Pic Of The Week – 52-13
While photographs of me are not high on my list of favourite things, I think it’s so important to have photographs of myself with Ameli. Normally I’m behind the camera,…Continue Reading →
Chemical-Free Cleaning Made Easy | The 3 Basic Natural Cleaning Ingredients
Last January, one of my ‘resolutions’ for the new year was to eradicated chemical cleaners from our home. I was…
Dear Ameli- Letter To An 18 Month Old
Dear Ameli Today I feel like a terrible mother. See, it’s the 1st of April, and tonight we fly back…
Pic Of The Week 52-12
As our time in South Africa roars to a screetching end, we’re spending as much time as we can outdoors, around nature, and with people we love. Thanks for joining…Continue Reading →
Lactivism, Breast Feeding, Bottle Feeding, Formula And Mothers At War
If you’re easily offended or like a good fight, now might be a good time to look away. I’m talking…
Pic Of The Week 52-11
This slightly stalkerish homage is actually a tribute to my sister. My younger sibling, and outside of my marriage, my…
Pic Of The Week 52-10
The most beautiful part of our African Adventure, is the interaction with animals, the wide open spaces, the lack of crowds everywhere we go and in many ways, the not-over-the-top…Continue Reading →
Buying A Pram Or Pushchair
I have a few pregnant friends right now, some for the first time. Many of the dads-to-be have spoken to…
Breastfeeding and Race: South Africa
*** Welcome March Carnival of Breastfeeding readers.*** I find myself in a strange situation. I am one of my race,…
How To: Make An Ice Candle Holder Table Decorations
I first saw this in an old cookbook from the ’80’s but I really loved it and always wanted to try it. For a recent dinner party, I decided to…Continue Reading →