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November 28, 2025

Surviving Europe With Kids: What Actually Made Our Trip Work

Travelling Europe with kids looks dreamy in photos… but the reality is a hilarious mix of bliss, chaos, gelato bribery, and snack negotiations. Our trip through Dubai, Greece, Italy, Portugal and France was unforgettable — but not because it was perfect. It worked because we were prepared, flexible, and we brought the right gear to travel with a four year old and an (almost) one year old. If you’re planning a Europe trip with toddlers or young kids, here’s everything...

May 2, 2022

4 benefits of using a pregnancy pillow

Sleep is so important. Never does it feel more important than when you are a parent, even when you are about to become one. Rest and a good sleep is key to developing a healthy baby and ensuring mum’s body is recovering from all the hard work it’s doing. When I was pregnant I found than a great pregnancy pillow did wonders! So, here are 4 benefits of using a pregnancy pillow: Comfort Any expectant mother understands the struggles of...

August 25, 2021

Must have baby products 2021

Our beautiful baby Bella is almost six months old. I can’t believe. Half a year of being parents. Half a year of our hearts bursting with joy. And half a year of lessons! Certainly, one big thing that we have learnt is that there are tools to make life as new parents a little bit easier. Baby entertainment, developmental toys and travel essentials help take a bit of pressure off mum and dad. Naturally, there’s also products that didn’t work...

April 11, 2021

My postpartum routine

Pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum journey is so unique to each woman. The level of wellness, emotional, physical and hormonal response vary not just from woman to woman but through each individual pregnancy. Looking after yourself, physically and emotionally, should always be a priority. This applies even after your child is born. After all, they need a healthy, happy and strong mama to look after them! Here’s what I’ve been getting up to post childbirth. Making health a priority, before...

May 13, 2020

5 Simple Tips For Creating A Plastic Free Kitchen

Are you on a quest to live a more sustainable, healthy and ethical lifestyle? A good way to challenge yourself is to start by going plastic free, particularly in your kitchen. WHY ELIMINATE PLASTICS? Plastic is not only dangerous to the environment but it is harmful to human health. Toxic chemicals exude out of plastics and are commonly found in blood and tissue in nearly all of us. This can lead to a whole range of health problems. Additionally, plastic...