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...

It’s been quite a year!  Well, this blog has now been live for almost one year (it will be on the 27th of January 2019 – hurrah!) I’ve consistently published...

How to plan the perfect Christmas calendar Christmas can be a beautiful and meaningful time of the year, if it is not accompanied by feelings of stress, overwhelm and madness. Unfortunately,...

What to gift the child who has everything Gift shopping for kids is stressful business. It is HARD to try and find an exciting gift when little ones pretty much...