I have always underestimated my strength and worth as a woman and I am positive that I am not alone. I suppose as trials and tribulations come our way, our focus is on getting through those trying times and when they are over, we move on to the next thing, without giving a second thought...Read More

Charlize grew up with an abusive father who would frequently state that he was going to kill the whole family.  Theron’s mother shot her father in self defense after he came home drunk and agitated one night. She then went on to become one of South Africa’s most successful exports winning a coveted Oscar award...Read More

J.K.Rowling wrote her first book as a single mother, struggling to make ends meet, but her writing led to her great success. She is a British author of the phenomenal best selling Harry Potter series. The volume of sales was so high, it has been credited with leading a revival of reading by children. To...Read More

The month of August is important as not only are woman celebrated, but we are remembered for our unwavering strength, sacrificial efforts and never-ending resilience. I decided that I would dedicate most of this month on my blog to woman who are known across the world for various successes in their particular art but have...Read More

When we are younger, we don’t necessarily trust our gut when it comes to much, but as we grow older and mature in life, we tend to do so more frequently. It doesn’t mean that trusting our instincts are always on the right track, but most times we are spot on, particularly when it comes...Read More

This is a priceless attribute we can pass onto our kids and should not only be recognized as a specific day quality to apply. This year for Nelson Mandela day, showing kindness to someone was something that we discussed with both our children, and they both understood the level of giving we wanted to achieve....Read More

We go through a host of different experiences throughout our lives, which brings about so many emotions, both good and bad. My life thus far has been just that, too many experiences that have made me change my opinion on life, people and especially love. 7 years ago, the love of my life proposed to...Read More

I remember not going anywhere during my school holidays as both my parents worked and we could only ever go away as a family once a year due to financial constraints. I would spend my 3 week holiday playing at home with my siblings and our neighborhood friends. I remember always going back to school...Read More

Whether its saying “I love you”, “Its going to be okay” or “I’ll be right here when you are done” – everyone needs some kind of reassurance, albeit daily or weekly. I have come to find that my daughter needs it daily, but this is to be expected from a soon to be 5 year...Read More

This topic makes me want to smile yet scream all at the same time. Why? You may ask? Well, I have a gorgeous daughter who is everything like me, sometimes on the extreme side. She does all that I do, both good and bad. She relates to me and because she is always with me,...Read More