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Hi, my name is Noleen and I live in the beautiful city of Cape Town. I’m just an ordinary person who lives a simple life and enjoys blogging. I have two gorgeous daughters and a wife to the most amazing man. So chillax, grab a cup of coffee and stay a while.

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  • Who am I?Don't be blinded by what you see in this pic. I'm more than just the face, the makeup, the hair and the way I dress. There are so many facets to my life that I don't always share on my grid. The little space that I consume on this social platform is only just a fraction of who I really am. My family and friends are very dear to my heart and I am just a call or whatsapp away when they need me. What I do for someone else comes with no expectations. If you have met me (I mean in person) you will know that I love having meaningful conversations, I'm interested in you as a person and whether I can learn from you, not how you look and your material possessions. Asking me what I do for a living, where I studied and what my qualifications are is such a conversation killer for me. It's not a question I find welcoming and I find that in most instances it is being used to classify me according to status. What I do for a living and my achievements does not define me. I don't see how this information can benefit anyone unless I'm applying for a job.I'm a goofball that make cheesy jokes and love laughter. Patience is not my virtue and I loath late coming and bad service. I hate pretense and don't shy away from the fact that I don't live in a mansion, in an affluent area or drive a flashy car. Because the home that I have protects me from the cold and rain; it keeps me cool when it's a scorcher. My car gets me to the same destination as an expensive one will (ok perhaps not on trails).I yel at my husband and kids when they annoy me - life is not always sunshine and roses in our house. I live a very simple lifestyle and find joy in being at home spending as much quality time with my family, baking, having family and friends over, reading a book and being out in nature. I am a coffee snob - there is just no compromise on this, I love a good red wine and an ice cold G&T with all the trimmings. When I get tipsy I do a crazy rendition of Deborah Cox's 'Nobody's Supposed To Be Here'. I love romantic comedies and can't stand Scifis. There is nothing extravagant about me - just an ordinary person with a few extraordinary abilities.Continue in comments.
  • On this day we vowed to honor, love, cherish, respect, tolerate, compromise and to grow together.16 years later we still continue our journey on the road to forever ❤#anniversary #thisisus #couplegoals #marriage #marriagegoals #family #love #happiness #loveauthentic #loveintentionally #theartofslowliving #thehappynow #reclaimthehappy #humansofjoy #feelfreefeed #cornersofmyworld #thatsdarling #everysquarestory #petitejoys #ourcandidlife #feelfreefeed #littlestoriesofmylife #blogger #bloggerlife #midlifeblogger #momblogger #lifestyleblogger #samomblogger #southafricanblogger #capetownblogger
  • Most families have one...that child that just seems to have a fair amount of sugar and a whole lot of spice.Raucous, mischievous, curious, strong-willed, independent, resilient, a firecracker, a risk taker, a rule bender and a button pusher. Sometimes words fall on deaf ears although there is absolutely nothing wrong with the hearing. Yet they are loving, sincere, kind and gives the best hugs.This child of mine represents all of the above.You have one of those?#daughter #tween #girlmom #instakids #childhood #childrenphoto #explorenature #letthemexplore #resilient #unique #wildchild #wildandfree #holdthemoments #documentinglife #happiness #amomentinmotherhood #mom #mumlife #momtruth #dailyparenting #momsofinstagram #capetownmom #southafricanmom #momswithcameras #cameramama #midlifeblogger #momblogger #capetownblogger #samomblogger #southafricanblogger
  • As a family we love playing board games and one such game is Pictionary. Because we are always up for a good competitive challenge. @mattel has taken this classic quick draw game to the next level by introducing a high tech version called Pictionary Air. So no more paper wastage and drying up ink. You literally draw in the air with a light pen - which is so much fun, challenging and oh so hilarious.We have recorded and saved a few of our rounds which is definitely next level in creating memories. Playing it back is hysterically funny.Read my review on why we love playing #pictionaryairsa. Link into my bio.#sponsored #boardgames #social #pictionary #thisisus #family #familygoals #happiness #reclaimthehappy #love #momlife #momswithcameras #capetownmom #kids #kidsforreal #our_everyday_moments #flashesofdelight #littlestoriesofmylife #documentinglife #liveauthentic #livecolorfully #livethelittlethings #blogger #bloggerlife #momblogger #lifestyleblogger #samomblogger #southafricanblogger #capetownblogger
