Gratitude
Posted by Laura in Uncategorized on 30. Sep, 2009 | 3 Comments
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.
Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. Albert Schweitzer
Today I am grateful that.
1. The kids and I got to go away.
2. That I had family to stay [...]
Role of mom
Posted by Laura in Uncategorized on 29. Sep, 2009 | 4 Comments
As unfair or wrong as it may be we are defined largely by our roles.
Mother, wife, lover, lawyer, doctor, geek, student, child, cousin, sister.
These roles define us. Often we are more than one role – we are a student to our teacher and a geek to our colleagues or a wife to our husband and [...]
Tips for Labour 1: Spiraling
Posted by Sally in Uncategorized on 28. Sep, 2009 | 3 Comments
Many women want to try natural birth but are scared of how they might cope in labour. It is really something that I do believe you have to prepare for. You need to have a plan for what strategies you will use. Even if you don’t land up using half of them, it is good [...]
Featured Product: Sugar and Spice Body Thrills
Posted by Laura in Uncategorized on 26. Sep, 2009 | 1 Comment
We featured the fabulous Ms ExMi as one of our Phenomenal Women.
She makes the most amazing products but my absolute favourite has to be the Sugar and Spice Skin Balm and Body Polish.
This product is made from sandalwood, rose, geranium and cinnamon and smells absolutely heavenly.
A little more about the ingredients – supplied by ExMi.
Sandalwood [...]
Phenomenal ‘new’ blog – The Book Club Blog
Posted by Shayne in Uncategorized on 25. Sep, 2009 | 2 Comments
The Book Club Blog is the brainchild of two sisters, I’m So Not a Blogger & Timeout, who have a great love of books. As one of them does not belong to an IRL book club this idea was born. They are hoping to create an online community of book lovers and book readers to [...]
On being a SAHM
Posted by Shayne in Uncategorized on 24. Sep, 2009 | 6 Comments
Where does one begin to write about being a SAHM?
When Laura asked me to write about this I agreed readily. How difficult could it be to write about something that I do every day. But you know what, it’s bloody difficult!
I have not always been a SAHM. I have only had this luxury for the [...]
Gratitude
Posted by Laura in Uncategorized on 23. Sep, 2009 | 2 Comments
Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving – Kahlil Gibran
There is lots to be graetful for today.
1. My friends – who are there when I need them.
2. Shopping – even though I have a budget and a tight one. I still can afford to get a few [...]
Phenomenal Women – JoziKids
Posted by Laura in Real Life on 22. Sep, 2009 | 1 Comment
Merle is the founder of Jozi Kids. She is also mom to two children, Marvin who is nearly 12 and Lerato who is 7.
Work
Where and why was Jozikids conceived?
I have 2 beautiful adopted children who I was determined to find a way to integrate into my work life. I had worked as a radio [...]
As a parent – who supports you?
Posted by Sally in Uncategorized on 21. Sep, 2009 | 4 Comments
I have a friend who is very interested in communities and the ways in which we can be involved in helping others. I must admit when people talk about community work I always think of work in poorer areas and with those less fortunate. That was until he asked me about being a single mom [...]
And the winners are
Posted by Laura in Uncategorized on 20. Sep, 2009 | 4 Comments
The winners of our African ABC and Card Reading competition have been chosen using Random.org
The African ACB CD goes to ANGIE
And the Card Reading to Julia.
You will both be contacted by the respective people to arrange the logistics!
Nicci has kindly offered to do a reading for everyone who commented on the orginal blog post at [...]
