Tommee Tippee Soother Review: The Best Pacifier for Newborns & Growing Babies (+ Exclusive Discount)
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New on the shelves, Panado® Paediatric Syrup, Grape
Panado® has expanded their paediatric range with a new Grape flavour syrup,1 designed to help relieve pain and fever in children1. As a trusted2 name in South Africa, Panado® knows that parents want convenient and...
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Exciting Adventures with Bluey: Toy Review
Hey mamas! Are your little ones obsessed with Bluey? Mine are! They spend hours giggling at the antics of the Heeler family, and it’s no surprise that Bluey toys have been on their top request...
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Finding Peace in Chaos
Nurturing Your Faith as a Busy Homemaker and Homeschooling Mom As a homemaker and homeschooling mom, life can often feel like a whirlwind of responsibilities and tasks. From meal prep, laundry cycles, endless rounds of...
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Post-Holiday Reset: Organize and Reclaim Your Space After the Festive Season
Simple and Effective Cleaning and Organization Hacks for a Fresh Start The holiday season brought joy, festivities, and perhaps a bit of chaos to our homes. As the decorations come down and the last bits...
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Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders Through Actions and Words
Welcome to my little corner on the internet called Life from Lulu’s Point Of View. Today I will be sharing one timeless piece of wisdom that has guided my parenting adventure, it is: “Your actions...
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The Benefits of Book Rotation for Kids
Reading is like a magical journey that can transport us to different worlds and spark our imaginations. Are you looking for a way to foster a love for reading in your little one? Whether you...
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Healthy Eating Tips While On The Road With Kids
Sponsored Post If you’re anything like our family, you’ve probably had your fair share of adventures on the road with your little ones. In a year we go for a minimum of 4 family road...
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A Step-by-Step Tutorial On How To Freeze Herbs
As a stay-at-home mom, my days are filled with juggling tasks, endless to-do lists, caring for my blessings (my children), and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Amid the chaos, spending extra time chopping fresh herbs for...
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Real Mama Club Event Alert! Join the Ultimate Parenting Journey
Hello, there, amazing mamas and soon-to-be mamas! Are you ready for an incredible day filled with knowledge, support, and a chance to connect with fellow moms? Look no further than the annual Real Mama Club...
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Vie&Sante’s Safari Squad Kid’s Gummies Launch
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Product Launch: Barbie Marine Biologist Dolls
Embark On An Oceanic Adventure With The New Barbie Marine Biologist. Rediscovering the magic of childhood through my incredible children. Last week the kids and I had the honor to attend the launch of Barbie...
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Fun Things to Do with Kids in Durban During the June Holidays
School holidays are perfect for bonding with your kids and creating lasting memories. If you’re looking for exciting ways to keep your children entertained and engaged, I’ve got you covered. In this blog post, I...
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5 Facts You Didn’t Know About the New Barbie Dreamhouse
Not all toys are created equally, and the Dreamhouse is one item that is in a league of its own, yet there is still so much we don’t know about, including helping children develop their social...
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When It Comes To Pain And Fever Care With Your Infant This Winter, Accurate Dosage Is Key
When caring for your infant’s health, accuracy is crucial. This is particularly true when it comes to administering medication for pain and fever relief. Parents want to be confident this Winter, that they are providing...
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Fuel Your Mornings With FUTURELIFE® Kids Oat Cereal Bits and Multigrain Pops
When it comes to choosing breakfast cereal for our children, finding one that is that combines taste and nutrition is a bonus. The FUTURELIFE® Kids Oat Cereal Bits and Multigrain Pops are the perfect nutritious...
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL: Tips To Build Your Child’s Immunity
How can you protect your child from back-to-school germs? Some healthy habits can serve as an immune booster for kids, helping them fight off pathogens more effectively and recover faster. Here are four healthy habits…
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12 Bible Promises For The New Year
The year 2022 has come to an end and 2023 is here. Some are anxious about what lies ahead because of the uncertainty of life, the year is full of unknowns, and though we may have plans, ideas, and hopes for the new year we don’t know what the year will really be like, but not God.
