tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25515833769020304312024-03-05T13:09:00.638+02:00Musings of A Millennial MumBronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-89378367183901966742015-08-31T20:32:00.002+02:002015-08-31T20:32:20.821+02:00New Pampers Pants - And the winners are...<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">As I write this post we are getting ready for a new month, September, and before you know it will be Christmas and then we're in 2016!</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Time really is flying by so there's no time like the present to get things done, go see the places you want to and make your wishes come true.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">So without wasting any time, here are your winners for the new Pampers Pants giveaway:</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">* Rehaana Seedat </span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">* Lizelle van Rooyen.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">* Carolyn Augustus.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">* Cindy Naidoo.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">* Faeza Basardien.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Please be on the look-out for a message from us.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">And if you haven't won, don't fret; there will be loads more competitions coming your way so stay close to the blog. :) </span></span>Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-2191349971503175822015-08-17T20:32:00.000+02:002015-08-17T20:52:08.378+02:00Review: New Pampers Pants<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I received an exciting delivery of a pack of new Pampers pants to try on my 2 year old daughter Danielle and share my thoughts on it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I spent the last week trying out this new product on my little one and boy was I impressed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For me, new Pampers nappy pants are the comfort and protection of a nappy, with the convenience of underpants. Its the best of both worlds!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And this is great news for parents, who like myself, are going through the roller coaster ride that is potty training.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my 2 years of being a parent, potty training has to be one of the most complicated tasks, even trumping the horror that is 'teething.'</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most parents can vouch for</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> this, especially if their kids are one of those, "I'll do it when I'm ready," toddlers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So the new Pampers pants makes parenting just a little easier, as it also helps prevent night-time accidents.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Unlike some </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">nappies that still remain wet at the top, the new Pampers pants absorbs all the wetness and keeps baby dry for hours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another feature I love about this product is the amazing fit. This nappy is so user-friendly because it actually conforms to your baby's body shape and moves with your baby, meaning freedom of movement for your little one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My daughter Danielle was also quite keen about the new Pampers pants as she called them her "pansies" and loved the cute character designs on the nappy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So all in all a great experience for mum and baby and definitely a product that I would recommend to friends, family and even strangers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I give the new Pampers pants a 9/10 rating for innovation, comfort, protection and convenience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's been so exciting trying out this new product, and the team at Pampers thought it would be great for my readers to try out the new Pampers pants too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pampers will be giving away a pack of nappies each, to 5 lucky readers!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can enter in one of the following ways:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Find me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Br0nwynBJN"><span style="color: blue;">@Br0nwynBJN</span></a>, follow me, and retweet any of my tweets about the new Pampers pants.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Go to my Facebook post and Like, Share and Comment with your child's nappy size: <a href="https://goo.gl/LW7fg0">https://goo.gl/LW7fg0</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Send an email to bronwynbjn@gmail.com with your Name, Surname, Phone Number and the answer to this question: Name one feature of the new Pampers pants. You can find the answer in my previous post here: <a href="http://goo.gl/VHA2UE">http://goo.gl/VHA2UE</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Entries close at midnight on 27 August 2015 and 5 lucky winners will be randomly selected on 28 August 2015.</span>Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-16026308180159553972015-08-02T15:49:00.002+02:002015-08-17T19:55:08.685+02:00Introducing New Pampers Pants<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Hi everyone. I'm really sorry to have been so quiet of late.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">I've started a new job with new hours etc, so it's been quite hectic. </span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">From being busy at the office to sitting in traffic and then rushing to get supper ready, there are never enough hours in a day for a working mum.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">But now that we have caught up, I can't wait to share some exciting news with you.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">I was over the moon to hear that Pampers would be giving me a sample of the new Pampers Unisex pants to review.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Naturally I jumped at the opportunity as I have used Pampers nappies on my daughter Danielle since she was born.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">It is a tried and tested nappy that our family swears by, so it was only fitting that we check this new product out.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">For those of you that have not heard about the new Pamper pants here are a few cool features:</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">*New unisex design that is easy to use.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">*Extra Sleep-Layer: absorbs wetness and distributes it evenly across the core for up to 12 hours of dryness.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">*2 Dry-zones: Pampers Pants have a unique acquisition system consisting of 2 layers.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">*All-around fit: stretchy waistband and leg cuffs adapt to baby shapes and movements for a perfect fit in all positions.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">*Less bulky design: enabling anatomical fit and allowing maximum freedom of movement. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">*Breathable: Micropores enable vapor to travel from inside to outside of the diaper to help your baby stay dry.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Over the next week I will be trying out the new Pampers pants on my daughter Danielle, so keep a look out for my review post as well as an exciting giveaway! ;)</span></span>Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-29462558349204208562015-06-29T16:01:00.001+02:002015-06-29T16:08:17.818+02:00Golden Hours Family Market: The Perfect Family Day OutThis past weekend there were a number of markets in Durban.<br />
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One market in particular that I was keen to go to was the Golden Hours Family Market in Durban North.<br />
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Out of all the markets that were on this weekend, this was the one market I had never been to, and I had heard so many great things about it.<br />
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So we found ourselves at the market at around lunch time on Sunday, shortly after my husband Ashley's random search for tools around Durban.<br />
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Venturing from Phoenix through to Springfield Park, we had realised that a lot of Durban North was on the same Load Shedding block as us, as our power had went out at 10am and would be restored at 12pm.<br />
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Unfortunately for the food stalls at the Golden Hours Market, the power had not been restored at 12pm, possibly due to some fault.<br />
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Some stalls were lucky enough to have gas cookers, but this was only sufficient to cook certain dishes, and then there were others who didn't even have gas cookers.<br />
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As it was around lunch and I hadn't had breakfast, we went in search of something to eat.<br />
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We got a few samoosa's at the Snack Hut and a cream pancake from another stall, then walked around some more to see what the market had to offer.<br />
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There was everything from dream catchers to books and clothes.<br />
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There were also awesome stalls with home made pickles and sweet treats.<br />
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One particular clothing store <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bellamoda/1600114840239301"><b><span style="color: black;">Bellamoda</span></b></a>, caught my attention with their eye-catching items. What was even better was their prices. Their dresses and tops were starting from R50 and were a real bargain.<br />
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Once we perused all the stalls we were ready to eat.<br />
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We walked through the food stalls looking at the meals and were quite impressed.<br />
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One of the restaurants, Go Deli, was quite nice looking and had an even more impressive menu.<br />
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There was Prawns, Rice and Slaw for a mere R60 as well as Calamari, Rice and Slaw for R50. All well presented and brought to your table by the friendly owner.<br />
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There was also The Burger Box, and we decided to sample their simple meals as the market had this amazing laid-back feel to it.<br />
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Ashley opted for a Lamb Burger at R25 and I had a Cheeza which is a cheese griller for R20. We shared our meals with my daughter Danielle as it was quite filling.<br />
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Ashley was drawn to a dessert stall, where he got a slice of lemon meringue and raved that it was absolutely amazing.<br />
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Other food stalls included dishes from breyani to lasagne and Portuguese rolls.<br />
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But the food and goods stalls weren't the only cool things about the market.<br />
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There was an awesome playground which Danielle loved. There was everything from slides to swings and trampolines. There was also a sand art station and jungle gyms.<br />
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So all in all, an awesome market for the entire family. I give the atmosphere, food and stalls a 9/10.<br />
