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I’m Tash – first time solo mama to my little Malakhi and Occupational Therapist.

From all things play & child development to Mamahood and the little life adventures in between, this space is inspired by my son, & has developed into a passion for the empowering tool of storytelling.

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A brand new week! Another fresh start - and really another gift. I don't know about you, but somehow the socials have been feeling a lot more heavy these days... I'm not here to promote toxic positivity, I'm just saying perhaps sometimes we need to celebrate more of the seeds of good being sown than giving a constant pedestal to every negative. So on more of a lighter note, and after a hectic weekend myself, I'm going into the new week singing lyrics to @jessglynne "Don't be so hard on yourself, noooo, Learn to forgive, learn to let go..." HAPPY MONDAY AND SENDING LOVE TO YOU ALL! Xx #HappyMonday #NewWeek #FreshStart #SowSeedsOfGood
With yesterday's post - it really got me honestly thinking about this year and just how much has happened (and not happened) in the last 9 months... 2020 has been declared 'The Year of Vision' and what a year it's been!⁣⁣⁣ If we think about it - in essence, it really has been a year of perspectives challenged, scales falling, and a shift in aligning personal vision more than anything.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Life in itself has been viewed through a completely different lens, connections re-framed, friendships and spaces we hold have been challenged. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Looking back, I had to make some honest realisations, but the biggest lessons on repeat for me this year have been:⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 🔸 To let go of the external things that are out of my control and surrender to God's Grace.⁣ Growth demands discomfort.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 🔸We are far more capable than when we let our fears call the shots.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 🔸The way we spend our smaller everyday moments, will have the biggest impact on how we progress in our present state.  ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 🔸Health goes so much deeper than the physical.  Mindset and Boundaries play a big part.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 🔸Speaking of Boundaries - if we don't set them, others will dictate them for us. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Point is, even if we're not where we wanted to be after 9 months, the fact that we have decided to show up - counts for more than we can imagine. ⁣ ⁣ This year is still a work in progress by God's Grace - and sometimes artwork in the making can look messy - yet still turn out to be the most beautiful masterpiece. It all depends on perspective.... ⁣ ⁣ What has 2020 been teaching you?⁣ ⁣ #2020lessons
It's #100daystoChristmas⁣⁣ Can you believe?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣. . Is it just me or is this year flying by...✈ . . . . . #2020 #Christmasiscoming #throwback #lockdownlife #Lockdown2020 #quarantinelife #mommyblogger #sablogger #SaBloggers #capetownmoms #SouthAfricanMoms #documented
Toddler Must - Haves #GIVEAWAY!⁣ ⁣ It's no secret #toddlermomhood can sometimes feel like that category 5 hurricane that blows through the day, with no predicatable weather pattern! 😂 🙈 ⁣ ⁣ I have partnered with fellow boy mom @ammarah_issufo to bring you guys a list of some fav toddler must-haves (link in bio) that we think every new #todmom (and dad) should have, to make the days a little easier... ⁣ ⁣ But that's not all - along with this, we want to gift one lucky follower with a toddler Must-have prize valued at over R2700!! ⁣ ⁣ What you could win:⁣ 1. @tommeetippeeza Twist and Click Nappy Bin Starter  Kit ⁣ 2. @munchkinza Toddler Splash Cup Set, Bath Toy Scoop and the new Bathtime Colour Buddies ⁣ 3. @Hipporoo 2-in-1 Grippo Plate/Placemat ⁣ 4. @natureone Fuss free long sleeve bib⁣ 5. @happyfamilyorganicssa R500 Snack Hamper ⁣ 6. @footsiesandtootsies Pair of Walking Shoes ⁣ ⁣ All you have to do to enter is:⁣ 1. Like this post⁣ 2. Follow the brands involved  ⁣ @tashaleigh_cpt ⁣ @ammarah_issufo⁣ @hipporoo ⁣ @munchkinza⁣ @tommeetippeeza ⁣ @nurtureonenesting⁣ @footsiesandtootsies ⁣ @happyfamilyorganicssa ⁣ ⁣ 3. TAG 2 friends and COMMENT below what your fav toddler must-have is. ⁣ 4. Get an extra entry by leaving your comment on the blog too (link in bio). ⁣ 5. Optional: Share to your stories if you'd like - but this is not an entry Requirement. ⁣ ⁣ You can enter as many times as you'd like! ⁣ (No tagging celebs or accounts you don't follow)⁣ ⁣ T's and C's ⁣ 🔸One lucky winner will be randomly selected on 1 October 2020 across all entry platforms. ⁣ 🔸Please don't get disqualified for not following all the steps!⁣ 🔸All sponsors involved deliver within SA. ⁣ 🔸Prize is not refundable or exchangeable. ⁣ 🔸This competition is in no way affiliated with Instagram.⁣ ⁣ Goodluck lovelies! ❤️
Love watching you grow my little M. 💙 I was just reminded this week through @billjohnsonministries that our demeanor often reflects the world we are most aware of, and it really made me think about which thoughts I was giving most of my energy to lately. I felt challenged to shift my perspective more toward a #gratitudeattitude . . I mean this little guy is all of God's Grace and a constant reminder that I'm living a life of answered prayer. . . Wishing you all a happy and safe weekend ❤️ . . What are you grateful for today? . . . Tap for #ootd deets
