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There is no time like the present to spoil yourself with new linen. The good news is that linen company, Volpes, has just launched their oh-so-versatile Monochrome collection. All of…
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Shan
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Hi, I'm Shan. I'm an entrepreneur and a sucker for good adventures. I was listed in Forbes Africa 30 under 30 2019 and just recently launched my start-up – MomSays.
The shape of a mother – How I’ve learnt to love my body…
Standing in front of the mirror naked was uncomfortable. I hated looking at me… I hated looking at the stretch marks that covered what was once a flat belly, my…
I’m Pregnant and I eat raw fish…
Hi, I’m Shan and today I have a confession to make… I’m Pregnant and I eat Sashimi Salmon. I drink coke once in a while and have at least one…
A miscarriage is not a mistake…
This post was written by Guest blogger – Natasha. It has been about 7 years now since I have had my first miscarriage. It was scary. I remember just finding…
The relationship with my pregnancy bladder…
I know I’ve been quiet recently on the blog and to be honest it’s because I’m just so overwhelmed at the moment. I have a month and couple days left…
The Power of touch
I remember lying flat staring at a big white light trying to distract myself from everything around me, I didn’t want to see the needles or the blood…I felt weak…
WIN a Mixer worth over R5,000 with Sasko
I attempt to bake when I can – mostly because I’m too lazy to leave the house for just one pancake but the truth is baking can get time-consuming especially…
Don’t let their dreams disappear… Support Slipper Day!
Did you hear about Slipper Day? Well…It is the only day during the year that it’s okay for you to go to work in your funky slippers. Reach For A Dream…
What to do with Kids this Winter in Johannesburg
School holidays just passed… Can you recall how your child spent it? Late nights, TV on loud watching Frozen for the 80th time and lots of dirty laundry on the…
Can we really protect our children from the dangers of the world?
The question that keeps playing on my mind is: “Can I really protect my children from the dangers of the world”? Life happens and even though I wish I could…
Catch the Minions at Cresta Shopping Centre
Remember when you had an option of choosing which movie you wanted to watch at the cinema?… Well… even though being a parent forces me to watch animated movies, I’m…
The mom who beat cancer…
It’s not everyday you get to chat to someone who beat death. Heather contacted me couple months back and asked if I would be interested in sharing her personal story.…
6 Tips on teaching your kids to ride a bike
One of the great joys of growing up is first learning how to ride a bike, and later teaching your kids how to ride a bike. This parent child experience…
How to create the perfect playroom
This post was written by Guest Blogger: Bryn Huntpalmer. Once your toddler is on-the-move, it’s a good idea to separate her sleeping space from her play space. Having loads of fun…
The Busy Mom’s Guide to Skincare
So I recently looked at myself in the mirror and was shocked at what I saw. My wonderfully put together outfit was my PJ’s. My hair and skin … well…