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You can find out more about the Golden Hours Family Market on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/GOLDEN-HOURS-FAMILY-MARKET/121337227882?fref=ts"><b><span style="color: black;">Facebook page</span></b>.</a>Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-45294254083969300632015-06-24T09:50:00.002+02:002015-06-24T09:54:30.312+02:00Kids Say The Darndest ThingsKids are the best!<br />
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There's never a dull moment when you're around them, and even when they are not trying to, they can be really funny.<br />
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Sometimes it's wanting to do 'adult things', like sweeping up with a broom that's twice their size, or putting on your heels that are 5 sizes too big.<br />
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Other times it's using words without knowing their meaning.<br />
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And while sometimes it can be funny, there are times you want to cringe or hide under a rock.<br />
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The times I'm talking about are when they drop those swear words, especially in public.<br />
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Now, our family are not the biggest foul-mouths in town, but there are the odd times when we are watching a comedy and DSTV decides then won't let you activate the Family Language on the movie, and so these word slip out.<br />
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One particular time my daughter Danielle picked up on the F word. We did not know this as she'd never used it around the house.<br />
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It was only when we went to fetch her from her gran's after work, that we heard about the day's events and Danielle dropping the F bomb like it's hot!<br />
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Yes, this child chose not to use it in front of us, but to use it in constructive sentences at her gran's.<br />
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So there we were trying to convince this kid that it's absolutely wrong for her to swear and curse, but in the same breath we were trying to hold back our laughter as her swearing in innocence was quite funny.<br />
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But here's the thing. How do parents know when it stops being funny?<br />
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Is it when they constantly use the swear words?<br />
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I think the first time is enough. I think that from the get-go, they should be made aware of why these words are bad.<br />
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Maybe explain how certain words are degrading and were created to make people feel bad.<br />
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If there's one thing I know, it's that kids are all about the feels.<br />
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I see it in my own daughter, where if I am sick, she would keep coming to me and checking up on me.<br />
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I would be in another room sneezing, and she would leave whatever she was doing and race to my side, patting my back and asking if I was okay.<br />
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And I think that if you tell kids how these words would make people upset, they may not want to use them again, for fear of hurting people.<br />
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So that's the one way of dealing with kids and the F bombs.<br />
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Do you have other ways of tackling this? Tell me in the comments below.<br />
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And while you're thinking up your comments, here's a video on toddlers cursing for the first time.<br />
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And while one would think this is an actual condition or reaction, Wikipedia surprisingly describes it as "the UNPROVEN popular belief that consumption of sugar-containing food or beverages can lead to temporary hyperactivity."</div>
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So yes, we have penned the term and lived by it, but science says it doesn't exist.</div>
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Well dear science, I've got some proof for you!</div>
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Rewind to about a year ago, when my daughter Danielle was about a year and a half.</div>
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It was a Sunday morning at church and as per the usual, my husband's family all sit together during the service. </div>
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Danielle had eaten everything from sweets to marshmallows and a lollipop. </div>
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I was not happy about this but I let it slide.</div>
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It was only a few hours later that I had realised what they had done. </div>
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Danielle consumed all of that sugar and then refused to have her day time nap. </div>
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She also refused to watch her favourite shows, and proceeded to roll on the floor and cry because we had no peeties (sweeties) for her.</div>
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This was absolutely shocking for my husband Ashley and I. </div>
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Danielle had never behaved like this before. To be honest, she never really knew what having a lot of sugar was like, because we were set on not giving her loads of sweets.</div>
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The packs were filled with sweets, sherbets, fizzers, juice, marhsmallows and more.</div>
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On the day I told Danielle to pick 2 things out of the box that she could have over the next 2 days. She picked what she wanted and we were happy campers.</div>
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This was a side of my child that I had never seen, nor liked.</div>
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So science, I say to you, what more proof do you need? </div>
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Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-29463031001778179312015-06-08T14:13:00.002+02:002015-06-08T14:30:21.354+02:00Coloured President Gets My Vote!With bad weather promised for KZN this past weekend, we were determined to spend as little time outdoors as possible.<br />
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The comedy show Coloured President has been on our minds since show dates were released.<br />
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The one man show by Durban comedian Carvin H Goldstone has been on our list of things to see.<br />
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Carvin has been a favourite of ours since we watched the DVD of his show No Swearing.<br />
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It was a random DVD and we weren't hoping for much but when we watched the show we were impressed.<br />
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The first show prompted us to keep a look out for more of his shows, and we were pleased to see a second show on DVD, titled iBruino.<br />
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We are the proud owners of both DVD's and have actually watched them more than once, which is something you usually cannot do with comedy shows.<br />
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Once again we were waiting with anticipation for another show, and this came in the form of Coloured President.<br />
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So there we were on Saturday night at the Playhouse Theatre in Durban.<br />
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Both Ashley and I agreed that the last time we had been there was in our school days, to watch Shakespeare plays.<br />
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It was exciting to see that the crowd was an amazing mix of people from all over Durban, and even a few from Cape Town.<br />
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But this isn't anything new for Carvin's shows. His audience is always an amazing mix of people.<br />
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The reason this is so, is because his comedy knows no boundaries.<br />
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Be it race, culture or politics, his jokes allow for you to laugh at someone, and for you to be laughed at too.<br />
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This is all in great spirit as the jokes are actually encounters and experiences of the different types of people in South Africa.<br />
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I think that another reason Carvin is so successful is because he stays true to his roots and doesn't have an air about him.<br />
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He's willing to interact with just about anyone.<br />
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He is also family orientated, always working his family into his sets and even getting his son Jaikin Seven Goldstone to introduce him onto stage. This kid is just cute overload!<br />
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I also need to make mention of Arnotte Payne. He was the opening act for Coloured President, and boy did he deliver!<br />
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His jokes were on point and had us rolling off our seats, in preparation for Carvin's entry on stage.<br />
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I hope that Arnotte also does a one man show. We would be there in a heartbeat!<br />
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I totally believe in supporting local talent as opposed to international acts, whose shows are extremely overpriced.<br />
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You don't even get to see them properly and most times we're given a quick set, seeing more of the support act then the main attraction.<br />
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I'm proud to mention that Carvin is taking his show overseas, and has appropriately renamed it Only In Africa, showing in Australia and New Zealand.<br />
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I'll be sure to let my family in Oz know that this guy is worth checking out!<br />
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I wish Carvin all the best with his future shows and hope that he doesn't forget us when he get's his own tv show. ;)<br />
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And to Arnotte, best you start booking them venues and selling those tickets. Peeps would pay to see such fresh and outstanding talent. :)Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-89078070676273026332015-06-01T11:46:00.003+02:002015-06-01T11:49:39.193+02:00Pitch Perfect 2: The Perfect SequelBefore I continue, I'd like to apologise for the cheesy title.<br />
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It just popped into my head and I couldn't resist.lol.</div>
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So, back to Pitch Perfect 2.</div>
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Gosh, this was one of the movies I was extremely anxious to watch.</div>
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To be honest, I've been waiting for the sequel since the first movie débuted.</div>
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Some may think that the Pitch Perfect movies are just like the High School Musical movies, just grown up, but they're not.</div>
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Pitch Perfect pays attention to A Cappella music, a style that's not easy to perform.</div>
