Make and do Science When reading through the book Make and do Science, the one thing that stands out to myself, as well as my 6-year-old daughter, is the fact that it is very eye catching. The...
Make and do Science and Perfect Pets
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The ABCs of reading to your child
The connection between childhood reading and school readiness revealed. Reading to your child early on and often is not just an important bonding exercise – it lays the foundation for a...
Busy Farm By Rebecca Finn
Busy Farm is the new release from Campbell Books. It’s an 10 page board book which forms part of the Busy Book series with various themes. The one my son and I decided we would try is Busy Farm,...
Jamie Oliver – Everyday Super Food
Jamie Oliver has long been a household name for me, introduced by my mum and sister. Having a Portuguese and English heritage made every night a culinary adventure in my family and when it was time...
Strong core muscles create confident kids!
When I hear the words “strengthening core muscles for children” my initial thought is “what! really?” To me this concept seemed a little nuts! Surely kids are naturally developing these muscles as...
Tot technology
The truth about too much screen time for your child Why setting technology boundaries is essential for your child’s brain development Technology has transformed the way we live, work, shop...
Saved by Cake and some Dr. Seuss
Saved by Cake by Marian Keyes I love to read. Thrillers, suspense, murder mysteries, chick lit, sci fi. I enjoy it all. However as a busy mom trying to juggle work, lift schemes, extra murals and...
Matilda and Schoolies
Matilda by Roald Dahl You might think that it is a bit funny that I am reviewing a children’s book instead of an adult book this month, however, please bear with me. We are moving soon and the chaos...
The Road to Little Dribbling and My First Jozi Words
The Road to Little Dribbling: More Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson I have never been particularly interested in travel writing, however, this December I was drawn to a display of Bill...
According to Yes and There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
According to Yes by Dawn French After a particularly busy and stressful month I decided that I needed to read something light hearted and funny, which is why I was thrilled to discover the new Dawn...
Stirred But Not Shaken and Noisy Farm
Stirred But Not Shaken by Keith Floyd This past weekend I finished reading a book that I can’t wait to share with you. Like many South Africans of my generation, I have grown up with numerous...
Icarus and Children’s Activity Books
Icarus by Deon Meyer I know that I reviewed a mystery thriller last month but when Deon Meyer’s new book came out just after I finished The Girl on the Train, I could NOT resist. I have literally...
The Girl on the Train and Spot the Dog
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins I am a sucker for a good mystery thriller and I was very intrigued when I saw a huge display of Paula Hawkins’ thriller in the bookshop. This novel is Paula’s...
James Herriot and Pip and Posey
James Herriot The James Herriot series of books is not new and so I am hoping that readers won’t be disappointed by my choosing to review these books this month. I had actually temporarily forgotten...
The Mindfulness Colouring Book and Fancy Nancy
The Mindfulness Colouring Book: Anti-Stress Art Therapy for Busy People - Emma Farrarons A short while ago I was visiting my mother and she excitedly told me about a new trend that had emerged,...
Making Finn and Dog-a-pult
Making Finn - Susan Newham I first came across Susan Newham on Parent 24 when I was pregnant with my first child. Like many first time moms-to-be I craved information from other moms who had already...
Call the Midwife and Ping Pong Pig
Call the Midwife - Jennifer Worth At first glance most people may ask why I am reviewing a tv series however I assure you I am not. It was during one of the more inconvenient bouts of load shedding...