By Natalie Bascur Trying to get ready for the day with a toddler hanging onto your ankle is much like trying to remember your times tables after a glass of wine. A lil’ bit tricky. But never fear, we’ve compressed your once usual 30-minute routine into 5 minutes so you …
20 inspo quotes for mama success
By Nicole Fuge Feeling in a rut? Want to get something done but your motivation is in a serious FUNK? Whether it’s a side hustle you’re trying to get off the ground, or simply need some inspo to deal with another cray cray mama day (we feel you!) get back in the …
Inside Anna + Florence’s whimsical sanctuary
Styling by Kimmy & Bear Spaces and Photography by Bailey Jane Pictures When Bailey Bezuidenhout and her hubby Jan-Jan made plans to completely renovate their Johannesburg apartment, the style-savvy mama knew she wanted to create a space for her five-year-old twins that was calming, mystical and a safe-haven for them to …
Chickpea, parsley + feta salad #recipe
By Ashraf Saleh Is your tribe sick and tired of the same meals on repeat week-after-week? If you answered yes… you’re not alone. And that also means you’re looking for a quick and easy dish to work into your mid-week menu – this chickpea, parsley and feta salad will impress …
7 reasons why we’re totes in love with The Nappy Society
By Nicole Fuge Something I didn’t expect to come out of mamahood is for me to become the master of backseat nappy changes. It doesn’t matter where we go, what time of day, or how long the car ride is… my eight-month-old will ALWAYS need a nappy change when we …
What to do when preparing for birth
By Ruby Matley This is it! Everything leads to this. You may be feeling anxious, excited, cautious and impatient in the lead up to birth, these are all normal. Don’t put expectations on yourself when it comes to the type of birth you want, mama – just like pregnancy, every …
Health hacks to boost your energy levels
By Eloise Wellings, Olympian, philanthropist and mama The juggle is real! In between my work responsibilities, training and being a mama, keeping up my energy levels is a must if I have a hope in hell of keeping up with life’s demands. How to get the most out of your …
4-ingredient chocolate chip cookies
By Sally O’Neil You can’t have a meal-prep plan without cookies – where’s the balance in that? Keep it simple and nutritious with these four ingredients. Ingredients 270 g (1 cup) tahini 80ml (1/3 cup) maple syrup 200g (2 cups) almond meal 3 tablespoons cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips …
Bohannah Gerritsen is #MAMA influencer
By Amy Molloy Bohannah Gerritsen can remember the moment she realised her Instagram following of friends and family had the potential to become bigger. “It was the first photograph that got over a hundred likes. It felt huge at the time. It was the only image I had ever used …
How to achieve work/life balance without losing your cool
By Julia Christie As mamas, we face new challenges every day, but one recurring hurdle, is work / life balance. Just when I find myself in the right mindset and settle down in my work space, the mama guilt kicks in and I think I should be spending time with …