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One would think that with this 'old style' of singing, the song list would be dated as well. But Pitch Perfect has been able to take the most recent and popular hits as well as some oldies, and turn them into aca-awesome A Cappella tracks.</div>
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The outcome is simply amazing, and there's also a cool storyline to accompany the great music.</div>
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If you haven't watched the movie, don't worry, I won't give too much away.</div>
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I will say that the story continues perfectly from the first movie. There's a great flow, but even if you haven't watched the first one, you won't feel like you're in the dark.</div>
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My favourite characters are definitely Beca, played by Anna Kendrick as well as Fat Amy played by Rebel Wilson.</div>
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A cool fact is that these two talented ladies also starred together in one of my other favourite movies, 'What To Expect When You're Expecting.'</div>
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Their characters are just as cool and funny as they were in the first Pitch Perfect.</div>
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As with all sequels, the movie introduced a new character in the form of Emily played by Hailee Steinfeld.</div>
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I personally did not like this character. I felt like it was extremely weak. The idea behind her role was great, but could have been executed better, maybe by a different actress.</div>
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Besides this, all the characters from the first Pitch Perfect were on point in Pitch Perfect 2.</div>
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You'll be sure to enjoy a big dose of comedy, as well as some drama and fun.</div>
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An added bonus is that the Pitch Perfect 2 soundtrack is just as awesome as the soundtrack from the first movie.<br />
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You can enjoy mash up's with favourites such as Timber by Ke$ha, Run The World (Girls) by Beyonce', Poison from the year 1990 by Bell Biv Devoe and even a cameo by Snoop Dogg on a Christmas track. You gotta see it to appreciate it.lol. </div>
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One track I didn't not enjoy was the song Flashlight which is performed by Jessie J. I sort of feel like Anna Kendrick would have performed that way better, with way more emotion.</div>
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All in all I'd give Pitch Perfect 2 an 8/10 for storyline.</div>
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I would have given it a 10 if the Emily character was a bit more bearable, and definitely a 10/10 for the music.</div>
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In fact, I currently have the movie soundtrack on repeat.<br />
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*All image credits to Google Images.*</div>
Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-13813893062312967672015-05-26T14:06:00.002+02:002015-05-27T12:12:06.124+02:00Society's Stigma Against Unplanned PregnanciesToday I read a horrible article about the body of a baby that was found in the rubbish.<br />
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For those that don't know, there is currently a taxi strike going in the Durban CBD.<br />
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This strike involves among others, taxi drivers and operators flinging dirt and rubbish bins across the road; and this is when the discover was made.<br />
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Among the dirt in the rubbish bin was a decomposed body of a child, reported to be a couple of months old. The child was only found because the body was unknowingly flung across the road together with the rest of the dirt.<br />
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Motorists, who would have also thought it was just dirt on the road, proceeded to drive over the child's body. Paramedics on scene said that it was one of the most horrific things they had seen.<br />
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Stories like this, which are 'hot off the press', bring a lot of questions.<br />
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One could ask how long the baby's body had been in the bin?<br />
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How come no one had realised the smell or stench of a decomposing body?<br />
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And one question in particular would be, was the child killed by a parent or relative?<br />
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That last question has stuck with me and has inspired me to write this post.<br />
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If the parent had killed this child, was it because it was an unplanned pregnancy?<br />
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Could the parent not afford to take care of this child?<br />
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There are a lot of issues that come flooding when faced with an unplanned pregnancy.<br />
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I know, because I had an unplanned pregnancy.<br />
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My husband and I had been dating for a while and we were actually planning to have a small wedding ceremony that year, when I found out I was pregnant.<br />
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The first thing that came to mind was, what will everyone say, having a child out of wedlock?<br />
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Society is such, that it has engrained in us what is right and wrong in the world.<br />
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I too thought of whether I'd be financially stable to bring a child into this world.<br />
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I also thought about whether I'd be able to handle the stresses and challenges that come with being a parent, and that at a young age.<br />
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But thankfully with a good support system I was able to get through my pregnancy, and am a mum to a beautiful little girl.<br />
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But not everyone is as fortunate to have a support structure.<br />
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So if you are an expectant parent or know of someone that has an unexpected pregnancy and isn't sure what to do, here are a few things to consider:<br />
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*Speak about it. It's not always good to keep things bottled up inside. Once you start speaking you find some of the weight lifted off your shoulders.<br />
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*Speak to someone that is close to you, but that will also give you the opportunity to express yourself without shutting you down.<br />
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*If you are going to antenatal classes at your local clinic, speak to the nurses about your situation. They may be able to advise you further or refer you to another professional.<br />
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*Visit your local welfare office and speak to social workers who will be able to advise you on your situation.<br />
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*If you honestly feel like you cannot handle being a parent, speak to them about other options such as adoption.<br />
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*And lastly, always remember that you always have a choice. And while you may feel like you are all alone in the world, there are people out there that are willing to help.<br />
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Society will always judge and speak ill of situations, but you have to keep your head high and take each day as it comes.<br />
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There's a scripture in the Bible that reads, "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her," and this is so true in the world we live in.<br />
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We all have our flaws and weaknesses, but instead of kicking each other when we're down, let's help each other up.Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-89884712450127294962015-05-15T11:19:00.001+02:002015-05-15T12:52:33.850+02:00Kid In The Cupboard: My Crèche PhobiaThis week I was horrified to read an article that was spreading like wildfire, about a child at a crèche who had been locked in a cupboard for bad behaviour.<br />
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The incident was alleged to have taken place at Cotlands Day Care Centre in Turffontein, Johannesburg.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The child's mother alleges that s<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3;">he dropped her son off at the centre on Monday morning and returned early in the afternoon for a parents’ meeting, but he was not among the other children. She said that whe</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.3;">n they saw her, the daycare supervisors suddenly remembered her son and fetched him from a storage cupboard in his classroom.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.3;">To read more about the incident, click <a href="http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/boy-s-cupboard-terror-at-creche-1.1858208?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#.VVWtATY4bTY"><span style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a>.</span><br />
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Now I have had a long-standing hate for crèches in general.<br />
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Every year there are horror stories about kids being abused or mistreated and the problem is that you never know if the crèche is good or bad until you hear the horror stories.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just last year there was a <a href="http://www.enca.com/south-africa/cr%C3%A8che-shutdown-after-abuse-video-goes-viral"><b><span style="color: black;">viral video</span></b></a> from a crèche where a 16-month-old child is seen with her hands and legs tied<span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; line-height: 20px;"> and left on the bathroom floor crying, while her care giver watched television.</span></span><br />
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This is the reason why I prefer for Danielle to be with her granny rather than at daycare.<br />
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The fact that Danielle will be taken care of by a stranger is one reason. The other is that we don't always see how a place is run behind the scenes.<br />
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They may show you around the place when you first visit to assure you of your child's safety, but once you've enrolled them at the school, they can change completely.<br />
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A friend of mine told me a story about a well-known crèche in Phoenix, where caregivers were giving babies Panado syrup to sleep, so that they wouldn't cry and bother them.<br />
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The only reason this parent found out about it was because the child threw up and the mum could smell the syrup, which she did not administer.<br />
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She also told me of how she would make a bottle of milk and send it to the crèche for the baby to drink, and how it would come back home, still full, with the milk gone off, because it had not been used.<br />
