Buying gifts for kids can be tricky, especially if they are in that awkward, ”big but not that big” stage.

Lucky Hasbro has come through with some much-needed help in the form of a play personality quiz. to help you navigate your gift decisions this festive season.

So, Aidan walked away with the Grade 2 prize for the best reader and seeing him with the trophy made me cry.

 Not because I value academic achievement that much, but because for us it meant more than academic achievement, it meant that he has been able to succeed despite mourning his great-grandfather and my aunt and that although my health affected him, he persevered. 

Pictures from proudly SA fashion brand, HUGIO’S Christmas launch has got me feeling super festive and I thought this would be the perfect time to share some fun ideas for things to do during the lead up to Christmas.

Last year we attempted a zero waste Christmas, we still have that in mind, but have added “things to do at home” to our to-do list because both Rob and I are working over the festive season, but don’t want to miss out on the festive spirit.

Snap Ships Build to Battle is the latest name in building systems and we got the chance to test it out and share our views…When I say we, I mean my eight-year-old who played with it and is here to give the pros and cons of this versatile building system.

We hosted a dress-up movie night for Halloween and I thought I’d share some tips as this makes for a cool birthday party theme as well.

This one is for the fans of uniquely Capetonian musical productions featuring Cape Minstrels & Malay Choirs, THE JIVE CULTURE SHOCK, returns for yet another season of dancing and performances, online.

Season one of this uniquely popular production introduced South African audiences to the greater talents of the various Cape Minstrels & Malay Choirs, as this concept was born under the Covid-19 lockdown regulations in 2020.