I’m Pregnant!
I’ve wanted to write this post for weeks but was waiting for the perfect time but then I realised there is no perfect time! While waiting… my pregnancy was moving…
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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.
Why Being a Mom is Enough
It’s been almost 3 years I’m a mom and oh what a journey… I’ve written many posts about motherhood and my struggles but today I want to tell you that…
The Kärcher Steam Cleaner
Are you tired of trying to find the perfect cleaner for your house? Well I was! Honestly, I lost hope because in the past 3 years I tried several cleaning…
Preparing for my C-Section
April is Cesarean Awareness Month, I decided to share stories and tips around this important topic. Guest writer Stephanie Knapp shares her birth story. Every pregnancy, birth and baby website is…
WIN a Frozen Hamper from Disney’s Magical Adventures
Elsa, Queen of Arendelle, single-handedly set off an eternal winter that enveloped an entire village in snow and ice. With a wave of her hand, she created a magical snowman…
The birth plan that never worked out…
3 years ago, around this time, I remember sitting on my bed working through a birth plan with a big smile on my face. I was going to have a…
Autumn trends with Naartjie Kids
We starting to embrace Autumn in South Africa and although many of us are not ready for winter, it’s coming! I love the colder months and this year I’m planning…
10 Chore Ideas for Toddlers
Have you considered giving your toddler chores? Well, I recently started giving Kitana chores because I feel she’s old enough to help with little things at home. Toddlers mess so toddlers…
WIN with Cotton On KIDS
Winter is approaching in South Africa and I’m looking forward to it! To be honest, I prefer winter over summer because it gives me the opportunity to snuggle with my little girl, a…
March Favorites
So I decided to start a new series on the blog. Every month I will be sharing my thoughts on the products I’m using or the places that I enjoy…
10 Ways to be an Energy Efficient Family
As a mom I often wonder as to the legacy that I am leaving for my children. After all the things that I do today would have an impact on the…
Nothing beats the flavour of home
This is a sponsored video brought to you by Knorr. Watching this advert brought tears to my eyes and made me miss moms cooking even more. It brought back memories…
Philips AVENT Baby of the Year competition
A picture speaks a thousand words, but it can also cement a lifetime of beautiful memories. Having shared three decades of memoirs between mom and baby, Philips AVENT is celebrating…
School changed my child
When Vije suggested enrolling Kitana in a play school last year, I was hesitant. I guess moms go through the stage where they don’t want to let go of their…
Pamper Mom Pretty 2015
This year’s event was a huge success and it’s all because of the amazing sponsors we had on board. Pamper Mom Pretty was an event I started last year, you…