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All these stories may be unreal or made up, but these are real encounters.<br />
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One begins to think whether government is even doing anything to curb these crèche incidents.<br />
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Do these crèches have to get approval and a license to run before they even open their doors?<br />
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Do the caregivers have to have qualifications as well as experience in courses such as First Aid in order to work at a crèche?<br />
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I would say that I strongly believe that government needs to get more involved. Every crèche needs to be approved first, then monitored by the Department of Social Development.<br />
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What is your take on this situation? Do you think government should get involved?<br />
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Tell me in the comments below.Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-17741949088010855072015-05-07T12:06:00.001+02:002015-05-07T13:04:53.841+02:00So Much To Do And See At uShaka Marine WorldThis past weekend was the last of those magical long weekends so we decided to make the most of it.<br />
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The long weekend started off on Friday, with a visit to my gran who is 70 years old. She was unwell so after hunting around for a doctor on a public holiday, most of the day ran away with us.<br />
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I spent Saturday at my good friend Samantha Dawe's wedding. You can read about the experience <a href="http://millenialmum.blogspot.com/2015/05/how-weddings-should-be.html"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>.<br />
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Sunday, the last day of the long weekend was spent at uShaka Marine World.<br />
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I had been there once before, while I was still studying. My friends decided they wanted to swim at Wet n' Wild, and me hating pools and beaches, decided to sit at the benches and guard the towels while everyone had a swim.lol.<br />
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Ashley and Danielle had never been to uShaka before so it sort of was the first time we'd all be going there to experience the entire park.<br />
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From start to finish, uShaka Marine World was simply amazing.<br />
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As we entered, there were Zulu dancers who had just begun a performance. They were full of energy and never missed a beat. Pure mzansi talent.<br />
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It was even more amazing when the Zulu dancers joined the brass band and uShaka mascots and went around the park singing and dancing.<br />
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I was quite excited but Danielle was a tad bit afraid of the mascots. #KidProblems<br />
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After watching this grand spectacle we made our way to aquarium to have a look. We had just half an hour to go before the dolphin show so had to rush through looking at everything.<br />
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There was everything from shark to jelly fish and turtles. They were all breathtaking.<br />
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From the aquarium we made our way to the Dolphin Show. I don't think just one word can describe the experience. It was everything from amazing to spectacular, extraordinary and out of this world!<br />
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The amazing dolphin above is Gambit. He is not only a father at Seaworld but a grandfather and great grandfather too! He is a hopping 44 years old!<br />
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Here's a little taste of what you can enjoy at the Dolphin Show.<br />
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Once the Dolphin Show was over we made our way to Wet 'n Wild.<br />
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We changed into our swimming clothes and decided we'd quickly catch the Seal Show before heading to the pools.<br />
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Unfortunately we were a bit too late and the show was quite short, so we only managed to catch 5 minutes or so, but it was still good.<br />
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As we headed to Wet 'n Wild, I think Ashley was more excited to swim than Danielle was.<br />
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While I entertained Danielle at the kiddy pool, Ashley enjoyed the Lazy River and the Big Slides.<br />
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After an hour or 2 passed, Danielle got a bit peckish so I took her to get changed into some dry clothes and we headed off to Wahooz to grab something to eat.<br />
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Danielle insisted that they had corn on the cob, which she loves, but they didn't.<br />
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So we settled for hot chips and a slush puppie. The chips were fresh and a massive portion. Danielle enjoyed at least half of it and we got to nibble the rest.<br />
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After the chips, she played in the pool with Ashley and then we finally decided it was time to go home.<br />
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Once we had a good look through the aquarium we got a bite to eat at Panarottis (kids eat free on Sundays.lol).<br />
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And there we were, leaving uShaka Marine World, eight hours later.<br />
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It had been an entire day of fun and I would do it all over again!<br />
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There's just so much to do for both kids and adults so it's a great family day out.<br />
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It's amazing what great places we have right here in our back yards.<br />
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So if you're struggling to find something to do on the weekend, why not head over to uShaka Marine World.<br />
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It's a local, fun place that everyone can enjoy. :)Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-21318625024003862522015-05-05T09:36:00.005+02:002015-05-05T09:43:56.234+02:00How Weddings Should Be...This past Saturday I had the utmost pleasure of attending one of my good friends, Samantha Dawe's wedding.<br />
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She and I became friends while working together and I'm proud to say that my friendship with her, as well as the other ladies that I worked with there, has stood the test of time.<br />
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The wedding was held in Alvertsone, Hillcrest, and was simply amazing.<br />
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Most times a wedding is a long affair, with tons of formalities and nothing that really shows us the character of the couple.<br />
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Samantha's wedding to Stephen was the total opposite of that.<br />
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Every little detail was a true reflection of the couple.<br />
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From the bouquets and favours, which were crafted by Sam, to her wearing purple sneakers underneath her wedding dress (her favourite colour is purple).<br />
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The ceremony itself was not long, and the reception was intimate and fun.<br />
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It had its' fair share of speeches but they were short, sweet and to the point.<br />
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There was also a singer who performed an amazing mix of songs live.<br />
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The table settings were really great and each place setting had a rock with our names on it.<br />
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We were given the opportunity to write messages for the couple under the rocks, which were collected and will be used to create a rock feature of sorts.<br />
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Another fun and creative element which I'm sure the bridal couple came up with.<br />
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Even Danielle, who had her own place setting with personalised wedding favour, had her own meal prepared for her.<br />
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Danielle was not completely bored out of her mind and had a great time.<br />
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The food was practical, delicious and elegantly presented.<br />
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The wedding cake just shouted Samantha and Stephen as their cake topper wasn't the usual bridal couple in black and white.<br />
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Sam's figurine had a colourful outfit and fairy wings while Stephen's figurine had a light saber.<br />
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And that's how weddings should be. Not an opportunity to show off to family and friends, and display yourself as someone you're not.<br />
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I wish I had known this when I was getting married. At the time I could not afford to have a wedding because there was a 'standard' that had to be met.<br />
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Almost a class or level the wedding should be, which I could not meet.<br />
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Most weddings are more an event rather than a celebration, but Samantha and Stephen's wedding was definitely a celebration.<br />
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Because it was an intimate setting, you could just feel the love and happiness in the room.<br />
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So if you are planning to get married but are worried about what people are going to say or if you are going to meet their expectations; don't!<br />
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Your wedding day is about you and celebrating your love.<br />
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Do it the way you want to, be it big or small, indoors or outdoors, down the road from where you live, or miles away from home. Just let it be a reflection of you.<br />
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And on that note I'd like to congratulate Mr and Mrs Hope Dawe, Samantha and Stephen. I wish you both a lifetime of love, laughter and happiness.<br />
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Thank you for inviting me to share your special day with you. It was one of those experiences that got me right in the feels. :)<br />
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Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-76646519148134009722015-04-30T14:59:00.002+02:002015-04-30T15:02:44.035+02:00My Thoughts On The Movie 'Home'I love watching movies, especially comedy and animation.<br />
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Just last month my husband Ashley and I went to watch The Wedding Ringer, a comedy staring Kevin Hart and Kaley Cuoco. It also starred Jason Gad.<br />
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Many may not know this until they hear him speak, but Jason Gad was the voice of Olaf from the animated movie Frozen.<br />
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All in all it was a good movie. So with a comedy ticked off our list, it was time to watch an animated movie.<br />