  • Can someone please tell me why tweens and teens or even younger kids are so obsessed with Mukbang and ASMR YouTube videos? I just don't get how watching someone eat pasta or lobster can be so entertaining. How can a chewing, crunching or slurping sound cause relaxation? Also I hope it's not just my kids that's so weird. Am I just dof or too old to understand these Generation Z's. Enlighten me please.#realtalk #momshare #daughters #tween #teenager #girlmom #instakids #childhood #childrenphoto #explorenature #letthemexplore #holdthemoments #documentinglife #happiness #amomentinmotherhood #mom #mumlife #momtruth #dailyparenting #momsofinstagram #cameramama #capetownmom #southafricanmom #momswithcameras #cameramama #midlifeblogger #capetownsouthafrica #capetownblogger #samomblogger #southafricanblogger
  • Just me popping in to make a public announcement that we have officially transitioned into a time of new beginnings.September is a special month for me as it is the month Brent and I got married and when we welcomed our first born into the world.But September is also the start of the sneezing season and a few members in my household suffer tremendously with allergies during this time. I'm hoping that wearing a mask will bring some much needed relief.What are you looking forward to this month? And do you suffer from allergies?#september #newbeggings #bulletjournal #bujo #doodle #colorful #authentic #momentsofmine #mytinymoments #littlestoriesofmylife #everysquarestory #cornersofmyworld #chooselovely #liveyourlife #simplicity #theartofslowliving #reclaimthehappy #lookbook #candid #womenofcolor #capetownmom #midlifeblogger #blogandbeyond #bloggerlife #momblogger #lifestyleblogger #capetownblogger #capetownsouthafrica #samomblogger #southafricanblogger
  • Coming to terms that it is the end of the weekend - can you tell by my facial expression.Flip the weather has been dreadful and we couldn't really venture outdoors. Also last night felt like the coldest night ever. Right now I'm so over winter and can't wait to welcome spring.But we had a blessed Sunday and I made a creamy sago pudding for the fam. Check out my recipe @millingcoconuts#fabulousplus40 #over40 #realtalk #thisisme #authentic #blessed #mystyle #momentsofmine #mytinymoments #littlestoriesofmylife #everysquarestory #cornersofmyworld #chooselovely #liveyourlife #simplicity #theartofslowliving #reclaimthehappy #lookbook #candid #womenofcolor #capetownmom #midlifeblogger #blogandbeyond #bloggerlife #momblogger #lifestyleblogger #capetownblogger #capetownsouthafrica #samomblogger #southafricanblogger
  • Hello Lovelies - hope you are all good and chuffed that it is Friday.So last night we had our first social get-together since the start of lockdown. Well actually 2nd but you can't really count a funeral as a social get-together because it is just such a cold affair during this time and everyone (the 39 attendees) just dispersed immediately after the service. But getting back to last night; it was my sister's birthday and she invited us for dinner. I haven't seen my niece and nephew since 27 March and it was just such a happy reunion. We had a small get-together (just about 10 of us) and kept a physical distance of 1.5m as my sister had two long tables that allowed her to enforce this. It was just such a great experience to socialize again. But the minute we got home my mind of course tricked my body into believing that I had a sore throat. Needless to say I am fine and no sore throat this morning. But will I have or attend another social get-together anytime soon? For now - I think we will take things slow and not rush into having social get-togethers. We not completely out of the woods yet and we not risking it by going overboard.Have you had or attended any social get-togethers since level 2? What was your social experience like?#fabulousplus40 #over40 #realtalk #thisisme #authentic #blessed #mystyle #momentsofmine #mytinymoments #littlestoriesofmylife #everysquarestory #cornersofmyworld #chooselovely #liveyourlife #simplicity #theartofslowliving #reclaimthehappy #lookbook #candid #womenofcolor #capetownmom #midlifeblogger #blogandbeyond #bloggerlife #momblogger #lifestyleblogger #capetownblogger #capetownsouthafrica #samomblogger #southafricanblogger
