The head scarf does not oppress woman. Illiterate minds do. Today marks day one for the month of love and what better way than to show love and support to woman who choose to cover by celebrating World Hijab Day. This year I decided to wear the veil for the day because I cover my hair already. I … Continue reading A Day In Niqab // WHD2016
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Fitness Friday // Little Steps
I don't even know how to start this post but it's Friday and it's time for me to catch you all up on our fitness and health progress for this week. It's been a long but productive week for us. Our goal was to exercise 30 minutes everyday - and we did it - we … Continue reading Fitness Friday // Little Steps
Supper: Roasted Aubergines and Couscous Salad with Grilled Chicken
Since 2016 is our year for healthy eating, regular exercise and learning how to cook, I tried this recipe from a cookbook my mother in law gave us. I used two separate recipes from the book to pull together this meal we had for supper. It's light, yummy and packed full of goodness. I also thought the couscous … Continue reading Supper: Roasted Aubergines and Couscous Salad with Grilled Chicken
Lunch: Penne with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
This is such a quick and simple meal to whip together and it only takes a few ingredients. First cook your Penne pasta as instructed on the package. Secondly, chop up your tomatoes and basil. Next, you want to drain your pasta, drizzle with a little bit of olive oil, toss in your tomatoes and … Continue reading Lunch: Penne with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
The Mirror Doesn’t Lie
The Mirror Don't Lie! We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are. - Anais Nin To me this means that we have a tendency to see things the way we want them to be, not how they truly are. Having said that, have you ever listened to people in your … Continue reading The Mirror Doesn’t Lie
Be Humble
There’s no reason to not be humble, because as great as you may be, you can always be greater. - Jarod Kintz When I became a parent I made it one of my duties to help my girls realize and recognize that while their own self is important, it is also equally important to recognize … Continue reading Be Humble
What I did in 2015
Goodbye 2015 My first picture I uploaded to social media for the year. Attended a WHD event. Watched the sunset with my husband. Got to see my dad, A LOT. Found a hobby that made me money. Excited to see my little venture grow. Mum came to visit for the holidays. Marked one … Continue reading What I did in 2015
Nothing happens until something moves
NOTHING HAPPENS UNTIL SOMETHING MOVES Perhaps it's time to take an honest look at what you have been doing to move forward in your life. Daily I notice how people desperately want to achieve success in their lives find work get educated fall in love start a family yet they anxiously sit around the … Continue reading Nothing happens until something moves
9 Ways To Remain Happy
It is not always easy to remain happy and positive in a world that thrives off hatred and negativity. I believe that happiness starts with you and it is a conscious decision that you make. Happiness is about the inside, everything inside your mind and not your surrounding. Here are some of the ways I keep … Continue reading 9 Ways To Remain Happy
November Goals.
Happy Sunday! Another fantastic month has come and gone - leaving many wonderful memories for me to take into this new month! Hey, November! and it's Spring not Autumn - but almost Summer in South Africa! So, I am hoping to experience more sunny days ahead for fun filled outdoor activities. Before we get into this … Continue reading November Goals.
