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    7 things men wear that women love

    May 3, 2022 /

    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

    March 10, 2022 /

    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.

    March 8, 2022 /

    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

    February 18, 2022 /

    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…

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    January 14, 2022 /

    My kids are way cooler than I am right now, and arguably way more cooler than I was, at their age. I’m not sure where they get their “cool factor” from (dad says it’s him… agree to disagree) and I would like to think that I do have my cool moments but they definitely, most certainly dress a heck of a lot better than I do. And so it just makes sense that I would shop around for their next outfits on the Rookie USA website, right? Oh, in case you didn’t know, Rookie USA is an online store that stocks really trendy kids clothing. Created in 2011, Rookie USA…

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    2021… uhhh I mean… 2022 update.

    January 6, 2022 /

    It’s been a while since I’ve shown my face around these here parts. How the heck are you? I know, I’ve been scarce… super lame. Sorry about that. Granted, I have many solid reasons as to why I’ve been quiet (you know, things like: work, kids, life, Netflix – just rewatched Bridgerton btw and am now referring to myself as ‘Your Grace’… that sort of thing) But, excuses aside, I realise that I’ve been pretty slack on the blogging front over the past year and I need to get back into gear. So here’s a young 2022 update for you. But first, let’s start here: 2021 was a doozy. There,…

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    December 21, 2021 /

    Finding the right Summer outfit is a tad bit harder when you are rocking a mom bod, am I right? I mean, we love our mom bods because they remind us that we are powerhouses, but, for the most part, the mom belly makes it a lot more challenging to find clothing that will complement your body post-kids. Superbalist has a few really cute dresses and jumpsuits that I definitely want to buy now! But, first, I need to learn how to dress for my shape. And so I scourged the internet to try to find a couple of tips for loving your mom bod this Summer. 5 tips for…

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    December 15, 2021 /

    Kissing an ass to win a holiday to Kuzuko Lodge is not something that I would usually suggest to those who follow my blog. But kissing this ass, in particular, is very important to me. Because the ass has a name and a story filled with courage, hope and strength. Meet Wilbur. A beautiful, woolly, scraggly rescue donkey (ass) from the East Cape Horse Care Unit (‘ECHCU’) who recently found his “Happily Ever After” home at Grass Roof Farm Stall in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). As a cart-horse, which is how many of the donkeys are used to make a living for their owners, Wilbur was mistreated and abused until the…

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    October 29, 2021 /

    Once a year I impress myself with my Black Friday shopping skills. Whaaat – I am my own biggest cheerleader, okay? And anyways, who has the time (or moola) to go on that festive spree in December? First of all, I can’t wait that long and I don’t foresee myself spending copious amounts of time standing around in shopping malls. I want to shop and I want to shop now! Secondly, uhh that’s what that Black Friday sale is for, my friend! So when I discovered that Superbalist will be having a Black Friday perfume sale, I had to get in on that. But it got me thinking… whether it…

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    October 25, 2021 /

    Kids today are especially advanced when it comes to all things digital. I mean, my 6-year old could pretty much show me how to recalibrate my phone, if I asked her to. (No, I don’t think that re-calibrating a phone is a thing. But I’ll check with my 6-year old, just to be sure.) I get it though: we would LOVE to have our kids playing outside, you know, just climbing trees and making mud pies and scraping knees etc (all the stuff that our childhood was made out of) but the truth is that kids today will always be drawn to technology. Whether we like it or not. And…

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