Surprise Mom with a family picnic inspired by Roodeberg Rosé Celebrate your Mom by whipping up a delicious family picnic in her honour and let Roodeberg Classic Rosé be her muse this Mother’s Day. Served with this delicious Tandoori Chicken Salad with Minted Ranch Dressing, this light and spicy tandoori chicken salad recipe is a […] The post Tandoori Chicken Salad with Minted Ranch Dressing appeared first on Sharon van Wyk ..read more

Getting teenage girls ready for their first period can be a significant milestone in their lives and let’s face it, our daughters are starting to menstruate earlier and earlier so it’s essential we have these important conversations to help prepare them for what lies ahead. Here are some top tips to help prepare them for […] The post Top Tips For Preparing our Tween & Teen Daughters For Their First Period appeared first on Sharon van Wyk ..read more

I remember what it was like being a new mom. Especially a new mom, thrust into motherhood so suddenly via adoption. Feeling completely overwhelmed and totally unprepared for parenting a newborn. Back in 2009, we didn’t have apps, like Parent Sense, to help us. We relied on our village in whatever shape that took and […] The post Introducing Parent Sense – The App appeared first on Sharon van Wyk ..read more

This one is for all the lazy lunch peeps. If you’re like me, you’re looking for a salad for lunch that you can prep once and lasts the whole week… well this Thai Chicken Coleslaw does exactly that! Best of all, I use totally cheat ingredients (all pre-prepped from Woolies, thank you very much!) A […] The post Thai Chicken Coleslaw appeared first on Sharon van Wyk ..read more

1 day – 10 malls – 1000 units of blood – that is what the Western Cape Blood Service is hoping to achieve this Saturday, so get on board and give your Christmas gift early this year! The aim of this big bleed is to collect 1000 units of blood and welcome at least 100 new […] The post CAPE TOWN PEEPS – GIVE YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT EARLY THIS YEAR appeared first on Sharon van Wyk ..read more

A few months ago, I was approached by Samantha Jackson Photography to be an ambassador for her boudoir photography business. I was hesitant at first, I mean, who wants to see a fat, middle-aged woman in her underpants, as it turns out these photos are all about me and for me and it’s turning out […] The post INVEST IN YOURSELF WITH A BOUDOIR PHOTOSHOOT FROM SAMANTHA JACKSON PHOTOGRAPHY appeared first on Sharon van Wyk ..read more

I recently learned that my sudden onset of frozen shoulder, without actually having injured myself, may very likely be a result of increased inflammation brought on by menopause. While there is no evidence of a direct link between menopause and frozen shoulder, menopause is associated with a rapid reduction in the hormone estrogen, which plays […] The post Anti-Inflammatory Foods For Menopause appeared first on Sharon van Wyk ..read more

Hypoallergenic, waterproof, scratch-resistant, that is James Jewellery, made from durable titanium and stainless steel, plated in solid gold and if you have a nickel allergy like me, you will love it! Introducing James Premium Jewellery James Jewellery was born in December 2021 by Ika van Wyk in response to customer feedback, having already owned a […] The post Introducing James Jewellery – Premium jewellery for the practical gal appeared first on Sharon van Wyk ..read more

Tried and tested winter workout tips that work (well for me anyway)! If you’re anything like me, you start every winter with the best intentions of maintaining your workout schedule, but the colder and darker it gets, the harder those intentions are to stick to, the longer the nights, the longer my warm, comfortable bed […] The post 5 Tips To Stick To Your Workout Routine This Winter appeared first on Sharon van Wyk ..read more

Lyre’s Spirit Co, the most awarded non-alcoholic spirit company in the world. Lyre’s is vegan and designed for embracing mindful drinking, best of all, it is now available in South Africa!  Reason’s To Love Lyre’s Lyre’s has an extensive range that allows you to replace some of the alcohol in your drink to make a […] The post Get 10% Off On Your Lyre’s Spirit Co Order appeared first on Sharon van Wyk ..read more