Posts filed under: Life

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...

How to keep your toddler entertained on a flight

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

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’...