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    Wanna win a cool R25 000 in Uber Credits? {Giveaway!}

    December 18, 2020 /

    How does a cool R25 000 worth of Uber Credits sound? Like music to your ears, right? Well, you could be the lucky winner, taking home R25 000 in Uber credits to be used on the Uber Eats or Uber Rides app! As you guys know, I am an avid Uber patron. Honestly, without the Uber Rides and Uber Eats apps, I would probably be stranded, daily. I appreciate that safety is a priority at Uber Eats. All stores, merchants and restaurants follow the strictest of hygiene protocols. In fact, the Uber app has included enhanced COVID-19 safety features which require all delivery-partners to wear a mask before being allowed…

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    Christmas Gift Ideas: Hasbro’s Great Gifts 2020

    December 9, 2020 /

    It’s no secret, we have many children. Like, many. And, although Christmas gift-choosing may be a headache for some, I quite enjoy it nogals. Even thought we have many children. (Like, many). Brands, like Hasbro, make it that much easier to find cool toys and games for your kids during the festive season. Hasbro even has a “Hasbro’s Great Gifts” list, which compiles all the best toys of 2020 for you. I know. It’s kiff. Here are some of my faves: Play-Doh Play-Doh officianados will vrek for some of Play-Doh’s latest releases. I mean, from slimey to color burst to super stretchy, Elastix Play-Doh… these new options are so cool!…

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    Toy Story brings the magic! {Toy Review}

    December 6, 2020 /

    Hands up if you’ve watched your kids favorite movie over and over and over… I mean, let’s be honest, we are able to quote those movies word-for-word already, right? Heck, I even have my favorite scenes, and evenย  though it’s, like, the gazillionth time that it’s on, I find myself glued to the screen. Don’t look at me like that Martha… I’m not ashamed to admit it. When it comes to kids movies, one of the absolute faves is Toy Story. We love the adventures of Woody and Buzz! (I’m here for Lil Bo Beep, to be honest). So I was super thrilled when we received a Disney Pixar Toy…

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  • Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Magic Color Mixing Bowl
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    Cooking up some fun with the Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Magic Color Mixing Bowl

    November 6, 2020 /

    When it comes to pretend play, my kids are expert chefs. I mean, I would know, since I’ve had to pretend sample all of their – errr – delicious foods, brought to me on tiny saucers and in tiny cups. My baby boy has since learnt the art of throwing together a bunch of invisible ingredients into a bowl and turning it into an invisible masterpiece. It’s wonderful to watch, no really. When we received the Fisher-Priceยฎ Laugh & Learnยฎ Magic Color Mixing Bowlย I knew it would be an instant hit! Your baby can mix up lots of yummy pretend food with this magical mixing bowl. This light-up musical mixing…

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  • Four funerals and a wedding
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    2020: Four funerals and a wedding

    November 5, 2020 /

    It’s been the best of times, it’s been the worst of times. I mean, besides for learning how to bake our own banana bread, 2020 has been showing us flames. Our “best of times” included the occasional Zoom wedding (which is pure genius, btw…). As human beings, we have somehow mastered the art of staying connected, without being in the same room. I dig that. Our “worst of times” involved losing many loved ones over a short period of time. And, honestly friends, death had always been a far off notion, for me, until this year. We’ve become heavily acquainted with grief. You don’t fully appreciate your time on earth…

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  • Fisher-Price Linkimals
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    Fisher-Price Linkimals: My baby’s new crew of talking, singing, light-up friends

    October 26, 2020 /

    When it comes to friends, one could say that I’m my baby’s bestie. I mean, it’s a no brainer… the kid wants to hang out with me, like, 24/7! And hey, I don’t mind at all – have you seen his cheeks? Best cheeks in all the land. But – not gon’ lie – I was super keen when I heard that Fisher-Price Linkimals were being launched in South Africa! For those who don’t know, this toy is dubbed as “baby’s crew of talking, singing, light-up friends” (yes, just like in my title), because it’s loaded with exciting interactive play elements that are both fun and educational. The fun lights…

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    Recipe: Broccoli sprout pesto

    October 23, 2020 /

    What if I told you that some foods are like a superhero: They pack a punch AND protect your body from all the baddies, one bite at a time. Yes, I’m being serious. Well, friends, microgreens do exactly this! Microgreens are the young seedlings of edible veggies and herbs. They are typically harvested less than 14 days after germination, are nutrition packed and have the flavour of a grown plant. But – get this – they contain four to 40 times more nutrients than their mature counterparts! (Read more about it here, if you don’t believe me.) So yes they are baby plants/veggies… but, like, imagine they were ninja babies.…

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  • Rummikub is 70
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    Rummikub is 70! {Win!}

    October 22, 2020 /

    When I think of Rummikub, I immediately remember bunking class to play a few rounds of the strategy game with university buds, while chewing on whatever munchies we could forage from our backpacks. Yep – I was that student – I totes bunked class. But also, I was thaaat student… I bunked class to play a board game. Call me a nerd, but not to my face. Anyways, years later Rummikub is still a firm fave! My new opponents are unsuspecting family members who are often amused at my level of competitiveness when it comes to the game. Best moment is getting to shout out “Rummikub!” as I slap my…

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    Uber Tech For Safety summit

    October 20, 2020 /

    We live in a world where safety is a necessity and sometimes, a luxury. I mean, we don’t always have the means to ensure that our homes and families are 100% safe. That’s why I get so excited when companies like Uber go above and beyond into investigating and researching ways that we can use technology to help create public spaces that champion social justice, equality, and safety for all. Uber – in particular – hosts an annual Tech for Safety summit that is technology-safety focused. The aim of the 2020 summit is to find technology-driven innovative solutions to some of the most pressing societal safety-related issues. I love that…

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    My social media is a lie

    October 12, 2020 /

    I try not to catch feelings. Mainly because catching feelings means that my hands are full. It hinders my productivity. But, the truth is that I DO catch feelings sometimes… and like an expert nogals. In fact, my husband would tell you that on a particularly challenging day, I’d be out here catching feelings like Mark Boucher in his heyday. So that’s, like, a lot of feelings being caught. Why the monologue about catching feelings? Well, Gladys, if you follow me on the socials you’ll know that we’ve experienced a lot of loss this year. Having to watch our loved ones say goodbye to family members, on repeat, over a…

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