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  • Uber In-App Emergency Button
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    What do you know about the Uber In-App Emergency Button?

    March 14, 2021 /

    I recently learnt about the Uber In-App Emergency Button and, I must admit, the e-hailing service went from amazing to even more amazinger™ (words by Luchae) in my books! At the end of a busy day at the office, nothing is more relaxing to me, than a scenic drive home. There’s something about the peace and quiet, after the bustle of a busy day, that hits me right in the feels. And, when I’m not driving myself home, I must admit I get a kick out of sinking into the backseat of an Uber, while the driver’s choice of music settles my mind. I mean, as a mom who works…

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    February 16, 2021 /

    When it comes to date night, we run out of ideas very quickly. Add to this the fact that we’re not particularly keen on leaving home right now (#socialdistancing), and you have a set up for a date that consists of us binge-watching Netflix until we fall asleep with our mouths open. So exciting. So passionate. Anyways, while scouring the interwebs for ways to spice up our indoor date nights, I found these really cute ways to do a coffee pairing date at home. Now, this is right up our alley because we aren’t big drinkers, so a wine/whiskey pairing wouldn’t work. Also… uhh hello, coffee snob much?! (Yes, coffee…

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    Christmas Gift Idea: Thomas & Friends Walking Bridge

    December 23, 2020 /

    If you’re looking to score “Cool Mom Points” this Christmas (I mean, who isn’t? Cool Mom Points are the only points I want!) then you totes should consider adding this cool Thomas and Friends Walking Bridge to your Christmas gift ideas list. I mean, besides for Thomas being a really cool, timeless toy engine that everybody loves, the walking bridge is rather rad, Brad! With the Fisher-Price® Thomas & Friends™ Walking Bridge train set, little engineers can use this super-cool addition to Sodor to help Thomas cross the broken bridge. When Thomas, or any other motorized engine, rolls onto the bridge, it walks to the other side (Other engines sold…

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    December 23, 2020 /

    Q: What’s better than giving your kid the latest fad toy for Christmas? A: A really cool classic game that we probably played when we were growing up! I mean, I don’t know about you guys, but I kinda enjoy gifting my kids with things that I’ve mastered before. Those novelty toys of yesteryear are the bomb! The original Magic 8 Ball™ is one such toy… right?! This novelty toy lets anyone pretend-seek advice about their future! And no, it does not work with voodoo… it’s actually for “jokes”… and it can get quit silly. All you have to do is simply “ask the ball” any yes or no question, then…

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    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 even  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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    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-Price® Laugh & Learn® Magic Color Mixing Bowl 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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    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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    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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    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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    I’m the pasta lady, everyone knows this about me. A really special lady taught me how to make this creamy pasta dish and let me tell ya, my creamy pasta is unrivalled. (Unrivalled, you hear!! *shakes fist to the sky*) Anyways – dramatics aside – when I got my hands on my new Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 I wondered if I would be able to make my creamy dreamy UNRIVALLED pasta dish in this glorious machine. I needed a one pot pasta (because mama’s busy) without losing flavour or creaminess (because creaminess is important okay). Before I get right into the recipe I need to clip note: you can make…

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