What’s new from Labels4School? + {Discount Code}
An Ordinary Gal
by Simone
2M ago
If you’re a regular around these parts, you will know that I have loved and raved about Labels4School for a very long time! Labels4School makes labelling fun (well as fun as labelling can be) and the team knows exactly what us moms need. From pencil labels, to Pritt labels, to lunchboxes, shoes, clothing….they have thought about everything. What’s even better is that they have so many options that cater to every budget…and ‘budget’ with Labels4School does NOT mean that that you have to skimp on quality ? Since the last feature I did in 2020 reviewing Labels4School, the company has introduced ..read more
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Carrie Soto is Back, by Taylor Jenkins Reid {Book Review}
An Ordinary Gal
by Simone
1y ago
I remember when I was younger and visiting my boyfriend’s family during Wimbledon season, I’d have to sit there and feign interest in those matches. My boyfriend and his family would literally watch that ball bounce from left to right for hours. I never got it, because it’s literally a ball been slammed between 2 racquets right? Well Carrie Soto would probably not agree with my observation on what tennis looks like…. What is Carrie Soto is Back about? Carrie Soto is fierce, and her determination to win at any cost has not made her popular. But by the time she retires from tennis, she is the b ..read more
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Hush Puppies School – The best school shoes for your kid!
An Ordinary Gal
by Simone
1y ago
Happy New Year folks! Just like that, it’s 2023! I found 2022 to be such a difficult year and I’m ready to jump into a, hopefully, better 2023….and if I’m wearing comfortable shoes, even better ? So…back to school…..are you ready??? I was recently afforded the opportunity to try out the new school shoe range from Hush Puppies and I immediately said yes! The Hush Puppies brand is synonymous with comfort, so to find out that they have a school shoe range really got me excited for my kids….and their feet! What is the Hush Puppies School range about? Here at Hush Puppies, we make it our mission t ..read more
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Places to visit in Gqeberha
An Ordinary Gal
by Simone
1y ago
I’m not sure if we’re all feeling the pinch when it comes to our finances, but I definitely am…. so when we head out for a meal or an outing with the kids, I want it to be the best meal or the best experience possible! Bang for my buck so to speak. It is December and some of you may be travelling through our beautiful little city, so I thought I’d share some of my recommendations for places to visit (and eat) in Gqeberha! 1. Addo Elephant National Park Addo Elephant Park is now the third largest national park in South Africa! You’ll spot lions, Herds of elephant, hyenas and much much more! Th ..read more
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4 Tips to help you Save for your home renovations
An Ordinary Gal
by Simone
1y ago
A friend once told me: ‘Live in your new house for 6 months before you do any renovations.‘ Great advice, if you’ll actually even have money for said home renovations after 6 months! We’ve been in our ‘fixer upper’ for a decade now, with no renovations in sight…. We have a bunch of kids, something is always breaking, so there’s never money or a clear plan for these home renovation dreams of mine. However….I have decided that 2023 is the year that we gain some momentum with our plans! Today I’ll share some tips on how I plan to get there. 1. Create a list First have a clear list of goals with ..read more
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Magic Ballerina Series, by Darcey Bussell {Kids book Review}
An Ordinary Gal
by Simone
1y ago
As we approach the silly season, the question always is….what am I buying for the kids this year??? Can you relate? I always love to include a book when it comes to Christmas gifts, and I’ve got a great recommendation for you, if you have a budding ballerina in your midst. Today I’m reviewing the Magic Ballerina Series! What is the Magic Ballerina Series about? Beloved ballerina and former Strictly judge Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic where you’ll meet Delphie – a girl who just wants to dance – in these 22 enchanting stories. Delphie’s ..read more
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The People on Platform 5, by Clare Pooley
An Ordinary Gal
by Simone
1y ago
Today is one of those rare days where I wander out of my usual genre and try something lighter with my reading. After a recent thriller book binge, I picked up The People on Platform 5, as a palate cleanser of sorts…. What is The People on Platform 5 about? Every day Iona, a larger-than-life magazine advice columnist, travels the ten stops from Hampton Court to Waterloo Station by train, accompanied by her dog, Lulu. Every day she sees the same people, whom she knows only by nickname: Impossibly-Pretty-Constant-Reader and Terribly-Lonely-Teenager. Of course, they never speak. Seasoned commute ..read more
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The Favour, by Nora Murphy {Book Review}
An Ordinary Gal
by Simone
1y ago
“A true friend repays loyalty with loyalty, honesty with honesty and favours with favours.” ― Theodore Volgoff, The Backpack I’m always eternally and overly grateful for a favour, so much so that I am going to try to repay that favour as soon as humanly possible! I don’t think that is the purpose of somebody doing you a favour, but I think it’s just human nature…to try to repay The Favour….. right? What is The Favour about? Staying is dangerous. Leaving could be worse. Leah and McKenna have never met, though they have parallel lives. They don’t—ever—find themselves in the same train ..read more
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Eleven Dogs Live With Me! {Kids Book Review}
An Ordinary Gal
by Simone
1y ago
Today we’re reviewing Eleven Dogs Live With me…..a fun addition to any dog loving kid’s bookshelf ? I remember one time, my then 5yr old was trying to feed our dogs leftover toss salad. He was quite unimpressed that our dogs do not seem overly fond of lettuce and tomatoes! ha ha. Since then, he has become quite the dog lover, and I think it’s the cutest thing to watch him interacting with the dogs. Thankfully there are only 2 dogs on our property, because unlike the narrator in today’s book, ‘Eleven Dogs Live With Me’ is not something that would ever come out of my mouth!! Eleven??? I don’t t ..read more
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Rebuild the world, one LEGO® brick at a time!
An Ordinary Gal
by Simone
1y ago
It never ceases to amaze me how you can tip over a tub of LEGO bricks, and kids, no matter their age, will start building. Whether they’re budding engineers or just building the most random silly creations – to see their imagination running wild is great to witness. There’s a reason why LEGO® bricks are loved across the globe. LEGO play teaches various soft skills that will shape the way they work and interact with others including: creative thinking, teamwork, communication, conflict resolution and problem solving skills. For some kids, LEGO play is a gateway to breaking boundaries, endless ..read more
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