A few weeks ago we celebrated a Birthday at The Cousins with a few close friends. If you are looking for a restaurant in Cape Town that is all about good food - then The Cousins Restaurant is the place to go. This culinary institution is based in Barrack Street in the Cape Town CBD. As the name suggests the establishment is owned by cousins and this adds to the feeling of being family, from the moment you are greeted at the door by heavenly aromas to the friendly banter with the waitrons and manager. Just because it’s an Italian restaurant don’t expect the run-of-the-mill pizza and kinds of pa ..read more

Have you heard about the fantastic book, The legend of Captain Fanplastic? Em and I were recently invited to the launch of the new audio book, The Legend of Captain Fanplastic, initiative run by Soapbox SA and driven by Ruben Hazelzet. We were treated to a live performance by Alessandro Gigli and Zolani Mahola. Zolani and Alessandro brought the legend to life. Zolani is a skilled story teller , using her voice to sing and narrate the story. The children were enthralled! “Captain Fanplastic takes children, through storytelling, on an educational journey that inspires them to be conscious and ..read more

Becoming a mother and joining the world of Parenthood was a big step for me. During the life-altering time that I became a mother, I also started taking baby steps into the world of blogging. Blogging and websites are great online resources for parents. Through blogging, I found a tribe of people who could share their experiences of raising children. Some bloggers are the “perfect parent” with their family in colour co-ordinated outfits and others are a “hot mess “with stained pants and mom buns, while others are seasoned parents with some sage advice. At one stage I think we have all done a 2 ..read more

Cooking is so much fun! Baking and cooking is one of Em and my favourite activities. Awaken your child’s inner MasterChef with the Little Chef Box. I was super excited when Little Chef Box https://www.facebook.com/Littlechefbox/ contacted me to do a review on their new Zoom classes. “Little Chef Box was started for kids to have fun while cooking/baking. Not only will they be having fun, but they will learn life skills of cooking/baking. Little Chef box is a great activity and bonding time where parents can help their kids cook and bake. Each, Little Chef Box is filled with ingredients and a r ..read more

Winter has South Africa in its frosty grip. During the colder months there is a marked increase in burn victims being admitted to hospitals. These burns are due to attempts to stay warm. In South Africa we have many citizens whose only access to heating is open fires and access to light is candles. Open flames in the home are incredibly dangerous! Melcura reached out to me to give some tips on how to treat burn wounds at home and explain about the healing powers of honey. Some causes of burn wounds • Diabetic persons with loss of feeling in feet who burn with hot water bottles and heaters or ..read more

Die Damhuis Restaurant is a family-friendly restaurant situated just off Beach Road in Melkbosstrand. Popular with the locals and visitors alike Die Damhuis is bustling with activity from breakfast service to dinner. This restaurant is family-friendly with a wonderful kiddie’s area with a Lighthouse with a slide, sand kitchen and boat for the kids to play. The big selling point is the kiddie’s section is covered so you are protected from the hot summer sun and winter rains, making Die Damhuis a great option all year round. Die Damhuis is a favourite restaurant for my family and has become our ..read more

and 5 questions to start up small talk. The thought of going to an event or party where I do not know anyone fills me with dread. I am incredibly shy and find it hard to start small talk with people I do not know. My shyness is often misconstrued as being standoffish, it does not help that I naturally have RBF (Resting Bitch Face) Often my shyness makes me blurt out the most random thing, or I overthink all my responses and stress about coming off as stupid. 1. Firstly, stay away from the alcohol! I have made this fatal mistake a few times, the “Dutch courage” isn’t making you wittier. You ca ..read more

The One Formation wine range from Boland Cellars has recently undergone a make-over and is ready to show off its new label. The saying from Jessica Raine comes to mind” If Feathers Don’t Ruffle – Nothing flies.” Just Like Bird flocks take flight to migrate in unison, the One Formation range embodies the principles of working together in collaboration in all aspects from the vineyard to the bottle. A single purpose of end-product excellence is the driving force behind the range with many aspects brought together skilfully to achieve this goal. Vineyards of the highest quality cultivars in each ..read more

Are you worried about what your children are watching on TV? I have become very aware of what my daughter is exposed to. Emily is at an age where she acts out what she sees and repeats what she hears. I have often thought that a programme was “Child friendly” but walked in a minute later, where I have been appalled at what was on the screen. Truth TV contacted me to use their service and write a review about their service. The timing of this is absolutely perfect as we lead up to Easter. I was very excited to hear about a family-friendly, faith-based streaming service. What is Truth TV? Trut ..read more

It's almost the Easter Holidays. Are you getting ready to explore the best of South Africa? Preparing for a road trip takes a lot of time and planning. We often spend so much time searching for the best locations and planning the route that we can forget to pack the essentials. And while there are plenty of places to stop off and grab small things like sunscreen and more snacks, it’s always best to try and leave the house with the important things to eliminate stress. Whether you’re off to explore the stunning Winelands of the Western Cape or you’re on your way to the warmer KZN waters, a roa ..read more