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Monthly Motherhood Status – February

March 7, 2016

Hi Lovelies!

My update is a week late but these kids do keep me busy 🙂

Here’s what we got up to the last month!

Categories: ParentingTags: 11 months old, Alyssa is 3, baby, toddler

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I cannot leave a bag of @completepetnutrition food

I cannot leave a bag of @completepetnutrition food just anywhere.. his snout will lead him to eat the entire bag - it’s just so good!

I make sure he only gets his portion at mealtimes and thanks to it, Crusoe is healthy, shiny and FULL of energy 🐶💨

#CompletePetFood #PetNutrition #HealthyPets #PetCareSA #PetWellness

Which one made you stop and think? Save this for t

Which one made you stop and think? Save this for the days you feel tempted to shop impulsively 💸

#mindfulspending #spendingadvice

I’m sure I’d survive but would certainly miss

I’m sure I’d survive but would certainly miss these 🥹

No spoilers here , but Yesteryear is taking me on a rollercoaster 🎢 As the lead character, Natalie is transported to the 1800’s and dwells on the present, it will shock you in more ways than one 😃 We are about halfway through the readalong and let me tell you how hard it is to pause after each section 🤭

If you were to be transported to the 1800’s what modern technologies and conveniences would you miss most?

#yesteryear #readalong #girlgrip

The easiest RSVP I ever sent 🤩 Some invitation

The easiest RSVP I ever sent 🤩

Some invitations are simply too good to decline.
I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Jenny Morris’ latest cookbook, Greedy Girl, where we were treated to a beautiful lunch inspired by recipes from its pages. From the food to the conversation around the table, it was a wonderful reminder of how food brings people together.

Thanks @jennymorrischef and @penguinbookssouthafrica for such a memorable afternoon. I’m already looking forward to trying a few of these recipes this weekend.

#greedygirl #foodie #foodlove

Go Bafana Bafana 🇿🇦 ⚽️ 🥳 🇿🇦

Go Bafana Bafana 🇿🇦 ⚽️ 🥳 🇿🇦

It’s the small shifts that suddenly make me real

It’s the small shifts that suddenly make me realise she’s growing up right in front of me! The extra time spent getting ready.

The confidence quietly growing in the everyday moments, the way she’s becoming more independent, more self-assured, and a little less little every day 💛

I love being able to support her through this phase with routines that help her feel fresh, comfortable. I chose the @dovesouthafrica grapefruit and lemongrass deodorant for her as the 0% alcohol formula and Pro-Ceramide Technology helps care for the skin barrier while keeping her feeling fresh and confident throughout the day!

#WeRollDifferent #ChooseConfidence #dovesouthafrica #dovepartner

You asked. Here it is. 🐆 🙈 A leopard print d

You asked. Here it is. 🐆 🙈 A leopard print dress from one of my fave clothing brands I bought last year. I imported internationally, paid nearly double the price in customs, and have worn exactly …. zero times.

Here’s every reason this was always going to go wrong & and somehow I ignored all of them:

1. I barely wear dresses. I love them on other people. I admire them on the rack. But in my actual life, day to day? I knew this about myself and bought a new one anyway.

2. The style doesn’t even suit me 😆 Not every silhouette works for every body and that’s okay, but I didn’t even stop to ask the question. FOMO skipped that question lol

3. It was the last remaining item in the range when it dropped. I told myself that meant it was rare. Looking back, it probably meant everyone else had already passed on it. A sell-out item sells out. A leftover item gets left.

4. I didn’t even want the dress. I wanted the track pants (which I eventually got in SA). That’s the thing about FOMO purchases - you’re not buying the item, you’re buying the relief of not missing out. The moment it arrived, the relief was gone. And so was the desire.

5. The panic was the red flag. Any time I feel urgency around a purchase, that “I have to get this now” feeling, it’s almost never about need. It’s almost always about fear.

The dress is ok, I guess. It’s just not me 😂
Lesson learned

#mindfulspending #impulsebuy

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I cannot leave a bag of @completepetnutrition food

I cannot leave a bag of @completepetnutrition food just anywhere.. his snout will lead him to eat the entire bag - it’s just so good!

I make sure he only gets his portion at mealtimes and thanks to it, Crusoe is healthy, shiny and FULL of energy 🐶💨

#CompletePetFood #PetNutrition #HealthyPets #PetCareSA #PetWellness

Which one made you stop and think? Save this for t

Which one made you stop and think? Save this for the days you feel tempted to shop impulsively 💸

#mindfulspending #spendingadvice

I’m sure I’d survive but would certainly miss

I’m sure I’d survive but would certainly miss these 🥹

No spoilers here , but Yesteryear is taking me on a rollercoaster 🎢 As the lead character, Natalie is transported to the 1800’s and dwells on the present, it will shock you in more ways than one 😃 We are about halfway through the readalong and let me tell you how hard it is to pause after each section 🤭

If you were to be transported to the 1800’s what modern technologies and conveniences would you miss most?

#yesteryear #readalong #girlgrip

The easiest RSVP I ever sent 🤩 Some invitation

The easiest RSVP I ever sent 🤩

Some invitations are simply too good to decline.
I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Jenny Morris’ latest cookbook, Greedy Girl, where we were treated to a beautiful lunch inspired by recipes from its pages. From the food to the conversation around the table, it was a wonderful reminder of how food brings people together.

Thanks @jennymorrischef and @penguinbookssouthafrica for such a memorable afternoon. I’m already looking forward to trying a few of these recipes this weekend.

#greedygirl #foodie #foodlove

Go Bafana Bafana 🇿🇦 ⚽️ 🥳 🇿🇦

Go Bafana Bafana 🇿🇦 ⚽️ 🥳 🇿🇦

It’s the small shifts that suddenly make me real

It’s the small shifts that suddenly make me realise she’s growing up right in front of me! The extra time spent getting ready.

The confidence quietly growing in the everyday moments, the way she’s becoming more independent, more self-assured, and a little less little every day 💛

I love being able to support her through this phase with routines that help her feel fresh, comfortable. I chose the @dovesouthafrica grapefruit and lemongrass deodorant for her as the 0% alcohol formula and Pro-Ceramide Technology helps care for the skin barrier while keeping her feeling fresh and confident throughout the day!

#WeRollDifferent #ChooseConfidence #dovesouthafrica #dovepartner

You asked. Here it is. 🐆 🙈 A leopard print d

You asked. Here it is. 🐆 🙈 A leopard print dress from one of my fave clothing brands I bought last year. I imported internationally, paid nearly double the price in customs, and have worn exactly …. zero times.

Here’s every reason this was always going to go wrong & and somehow I ignored all of them:

1. I barely wear dresses. I love them on other people. I admire them on the rack. But in my actual life, day to day? I knew this about myself and bought a new one anyway.

2. The style doesn’t even suit me 😆 Not every silhouette works for every body and that’s okay, but I didn’t even stop to ask the question. FOMO skipped that question lol

3. It was the last remaining item in the range when it dropped. I told myself that meant it was rare. Looking back, it probably meant everyone else had already passed on it. A sell-out item sells out. A leftover item gets left.

4. I didn’t even want the dress. I wanted the track pants (which I eventually got in SA). That’s the thing about FOMO purchases - you’re not buying the item, you’re buying the relief of not missing out. The moment it arrived, the relief was gone. And so was the desire.

5. The panic was the red flag. Any time I feel urgency around a purchase, that “I have to get this now” feeling, it’s almost never about need. It’s almost always about fear.

The dress is ok, I guess. It’s just not me 😂
Lesson learned

#mindfulspending #impulsebuy

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