A couple of months ago my toddler went on a bath strike and refused to get in the bath. I turned to Twitter (as one does) and some moms recommended food colouring to entice him, and some cool products, like those from Acornkids. A clean child and some fun bathtime later, I’m happy to
Remember a while back Aspen Nutritionals announced the launch of its new ready-to-feed formula, Infacare Gold 3 for one to three-year olds? Just to recap, no refrigeration is necessary before opening, you don’t need to do any mixing or measuring before decanting into a sterilised bottle or cup (depending on when you sterilise until), it’s
To find out how you can win a Country Road shopping spree, start reading here: Just when I thought I had found the best of instant messaging services, along comes another one to show me how IM is progressing and getting even better (even though it still can’t make me coffee, or change nappies). For
One of the UK’s bestselling kids’ food range, Ella’s Kitchen, has just launched in South Africa and I have a feeling it’s going to big here. Why? Because it’s organic, suited for kids and toddlers, has a recyclable squeeze pouch, and has no additives or preservatives. The packaging is bright and awesome, and the products
Yesterday I blogged about the iPad Mini World of Possibilities campaign, and how you could win by registering for the campaign at iStores, and how I was trying out an iPad Mini to see how it was opening up my world (and fitting into my handbag). Well, the iStore is running a blogger challenge in conjunction
Apple gadgets and accessories need little introduction – they’re loved and lusted over, and because of this, the iStore is giving away a hamper to make your Mother’s Day (or any day for that matter). The hamper, worth R2 646, includes: TwelveSouth Bookbook for iPad Mini Griffin Elan Folio Slim (Pink) Urbanears Plattan Headphones
For the next two days, you can enter to win one of two sets of double tickets for the Winter Sculpture Fair this weekend at The Cradle of Humankind presented by MasterCard. Which you want to go to because: – There will be magnificent contemporary sculptures on exhibition – There will be amazing wine and
I’m not sure how it took me so long to discover Love Letters Stationery, a beautiful online stationery store, but I’m so glad I did. And if your love for stationery is as deep as mine, you’ll adore what this store offers. There are personalised mugs, journals, pencils, ribbon, gift tags, Moleskine notebooks and
Minnetonka moccasins have been around since 1946, and are one of America’s top shoe brands for comfort, versatility and gorgeousness. I thought i was in love with the adults’ range, until I saw the kids’ range, with its characteristic tassels and beading. They’re also quality cut and made too – the insoles of each shoe
Towards the end of last year, Canderel launched Green products, using extracts of the Stevia plant to create a sweet, low kilojoule and healthy sugar alternative (they don’t contain aspartame). Stevia is 200 times sweeter than sugar, and has been used as a sweetener in South America for hundreds of years. It’s suitable for vegetarians
Le Creuset needs little introduction, and I probably don’t need to mention that it’s a brand of cookware, bakeware, accessories and kitchenware that is simply lustworthy. This week, we’re giving away TWO junior baking range hampers, a pink one, and a blue one, each one worth R1 070. Each hamper will comprise: Le Creuset junior
This is a sponsored post for Real Concerts I’m not even going to try and be funny in this post when giving away two sets of tickets to one of the funniest comedians in the world, Michael McIntyre. He’s also the biggest-selling comedian in the UK, and will be performing at The Grand Arena at
This is a sponsored post for Tsogo Sun First it was Broadway, then London, Australia, Vegas and Singapore, and now South Africa – Jersey Boys is on, and you can win two tickets to the Joburg show. This award-winning musical is in Joburg at the Teatro at Montecasino until June 9, and then in Cape
This is a sponsored post for Woolworths I don’t strictly celebrate Easter, but that doesn’t mean I don’t crave, buy and stock up on Easter eggs. In fact, the only downside about Easter is that the eggs aren’t available all-year round, so like a person expecting the end of the world, I stock up on
If you haven’t heard of Jelli Children’s Boutique in Hutton Court, Hyde Park, Joburg, here’s what you need to know. Jelli stocks magnificent and exclusive French, Spanish and Italian kids’ clothing labels. You only have to browse through their website to see what I mean. Their clothes are drool-worthy, and if you’re looking for standout clothes, or
Last week I asked on Twitter what moms would most want to win, and many of you said shopping vouchers! We have listened, and thanks to King Price, a leading insurance company in South Africa, we are doing just that – giving away a R1 000 Woolworths shopping voucher to spend on whatever you please.
Whether you’re having a bad hair day, have a big night out, or just feeling blah, there’s nothing that can turn you around or make you feel as fab as a blow dry. And if you haven’t booked ahead, or you want a quick impromptu fix, then Tanaz Hair, Nails and Body in Joburg has
Just in time for the April school holidays, Exclusive Books has launched the Children’s One Club Festival that will take place from March 15 to April 15. And they’re giving away two R500 vouchers for the store to celebrate kids and reading! What can you expect from the festival? For starters, there will be brilliant
This week, Kitchen Passion, stockists of amazing homeware and kitchenware, is giving away a hamper of Staub Ceramics, which will consist of two large round Staub bowls (17cm), three small round Staub bowls (12cm) and a rectangular dish. Which you want because: – They’re made in France and are of great quality – They are
Whether you’re pregnant, or have a friend who’s pregnant, or if you’re planning on have another or first child, the Philips AVENT Newborn Starter Set is a brilliant start for early feeding. Why? Because firstly the Philips AVENT nipple resembles the natural form and feel of the breast, and the unique anti-colic skirt allows the