Category Archives: love things

On Adulting With ADD

Posted on June 19, 2015 by exmi

I wrote a while back, about our firstborn’s ADD and the decision to medicate. In this article, I made reference to the fact that I’d been diagnosed with ADD myself, but didn’t venture into what this meant for me. So … Continue reading →

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On Lessons I’ve Learned Since The Big Three Oh

Posted on June 17, 2015 by exmi

I didn’t pay much attention to the fact that I turned 30 last December. I was too busy chasing deadlines and trying not to be a shitty mom to notice that I was no longer in my 20s. Since life … Continue reading →

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On Bouncing Your Brains Out

Posted on June 15, 2015 by exmi

Last Thursday we got to attend the launch of something exciting. Something really exciting. The likes of which we’ve only seen on TV, and never dreamed that we’d have in South Africa. What am I talking about? BOUNCEInc. Located next … Continue reading →

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On @AfricologySpa & Making Me-Time

Posted on June 15, 2015 by exmi

The last time I went to a spa was probably over 6 years ago. It’s not something I choose to do, or generally have time for. With 2 kids, 1 husband and a full-time job, who has time for spas? … Continue reading →

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On Makin’ Babies & Succulent Propagation

Posted on June 4, 2015 by exmi

I decided to put together a little blog post containing all the tips I’ve picked up from my personal experience on the thievery, propagation and growing of all things succulent. Continue reading →

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On Doughing It Right: @Casalottis Pizza Club

Posted on June 1, 2015 by exmi

You can taste my creation for yourself – this month only at Casalotti’s. While you’re at it, you’ll be helping me in my attempt to earn The Big Boy a home for life on this legendary pizza menu. Continue reading →

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On The World’s Best Chocolate Cake. Mine

Posted on May 25, 2015 by exmi

It always surprises people that I cannot bake. I can cook – really well, I like to think – but I can’t bake. I can’t be arsed to exact-measure and follow a recipe to the letter. My baking always flops. … Continue reading →

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Never Say Never

Posted on March 20, 2015 by exmi

Ten years ago Friday nights consisted of getting hammered with my friends while joking about how we would never be foolish enough to get married and have babies. Now I spend Friday nights liking photos of my friends’ kids on … Continue reading →

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The Toffee’s First Easter

Posted on April 14, 2014 by exmi

This is a post inspired by Woolworths. Last week I received a gorgeous delivery, to draw attention to Woolies’ Easter amazingness. When it comes to special holidays, Woolies always does them extremely well – never failing to put on a … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Believe We Made This

Posted on February 26, 2014 by exmi

Every now and again it hits me that I have a six year old. That he’s only six. I’m so busy treating him like a mini-adult and regiment every aspect of his life, that I often forget he’s only a … Continue reading →

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