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Secret Santa Gifts Under R250

Secret Santa Gifts Under R250

The festive season is well and truly here and you know what that means... it's time for Secret Santa gifts! I think most of us think of bland and boring gifts when we think of Secret Santa but it really doesn't need to be that way at all. I've curated a gift guide...

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A Simple Summer Salad: grilled nectarine & buratta

A Simple Summer Salad: grilled nectarine & buratta

Gosh wasn't the weather this past weekend just amazing, I think everyone in Johannesburg had a braai at some point. We had a lovely lunch outside with my folks and I whipped up this delicious simple summer salad; its light but big on flavour and I've got to say, the...

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Our bathroom renovation on a budget

Our bathroom renovation on a budget

For the longest time (basically, since we bought our home) we've wanted to tackle a bathroom renovation or two. They were old, dated and dark, and really didn't spark joy of any kind. Well we finally tackled it and I am so thrilled with how our bathroom renovation on...

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A playroom decor upgrade for the girls

A playroom decor upgrade for the girls

I know, you're probably thinking that all I do is redecorate all the rooms in our home... and you're right, I do, it's my toxic trait as all the cool kids say. But truly, the girls playroom decor needed a bit of an upgrade now that they're older. We initially did up...

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How to style a basic white shirt

How to style a basic white shirt

Is there anything more classic than a white shirt? I'm embarrassed to admit that I've only recently added one to my wardrobe... and I'm loving it! It took me a week or so but now I feel super confident when it comes to different ways to style it and I've realised how...

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Fathers Day Gift Guide 2022

Fathers Day Gift Guide 2022

Can you believe that Father's Day is around the corner already?! Well technically in just a little over than two weeks but you know what I'm like, I prep for things way in advance... and if you do too then you'll love today's post because it's a super comprehensive...

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Leadwood Safari – glamping in Dinokeng

Leadwood Safari – glamping in Dinokeng

There are very few places as grounding and as relaxing as being in the bush, it really is my happy place. We've been going to Kruger for years (literally since I was a little kid) but have been very slack at exploring the game reserves on our doorstep. Last month Dan...

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Aria’s Encanto Party

Aria’s Encanto Party

When Aria told us that she wanted an Encanto party to celebrate her birthday this year I thought that it would be so easy. Of course there would be tons of Encanto decor out, the movie is such a hit! I was very, very wrong. There was nothing. Not a balloon, not a...

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Maia’s piggy party and my top tips to keep costs down

Maia’s piggy party and my top tips to keep costs down

When we asked Maia what kind of party she wanted, she was adamant (after changing her mind a few times) that she wanted a piggy party. And no, not Peppa Pig, actual pigs, she loves them! Now you know me, I love a good party. I really enjoy putting it together, the...

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Apple pie baked oats plus other variations that I love

Apple pie baked oats plus other variations that I love

Gosh, baked oats are by far my favourite breakfast. They're filling, aren't a lot of effort to make, there are so many combinations and it literally tastes like cake; what's not to love?! I decided to share my fave apple pie baked oats with a yummy yogurt topping...

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Airfryer Chicken Parmigiana, our new fave dinner

Airfryer Chicken Parmigiana, our new fave dinner

I can't be the only one who gets bored with the same dinner schedule week after week, it all becomes a bit monotonous. This year I decided to try and spice things up a little by trying some new recipes, nothing crazy, just one a month. I've always seen pictures of...

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Easy peasy cous cous salad

Easy peasy cous cous salad

I love cous cous, it's a great grain to have with a meal instead of rice, adds great texture and can be the main ingredient in an amazing salad... like today! This cous cous salad is really easy to make and a total crowd pleaser, plus it's really easy to jazz up and...

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Airfryer apple dippers

Airfryer apple dippers

Oh how I love my airfryer, I've had it for two weeks and can't believe I didn't get one sooner. I bought the Milex XXXL and it's been a dream to use and the perfect size for our family of 4. I've been showing you a few things that I've been whipping up over on my...

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A week’s worth of School lunchbox ideas

A week’s worth of School lunchbox ideas

It's back to school time and you know what that means (besides labeling 393593 different items and trying to get your kid out of the door in time); lunchboxes need to get packed. Let's be honest, it's no small feat, and the motivation and inspiration starts to wear...

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Our garden renovation

Our garden renovation

It's been a long time coming, but our garden renovation is finally (okay, 95%) complete! There has been a lot of blood, sweat and tears... and money poured into this massive overhaul but it's been so, so worth it on every level. We spend pretty much every afternoon...

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