Here’s why Self-love is important for us moms
This post was sponsored by Dove. Have you ever looked at the mirror and said: “Urgh, look at this fat…” in front of your kids? I did. Several times. And…
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The truth about working from home through the eyes of a working mum during COVID 19.
This blog post was written by mum of two – Pravesha Jaggeth. Like millions of women around the world I made the decision to be a career women first, and…
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…
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…
I TOOK A MOM-CATION AND HERE’S WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE ONE TOO!
I arrived back in South Africa last Friday morning after a wonderful week at sea. I spent a week on the MSC Musica without my kids or my husband. If…
15 THINGS NO-ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT POSTPARTUM RECOVERY
I don’t want to scare you but don’t expect your postpartum recovery to be all rainbows and unicorns. It’s messy, exhausting, painful and beautiful. I remember how confused I was…
The truth about sex after babies
Dear first-time mom, I am sorry yet not so sorry for what I am about to say because I think you need to get a glimpse of what your sex…
10 things Mom REALLY wants this Valentine’s Day
This post was updated. It has been 8 months since I gave birth to my third child and a lot has changed at home… yes, A LOT! I know I…
The First Day of School is always the hardest…
This post was in collaboration with Twinsaver facial tissues about the first day of school. There comes a time in motherhood where us moms have to take a step back…
I co-sleep with my kids and this is why I don’t regret it.
Co-sleeping seems to be one of those sensitive topics that many moms try to avoid talking about because it becomes a heated conversation but let’s be honest here, when your…
My baby’s cord blood collection was not successful…
This post was sponsored by Salveo – cord blood. I have done a few posts on stem cells this year and why I think that it is important to invest…
I’m a Bad Mom because…
A Bad Moms Christmas is releasing in South Africa this week! Are you excited? I loved the first movie, so I am really looking forward to watching the second one.…
How to Build A Great Relationship with Your Child
This post was written by Guest Blogger Claire Adams. Building a meaningful relationship with your child requires a lot of work. You need to develop and maintain a strong connection that…
When you realize that you are done having babies…
This is a bittersweet post for me. I knew that this day would come but I don’t think that I truly grasped just how emotional it would make me. Is…