I did my first honey shampoo wash using raw honey and filtered water (Brita filter) on the day we left for a weekend away in Dullstroom. Talk about living on the edge! I had specifically waited on washing my hair until I received a new batch of raw honey, since we had just run out of honey that week –…
I had been blissfully washing my hair with baking soda (or bicarbonate of soda) and apple cider vinegar for 3 months when I came upon Carry Berry’s post in my Facebook feed. I am always up for a challenge, and even though I had already started my no poo adventure, at least I could provide some encouragement for the other…
I first heard of the “no poo” (hair care where commercial shampoo and conditioner are ditched in favour of more natural alternatives) phenomenon when my friend Gina wrote about it. I was intrigued, but not yet ready to take the plunge myself. In the middle of this year, as we reached the last of our shampoo a little too far…
Today is the last day of this incredible photo adventure! Ironically, it is also the first day I have not had any photos to share! So I took a photo of this scarf. Granma knitted Amélie this lovely scarf for winter. I love the colours and how it came out! Amélie was also quite chuffed with it. Receiving something pretty…
I had a pretty terrible day today, starting at 2am with throwing up, which led to me receiving a drip in ER. Later on I dropped my phone and shattered the glass screen. Even so, there were still happy moments in my day – taking a nap with my babies, a cup of tea in my favourite mug made by…
I love how Arnan is so comfortable in his own skin that he can completely be himself around others. Tonight we spent time with Nico’s parents and by the end of the evening Arnan was happy to be chatting away with his Ouma, climbing on her back to chill out a bit. Witnessing my son’s confidence and unique personality made…
It was a beautiful day outside today, with lots of sun and a slightly chilly breeze. The kids still had fun in the sandpit and splashing about in the cold tap water-filled splash pool. We also came upon this beautiful caterpillar and eggs. Being outside, catching some vitamin D and watching the littlies have fun made me happy today.
Since we’ve started the LCHF (low carb high fat) diet the one thing I’ve struggles with cutting bread out. I was happy to find a carb-free bread in the Real meal revolution recipe book and couldn’t wait to try it. Today I did! It turned out rather well, although I’ll be leaving out the stevia next time. Baking healthy bread…
Nico bought these two beautiful teas – mixed by the owner of Doubleshot coffee and tea, the shop we visited this week – for me. My favourite, Earl Grey, and a new tea, Spiced orange and chocolate Rooibos. Drinking delicious tea made me happy today.
Arnan and I decided to make play dough this morning, so I tried out a new recipe. It worked out really well. The kids had a blast rolling it out, hitting it with a mallet, and making little animal models. There was peace in the house once more for at least half an hour 🙂 Seeing my two angels engrossed…
His smile still melts my heart after 7 years. Spending some time with this husband of mine made me happy today.
Arnan ran about outside with the boy from next door for most of the day today. While I was preparing dinner Arnan came in with a flower for me. It was so sweet that he thought of me in between his busy day of play. My heart swells with love and happiness brought by my boy and his flower.