  • You have proven that you are resilient, brave, strong and more powerful than your fears. I am immensely proud of you my child ❤#resilient #brave #strong #powerful #unique #daughter #teenager #girlmom #instakids #childhood #childrenphoto #explorenature #letthemexplore #holdthemoments #documentinglife #happiness #amomentinmotherhood #mom #mumlife #momtruth #dailyparenting #momsofinstagram #capetownmom #southafricanmom #momswithcameras #cameramama #midlifeblogger #capetownblogger #samomblogger #southafricanblogger
  • **𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 @primatoys [CLOSED]**WINNER @candicejoy4Did you check out the girls' video review on Foam Alive in a previous post?Foam Alive is soft, squishy, fluffy foam that mysteriously moves in "flow motion". There is no mess, it never dries out, it looks like it's melting, and it is easy to clean up. You can squish it, shape it, roll it, bounce it or do whatever you would like with it.We are delighted to give away a Foam Alive hamper to the value of R500! What you will find in the hamper is: 2 × Foam Alive Single Pack 1 x Foam Alive Double PackTO ENTER: 1. Follow @millerinthecity and @primatoys 2. Comment by telling me what you would like to create with Foam Alive? 3. Tag 2 friends who would like to win - 2 tags = 1 entry 4. Share on your InstastoryT&C's Giveaway is open to South African residence only. This giveaway is not associated with any of the product brands nor Facebook or Instagram. Products are not redeemable for cash. If you won any of my previous giveaways in the last 6 months, you are not eligible to win. Entries close on 28 August 2020#sponsored #tradeexchange #PrimaToys #bringingthefun #FoamAlive #mysteriousfoam #messfreefoam #artsandcrafts #foamforcrafts #toygiveaway #giveaway #competition #win #instakids #learningthroughplay #childhood #letthemexplore #holdthemoments #happiness #amomentinmotherhood #mom #mumlife #girlmom #capetownmom #southafricanmom #momswithcameras #blogger #midlifeblogger #capetownblogger #samomblogger
  • Today was all about feelings. Feeling broken-hearted, feeling fragile, feeling low, feeling angry, feeling overwhelmed and feeling exhausted. I thought I had this grieving thing under control because I've been through this before. But no matter how many times you experience it; it doesn't get any easier.Today I had my moment, I was alone at home and the weather was pretty miserable. As the rain drops rolled down the window; so did the tears stream down my cheeks.I had an uncontrollable reaction to what I have lost. I wasn't fine, I broke down and could no longer suppress my feelings - I had to let go. This was my therapy and I needed to experience this in my own space. I didn't need consoling, I just needed to cry and have a moment to myself.In that moment I realized that crying was not a weakness but that I am courageously dealing with my feelings. So as I will continue to have my moments where I will feel broken-hearted, fragile, low, angry, overwhelmed and exhausted - I also know that it is all part of the process.#feelings #fabulousplus40 #over40 #realtalk #thisisme #real #authentic #blessed #mystyle #momentsofmine #mytinymoments #littlestoriesofmylife #everysquarestory #cornersofmyworld #chooselovely #liveyourlife #livecolorfully #simplicity #theartofslowliving #thehappynow #lookbook #blogger #blogandbeyond #bloggerlife #momblogger #midlifeblogger #lifestyleblogger #capetownblogger #samomblogger #southafricanblogger
  • The girls were in their element when they received a range of Foam Alive from @primatoysFoam Alive is soft, squishy, fluffy foam that mysteriously moves in "flow motion". Placing the foam in your hands it comes alive, flowing through your fingers and looks like it's actually melting. You can shape it, roll it and even bounce it.The girls love that there is no mess, that it never dries out and that it is easy to clean up.The amazing Foam Alive range comes in a variety of colours and is available in single and double pack - the latter comes in a hour glass container for easy storage.Foam Alive can be purchased from selected @my_spar, @toykingdomsouthafrica, @toyzone_zoink, a small range at @takealotcom and @westpackstores and online from @thekidzonesaCheck out the video and let me know if your kids will love it too.#sponsored #tradeexchange #PrimaToys #bringingthefun #FoamAlive #mysteriousfoam #messfreefoam #arts&crafts #foamforcrafts #toyreview #unboxing #kids #magicofchildhood #childhoodunplugged #letthemexplore #candidchildhood #happiness #amomentinmotherhood #livethelittlethings #mom #capetownmom #momswithcameras #blogger #bloggerlife #momblogger #midlifeblogger #lifestyleblogger #capetownblogger #samomblogger #southafricanblogger

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