Posts filed under: Life

5 conscious decisions we made to live a slower-paced life

When I compare our lifestyle to that of most people, I find that we live a much slower-paced life. This my dear mama friends, is not a coincidence. Neil and...

5 minute decluttering projects worth doing now

Unless you are a decluttering fanatic like me, decluttering won’t top your list of fun things to do. The feeling of satisfaction the results reap however is another story. And...

Why I quit my day job

Yes! If you’ve come across Monday’s announcement on social media, now you know that it’s true. I did quit my day job to pursue blogging full time. And it was...

How owning less can reduce stress

I will not go as far as saying that I am a minimalist. However, the older I get the more I come to terms with the fact that I do...

Why you will never find ‘me’ time

‘I never find ‘me’ time’ is a phrase I hear often. The statement is as true as it can get. I never find ‘me’ time either. Do you? The moment...

6 tips to take amazing photos of your kids

“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...

On being a mum & eating healthily (yes it’s possible!)

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...

Why our (younger) child has a 7pm bedtime

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

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: 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...