Word of the year - Grab There is nothing more powerful than a word. A word for the year is a gift to yourself. This year I am going to G...

2020  2020 is going to be a great year! We know it! 2019 was not that great. When I think about it, I just have an overwhelming sens...

In the queue at Home Affairs We spent a whole day at Home Affairs yesterday. It was something that had to be done, but we were not lo...

Dog Whisperer ;-) Although we had lots of preparation for our Eldest not being in the house anymore, we still miss her. Every now and a...

#AMamaNeedsToKnow - Michal Snyman 'Israeli born, Michal Snyman, a vibrant mother of three and a successful business owner. She shar...

Spring is in the streets  The title is one about dichotomy! Yay! It's Spring! Meh... It's Spring again and nothing has changed!...

Serendipity:  A"fortunate happenstance" or "pleasant surprise" Life Day Spa What is the odds that my daughter ...

She got a job! She's not The Student only, any more! She has a job in the Corporate World and we are very proud! I had to drop h...

52 Weeks of Grateful I am linking up with Maxabella Loves and Kidspot with their weekly 52 weeks of Grateful .for this year. There i...

Today was a big day! Not only did The Toddler start at her new school , we also had another celebration! The matric results were announc...

Finally, the first day at a new pre-primary school for The Toddler! She is starting with a 4-year old group of kids. I've had night...

Lynette at Creative Moments has come up with her word for the year : Breathe ! I love the idea of a word chosen for a specific year. It is...

Each year when we tick off another anniversary, I always think back and compare my previous life to what I have now. It is of course way wa...

That’s me! The better version of me! ;-) Powerwoman is a go-getter in life. She is able to juggle work and home with ease. Powerwoman is a w...

I need to step out into the fast lane, because it feels like it is going way too fast for me! Am I the only one, or are there other people o...

It’s always a good idea to start a new year with resolutions. I had years where I said I do not have any resolutions! I was of the opinion t...

Happy New Year to you all! A new year with new beginnings! Last year (2009) caught us off-guard with the baby coming three weeks early. We a...

Divorces have a devastating effect on the children. No new revelation! Arnia believed and hoped for years that I and her dad would get back ...

I found this on my computer. I was just commenting last week on the thorn tree in our garden, and how it reminds me of new beginnings and th...