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A new release Home from DreamWorks was our pick.<br />
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I was drawn to this movie mostly because the lead character was voiced by Jim Parsons who plays one of my favourite tv characters Sheldon Cooper of The Big Bang Theory.<br />
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In all honesty, I think I was more excited for the movie than Danielle was.<br />
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When it began, Danielle, Ashley and I were glued to the screen.<br />
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The movie had a lot of hype around it because of the star voice cast which included Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna.<br />
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Jim Parsons did an amazing job of voicing his character Oh.<br />
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I had always pictured what Sheldon Cooper would be like as an alien and this was totally it!<br />
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I was however, disappointed with the other lead, Tip, voiced by Rihanna.<br />
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Her voice did not match the character. You could also hear that she wasn't making much effort to play the character, just spitting out lines from a script.<br />
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What made the experience even worse was that there were at least 4 Rihanna songs played throughout the movie.<br />
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It was almost as if it was a promo piece for Rihanna, not a movie about a cute purple alien on a mission, who befriends a girl who's on a mission of her own.<br />
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Jennifer Lopez was a good match for her character Lucy, who was Tip's mum. You could feel the maternal love in her voice.<br />
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Overall the movie plot was lovely. What ruined it for me was the Rihanna aspect.<br />
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I'm all for getting stars to contribute to a movie soundtrack, but playing so many songs from one artist in the actual movie is just something else.<br />
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It didn't help that the acting, in an animation movie, was really bad.<br />
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So this was my experience with the movie Home. Have you watched it?<br />
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Did you enjoy it? Let me know in the comments below :)<br />
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*Image Credit: Google Images*Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-66857148737051010582015-04-20T10:48:00.000+02:002015-04-20T10:54:29.481+02:00A Sweet Surprise from Wicked DonutsAnyone that knows me well enough knows that I do not have a sweet tooth.<br />
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While people go gaga over chocolate and desserts; I'm about the savoury life.<br />
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I especially hate anything red velvet, be it cupcakes or cake.<br />
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Give me chips of any kind or samoosas and I'm a happy camper.<br />
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But despite my hate for all things sweet, there is one treat in particular that I've loved my entire life; Doughnuts!<br />
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Not the long, cream filled one's that are always way too oily, but the round doughnuts, topped with chocolate or sprinkles.<br />
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I am proud to say that this love for doughnuts has been passed on to my 2 year old daughter Danielle.<br />
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This was discovered the one night, when my husband and I found ourselves driving all over trying to find a doughnut with sprinkles for her. Sadly most petrol stations house those silly cream doughnuts and aint nobody got time for that!<br />
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So I was extremely pleased when I was #DonutDropped last week by the awesome people at Wicked Donuts.<br />
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A Donut Drop is a great campaign put together by Wicked Donuts, which sees them surprise people with a box of their yummy doughnuts.<br />
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I was lucky to get a big box delivered to me, which I was able to share with colleagues and family.<br />
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The all-round sentiment was that they were extremely delicious.<br />
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I've seen Wicked Donuts stands at most of the markets that I've been too and most times I've been a few minutes too late; where all their stock is sold out. So I was quite pleased to try them out this time.<br />
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Wicked Donuts pride themselves as the creators of hand-crafted doughnuts for every occasion.<br />
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And this could not be more true as one look at their menu says it all.<br />
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If you thought that doughnuts were just chocolate and sprinkles you have a lot to learn.<br />
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The Wicked Donuts list includes The Homer, a donut filled with yummy homemade vanilla bean custard and smothered in a velvety chocolate ganache.<br />
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There's also the Dulce de Leche which is topped with white chocolate and crammed with caramel, the Choc Chubby, Fudge Brownie, Carmelsutra and Peanut Butter & Jelly (PB&J).<br />
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What's great about Wicked Donuts is that it's not mass produced average goods, but hand-crafted items that can also be personalised for all kinds of occasions.</div>
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So if you are a doughnut lover like me or want to try a really good doughnut, give Wicked Donuts a try.</div>
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Their <a href="http://wickeddonuts.co.za/"><b><span style="color: black;">website</span></b></a> is currently under construction, so for more information or to place an order you can Like their <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/wickeddonuts/timeline"><span style="color: black;">Facebook page</span></a>.</b></div>
Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-29950001434321496032015-04-14T11:29:00.001+02:002015-04-14T11:35:58.366+02:00Fast & Furious 7 VIP ScreeningAs new parents it's always difficult to get back into the social scene.<br />
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Be it going out with friends or date nights; it's always tough to leave your child behind to go out and have fun.<br />
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To people without kids this may sound strange, but when one becomes a parent you feel guilty to have a good time without your child; even when they're 2 years old.<br />
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So it was almost a much needed push from the universe when we got tickets to a VIP screening of Fast & Furious 7.<br />
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This was thanks to the guys at Champion South Africa, leaders in performance driven parts for the automotive, marine and aviation industries.<br />
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My husband and I had not been to the movies in months, simply because when we go out without our daughter we're always worrying about her and really can't have a good time because we're always thinking of her.<br />
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So we decided that we'd take the opportunity that Champion had given us and went to the VIP screening.<br />
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Now I am not a fan of the Fast & Furious franchise. I've watched all the movies but am not a die-hard supporter.<br />
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I went into the movie theatre without high hopes for anything, just the usual nice cars and high-speed chases.<br />
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Apart from the nice looking cars, I think more than anything, people were there to see what would happen to the late Paul Walker's character Brian O' Conner.<br />
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To be honest, I really enjoyed Fast 7. Apart from the storyline being good, with amazing back tracks and threads that ran through all the other movies and met at Fast 7, the thing I enjoyed most was the way in which they handled the fate of Paul Walker's character.<br />
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Without giving the entire story away, I will say that it was a really fitting and dignified way in which to honour a member of the team who has been there since day one.<br />
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It was also nice to hear the directors and the cast say that they had to finish the movie, for Paul.<br />
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Paul Walker tragically passed away in a car crash when the movie was only half done, so with the help of his brothers and other stunt actors, they were able to run Paul's character through the entire movie.<br />
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So for die-hard Fast and Furious fans, you are going to thoroughly enjoy it.<br />
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For those who are not so keen, give the movie a try. You may end up enjoying it just as I did. :)<br />
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Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-72585260573291431262015-04-09T09:44:00.001+02:002015-04-09T09:52:01.761+02:00The Lighter Side of ParentingAs a young parent I am often asked how I deal with the stresses of being a mum; juggling a career and family life.<br />
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And I've always said that even if you are not prepared; once your child arrives you have to pull yourself together, pick up the load and get moving.<br />
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Parenting surely isn't the easiest, but it is quite fun and rewarding.<br />
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I was really excited to learn that I'd won tickets from Mama Magic to see the opening show of the parenting comedy "Who's Your Daddy?" by Chris Forrest.<br />
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If one thing's for sure it's that parents can relate with each other on any kind of level; be it the sleepless nights, nappy changes or funny moments.<br />
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So we knew we were in for a treat with this show.<br />
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We were definitely not disappointed as Chris was on point with all of his encounters as a first-time parent.<br />
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He explained each trimester a pregnant woman goes through, speaking about his wife and how she faced each stage.<br />
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Who knew that pregnancy and being a first-time parent could be an amazing 60 minute script for a one-man comedy show?<br />
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Chris rolled out the jokes with such ease and did not lose momentum throughout the set.<br />
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With a crowd full of parents, parents-to-be as well as people who have never had kids; one would think that some of the jokes would have flown over some heads; but not the case.<br />
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Chris was able to tell a story, filled with humour, that most people could relate to.<br />
