It’s been a crazy couple of weeks here in the Du Toit household (hence the extended amount of quiet time […]

The big D word…
Let’s talk about the big D …. Discipline. As an experienced teacher, I’ve always had a firm hand when it […]

how about a hobby?
Whenever I need to do a questionnaire, I would always stop and stare at the block that says “hobbies”. Does […]

TEFL: what you need to know
If you’ve ever wondered what TEFL is or what it entails, then this article is for you. And even if […]

it’s never too late
Things I couldn’t do before lockdown: make a decent cup of coffee, teach English as a foreign language, paint and […]

Toddler at the table
Guess who’s mommy made chocolate chip cookies? I won’t call myself particularly domestic but I do love baking. And […]

Does size really matter?
It’s an age-old question that’s haunted many men and woman. It’s been a popular point of discussion in our house […]

life’s a mess
My house isn’t messy. It’s custom designed by a one-year old. I know that some people (glaring at my husband while […]

what’s your why?
Like many new-aged moms, I too am on a fitness journey. I’ve taken way too many ‘before’ pictures, but I’m […]

a dad’s life
One of my fondest memories is when my husband argued with our gynaecologist about the sex of our unborn baby. […]