I met Claire some 5 or 6 years ago; we started Crossfit together and struck up an instant friendship. When she moved to Durban I was so sad to see her go, but it was the right move for her & her 3 beautiful girls. Claire used to compete in fitness competitions in Holland, has … Continue reading Your diet is not only what you eat
Essential oils is the latest buzz-word at the moment. Kerry has been my go to girl for all things essential oils since Grayson was a few months old. Her knowledge seems endless and her patience with my continuous questions is amazing. Not only is Kerry a mom to 2 kiddos, she is also a modern … Continue reading Essential oils
First time mom, Amber is just a beautiful human inside & out. Her little boy, Grayson, was born about 2 weeks after my Grayson. Not only is Amber a mom, but also a dietician with her own private practise in Port Elizabeth. She is also studying to be a lactation consultant. Talk about a powerhouse! … Continue reading Cloth nappies
I "met" Candice on Instagram quite some time ago. I loved following her posts about healthy, kid friendly food she made for her daughter, Lexi. Eventually Lexi was old enough and started helping Candice in the kitchen. I asked Candice to write this post because, as you may know, Tristan is not the best eater … Continue reading Getting Kids Excited About Cooking
Postpartum rage; something that isn’t spoken about openly. And something I struggled with, in silence, after the birth of my first born, and for years after that. It would come up when I was feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, tired and irritable. And not having any idea what it was or why I was feeling like this, … Continue reading Postpartum rage: a mothers story
Note: this woman decided to remain anonymous in her story. I respect her decision 100%, so should you. For as long as I can remember I had always wanted to be a mom, I was the second oldest of 15 cousins and from the age of 10 I spent countless school holidays and weekends helping … Continue reading PND series: mom of 3
There was nothing I wanted more in life than to be a mom, it was my life’s goal; and so naturally from the minute my little boy arrived, I embraced every moment. Nothing was an issue…not the fact that my birth plan went out the window on the day that he was born - he … Continue reading PND series: WHAT BIG EYES YOU HAVE…all the better to see you with!
Note: this woman decided to remain anonymous in her story. I respect her decision 100%, so should you. This is not your typical PND story and quite frankly did not unfold that way either. I had a rough childhood and upbringing which contained a solid handful of trauma. Everything from, sexual abuse to poverty, bullying … Continue reading PND series: When trauma meets PND
Fat mom slim series Lauren McKay Kelaris Hey all, I’m Lauren McKay Kelaris. I’m the ripe, young age of 40. Boy, it’s an age I dreaded turning by hearing from other women, but I beg to differ. It’s what you make of it!!! I was always told your metabolism slows down at 40. Well in … Continue reading Fat mom slim series: Lauren McKay Kelaris
Fat mom slim series Amber Wolchuk Hello everyone my name is Amber, I am 29yrs old and a mom to 2 amazingly crazy beautiful kids. Throughout my life, even as a kid I have struggled with my weight and have been on every diet I can possibly think of, but I seem to have found … Continue reading Fat mom slim series: Amber Wolchuk