I took a vacation to Samara without my kids and here is why I don’t regret it.
I have been married for 8 years (not that long but long if you know what I mean). One of the things that helps my husband and I reconnect is…
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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.
What you need to know about Rhodes Squish Baby food
Baby food … to choose or not to chews… Squish recently launched their convenient yoghurt pouches and jellies. Have you tried it yet? There are so many flavours to choose…
10 things that I learned about being a Mommy blogger in South Africa
I’ve been a mommy blogger in South Africa for the past 5 years and now… it’s time I tell you about my journey and where I am going. This is…
Instant pot might just save winter!
Instant pot recently launched in South Africa (it’s about time) and everyone is raving about it! It’s the world’s no. 1 smart cooker which does the work of 7 appliances…
Win an exclusive Mother’s Day treat with Gold Reef City and Billy G
Mother’s Day is around the corner. What are your plans for the day? This year, my mom celebrates her birthday on Mother’s Day so you can imagine what I’m going…
Family of 5 buy the new Honor 10 Lite
HONOR has only been in South Africa for a few months but already has a strong following of supporters who can’t stop raving about the brand and their customer service.…
What is the Super Mom Syndrome?
Women who juggle careers and family or single-handedly manage a handful of kids inevitably become vulnerable to ‘Super Mom Syndrome’. Dr. John Demartini discusses the symptoms of this syndrome and…
Here’s why you should be taking your vitamins after having a baby
Everyone talks about the importance of vitamins during pregnancy but what about after you give birth? Do you know the importance of taking vitamins post pregnancy? Honestly, I did not…
Dear South Africa, it is time we change the way we live.
As a country, we have been through a lot already but that doesn’t mean that we should sit back and sulk about it. We need to change the way that…
The Opel Grandland X has some standout features.
I drove around in the new Opel Grandland X SUV for a week. This was the first time that I drove an Opel vehicle, so it was a memorable, and…
10 budget-friendly Ideas to keep the kids busy during the school holidays
The reality is that as much as we would like to take our kids somewhere every day during the school holidays, we can’t. It is expensive and exhausting. Honestly, I…
Why I’m Done Worrying About the Dishes in My Sink
As you’re reading this, how many dishes are currently sitting in your sink? One or two? A whole sinkful? Does my question make you want to get up and go…
The Boy Who Cried Ninja will be showing in Parkview this March
After a successful debut in December 2018, Contagious Theatre is delighted to announce that ‘The Boy Who Cried Ninja’ – which was co-produced with Daphne Kuhn and Auto & General…
Barbie isn’t perfect anymore and here’s why I love it.
Barbie turned 60 years old – think it is time for her to retire? Never! I think Barbie is an iconic brand that will always be around because she has…
Meet South African Mompreneur Kelly Louw
Today, we chat with Kelly Louw. The woman behind JobCrystal. If you are a mom who is building a startup or who already owns a business, please get in touch!…