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The show was very telling as it highlighted that no matter what race, age or area you're from, all parents face the same challenges, drama and fun.<br />
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Another lovely feature was that Huggies, who were a sponsor for the event, gave out lovely goodie bags to everyone that attended, as well as a few hampers to some lucky members of the audience.<br />
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When it comes to shows, especially comedy sets, one is always wary of the type of humour showcased as well as if it will cater to personal tastes.<br />
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Overall this show was amazing. Having seen Chris Forrester perform for the first time, we can say that we were highly impressed and will definitely see his other shows.<br />
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So why not check out "Who's Your Daddy," showing at Seabrooke's Theatre until 12 April 2015.<br />
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<br />In August last year I did the Pick 'n Pay Women's Walk in aid of the Pink Drive; an organisation that raises money for Breast Cancer Awareness.<div>
<br />In October I hosted a Cuppa for CANSA; an event that raised money for Cancer Association of South Africa.<div>
<br />In December I did a feeding scheme at the Verulam Day and Frail Care Centre which takes care of the aged. I provided a meal for the home on Christmas Eve.</div>
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<br />My next initiative was meant to be in February but life became hectic and I honestly forgot.</div>
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When March came along, one of the things I decided for my 25th birthday was that I was not going to spoil myself. This included not buying myself a new dress or going out for supper etc.</div>
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<br />I discovered an organisation on Stamford Hill Road called I Care.</div>
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I Care describes themselves as a non profit Christian organisation that creates meaningful and sustainable solutions for street children through awareness programmes, rehabilitation, shelters and skills/ job creation and finally producing effective members of society.</div>
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<br />They have a number of facilities across South Africa. These include the one in Stamford Hill Road, Somerset Park in Umhlanga and in Brixton, Johannesburg.<br />
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The Stamford Hill Road branch takes homeless children off the streets during the day, giving them a place where they can learn, play sport and bath and clothe themselves.<br />
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Unfortunately they do not have an overnight facility but are able to gives these kids a chance to learn, play and grow in a safe environment.<br />
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So I decided I'd spread some Easter cheer with these kids and give them some sweet treats to enjoy.<br />
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I thought I'd make it fun and got my husband Ashley to make paper baskets which my friend Melusha and I decorated and filled with treats.<br />
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When we got to the centre it was extremely humbling. The kids were so excited to see us and even more keen for what we had to give them.<br />
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The centre itself has such a homely feel to it, and a delicious smell which was their lunch being prepared, made the place all the more inviting.<br />
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We met with centre manager Bhekani who gave us a tour of the place and explained exactly what they do.<br />
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You can tell this is a man with a massive weight on his shoulders, but he continues his work with smiles and an amazing spirit.<br />
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We handed out the baskets to these excited kids who kept thanking us; and that was the best part!<br />
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Their gratitude spoke volumes and it is an experience I will never forget.<br />
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If you would like to get involved with I Care you can visit their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/I-Care/177169912335809?sk=timeline"><span style="color: black;"><b>Facebook page</b></span></a> or their <a href="http://icare.co.za/"><span style="color: black;"><b>website</b></span></a>.<br />
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They need all the help they can get; be it donations or volunteer work.<br />
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I Care's motto is "Don't give me money, give me a future." So the next time you see a child begging at the robot, think about this and what a greater impact your donations of food or clothes, or time spent at the centre will have.<br />
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Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-24198229617253379032015-03-31T09:03:00.005+02:002015-03-31T09:10:43.078+02:00The Birthday DebateFor lots of people birthdays are a fun time. It's filled with festivities and gifts.<br />
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But as time goes by, birthdays are just another day for some people.<br />
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I am one of those people. In recent years I have disregarded birthdays as a fun affair.<br />
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If anything I wish that the day would go unnoticed. But it doesn't.<br />
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With the age of technology, phone calls on your birthday are minimal while Facebook posts come flooding in.<br />
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And while I am a Social Media professional, I still feel like a birthday phone call is way better than an SMS, tweet, BBM or Facebook message.<br />
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I guess that's one of the reasons I don't feel like birthdays are all that fun any more.<br />
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Another reason is that when is was younger, parents would go all out, even if they didn't have much, to make sure your birthday is special.<br />
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You're asked what food you'd like on the day so that your mum can prepare your favourite meal.<br />
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The neighbours and even some family are invited to celebrate with you, and it ends up being a way bigger party then it was supposed to.<br />
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I remember times where we'd say we're just going to sing Happy Birthday for the person and then have supper, but before we knew it, we were bringing out the chips and cool drink to lay a table and using a white bed sheet or a sari as a background.<br />
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Those really were the good old days. But in recent times birthday parties have just become a money-flashing affair, with parents trying to out-do each other with their kids parties.<br />
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Gone are the days where parents will just do an impromptu set up. They now hire halls and put up drapes etc.<br />
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I believe that society has made it such that parties have to be a time to show off or be better than the next person.<br />
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Which is why, yesterday, on my 25th birthday, I actually enjoyed my party.<br />
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My husband Ashley surprised me with a party, and the reason I loved it was because it was small, low key celebration.<br />
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This was the first party I'd had after 20 years, with my 5th birthday being the last.<br />
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It really is the little things that count, and I think I appreciated this way more than I would have a huge party.<br />
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What irks me is that most times people who push for the big parties can't really afford them.<br />
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They go out of their way to either borrow money, take pay advances or spend money budgeted for household expenses.<br />
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So I say, if you want to have a party for your kid, spouse or sibling, go ahead.<br />
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But don't go all out to impress people and show off at the expense of your daily living.<br />
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Often people come to these functions and don't even appreciate the food etc. but have a lot to say about it.<br />
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So just think; why put yourself in debt for ungrateful people? Do what you can, within your means.<br />
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Your family may appreciate it more because of the effort and gesture.<br />
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What are your thoughts on birthday parties? Is it worth the fanfare? Tell me in the comments below.Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-33672611272830130602015-03-25T15:01:00.002+02:002015-03-25T15:12:28.899+02:00Simple Easter Crafts for KidsThe South African calendar has 2 big festive periods where the country just switches into holiday mode.<br />
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The one is Christmas, which is filled with roast turkey and trifle, and the other is Easter, a time for hot cross buns, marshmallow eggs and chocolate bunnies.<br />
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Besides the religious aspect, Easter is meant, just like Christmas, to be a time of reflection and giving to those less fortunate.<br />
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It also happens to be that almost every year, my birthday (30 March) is around the Easter period.<br />
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So this year as I get half way to 50, I thought that instead of spending money on myself, I would do something for a children's home on my 25th birthday.<br />
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Another thing I want to do this year is make some cute Easter crafts with my daughter Danielle. At the age of 2, she is now able to understand and remember what we do, so she's sure to love the craft making.<br />
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Now I am not the most creative person. My drawing and creative skills and extremely basic, so while thinking up craft ideas to do with Danielle, I thought, what about other parents out there that aren't so creative? I'm sure they'd like to do some interesting stuff with their kids, without having to have an Art degree.<br />
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So here it is; Simple Easter Crafts for Kids:<br />
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<b>Easter Bunny Mask</b><br />
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The Easter Bunny Mask is cute and simple to make. There are two types that you can make, as seen below. For the first one you will need paper plates, beady eyes, colourful paper and colour pencils.<br />
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You start by drawing ears on your colourful paper and attaching it to the back of the plate with glue. You can then glue on the beady eyes and draw a nose.<br />
