it is just a weekender – and no matter how young your family may be, these 10 top childcare essentials …
Read More »Give A Little With Cadbury This Festive Season
It’s heading towards that wonderful time of the year again, where festive cheer starts to fill the air and the spirit of generosity and community is ignited. The festive season is truly the time of giving and Cadbury is encouraging everyone to give a little this festive season. Whether you are giving …
Read More »Behind The Scenes 24 December 2021 – It Feels Like Christmas
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 …
Read More »Top Tips: Preparing For Christmas At Home
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 …
Read More »Six Ways To Support Your Mental Health This Festive Season
Christmas carols are playing on the radio, tinsel is winking at us from the shops, and most of us are feeling – well, a little flat. The festive season can be challenging at the best of times, given the flurry of last-minute activities and the pressure to have a wonderful …
Read More »5 Tips To Ensure Children Don’t Overindulge This Festive Season
Overeating lead to overnutrition and obesity, and a general feeling of being unwell. Children who overeat are prone to becoming overweight, which puts them at risk for other serious health problems such as heart disease, hypertension, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. With the holiday season approaching, it is normal for children to be tempted to overindulge in treats, given the amount …
Read More »Game’s Top Toys For The Festive Season
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 …
Read More »How COVID Has Changed How We Go On Holiday Now
Holidays used to have their own kind of stress and anticipation as we planned to travel, gather, feast, exchange gifts, and even fight about the same-old-same-old… But then the pandemic happened and for 2 years, we’ve had to stay home more, be more careful with how we spend our money, …
Read More »Behind The Scenes 10 December 2021 – Yay It’s Christmas Holidays!
I don’t know about you but I am so happy that the Christmas holidays 2021 have begun. It has been such a stressful run up to the end of this year, more stressful and busy than any other year to date. I am feeling so burnt out and exhausted so …
Read More »A Passport To The Good Times With Tanqueray This Festive Season
As we near the festive season, most of us have been eagerly waiting for, Tanqueray wishes to spread more cheer and enjoyment by inviting you to savour Tanqueray goodness while celebrating responsibly this festive season. South Africa’s leading premium gin ushers in the festive season in true glam style with …
Read More »How to Keep School Holiday Boredom at Bay
When the school holidays kick off at the end of the year, kids are a bundle of uncontainable energy. And who can blame them? The prospect of unwinding for a month would make even the most stoic adult bounce off the walls. There’s just one problem: one month is a …
Read More »Festive Season Food in a Pandemic Year – Tips from the Dietitians
We’ve had a year like no other, and while the shadow of the pandemic still looms over the world, South Africans can breathe a sigh of some relief, that it is, at least, the summer holiday season. A good dose of festive cheer has rarely felt so crucial. The pandemic …
Read More »Festive Season Safety – Tips To Keep You and Your Loved Ones Healthy and Safe This Festive Season
Crime rates increase during the festive season – and while we often focus on our homes and travel plans when it comes to staying safe during the holidays, being safe encompasses a lot more than we realise. A medical emergency in many shapes and forms can happen at any time …
Read More »4 Finance Solutions For The Festive Season
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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