Thanks to all the readers that continue to allow me to vent, rate and create on the blog. I’ve moved on and up and will now be blogging at http://www.suddenlyamom.co.za. It’s still a work in progress, but aren’t we all?
I live in Knysna, a gorgeous town where so many of my friends have opted for homeschooling their children. These kids range from nine to 17 years old and they do well – on all fronts. I’ve heard that homeschooled children can have problems with social interactions or with taking responsibility, but I really haven’t … More Why I Decided Not To Homeschool
I’ve made no secret about my confidence in the Low-Carb High-Fat (LCHF) movement. But, I’ve also made no secret about my unadulterated love for chocolate. I don’t have a massive sweet tooth, but chocolate is my thing. It makes my days brighter. Birdsong sweeter. Sunshine clearer. Sacrificing Top Deck was the hardest part of my … More {Product Feature} Chocolate With a Heart and How It Changed My Life
Remember this interview with madam? It was two years ago! She asked today when we were going to do one of these again, which was the motivation I needed. Please note that these are just her answers as she said them. They may or may not be accurate 😉 Here it is: What is something mom … More Interview with Katie, age 8
The Garden Route is spectacular, nothing less. Living in the gorgeous Knysna thrills me to my core and I’m always overwhelmed by just how pretty it is. But, my daughter is, apparently, not as thrilled by forests and beaches. I remember being there. Eight years old. Needing something to DO. Watching my parents breathe in … More Garden Route Adventures for the Family
I love the idea of asking kids questions that draw them out without them feeling any kind of stress about what the ‘right’ answer would be. So, Katie and I played a game. I asked her, “What do you wish so-and-so knew?” Her answers: Mom: I wish you knew about Minecraft songs. I wish you … More What Katie Wishes We Knew
Remember when I introduced y’all to Love Long Length here? I just love everything they’re about. So, I’m excited that they have grown even more. At a whopping TWO years old, they are now represented in the Western Cape too. Meet the Western Cape agent, Angela: This is what Kristi, the owner and the brains … More Tall Girls Unite! Love Long Length is Taking SA By Storm!
This is the story of Ashleigh and April. Ash had wanted to be a mom for as long as I’ve known her. She and I want to share her deep, dark run-in with Post Natal Depression (PND) to give other moms an insight into it, and a resource for identifying it; as well as to … More Life and Love With Post Natal Depression (PND)
People don’t always say the right thing. We’ve all done it. We’re all going to do it some more. And it’s fine. We rely on the understanding of those around us to let us off the hook and love us anyway. That’s not really what I’m talking about here. This is more about semantics and … More Not The Mama
In June 2010, Reece was diagnosed with Fanconi Anemia – a form of congenital aplastic anemia. Fanconi Anemia is a rare inherited genetic condition. It leads to bone marrow failure, leukaemia and other forms of cancers. It is now time for the transplant. When? Early 2016 (February/March) Date will be confirmed on successful funds provided … More Reece Needs Us! {Bone Marrow Transplant Fundraiser}
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