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Reflections and regrets
Would you say that you are exactly where you dreamed you would be 15 years ago? I definitely am not. I thought that, by now, I would be touring the world on a yacht, while drinking champagne with Justin Bieber – even though I’m not a fan of champagne or floating in a vessel on top of a large expanse of water. Minor details. But, yes, I do sometimes wonder what my life would have been like if I were still doing my own thing. I mean, despite the dream of sipping champagne on yachts, my previous life was more filled with drinking cheap wine in dodgy cars. The only…
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Is there a “deputy parent” in your home?
Have you heard of the term “deputy parent”? It implies that there is one primary caregiver in the home (usually Mom aka Parent-in-Chief) and one secondary caregiver (usually Dad aka Deputy Parent). This unspoken norm basically makes it okay for Dad to negate his role in the parenting process, because, well, it’s a woman’s job to care for the kids, mos. To be honest, I’m quite surprised that this gender norm is still accepted in this day and age. I mean, we – the women – march for gender equality and demand equal pay in the office while we shoulder all the weight at home. Even though both parents should…
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What to do with heartbreak
When it comes to emotions, I would like to think that I am quite the connoisseur. I’m an empath which means I sometimes feel all the feelings on behalf of someone else. I’m especially good at crying while watching random stranger’s videos on the internet (adoption videos and U.S. Marines surprising their families by jumping out of a box are my favourites). The weird joke that my husband makes (you know, around the fire, at braais) is that his new business idea is to hire me out to funerals because I will easily bawl my eyes out at the graveside of someone that I’ve never met. (Rent-A-Mourner?) I don’t mind…
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The truth behind the struggle meal
Earlier this week I was pleasantly surprised when a quick Instagram poll resulted in so many of my Insta-friends sharing their favourite childhood ‘struggle meals’ with me. Now for those not in the know, a ‘struggle meal’ is a dish put together with very few basic ingredients. It’s designed to fill you up (and keep you fuller for longer), on a budget. Some of the cheap meal combos that I enjoyed while growing up includes an egg and mince situationship that maybe doesn’t make sense but, trust me, it’s delish. Other favourites were curried eggs (literally, a curry, with boiled eggs as the star of the show) and another staple…
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Keeping it cool with Converse and Rookie USA (WIN!)
I think I say this more than I probably should but my kids are way cooler than I am. In fact, I would even go as far as to say that they are cooler than I’ve ever been… in, like, my whole entire life. I do think that it’s because kids today have a lot more liberty than we did growing up. I mean, as a kid, I didn’t dare tell my mom what I wanted to eat for supper. You eat what everyone else is eating. Meanwhile, my 5-year-old has decided that he only eats roasted potatoes, pizza, noodles and peanut butter sandwiches. Sometimes all at the same time.…
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5 types of leather jackets that are a must for Winter
To wear a leather jacket or not wear a leather jacket? That is the question. And yes, you probably guessed it, the answer almost always is: wear the leather jacket! Now, if you’re a bit of a “fuddy-duddy” like me (you know, gym tights and slippers are pretty much our uniforms at this point), I have some news for you – you too can wear a leather jacket this Winter and not look as if you’re trying too hard. A really great leather jacket is an essential item in any wardrobe. There are a variety of styles available and you could probably find one at a great price too! This…
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7 things men wear that women love
When it comes to men’s fashion, I wouldn’t call myself an expert, purely based on the fact that I am not an adult man. But one thing I do know about men’s fashion is that there are certain things men wear that women love These items exude class and elegance and they give off the impression that you care about your appearance. When you put special effort into how you present yourself, it shows that you are attentive and forward thinking. Anyways, without further ado, here is a list of 7 things men wear that women love. Use it, don’t use it. (You should totally use it). Crisp white shirt…
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5 Ways to use UNO through Education
When something is colourful and fun, a child is able to participate without too much effort, allowing them to relax and embrace the opportunity to learn. Uno is a fantastic way to create a platform for this. While using the different ways mentioned below a child will absorb different skills through playing the game, giving them the opportunity to master different skills like counting, memorising, matching, building, creative thinking and using their gross and fine motor skills. Here are a few activities that could be used with your set of Uno cards. 5 Ways to use UNO through Education: Teach Kids about Matching: For Children 1 to 4 year olds.…
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Women against women. Internalised sexism is a real thing.
Today is International Women’s Day … a day dedicated to spreading awareness around the challenges that we face as females. I mean, yay, amazingness! Woohoo! I promise I’m not being sarcastic (well, not that much). But ya, we are going to need more than just a day to fix all the damage and trauma endured all these years. And while I 10000% stand by the campaign to end gender bias and gender inequality, I think that we also need to remember that internalised sexism is a real thing. Yes, I said “internalised sexism”. What does that look like, you ask? Definition: “Internalised sexism is a form of sexist behaviors and…
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5 Maternity fashion hacks to maximize your wardrobe
I’m not saying that I’m a pro when it comes to being pregnant, but I’ve been around ye ol’ pregnancy block more than a couple of times and I know all about the struggles of trying to dress your bump. I mean, sure, there are gorgeous maternity dresses online (you should check out the maternity dresses that I spotted on Superbalist!) but I have a couple of maternity fashion hacks up my sleeve (pun intended) that will help you to make your closet work for you! I know, right? Thank me with food. 5 Maternity fashion tips to maximize your wardrobe Bodysuits Gone are the days of oversized maternity shirts…