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For the whiskers, cut out thin strips of colourful paper, then glue them onto the face. Finish off the mask by punching holes on the sides of the plate and thread through elastic.<br />
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You can follow the same steps to make the second mask. The only difference is that instead of making the whiskers out of colourful paper, you can use cotton wool.<br />
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<b>Paper Easter Basket</b><br />
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For me, the Paper Easter Basket brings back memories of my childhood. I remember making these in preschool or Grade R as it's now known. I wasn't the best at crafts and drawing, but when it came to these festive things, our teacher always praised our creations and allowed us to take them home to our families.<br />
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To make the paper basket you will need sheets of paper, either plain or printed, as well as a ruler, pencil, scissors and a stapler.<br />
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First take your sheets of paper, which can be A4 for a big basket or smaller for a little basket, and draw 2 vertical lines, then 2 horizontal lines. This will give you 6 squares. You will then need to cut on the outer squares to make the paper look like this:<br />
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Once you have this, start folding the paper to form a box, or square basket. Then glue the loose ends together to secure it. You can then take strips of paper and staple them to the basket to make a handle. </div>
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Finish off the basket by making grass out of shredded paper, then fill with little Easter eggs.<br />
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<b>Easter Crackers</b><br />
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A long standing tradition during Christmas is to have Christmas crackers. So it's pretty cool that we can also have crackers for Easter as well.<br />
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To make them, you will need toilet roll holders, crepe paper, colourful paper, stickers, little sweets and toys and colouring pens and pencils.<br />
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Using the toilet roll holders as a guide, cut your crepe paper into thick strips, enough to cover the toilet roll holder. Then fill the holder with a toy and some sweets.<br />
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Take your cut strips of crepe paper and cover the roll completely. Be sure to twist the end so that the toys and sweets don't fall out.<br />
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Then take your colourful paper and cut a thick strip, big enough to go around the toilet roll holder. Fold it over the holder, and secure in the back with a piece of tape. Using stickers and colouring pens and pencils, decorate the front of the cracker.<br />
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And there you have it! Simple Easter Crafts for Kids, that you, dear parents, can help make, without being a craft fundi<br />
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<b>*All Craft image credits to Google Images.*</b>Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-64114544721738758792015-03-20T11:40:00.002+02:002015-03-20T13:14:03.660+02:00A Story of Danielle's Skin Condition<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These last few weeks I've been stressing about a rash that Danielle developed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It started on her scalp and neck, so I went to the pharmacy to see if they could help figure out what it was and provide a solution.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The pharmacist told me that it was insect bites and prescribed a cream for bites and rashes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I used the cream on her for a while, and the rash started clearing. Once it was all gone I was relieved that it had cleared.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Little did I know that was not the end.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A week later, she started developing a different type of rash, this time behind her knees and her inner elbows.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From the get-go I was convinced it was Eczema. I tried the first cream that the pharmacist gave us, and after a few days it provided no relief.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Still going on my Eczema hunch, which was further fuelled by the fact that my mum had Eczema a while back, I believed she could in fact have Eczema because of genes and what not.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Determined to find-out or confirm my theories I set out in finding a dermatologist. The absolute nightmare was that dermatologists, along with other specialists, are booked well in advance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While making calls in mid-February, there were only available dates going into mid-March. I was completely frustrated but keep calling every few days to check for cancellations etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My luck came through a few weeks later when I phoned and the receptionist advised me that there was a cancellation and I'd be able to take Danielle in a week later. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That week of waiting had to have been one of the longest week's of mine and Danielle's lives, as I was anxious to know what was going on and she was itchy and miserable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fast forward to this Tuesday, 17 March, the day of our appointment. The dermatologist confirmed that she does indeed have Eczema and gave us a script for a specially mixed cream that we'd need to use. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The pharmacist we visited, who was going to mix the cream, provided us with a whole lot of information on taking care of Danielle's skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We were advised to stop all toiletries, be it soap, lotion, cream etc. and start bathing Danielle with glycerine soap. He<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">r clothes cannot be washed in detergents, just normal Sunlight soap. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Danielle isn't allowed any soft blankets and stuffed toys. I myself cannot use any strong perfumes or anything scented as it may cause her to have a reaction when I'm near her.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> Other factors such as dust and being in the sun for too long can also cause a flare up.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">The next day my little angel was covered from head to toe in pimples and had a a fever of 38.5 degrees. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">The doctor indicated that if we had left it even a few minutes longer, my child would have went into </span><span style="color: #141823; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">anaphylactic</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> shock! Every parent's worst nightmare!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My task this weekend is to go out and find a pure cotton towel for Danielle, stock up on glycerine soap as well as E45 cream which is great for Eczema and sensitive skin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"><span style="color: #141823;">For anyone wanting to learn more about Eczema you can visit the Your Parenting website and click </span><a href="http://www.yourparenting.co.za/health/childhood-illnesses/eczema"><span style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a><b> </b><span style="color: #141823;">or visit Health 24 an click </span><a href="http://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/Eczema"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a><span style="color: #141823;">. </span></span></span></div>
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I had heard their catchy tune on radio and tuned into the 18th edition of the SAMA Awards in 2012, just to see them perform.</div>
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I can safely say that performance was one of the best SAMA performances I'd ever seen. You can check it out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4ExrjNj0oo"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>.</div>
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Fast forward to yesterday, 15 March 2015 at Durban Botanic Gardens. It's time for Old Mutual Music at the Lake and none other than Micasa are performing.</div>
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I have not been to one of these shows before and both Ashley and I were a bit worried about whether it would be too crowded and if Danielle would be uncomfortable.</div>
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And so we ventured out towards Durban, not knowing what to expect. When we arrived it was bit of a struggle to get a good spot in the shade, but we eventually found a great spot that was also really close to the stage.</div>
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We set up on the grass and just soaked in the vibe and atmosphere. It was such an amazing mix of people, all races, ages and personalities.</div>
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The show was hosted by East Coast Radio's Bongani Mtolo, with the opening act DJ Bhaskar Lee, getting the crowd revved up for Micasa.</div>
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Once Micasa got on stage, everyone just went crazy.<br />
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J Something belted the group's hits out like a jukebox, while Mo-T played the trumpet like a boss and Dr Duda dropped the beats, hit for hit.</div>
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Tracks of the day included their hits "These Streets, "La Vida", "Your Body" which my daughter Danielle is convinced their saying "Your Barney (as in the purple dinosaur), and "Turn You On".<br />
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Before breaking out into song, J Something spoke about his childhood and how he was always told that white people can't dance. And he turned into a pretty good dancer! </div>
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For a first-time experience at the Durban Botanic Gardens for the Old Mutual Music at the Lake, it was really great. </div>
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So if ever you're looking to catch great local acts, in a fun yet chilled enviroment that's also kid-friendly, Durban Botanic Gardens, and the Old Mutual Music at The Lake in particular, is the place to be!</div>
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Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-30498349799859698312015-03-13T09:31:00.002+02:002015-03-13T09:39:36.146+02:00Friday the 13th: Mzansi Superstitions RevealedToday is Friday the 13th, and while that doesn't mean much to me, there are a lot of people out there that believe in superstitions.<br />
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I'm very much the 'now' generation. I don't believe in old wives tales nor do I believe in the bad luck theories of yesteryear.<br />
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Indian people believe in a lot of superstitions. So when I was pregnant it was a constant battle with the older folk about "you can't do this and don't do that while you're pregnant".<br />
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One that I distinctly remember is that you shouldn't use a knife on a full moon when you're pregnant, because the baby will be born with a cut on the head. Another was that if you eat ice or drink lots of cold stuff, your baby will be born with a cold.<br />
