Christmas DIY – Lindor Chocolate Wreath

The Festive season is upon us and I am so excited to spend this special time with family and friends!

We are hosting a Xmas lunch with friends at our place this coming weekend, so I have the pleasure of setting up the festive lunch table.

When I attended Kamers in Stellenbosch last month, I fell in love with the dried wreaths on exhibition from JM Floral Design. I didn’t know how long it would last before it totally dried out, but thankfully it lasted and still looks great in time for our lunch.

I was excited about decorating it and thought of a few ideas. I searched Pinterest and Youtube and I got a few ideas but when I walked past the recently opened Lindt store in Canal Walk, a lightbulb went off!

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Stuff We’re Loving Right Now – Bath Time Favourite’s

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For the last few months we’ve been trying out some new Bath time products, so I thought it made perfect sense for me to share some of our favourites in this month’s edition of the series. I really am no Beauty Blogger – but like who doesn’t bath, shower or wash their face?

I’m all for simplicity though and love using products that only require a quick and easy routine, without any precious time wasted.

Here are a few bathtime products we’ve been loving lately:

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Win Tickets To The Clicks & Babyline Cape Town Baby Bootcamp – Competition Closed

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Throughout the year, Clicks and Babyline have partnered up and have been hosting a series of workshops nationwide which are aimed at expectant and new parents. The Baby Bootcamp seeks to provide expert advice, baby related information and demonstrations to these parents.

I attended the one in Cape Town earlier this year and realised that although I’m a Mom of 2 – there’s always something new to learn when it comes to parenting. Like each pregnancy is different, so is every baby. From colic to reflux to post-partum depression, the Baby experts (Paediatricians, midwives, biokineticists & psychologists) will be there to answer all of your questions.

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Please Vote For Me – SA Blog Awards 2016

When I started this Blog just over 2 years ago, I had no idea of what I was doing really. I knew I wanted a creative place to store some memories but I had no idea of what it took or the potential it had to grow.

Since then, it has exceeded my expectations and has opened up a whole new world for me and my family.

In the first year or so, I had a few friends and family members following (which meant the world to me). I really was and still am grateful that they took the time to even read my posts!

Today, and although I may not have the biggest following in SA, the followership has grown significantly and I am so thankful that my writing has had the tiniest little impact on a reader’s life – be it a saving tip, a competition prize or even just the comfort that they are not the only parent out there having a mini-meltdown. For me, this is the biggest reward of being a Blogger.

I’ve also worked with some amazing brands and events this year and have worked hard to share my honest opinions and experiences with you and I can’t wait to share some more – and hopefully some more exciting competitions and giveaways!

For the investment I put into the Blog this year, I’ve decided to enter the 2016 SA Blog Awards. It’s a coveted title amongst the Blogging community and I think its a great feather in one’s cap – in recognition of lots of hard work and efforts.

The only way to be recognized is by the readers themselves and those are the only votes that will count – so if you do think I am worthy please read on and follow these easy steps:

  1. You will see a red circular button on the top right-hand side of this blog page. Or if you viewing from your mobile, scroll down to the bottom of the page, you will find it there. Click on it!
  2. Select the tick box/es for Best Parenting Blog or Best Lifestyle Blog or both. 
  3. In order to confirm your vote, you will be sent a confirmation email that you need to click on.
  4. If you vote for another blog in the Parenting category after you’ve voted for mine, your vote for Hayley’s Joys will be discounted 🙁

Voting runs from 28 November 2016 – 31 December 2016.

There are so many amazing SA parenting and lifestyle blogs out there, which I am a fan of too so if I were to even feature in the top 10 I would be honoured!

Thank you so much for reading and your support.

xxx

Hayley and Co.

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