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Holiday Cleaning Hacks to Make Cleaning Easy
It’s the holiday, and the last thing anyone would want to spend most of their time doing is…. Cleaning, for hours on end. Here are 7 tips to make hosting and cleaning during the holiday easy and less stressful.
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My weight loss journey with the Happy Shrinkers
I look so amazing and so lighter than I was when I started my weight loss journey with the Happy Shrinkers. Beginning of this year I had a lot that I was dealing with, on…
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DIY Powder Air Freshener - Luluspov
Did you know you can improve your mood and energy level by freshening the air in your home? Yes, the air in our homes can have a significant, emotional, and physical impact on us. According…
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6 Ways I Clean Our Home With Pine Gel
Growing up I used to see from time to time my grandmother buy Pine Gel and I didn’t quite grasp what the hype was all about until I started using it in our home, now…
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4 Meal Planning Myths
Meal planning doesn’t look the same for everyone; there is no one way to meal plan or meal prep. A lot of people find it hard to get started with meal planning because they think…
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How to keep your kitchen sink clean of dishes without losing your sanity
Take back control of your life by taking on the overflowing kitchen sink Let’s daydream together: it’s 6 am in the morning and you walk into your kitchen to make breakfast and you’re welcomed by…
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Clean Kitchen Sink Challenge
Are you frustrated with the state of your home? Do you want to make your home feel truly and genuinely clean? Do you feel frustrated; or overwhelmed with everything that you have to do to…
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5 ways to store butternut to stay fresh for longer
Butternut is one of the vegetables that are available all year round and about 99% of homes (at least in South Africa) have butternut, and some families have it in surplus. It is nutritious and…
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4 Methods To Keep Dishcloths Clean And Smelling Fresh
The kitchen dishcloth is essential in every kitchen for hygiene and food safety since it is used to wipe worktops and surfaces of apparent contamination and may remove a considerable part of the food debris…
4 min readWIN A PANADO® HAMPER JAM PACKED WITH GOODIES!
Did you know? You can probably tell just by looking at your little one if she/he has a stuffy nose, but it can be harder to spot a sore throat. An infection of the throat…
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An Open Letter To The Anxious Mama
Dear Mama I get it. I feel it too, sometimes Motherhood is hard Motherhood can be lonely Admitting this fact does not make you or me a bad mom; neither does it mean you’re not…
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1950s Inspired Cleaning Supplies
What did a 1950s homemaker use to clean their home? I was surprised to discover that most homemakers/housewives in the 50s didn’t spend all their time cleaning, they, however, had fewer items (minimalists) and they…
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Make Pain And Fever Care Easy With The New Panado® Paediatric Syrup, Peppermint 5 ml Sachet
It’s true: Babies don’t come with manuals. So, if your baby spikes a fever and appears to be in pain, it’s natural for even the calmest of moms and dads to panic. When your baby…
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30 Days 1950s Homemakers Challenge
I am about to live my life like…. Wait for it… The 1950s Homemakers for a month. This may sound crazy but I am so excited, I’m not sure what will happen after the 30…
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4 Ways To Clean Smelly Drains
A smelly and slow drain is a homemaker’s nightmare because the odor of a smelly drain can quickly spread throughout the house. There are so many things that can cause a drain to smell, once…
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How to teach your child to read Part 1
One of the most essential things a child will do in his or her life is to learn to read. This is because we live in a world where reading is essential for success. Some…
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How to get started with meal planning in 6 steps
I have been a homemaker for 8 years now, but I am still figuring out ways how to manage my home, family, and work with ease. One of the things that I have been doing…
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3 Thing To Free Yourself From As A Mom – Luluspov
This other day the kids and I went to the library, got some books and later on we went to the library park to play, I thought to steal a moment to myself while occasionally glancing at them. I received a call from my sister, while chatting to her I noticed glances from pass by and I translated that as “they probably think I’m a bad mom becomes I’m not spending time with my kids” I then quickly hung up and went to the kids.