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Needless to say I was on maternity leave and did my own cooking without checking the phases of the moon, and because I was pregnant in the height of Summer which is January, I lived on ice water and ice cream, and Danielle didn't have a cold when she was born. If anything she now has mad love for ice cream.<br />
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With it being Friday the 13th I thought I'd ask people from different walks of life to share some of the superstitions they've heard of. Here they are:<br />
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*Thandeka: "People say that you should not buy your girlfriend or boyfriend shoes because they'll walk out of the relationship."<br />
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*Shamala: "It's bad luck to play cards in the house."<br />
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*Mamokhafisi: "If you break a mirror you will receive 7 years of bad luck."<br />
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*Wesley: "When your eye beats, something bad is going to happen."<br />
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*Cebo: "You mustn't sing while eating because you will become a bad singer, or you won't be able to sing well."<br />
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*Ashley: "When your right palm itches you're getting money."<br />
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*Melusha: "If you kill a frog your mother's head will pain."<br />
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*Nikita: "If you step on someone's books or school bag you will ruin their education."<br />
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*Erica: "If you dream about a wedding, someone is going to die."<br />
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*Denise: "If you wring or squeeze a baby's clothes when you wash it, the baby's body will pain."<br />
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So there you have it. It's not just Indian people that have superstitions.<br />
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We have a rainbow nation of people who have heard of or believe in various things that should not be done because it will bring them bad luck.<br />
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Why not share any other superstitions you know in the comments below, and I will add them to this post :)<br />
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Happy Friday :)Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-43824022304317429852015-03-11T10:06:00.000+02:002015-03-11T10:40:53.342+02:00Journalist Safety: Risks of The TradeSocial media has been abuzz with reports of a media team being robbed at gunpoint last night.<br />
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Vuyo Mvuko of SABC news along with his crew were robbed of their cellphones and a laptop outside Milpark Hospital in Gauteng.<br />
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The robbery was captured on camera while the team were getting ready to do a live broadcast.<br />
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Fortunately no one was harmed and Mvuko has been able to speak about the incident on air, explaining what exactly happened.<br />
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Which brings me to the topic of journalist safety.<br />
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I've been in the industry for a few years and have had the opportunity to report on some frightening incidents, from a bomb scare to riots. And each time you set out, you psych yourself up for what lies ahead.<br />
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In the case of the bomb scare, I was at the building even before the sniffer dogs could complete their inspection, and was busy taking pictures and getting comments.<br />
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Fortunately there was no bomb, but if there were, and had it been detonated, I would not have had a chance to escape injury.<br />
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The same goes for the riots. The situation could have gotten ugly. Journalists could have been attacked by protesters or even hit by a stray rubber bullet, but they didn't.<br />
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However, no matter how many times you go through these kinds of situations, I think it's uncommon for a journalist to be more paranoid of something like getting robbed or mugged, rather than a volatile story they're covering.<br />
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We've gone out to remote locations, drug dens, hostage situations and the like, equipped with expensive cameras, radio and tv journalists equipped with mics etc. and our biggest worry would be scratching our equipment.<br />
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So this latest incident with Vuyo and his team does come as a surprise that robbers would go that extra mile, not to steal the expensive equipment, but steal their cellphones, and that on live tv.<br />
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Many people are asking, "just how stupid are these people, surely they saw the cameras. Did they think the cameras were off? Or did they just not care if they were being recorded?"<br />
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While we may never know just what these robbers were thinking, one can say that they were really brazen.<br />
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The footage recorded can be used to identify them as it is being spread like wildfire via social media. Someone is bound to recognise these guys.<br />
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So while we hope the criminals are caught, we are left with a point to ponder over.<br />
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As a journalist, one takes up the cause of spreading the word and keeping everyone informed.<br />
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And while you may be reporting from a fun or light hearted situation, are you faced with almost the same danger as reporting from a shoot out or even a war zone? <br />
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Whether you're a journalist or not, I'd like to hear your views. Why not leave a reply in the comments?<br />
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You can watch the video of Vuyo Mvoko and his team being robbed <span style="color: black;">here.</span><br />
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Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-22549933025390452482015-03-06T19:28:00.000+02:002015-03-06T19:29:47.760+02:00I Love Bargains and It's Not Because I'm IndianIt's always been a running joke that most Indian people like a good bargain, and while I think my penchant for good deals has nothing to do with my Eastern ancestry, I do believe Durbanites love a good bargain.<br />
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I draw this conclusion from a Facebook group I was once a part of, called Durban Factory Shopping, which closed down last year.<br />
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I'd like to point out that the group didn't close down due to lack of support or people not getting along etc.<br />
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If anything it was one of the better groups on Facebook where people could post a question, even with bad grammar, and still get tons of relevant responses.<br />
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The beauty of this group was that it was filled with users from Durban North all the way to Durban South, all willing to help find the nearest and greatest bargains.<br />
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Queries ranged from "where can I get branded t shirts at lower prices?" to "is there a place in Durban where I can buy frozen chicken at wholesale prices?"<br />
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People also got into the spirit of sharing deals they found with the group. It's almost as if we became a little factory shopping family.<br />
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And then one day I logged onto Facebook and the group was gone.<br />
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Further investigation and trying to search for the group yielded no results meaning the group had been disbanded or deleted.<br />
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Although I was very sad, I was grateful for the many spots I'd learned about, where I could get anything from clothes to furniture and even groceries.<br />
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So it gives me great pleasure in announcing my new blog dedicated to bargains, deals and discounts.<br />
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Visit Durban Factory Shopping here: http://durbanfactoryshopping.blogspot.com/Bronwyn Naidoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563556507513726045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551583376902030431.post-33576033383858973392015-03-03T14:00:00.006+02:002015-03-03T14:04:37.203+02:00Eco-Friendly Living Made EasyWe often hear the terms "eco-friendly" and "going green" but do we really know what they mean or how to implement them in our lives?<br />
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If you answered no to either of these questions don't stress, as I'm here to help :)<br />
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Let's first look at being eco-friendly. It is said that anything that is eco-friendly causes no harm to the environment or ecosystems.<br />
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It refers to products that contribute to green living or practices that help conserve resources like water and energy. Eco-friendly products also prevent contributions to air, water and land pollution.<br />
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Now that we've worked out the definitions and meanings, let's take a look at how we can become eco-friendly in our daily lives.<br />
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*We've all heard about the 3 R's, Reuse, Reduce & Recycle, but do we follow them?<br />
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*By reducing the items we use we can decrease the amount of waste created and the volumes held at land fills. An easy example is shopping bags. Instead of buying bags each time you shop, take old bags with you. You could also invest in cloth bags that will give you multiple uses.<br />
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*Reusing items is a great way of reducing your carbon footprint. Whether it's reusing a glass jar and turning it into a planter or lantern there are many creative yet easy ways to reuse items. Kids projects are another way to reuse goods. So if ever your child has to create a musical instrument you can reuse a coffee can to make a drum and reuse plastic bottles to make shakers.<br />
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*As scholars we were always told to recycle, and even today, recycling is still so important. There are just so many items that can be recycled but people still opt to throw them in the bin, only for them to pile up in landfills. Boxes, paper, glass and aluminium can all be recycled.<br />
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*Be water wise. Fix leaking taps and check for other leaks around the home. With talks of imminent water restrictions, there's no time like the present to start saving water.<br />
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*You can also be eco-friendly when cooking. The easiest way is to cook from scratch. This saves you money and uses much fewer resources than buying take out. A pressure cooker is also quite eco-friendly as it's said to save time, money and energy. Statistics show that a pressure cooker can save up to 70% of energy and loads of time. <br />
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I hope these tips help kick start your quest to living an eco-friendly life.<br />
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