There's more to it than meets the eye...⁣ ... that's the point of hidden veg right? ⁣ These iron rich green french toasties have been such a solid win with M (touch hood!) and with the added banana it's a whole taste difference. ⁣ ⁣ For 3 Slices, I used:⁣ 🥚 1 egg⁣ 🥬 Handful of spinach ⁣ 🍌 1/2 banana ⁣ 🥄 A sprinkle of Cinnamon (some great health benefits btw!)⁣ ⁣ Fry on medium high heat and cut into shapes.⁣ ⁣ Introducing new foods can be so tricky with our little preferenced eaters. Here are a few things we try and incorporate:⁣ ⁣ 🔸Start small with introducing new foods and textures. ⁣ 🔸Have a preferred food included with new food to create a sense of safety. In this case M loves bread + banana - but has been on an egg and veggie strike - these green frenchies incorperates all the elements. ⁣ ⁣ 🔸Take turns feeding/eating the preferred food and unfamiliar food.⁣ ⁣ 🔸Create a liking link by Presenting new food in a way that may be similar visually to the food your child already likes and accepts. (shape, size or even taste, etc) ⁣ ⁣ What are your fav ways to hide veggies these days?⁣ ⁣ (Follow the link in my bio for More picky eating tips)⁣ ⁣ #pickyeatingsolutions #otmom #toddlertips #healthysnacks
It's #NationalBookWeek and I thought I'd share this beautiful find from @readers_warehouse on 70% clearance sale.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I love how a good book can awaken imagination, stir dreams toward possibilities and inspire learning... ⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 is an amazing read for the littles by @desmondtutu⁣⁣⁣ representing & celebrating diversity.⁣ It encourages kindness, forgiveness and inclusion through simple language. ⁣ ⁣⁣ M can sit for a while going through this book and there's honestly nothing like quality time reading together.⁣ ⁣ Here are a few ways to stimulate learning & language through reading:⁣ ⁣⁣ - point to pictures/words for visual tracking⁣⁣ (use your nail to tap so the sound draws attention ⁣⁣ - make sounds of as many things⁣⁣ - take turns pointing - always amazing to see what catches their attention. ⁣⁣ - spend more time describing pictures than reading the words ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ PS. In celebration of #NationalBookWeek @readers_warehouse is offering a further 20% off selected and discounted #ReadersWarehouse books with the code: EXTRA20⁣⁣⁣ Pps. Don't forget to check out their clearance sale too! Which books are you or your kids loving right now? ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣
We're starting the new week over @shooshoosza for another takeover! Come and join us to see what we get up to today. . . #HappyMonday Everyone! 🥂 . . . #homeschoolideas #takeover #SouthAfricanMoms #otmom #SouthAfricanMoms #toddlerlife
Boys will be boys? ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ I remember at one point in my pregnancy feeling somewhat relieved that I was having a son, especially after my first gender scan results seemed to show a girl (funniest few weeks thinking I'd be a #girlmom btw) ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Boys are easier right?⁣ They fend for themselves, right? ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Do they? Or do we invest less time in nurturing their personal growth and maturity. How much is too much or too little? ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ The cycle centered around being macho to be manly needs a solid puncture! What if our boys were taught a little differently? What if our boys were taught to embrace being human first... ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ☘️ We need our boys to know it's okay to cry and have big emotions so that our MEN will find it Okay to express and deal with a full range of emotions, rather than resort to anger as a default.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ☘️We need our boys to build friendships with both males and females so that our MEN will have built better problem solving and respectable relations. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ☘️We need our boys to have the freedom to discover their play preferences (even if those preferences are dolls and pink balloons), so that our MEN can normalise empathy and compassion.  ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ☘️We need our Boys to be taught to care for themselves and others...so that our MEN will see the need to communicate about things that may be uncomfortable, and stand up + speak out against injustices. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ☘️We need to encourage our boys to be equally competent in the home from young so that our men will not associate our females with the home & family responsibilities while they focus on work. For we are raising future fathers who will need to help raise their sons too. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ We need our boys to know and feel they are truly loved, seen, and heard.⁣⁣ ⁣Our boys will NOT just be boys.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Our boys will learn to be the full expression of who God Designed them to be ⋒⁣ ⁣⁣ Proverbs 22:6 ⁣⁣⁣ "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ #endgbv #gbv #keeptheenergy #boyswillbeboys #boymoms #boyswillnotbeboys #SouthAfricanMoms #SouthAfricanBloggers #ctmomswhoblog #thisismotherhood

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