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Aug 15, 2020
2 min

Courage precedes break-through

What I thought was a patience lesson turned out to be so much more. I grew up in a family of go-getters and most of us lack in patience...

Aug 15, 2020
3 min

Tips For The Working-Studying Mom

I’ve finally taken the plunge to study again and I’m well aware that it’s going to be challenging to be a working-studying mom again. If...

Jul 12, 2020
3 min

What I Wish I Had Before I Became a Mom

I recently came across a post on Instagram by Smile 90.4FM Bailey Schneider. She was asking her audience what they wish they knew before...

Jun 14, 2020
2 min

I’m not about to save the world, but I did change to cloth nappies

When it comes to saving the world, I’m not your girl!! Sure, I’ll inspire the socks off people to live full beautiful lives, but...

May 23, 2020
2 min

Virtual Distant Learning For My Kids While Under Lockdown

My kids, Noah and Kaia’s school had some recommenced classes via virtual distant learning this week. As we were nearing this change in...

May 2, 2020
1 min

10 Good Things To Have Come Out Of This Lockdown

Five weeks into self isolation - three of those weeks being in solid lockdown and it’s all a bit of a blur. Couldn’t tell you what we did...

Apr 11, 2020
3 min

The Lessons I'm Learning from Not Having Balance

Finding the balance for everything that requires my attention has been one of the hardest things to do this year. It’s often said, that...

Apr 11, 2020
2 min

A Mom's Simple Guide To Staying Busy During Lockdown

My Intention for lockdown with the kiddies was to create a daily schedule of activities, print it all out, get the kids involved on...

Mar 6, 2020
4 min

Helping Your Child Study At Home

I can’t believe that the first term of the academic year is done already, which means that the winter exam season awaits us in a few...

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