“How do you take such amazing photos of your kids?”I get asked this question SO MANY TIMES. I’m lucky with Nina. She is a natural. Well, in all honesty, Yanik...

Healthy eating was never an easy task – but it can be simple if you want it hard enough. In today’s fast paced world, the convenience of unhealthy food has...

Nina, who is almost 4 years old, goes to bed at 7pm every night. We might decide to stretch it just a little bit on weekends, but we would never...

5 fun things to do on a dreary, rainy day The throes of winter. Summer seems so far away. Now, I am one who enjoys the cold winter days. Nonetheless,...

Flying: 6 tips to keep your toddler happy Flying can be stressful for parents of wee ones, even scary for first timers. The prospect of boarding an airplane with a...

How to keep your toddler entertained on a flight With a little intention and planning, it is possible to keep your toddler entertained on a flight. Don’t just wing it...

One year of blogging: what you didn’t know My oh my. I honestly have no clue how this year has flown by, right before my very eyes. ‘the Mama Manual’...

How to holiday with no kids, no guilt & no stress The first thing that hits you when you dare think of holidaying without the kids is guilt. Guilt can...

Why I don’t want another baby If I had to think of all the joy my children bring me, and not think of much else, my initial response to the...

How to beat the post-Christmas blues The festivities are over. Days off – not anymore. The parties, socialising, activities, that feeling of warmth Christmas gives you is now gone. We...