Before children there is often a reasonable amount of time spent in front of the mirror. Not necessarily from a vanity point of view, more the fact that you have the time. You can do your makeup in front of a mirror and at least get a profile glance of yourself before you leave the […]
A healthy pregnancy
Having babies is far from straightforward. On the one hand you will read of people who get pregnant very easily or those who don’t know they are pregnant and then on the other hand you will hear stories of those who have tried everything for years and still struggled to conceive. Once you are pregnant […]
Dear Mummy – why I love boobie milk and other things
Mummy, I know you think I should sleep in my own bed by now and I know that Daddy would very much like that too. I know that you would like me to start drinking milk from a ‘big boy cup’ or even a bottle, so you can finally have your boobies back. I know, […]
Multi-purpose beauty products
When you are a busy mum on the run the prospect of using multiple beauty products every day is neither practical nor achievable. In my view, products that can be used for multiple purposes are much better. This not only makes life easier on a day-to-day basis, but also when travelling. When you are travelling […]
Back to school: part two
Welcome to part two of our back to school series. Now this comes with a warning…you may find yourself scratching your head at the end of this, so apologies in advance for that. I’m talking of course about Head Lice. When I was at school we had the ‘Nit Nurse’. I recall lining up to […]
What’s in your makeup bag?
Do you have a favourite makeup brand or are you a what’s on offer sort of person? Perhaps you buy a brand that suits your skin type? Aside from the compulsory Bourjois black mascara, I have always been quite flexible when it comes to which make up brand I buy. That might have just changed… […]
My shadow, my bodyguard, my bestfriend
Until I was eight I was an only child. I never wanted to be. I wanted at least one sibling, and when my brother was born I was overjoyed. Aside from when he was about six and began trashing my bedroom daily for about six months, I have always been grateful for my brother. All […]
Developing a unique personality
The toddler years can certainly be a challenge. When I have been asked in the past what the most difficult stage has been, I always answer the same. Without a doubt, 18 months to three years (I’m yet to have a teenager though so this might change). At the same time however, if I am asked […]