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When to start potty training? – Luluspov
Unpopular opinion; Start when you and your child are ready. Hear me out. Potty training is not all about your baby, you need to be ready and onboard as much as they do. Potty training like other milestones and developmental changes, I believe need the parent and child to both...
4 min read3 Ways You Can Wear A Swimsuit As An Outfit
I got this beautiful swimsuit from Iconix and because it looks so good, I couldn’t just wear it at the beach or swimming pool. Here are 3 ways I am wearing this swimsuit. You can…
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Parenting With Grace Through The Terrific Twos – Luluspov
When I became a parent for the first time and my eldest was approaching her second birthday, I heard the term “terrible twos”.
4 min readFinding Joy In The Monotony Of Homemaking – Luluspov
“The home is not just a place to change clothes between activities and then crash at night; rather it should be a vibrant center of education, industry, service, and worship. God created the home to be a place bursting with activity and conversation, while simultaneously providing peace and refuge.”
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4 things I don’t say to my children and why I think you should avoid them too – Luluspov
Parenting with Grace is challenging me daily to be more conscious of what I say to my children to make sure that what I say does not wound or influence the way they view themselves and the world. One of my main love languages is words of affirmations, I know how words affect my world, one of the gifts of kindness I prayerfully give to my little blessings is speaking gently with them.
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6 Productivity Hacks For Moms – Luluspov
I would classify myself as a busy person. I am a full-time stay-at-home mom, I work from home, I’m a low-key traditional homemaker, I also homeschool my two kids which mostly takes up a lot of time. With everything I do that is motherhood-related, work appointments, wife duties, church, productivity can seem impossible sometimes. I used to struggle a lot with being productive after becoming a mom until I started on these tips. Getting things done with little humans at home can seem impossible, but it can be done.
4 min readAsiligold Health Tonic – Luluspov
“The greatest wealth is health”― Virgil Health is truly the greatest wealth we will ever have. Every aspect of our lives has the potential to suffer if we do not maintain our health, vitality, and best energy. This thought is probably the reason I spend much time looking for ways...
2 min read7 Encouraging Scriptures for the overwhelmed mom – Luluspov
It’s 7pm and I feel so tired. The kids and hubby had an early night today, I am sitting on the couch feeling so overwhelmed about what still needs to be. I look over the kitchen sink, and I see a pile of dishes I was yet to do before...
4 min readA letter to the Invisible mom – Mom you are building a great cathedral! – Luluspov
It all began to make sense, the blank stares, the lack of response, the way one of the kids will walk into the room while I’m on the phone and ask to be taken to the store. Inside I’m thinking, ‘Can’t you see I’m on the phone?’
5 min readMy MomMisDay gift featuring Xiaomi – Luluspov
“Motherhood is a choice you make every day, to put someone else’s happiness and well-being ahead of your own, to teach the hard lessons, to do the right thing even when you’re not sure what the right thing is…and to forgive yourself, over and over again, for doing everything wrong.” Donna Ball
5 min readMy At-Home Workout – Luluspov
I have been a WAHM (Work at Home Mum) since the birth of my 4-year old which is the year 2016 and as a health enthusiast staying healthy is my priority. I do not only eat healthily, but I also workout to stay saint. Any mother out there can attest that motherhood is a mere walk in the park therefore one cannot attend to every day’s needs without finding ways to recharge or refuel their energy. Working out has been one of the best ways that have helped me recharge, refuel and refocus my energies so when Adidas asked me to write about my At-Home workout and How I stay mentally motivated during this time to stay active, I couldn’t be happier to share my favorite at-home exercise workouts.
5 min read29 Lessons Before Turning 30 – Luluspov
I’m a firm believer that everything I go through, Every milestone I achieve has lessons for me to learn from.
