{WIN} The Jellyfish Jiggle – A New children’s story book by local author Kayla Diamond

January 26, 2021

I am still in disbelief that I have a grade 2 daughter and grade R son! Where has the time gone?

What’s so lovely about them both being so close in age and in the foundation phase together, is that they are learning so much from each other. Alyssa is now reading beautifully and is able to help her brother learn the basics. Her teacher is encouraging her class to read one non-school book per week which I think is a brilliant idea! Alyssa has taken up the challenge and in fact reading even more and often reads to Aidan.

So naturally, the kids were excited when they were sent a copy of local author Kayla Diamond’s new children’s picture story book, titled The Jellyfish Jiggle.

Why I Want To Improve My Gut Health This Year

January 14, 2021

Gut health sounds like quite a complex topic, but the more I learn about it the more I care about the shape my gut is in!

A while ago I attended a course about the art of ageing and my biggest takeout from it was that if you want to live longer and have a better quality of life – you’ve got to take care of your gut!

Your gut is said to be your second brain. If your gut is in good shape, you will feel good on the inside. When we have a daily health struggle like bloating or lethargy we actually forget what feeling good is like! And as we get older, we think, well, I’ve now hit a certain age so I’m supposed to feel this way! Well, I’ve come to learn that a lot of these struggles have to do with our gut.

My Top Free Online Workouts To Do At Home

January 7, 2021

Reflecting on the year that was, I realised the one thing I was most consistent with – my workouts!

I really do miss the gym and I can’t believe it’s almost a year since I last entered the gym doors. I’ve actually made the sad decision to cancel my membership as I doubt I will be heading there any time soon.

Since the start of lockdown I’ve been working out at home and have enjoyed so many free online workout resources. To be honest, I’m really enjoying it and have never felt better about my fitness level.

7 Ways To Celebrate The New Year At Home With Kids

December 29, 2020

With a 9pm curfew put in place, there’s no better place to spend New Years Eve than in the comfort of our homes.

2020 has been an incredibly tough year for all of us and after the request from the President, we will definitely be lighting a candle in our home at midnight, in honour of those we have lost along the way.

We would also like to mark the new year with some form of celebration with the kids, as it has indeed been a year of note.

I thought I’d share some ideas we are considering to do at home with the kids this New Years Eve.