Society garlic – a herb or a weed? Regardless, it is edible and it adds a good kick of garlicky flavour to pasta, salads, quiches, frittatas and savoury muffins. Hailing from South Africa [...]
Dressing my postpartum, breastfeeding body is tricky, at times. But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t care about what I wear. I do care – greatly. I enjoy leaving the house and [...]
Purchasing flowers when you need an energy boost – I’m not sure if it’s a proven remedy but it’s worth a try, if you ask me. Breastfeeding weariness is a real thing and [...]
“A portrait of my youngest children, once a week, every week, in 2015.” Poet: a split second of stillness and wonder before she keeps bouncing (she’s on the trampoline) Percy: [...]
/ I go on about socks in winter but come summer I’m vigilant about hats. This lovely one arrived in the mail from Acorn Kids. / the Christmas Bush has bloomed red; the festive season is [...]
Reading Christmas books is one of my very favourite ways to herald the festive season. I keep our small collection of Christmas stories with the fairy lights and decorations. For most of the year [...]
The children’s mezze plate is what I make on “easy dinner night” (that or eggs + soldiers) – lots of fresh vegies, avocado on sourdough, hummus and olives. Every piece of [...]
“A portrait of my youngest children, once a week, every week, in 2015.” Poet: gleefully happy. And let’s not ignore the nose crease. Percy: now that he’s standing we [...]
/ golden yellow and attracting all the bees / early morning peek-a-boo / through the fence / more is more, apparently / my guess is that totally wonderful miss plumberry is a steiner teacher [...]
This isn’t a fairytale but there is a moral to the story. Exactly eight months ago I was squatting in the hospital corridor after experiencing on-and-off early labour for a week. I [...]
There’s a lot to be said for practical gifts that tick all the right boxes: simple and purposeful items that are made to last. This guide was a joy to collate…and if I’m being [...]
The hardest thing about working from home is the blurry line between work life and home life. And when you’re a work from home mum? You have to physically draw the line, so to speak, [...]
