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Pre-Global Pandemic Birthdays

6th Jul 20206th Jul 2020 Roxaan

As it is my birthday month, I decided that my next blog should be about the last birthday bash that we were able to host. Let’s go back to about four or five months ago, imagine, you've been planning your sons first birthday party for months and suddenly there is global panic because a virus… Continue reading Pre-Global Pandemic Birthdays

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My True Moment of Realisation

19th Jun 202019th Jun 2020 Roxaan

Where I am at I have just returned to work after working from home for the past two and half months due to the current global pandemic, Covid-19. I returned to work, with a kick in my step, ready to tackle all my projects and motivated to complete what I have already started. You may… Continue reading My True Moment of Realisation

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5 months, 3 weeks

4th Sep 20194th Sep 2019 Roxaan

5 months and 3 weeks; is how long I have been a mother, and it truly is the hardest job in the world.   Being a woman, I am used to over thinking, planning, forecasting the outcome of situations and dealing with the general stresses of life. I have also heard all the stories about… Continue reading 5 months, 3 weeks

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#MomLife

4th May 20196th May 2019 Roxaan

I've often heard that being a mom is the hardest 'job' anyone can have. It's not that I didn't want to believe that it was that hard, but you never truly know the truth something until you experience it yourself. This week, my baby and I both had our 6 week check-ups. And in preparation… Continue reading #MomLife

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We made it: One month postnatal

22nd Apr 201922nd Apr 2019 Roxaan

We made it! Finally, we are one month postnatal... Pregnancy is really nothing compared to the postnatal life. I described in earlier posts about my pregnancy journey, the challenges and survival. But there is so much more I wish I knew going into pregnancy and childbirth. There is really such a wealth of information and… Continue reading We made it: One month postnatal

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Maternity leave plans

5th Apr 201912th Apr 2019 Roxaan

Like with many pregnant women, I had made these extravagant plans for my last couple of days being baby-free. I had even drafted a blog post re: all the home projects and chores I was going to complete during my maternity leave (this draft is now deleted). Technically, maternity leave starts at 36 weeks. For many… Continue reading Maternity leave plans

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The 3rd Generation Baker

23rd Jan 201923rd Jan 2019 Roxaan

Those who know me, will know that my life basically revolves around food. Food Technologist by day, and self-proclaimed master-chef at night. I have always enjoyed cooking and baking, but the scientist in me took it a little further hence, I studied Food Technology. For those wondering - No, Food Technology doesn't mean I am… Continue reading The 3rd Generation Baker

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28 Weeks and the #waddle is real

8th Jan 2019 Roxaan

This week I enter into the third trimester, and as my tummy is growing, so is my anxiety. And, YES, I know, everyone will say "don't be anxious, there is nothing to worry about... don't stress, it's bad for the baby". But how can one not feel anxious, when you're about to bring a whole… Continue reading 28 Weeks and the #waddle is real

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23 Weeks and Counting…

7th Dec 2018 Roxaan

One of the reason why I started this blog was to write about my experiences. I have previously written about my experience with re-modelling my kitchen, but what I failed to include in all the kitchen planning and designing, was that the day that I had finalised the design and paid the deposits to the… Continue reading 23 Weeks and Counting…

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Listeria Outbreak: What’s the fuss?

12th Nov 2018 Roxaan

Early 2017, South Africa was plagued by an outbreak of Listeria. Since the outbreak occurred, the Department of health in SA has found the source and has established measures to control and eliminate the bacteria. The outbreak has however affected how people view and consume ready-to-eat and processed meat products. In March 2018, there were still… Continue reading Listeria Outbreak: What’s the fuss?

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