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Back at the dawn of time, before I had children (we’re talking two and a half years ago here), I had a lot of free time. In fact, apart from the contractual obligation to work for eight of my daily ration of twenty four hours, I had all of my time to myself. I could …

There’s nothing like a baby for forcing you to live your life in the moment. This eventually dawned on me in the final few hours leading up to the birth of my son. How could it be that in just over two years I had forgotten, well, just about everything about labour, birth and newborn …

Let me start off by saying I’m not about to go all ‘public information’ on you Mamas. I’m sure our collective imaginations already keep the prospective dangers facing our children at the forefront of our minds. This post starts the minute your bump puts in an appearance, when every Tom, Dick and Harriet suddenly thinks …

For me, having stretch marks during pregnancy was the least of my worries. My aversion to most foods, combined with abstinence from alcohol and chronic morning sickness, made me think I might not put on much baby weight. But then, I wasn’t a skinny-mini Mama Mooti with a teeny-tiny belly being stretched to the max. …

Regular visitors to this site will know that the Shea Mooti range of products was developed by the company’s founder, Violet Reid, after her first son developed dry skin and eczema: “The doctor prescribed various steroid creams and treatment shampoos that were supposed to ease the discomfort. I later realised these would only provide temporary …

Having a child changes the dynamic of a relationship. It has to otherwise how could everyone function together? Your marital home becomes your family home. You are no longer a couple – you’re a threesome, a foursome, a quintet… As a mother, it’s a bit like being Captain of the netball team, standing in the …

I am surrounded by impending birth. Friends, family members, friends of family members…. new life abounds. So from the comfort of my non-pregnant status, I have allowed myself to get misty-eyed for a moment and reminisce about my own childbirth and the feelings I had as an expectant mum. I have to say that once …

Breathe in… and breathe out. Have a relaxing bath… dish out some malty hot milk and consume. Do NOT watch TV. Do NOT drink coffee. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES eat CHEESE. These are my tips for an insomniac. And now I laugh wryly, rub my eyes and drink another espresso to keep awake and keep me …

Don’t get caught this Valentines with nothing but petrol station flowers. Fella’s, it’s products ladies love and the more the better. Here are some great ideas to make your lady feel special this valentines: 1) Full Body Massage with Shea Mooti Mama’s Everything Body Balm What Papa’s Need: a) Mama’s Everything Body Balm (buy it …