10 min readWhat I’m doing differently as a second-time mom. – Luluspov
(Please note that this post was written when I was still pregnant with baby #2, in my third trimester)
5 min readLIFE UPDATE – Where have I been since my last blog post – Luluspov
Hello everyone, Well, first of all, I will start by saying ….Yes, I know that we’re already 80 days into the year, I thought it would appropriate for me to open up this post with that. It’s been a long while since I posted here, wow! I can’t believe that...
4 min readHow To Cope With Weaning Your Baby – Luluspov
Breastfeeding is one of the things I looked forward to as soon as I found out I was going to be a mom. I had witnessed all my sisters and cousins breastfeed their little ones and from then I knew I wanted to breastfeed my own children one day. I read all I could get my hands on about breastfeeding and I was prepared, however when I searching for information about weaning my little one, there wasn’t much I came across that could somewhat prepare me for the emotional turmoil I was still to face.
6 min readAn open letter to my dearest sister on her birthday – Luluspov
From the moment I entered this world and you have been here ready to love me unconditionally. You were and still are an answer to the prayer I was not wise enough to pray. You’re the shoulder I always freely lean on. I can’t seem to envision how life would have turned out if you weren’t a part of it. Through all the good and bad, laughter, heartbreaks, ups and downs you have always been there.
4 min readBig News – Baby #2 Loading
Hello Everyone It feels so good to be back. I’m sorry I have been MIA (missing in action) lately, I have not been my best health wise. I am happy to be back though. If…
2 min read12 Days of Christmas Swap + Get To Know My Friend Tag – Luluspov
Hi Friends, I am so excited about today’s post. I and several other bloggers took part in the 12 Days of Christmas Swap hosted by Simone from mama of 4. This is an awesome opportunity to meet a new blogger friend and in the spirit of kindness shower each other with gifts. For the swap, we will each send 12 gifts and in return receive 12 gifts, each to be opened in the 12 days leading up to Christmas day, starting from the 12th of December until the 12rd of December.
4 min read18 Events To Attend With Kids This Festive Season In Durban – Luluspov
Are you looking for fun events to attend this festive season in Durban?
11 min readHow to make reading fashionable to your toddler? – Luluspov
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.”
6 min readWhat A Child Really Needs – Luluspov
A child gonna remember who was there not what you spent on them. A child can out grow a toy and outfit but never TIME and LOVE“
6 min readReview: Pure Beginnings Berry Toothpaste
If there’s one thing I can’t stand,it has to be bad breath. ‘Bad breath speaks louder than words’. I remember before I got married some guys who tried to ask me out, didn’t get far…
2 min readLife Through The Eyes Of A Child – Luluspov
“While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about”
3 min read5 Ways To Teach Your Toddler How To Pray – Luluspov
“Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. Not that it is necessary in order to make known to God what we are, but in order to enable us to receive Him. Prayer does not bring God down to us, but brings us up to Him.”
3 min read8 Go-To Bible Verses For Hard Days – Luluspov
Mom life is not as easy as it looks in pictures, it can get lonely, overwhelming and leave you feeling down and out. In those hard days a pick-me-up verse is what keeps me sane and at peace. These verses may not instantly change the situation but they sure do uplift my spirit and give me hope that it will change, I then am able to look forward to a better day, tomorrow.
2 min readHow I Named Our Baby
Growing up I have always been that child who missed out on school because of sicknesses. My early years I struggled with Epistaxis (nosebleed), later on, I had Asthma and other complications. I firmly believe…
2 min readPlease Stop Asking Me When I’m Having Another Baby – Luluspov
Few months after my husband and I got married, some people started asking us when we having a baby. *rolls her eyes* we just smiled and continued with our lives.
4 min readPregnancy, Labor & Delivery – Luluspov
Our bundle of joy made her debut into the world on August 27th, 2016. Holding her in my arms took longer than I anticipated, I am so grateful she is here.
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