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Hi, I’m Wendy. I am a mom of two boys, Connor and James, and married to the love of my life, Steve, for over 20 years. We live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, Cape Town in South Africa.
I love reading, crocheting, watching series and sharing all the no-nonsense parenting tips, laughs, and lessons I’ve picked up along my parenting journey.
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, so join me and we can figure it out together!
Latest Blog Posts
- Love Yourself Enough to Be Yourself!At the ripe old age of 43, I finally did something that feels small on the outside but has completely changed how I feel about myself: I stopped worrying about what people think of me. It sounds simple, right? But for me, it’s been life-changing. For years,…
- Why Our Teens Still Talk About Our Trip to Petervale Guest FarmDiscover why our teens still talk about our family trip to Petervale Guest Farm in Ceres, cozy cottages, farm animals, and stress-free family time.
- Stress-Free Mornings with Teens: Top TipsMornings with teens… need I say more? *sigh* Between the missing socks, lost lunch box/juice bottles and last-minute homework panic, getting everyone out the door on time can feel like running a marathon before 7 am. Yes, you read that correctly, Connor and I are normally gone…



