How we started Homeschooling
If you had asked me in Jan last year if I would ever homeschool my kids, I would have laughed my head off. Now, I can’t imagine going back to traditional schooling. Continue reading How we started Homeschooling
Category: -Parenting-
Wingu Academy – The most advanced blended learning platform in South Africa
Education is undoubtedly a valuable factor in one’s life, however, it is not a one-size fits all concept. Every child is unique and may be more receptive to different learning methods. Continue reading Wingu Academy – The most advanced blended learning platform in South Africa
Work – You get what you get and you don’t get upset
I say this to my kids so often and while it may apply to what colour jelly bean you get, it definitely doesn’t apply to major life changes. Here’s a little life update to let you know why I am actually upset with what I got, or WAS upset as is the case. Embracing new opportunities Last year I started working with a very good … Continue reading Work – You get what you get and you don’t get upset
5 Ways to regain your sexuality after having kids
This post is for the woman who identifies more with the title Mum than Wife. The mum who can tell you exactly which of her trackpants has the best stretch but can’t remember when last she wore heels. This post is for the mum who used to use sexy lingerie to bed as the norm but now goes to bed in her husband’s oversized t-shirt … Continue reading 5 Ways to regain your sexuality after having kids
There’s a Story in Everyone
The Cadbury Glass and a Half project has really outdone itself this year and they have done it with YOUR help! First, it was by donating money every time you bought one of their specially marked slabs. All that money has been put to good use and they have already started delivering R1 Million worth of educational toys, books and games to orphaned and vulnerable … Continue reading There’s a Story in Everyone
Goodbye school! Hello Summer Holidays!
It’s finally here! The day I have been patiently waiting for, for months! No no, it’s not Black Friday, though I have been waiting for that too! Today is the last day of school for the year. It has been a long year of early mornings, sitting in traffic, early bedtimes and just busy days overall. Now it’s time to wind down. It’s time to… … Continue reading Goodbye school! Hello Summer Holidays!
Making Black Friday work for you!
It’s almost that time of the year. Two of my favourite things come together – Sales and Planning!!! Black Friday used to make me panic just thinking of the queues and trolleys but now I ONLY shop online while wearing my pjs and drinking coffee in the comfort of my own bed. Every year I have a different game plan. One year it was to … Continue reading Making Black Friday work for you!
Barbie Giveaway
Now you know, I can’t have a month (and a half) of Giveaways without giving away a Barbie hamper! Barbie and I are not only birthday besties but she is also a firm favourite at home. The girls have a big box full of Barbie dolls with blond hair, brown hair, straight hair, curly hair, slim as a whip and with curves for days. The … Continue reading Barbie Giveaway
Barney Giveaway
I love you, you love me… I know that I’m really showing my age here, but I remember when Barney first came out. My sister was still really little and she was obsessed with the show. OBSESSED! That was over 25 years ago and the Barney fandom has only grown since then. Now I have the chance for you to win your kids (or yourself, … Continue reading Barney Giveaway
Ok I’ll say it, I don’t enjoy playing with my kids.
Please don’t misinterpret that as me saying I don’t enjoy spending time with my kids because nothing could be further from the truth. They are my everything. I just don’t enjoy playing the games that they like at age 2 and 5. I will look for every excuse under the sun to avoid playing with them because their games make me want to pull my … Continue reading Ok I’ll say it, I don’t enjoy playing with my kids.
The Cheeky Optimist 