Have you seen this woman before? Her name is Zhiying Zeng. She was born in 1966 to a mom who coached table tennis. She picked up a paddle as soon as she could hold it, joined a junior elite team at a military sports school in Beijing at age 11, and turned pro at age […] The post You are never too Old, it is never too Late! appeared first on Denise's Family Treasures ..read more

The weather is really ‘wintering’ in Cape Town, at the moment. From floods to gale force winds, hail and snow; we are really feeling the cold. So, of course, we hide out inside of our homes and offices binging on tea and hot chocolate to keep us going. As winter sets in, many people around […] The post Rooibos Hot Chocolate Recipe appeared first on Denise's Family Treasures ..read more

We have another game to share with you! I love testing out new games with my family. After a lovely day spent exploring the beach and a delicious meal out, we came home and got into our PJs. Comfortable and ready for game night, we took on our new game, Kluster! At first, Kluster may […] The post Family Game Night with Kluster appeared first on Denise's Family Treasures ..read more

I have seen this question come up on many mommy groups, lately. I realise how lonely it can get for moms, especially single moms, with so much on their plate. Remember how easy it was to make friends in elementary school? All you had to do was go up to someone and ask them to […] The post Making Friends as an Adult appeared first on Denise's Family Treasures ..read more

I love chocolate and, if you are reading this, I think you might too. We have allergies in our household, though, so its nice to have options when it comes to recipes. This recipe is also simple enough for the kids to try. Be aware that most commercial chocolate bars/chips have wheat/soya in, so be […] The post Chocolate cake in 5 Minutes appeared first on Denise's Family Treasures ..read more

I have loved selecting my new favourite things for you this May. This year we are putting our best foot forward, getting comfortable, sparking our creativity and moving forward in style. Check out our new favourite things for 2024 and tell us what you love the most in the comments below! Veldskoen Gumboots We featured […] The post Denise’s New Favourite Things 2024 appeared first on Denise's Family Treasures ..read more

Quite a few moms and dads that I have spoken to recently are looking for work. Either their companies are downsizing, they are stuck in a position that doesn’t fully utilize their skill set, or one of many other reasons South African professionals face. So, how do you go about finding a new job that […] The post Empowering Digital Tools For Your Job Search appeared first on Denise's Family Treasures ..read more

As we come to the end of term 1, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed or maybe a little worried. You may wonder if you are doing enough to help with your child’s education and, mommy, let me tell you – you are. You are doing just fine. The school holidays are a time […] The post Make learning fun with Bananagrams and Azul! appeared first on Denise's Family Treasures ..read more

As Valentine’s Day draws near, so too do the lurking scammers seeking to exploit this season of love. These digital fraudsters prey upon unsuspecting individuals, leaving behind shattered hearts and depleted bank accounts. To shield yourself from Cupid’s cyber adversaries, it’s essential to employ some cautionary measures. We spoke to the friendly nerds at Dial-a-Nerd […] The post How to avoid Valentine’s Day Romance Scams appeared first on Denise's Family Treasures ..read more

At the end of last year, while I was walking along the beach with my family, I noticed a lady carrying a Wonderbag. I’ve known about Wonderbags for years so I knew immediately what it was. In my mind, I said “Yes, Girl!”. Imagine coming to the beach to relax with family, starting your meal […] The post Wonderbags are a Wonderful Solution for Moms & Dads appeared first on Denise's Family Treasures ..read more