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  • Instant Pot Creamy Pasta Recipe
    Tips and tricks

    Instant Pot Creamy Pasta Recipe

    October 9, 2025 /

    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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  • Ace that space with Sunstar GUM
    Reviews,  Win!

    Ace that space with Sunstar GUM

    September 28, 2025 /

    A huge lesson that I am taking with me after all of the 2025 shenanigans (for lack of a better word) is that health is wealth! I mean, we’ve all been reminded of the value and importance of looking after your body #amiright? I was also reminded that a healthy mouth and fresh breath goes hand in hand with a healthy body. In fact, September is National Oral Health Month and Sunstar GUM is on a mission to help us ‘ace that space’ by efectively cleaning in-between teeth for a healthier mouth and body. Did you know that only a third of South Africans floss or clean in-between regularly? Shocking, right? (I…

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    Book review: Redeeming Love – Francine Rivers (GIVEAWAY!)

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  • Reviews,  Tips and tricks

    How useful is a nappy bin? {Win with Tommee Tippee!}

    July 28, 2025 /

    As the name of my blog would suggest, I’m a bit of a nutjob when it comes to making lists. Needless to say, I knew exactly what I wanted and needed, while planning for baby Asher’s arrival. I had opted for items that were practical and efficient. Price point was important and I also wanted to know that I would get the full use of product, instead of throwing money at something that I would only use for 2 weeks. (It happens, Mary, it happens.) Any the hoo, one of the items on my list was a nappy disposal bin BUT I wasn’t completely sold on the idea. I mean,…

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  • Reviews,  Win!

    How to celebrate a birthday when you’re stuck at home {Win!}

    June 23, 2025 /

    Stuck at home, on the brink of celebrating a birthday, and you’re not exactly sure how you’re going to do any celebrating at all? Well then, friend, this post is for you! Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, lock down birthdays are now a thing. And, I mean, you’re probably considering the fact that you kinda need, well, other people in order to put the “party” into “birthday party”. And you’re not wrong. But there are ways and means to celebrate the birthday boy/girl, even though you’re limited on people and resources. I love birthdays! And I believe that the only real bummer, about a solid birthday celebration, is not having…

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  • picky eater
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    MAGGI Hi Fibre Noodles – worth the hype?

    May 22, 2025 /

    I sometimes wonder if my kids are trying to Leon Schuster me. I mean, one day they love peanut butter sarmies and nothing else, the next day they shun my specially prepared sandwich as if it’s the plague. Come on – there HAS to be a camera hidden away somewhere, right?! Seriously though, if getting them fed isn’t enough of a chore, one also has to consider WHAT we are feeding them. Nutrition plays a vital role in a child’s development. Proper nutrients keep your children healthy and strong. And regular. (Need I remind you of the Big Constipation Debacle of 2009?) So I was especially thrilled to discover MAGGI…

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  • Tips and tricks

    Uhh, scrambled eggs and beef… together? {Quick recipe}

    April 17, 2025 /

    My grandmother was a chef of note. But, back then, we didn’t call her a chef… she was our Ma. And there were no fancy cookbooks or food blogs to guide her. My Ma Lamie cooked from her heart. And, truth be told, often her meals were a bunch of ingredients she had in her fridge, thrown into a pot, seasoned with a mix of the best Malay spices and, obvz, a dash of love. One of my favorite “Ma Lamie dishes” was a mince and egg concoction that hit like no other meal could. I mean, I wouldn’t dare to scramble eggs into curried mince and call it a…

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  • Peaceful sleep with the Tommee Tippee Grobag
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    Peaceful sleep with the Tommee Tippee Grobag {Win!}

    April 16, 2025 /

    I love sleep. There, I said it. I mean, I function better when I’m well rested, you guys. It’s just, like, a fact of life! And so, because of this fact (uhh of life), I’m always super keen when a brand tells me that their product promotes better sleep for babies. Ash has always been a good sleeper, but truth be told, I’m always super anxious when he sleeps soundly. I check on him every so often, to make sure that he is the right temperature and that his breathing is regular. I mean, you can call me paranoid, but not to my face. And now, with Autumn in our…

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  • Covid
    Heart matters

    #Covid19 – Why I haven’t been posting about it

    March 24, 2025 /

    So our darling Presi’s official announcement (about a nationwide shutdown) was absolutely well-received last night, right? I mean, for the most part. Some peeps are still outchere, trying to cheat the system by breaking government rules. Lest your social life be affected by a virus that kills people. I mean, the audacity. But, for the most part, we’re all very relieved that very stringent measures have been put in place to help #flattenthecurve. Social media has been quite an interesting place to visit the past few days. I mean, I go there for the Social Justice Unicorns who single-handedly save the world one post at a time, while reprimanding everyone…

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  • Home Date Night Valentine Activities
    Marriage

    5 Home Date Night Valentine Activities

    February 14, 2025 /

    I’d like to think that I’m an expert at staying at home. In fact, all of my best Valentine’s Day dates took place in the comfort of my living room. True story! I mean, I love the idea of spending quality time with my Hubstopher, but the lure of my comfy couch and pajama’s is a lot stronger than the thought of having to scramble for a babysitter, pre-cook meals for the kids, get all dolled up and then drag myself (and my Hubstopher) to a restaurant, only to check in on the kids every few minutes and then call it a night when exhaustion hits me. (At 9pm, guys.…

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  • Tips and tricks

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    January 28, 2025 /

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