We love reading, but what about our second language? {Kids book review}
February 15, 2019It’s no secret, we’re a family of readers! Some more than others, but I am a mom that will encourage my kids and my husband to read as much as they can. Reading is beneficial for so many reasons: Improves reading comprehension Improves and expands vocabulary Memory is improved Mental stimulation for the brain Improved concentration and focus In our home, increased family time! I’ve actively focused on reading for about a year now….but I’ve come to realise that I have been neglecting something! Reading in our second language…AFRIKAANS! It shows in our daily lives…my kids cannot speak afrikaans. Their pronunciation…
The Best of 2018 {Posts YOU enjoyed reading}
I really enjoyed doing this post in 2018, so call me crazy, but I wanted to do this again in 2019! It’s a way for me to see what went well in 2019, which posts you enjoyed more….and also, how…
Urban Decay Naked 3 vs LA Girl Nudes Eyeshadow Palette {Splurge vs Budget}
I have been so excited about doing this post…. In January and now in February, I just felt I wanted to do posts like I did in the ‘old days‘. Palette reviews, comparisons, swatches… I don’t know why, but it…
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown {Kids Book Review}
I’m taking a bit of a breather with the adult book reviews this week and bringing you something for the pre-teens! If you have a kid over the age of 7 or 8….chances are you’ve heard about The Diary of…
One thing we had to change in the bedroom…..
When my husband and I got married, we lived in a ‘servant’s quarters’….one bedroom, a kitchen…a makeshift dining room and a bathroom. That was it. We had no ‘lounge/living’ room…the place was tiny. On our return from honeymoon, we excitedly…
The skincare tips that made a difference!
I always maintain….I don’t wear makeup to cover up anything, even though that is how it started out. Some days, I can look like a homeless troll, bags under my eyes, texture, pimples…naked, I don’t care. Other days, I can…
Murder in Paradise {Book Review}
Books, books, books! It feels so good to be reading again! I’m not sure if it’s the excitement of chasing my Goodreads total, or I’ve just enjoyed the last few books that I’ve read….. I find when I struggle with…
My Top Skincare Products of 2018
Skincare featured high on my list of priorities in 2018. It’s the year I spent more money and time on my skin and skincare products. The year I started spending money on peels. The year I welcomed any and every…
Target: Alex Cross by James Patterson {Book Review}
I may start doing #BookReviewFriday 3 times a week at the rate I’ve been reading! Okay…kidding…..but gals, I have really gotten into reading big time over the last few weeks. I finished today’s book, Target: Alex Cross, in about 2…
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