Shooshoos are wonderful and soft leather baby shoes that allow little feet to develop naturally (many podiatrists and physios rate them as the best shoe choice for babies and toddlers). I’m a huge fan of them, and my toddler only wears Shooshoos (or goes barefoot). Jeankelly are bags that act as baby bags (with a
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Would you want to wear a bra that can almost hold it all? The JoeyBra, as mentioned on Buzzfeed can fit credit cards, keys, cash, and an entire iPhone discreetly in the sides of the bra. And it could be good from a safety point of view, but your cover – and dignity – might be blown
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Congrats to the following winners: Swapsies: Ashishta Tally Tots: Verity Alpha Tots: Karen Please email me here, and I’ll send through your respective codes.  
All I can say is: wooohooooooooo! And, I’m there!
As I posted on Dear Max, I went to Mount Grace last weekend, for one night, as part of a blogger’s get-together. I missed my toddler enormously, but I think that “me time”, even if it’s for a manicure, sleep, shopping spree or wax is vital as a mom. For me, this time gives me
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Congrats to the winners of the Makedo sets: Denita, Sam Choles and Chanelle. Please email Lee of Makedo (and amazing other things like Wallies wall decals) who will hook you up with your prizes
This week’s useful tips come from Sandton-based homeopath Jaci Schultz, a mom and believer in natural remedies when they’re due. I have often tried to treat my toddler “naturally” before heading to the big guns, and especially during autumn and winter time I bump on remedies before I or my toddler get sick. Jaci shares
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Have you heard of Soylites candles? The first soy candles in South Africa? I went to a function this week and they introduced all their ranges (from candles and travel candles to soaps and lip balms). I’ve often given Soylite moisturising and massage candles as gifts and everyone raves about them – from their smell
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Last week I posted here about the highly interactive, fun and educational apps for young kids, by Spinlight. Great news is that Spinlight is giving away one of three apps – Swapsies, Tally Tots and Alpha Tots. These apps have won many awards, and all the moms I’ve spoken to whose kids are using them
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Along with Tim Tams and Uggs , Sydney also now has the Lego Festival of Play, in celebration of a half century in Australia. The pop-up Lego forest is the first in a series of activities planned for the next few months. Despite the dreary autumn weather turning the Lego woodland into a rainforest, these
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As much as I sometimes wish I had three hands, and everyone around me, this picture is freaky. Let’s hope Target has hoodies for three-armed people… Via The Gloss
A few months ago I posted on Bellabagheera online stationery where you can customise your cards/stickers/invites/placemats etc with your child’s cartoon image. They’re always coming up with new products, and I adore these cards for Mother’s Day. Since you’re probably not going to get these for yourself, I suggest sharing this post
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Exclusive Books have partnered with Rhino Force to fight against rhino poaching in South Africa with the Rhino Force beaded bracelet being sold in stores countrywide and online for R30. All profits from the sale of these bracelets are directed to Rhino Force’s exclusive beneficiary, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and the funds are used
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A viral Oreo ad featuring a breastfeeding baby and the tagline “Milk’s Favorite Cookie,” was never meant to go public, the company says. The ad shows a woman’s exposed breast and the breastfeeding baby clenching one of the chocolate cookies, and sparked controversy after several media outlets reported it was legitimate and running in South
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If you’re wanting to let your kids’ imagination and creativity go wild without having to spend loads on stuff, then you might be interested in the Australian product Makedo. Makedo is a connector system that kids can use to easily join materials such as cardboard, plastic and fabric together to form new structures. It might
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Congrats to Charlotte Coetzee for winning the organic Spiezia products. Please email me so that I can arrange delivery of your prize
I’m always inspired by and in respect of moms who take the time out to help and guide other people for no other reason than a desire to assist. I’ve followed Sharon van Wyk’s infertility and adoption journeys for a few years, and love what she’s doing at Trinity Heart, an online resource for adoptive
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Congrats to the following winners of the Lucky Pet cat hampers: Melanie Pieterkosky Bev Hutton Arno Please email me so that I can arrange your prizes for you
Israeli artist Shay Aaron has createdtiny, handmade clay sculptures of delicious looking treats, most of them on a 1:12 scale. Aaron also makes tiny wearable food art, which you can buy over at his Etsy shop (a chicken soup ring! image credits: Shay Aaron Via Flavorwire
This week I’m giving away organic Spiezia Baby Massage Oil and Baby Skin Salve. Spiezia is a UK brand and all products are handmade and suitable for all skin types, including those with skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. The oil has chamomile and almond oils combined with lavender which is
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