I'm going to cut straight to the chase here, I've been using Arbonne products for 6 months on and off. However, since the beginning of May I have been using them daily and I have to be honest and say I really do like them! Like a LOT! 🙂 People buy products recommended by people … Continue reading Arbonne product review
Dubai with kids
For Easter this year we headed to Dubai with the kids. We stayed at some amazing properties, did some wonderful things and created lifelong memories together. It's an amazing destination for couples and families alike so here's my top tips and family hotels we loved... enjoy! Disclaimer: although all the pictures are of us all … Continue reading Dubai with kids
Lapland UK
Visiting Lapland has always been a dream of mine. Many years ago, when I worked in outbound incentive travel (in South Africa) I sent an incentive group to Lapland Finland. I unfortunately missed travelling with the group so once we were in the UK and I discovered Lapland UK I was determined to go! I … Continue reading Lapland UK
Money saving tips
As a full time stay at home mum we are a single income household. With the current financial crisis hitting everyone in the world I know how we all need to be far more conscientious about finances. So these are a few of my top money saving tips I've implemented in our home... gas Shaun … Continue reading Money saving tips
Free self care ideas for mums
As mums we all know how easily we forget about ourselves and put all our attention and effort into our family members. Self care literally goes out the window as soon as our normal schedule / routine is disrupted so I've shared some free self care ideas for mums. Free self care ideas for mums … Continue reading Free self care ideas for mums
Quick tips for calming anxiety
I have suffered from anxiety from around age 19. I was on and off meds for many years for it, but eventually attended cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and it literally was the best thing I ever did. Thanks to the CBT I have literally remained anxiety free for many years, but life has been a … Continue reading Quick tips for calming anxiety
Christmas gift list
I've had my Christmas gift list ready for months! I guess it's a list I keep adding to, whether for my birthday in April or Christmas or our wedding anniversary, my list is always ready! It seems as we get older gifting seems to become more specific; I'd rather get things that I actually want … Continue reading Christmas gift list
Advent calendars
We are already in November which means I'm on the hunt for advent calendars! Can you handle that Christmas is less than 8 weeks away and December 1st is just 4 weeks in our future! Last year I bought the Martha Brook advent calendar; I absolutely loved it and would highly recommend it for any … Continue reading Advent calendars
Expat life
Expat life brings with it a whole range of emotions and thoughts. Who would have thought that a hug from friends would be the one thing that I miss the most! Not to mention just knowing they are around the corner even if you don't see them regularly. Here are my thoughts... Since arriving in … Continue reading Expat life
Guilty
Hands up if you experience guilt at least once a week. Now hands up if you feel guilty at least once a day. Without actually doing a real life survey I know that there's a very large contingent of readers who feel guilty on a daily basis. BC Before children I honestly rarely felt guilty … Continue reading Guilty