Category: This and That
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Of Bitter & Budget

Not long ago someone I knew called me a cheapskate and mocked how much I ‘wanted to save 5 dollars’ for suggesting to play Secret Santa during Christmas. The truth is, playing secret santa was a way I could still show someone I still care even though I barely had the money. But what started…
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We need to talk about…

…sex. We need to talk about sex with our children. My morning routine at work starts with a cup of coffee. I switch on my laptop and the first thing I do is open up the news websites and read what’s new with my country and the world. Time after time we come across news…
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2017: The Year That Was

2017 was a year filled with drama. Drama that I am thankful for, drama that I hope not to repeat again and drama I will never forget. With the new year just around the corner, I am sure most of us have thought of our resolutions for 2018. I am no exception. I already have…
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The Ex File

When is it okay to open up the books on ex partners? Should it be opened at all? Would it be better to never talk about it or should it be shared with someone you think you could get serious with. There is no black and white answer for this, no right or wrong, but…
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The Big T

‘You should eat a lot of ginger, it’s good for you and your baby’ I consider it a blessing that I am able to breastfeed my son ever since he was born, we save a lot (for not buying formula) and I love bonding with him when he’s with me. But there’s a downside to…