I recently spent an amazing morning at the Thyme Wellness Spa & Guesthouse in Plattekloof, Cape Town.

Thyme Wellness Spa & Guesthouse

Thyme Wellness Spa & Guesthouse is an urban retreat on the doorstep of the picturesque Tygerberg Nature Reserve. The moment you step foot in the beautifully tranquil space Thyme has created, you start to unwind and destress. Thyme has state-of-the-art facilities as well as a heated pool, Jacuzzi and steam room. The extensive spa menu comprises of an array of body and skin treatments which include facials, skin peels, wraps, scrubs, anti-stress massages, detoxifying and slimming treatments and perfect spa packages. The list also goes on to include sunless tanning, eyelash extensions, manicures, pedicures and waxes. Thyme also has a hair salon and offer make-up services and lessons.

The beautiful guesthouse comprises 4 luxurious en-suite rooms and 1 deluxe room with a separate bathroom. All rooms either have views of Table Mountain and Table Bay or lead on to the garden.

I had the opportunity to experience the Thyme Tranquility Signature Ritual.

I was welcomed at the spa with a lovely foot soak and a cup of coffee. The treatment started with a relaxing 20 minute steam in the private steam room. That was followed with a lovely cup of herbal tea. I was then treated to a full body massage, an Indian head massage and a foot scrub and massage in a beautiful, candle lit treatment room. The massages were absolute heaven and I think I nodded off twice towards the end. The experience was ended of with a lovely lunch and a glass of bubbly. Bliss.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Thyme and I will surely be visiting again soon. The Thyme ladies were so sweet and made me feel very welcome, my therapist was amazing and the spa is gorgeous. Next time I may let hubby tag along as the Thyme couple’s packages sound wonderful.

For more information on Thyme, you can visit their website or pop over to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Thank you Thyme for a perfect morning.

xoxo

I often look at my baby and I can’t believe that she is 4 years old. And 4 going on 14 most days ;) I wish I could turn back the clock or at least have time stand still for a while. I would love to go back and hold that tiny little bundle in my arms again.

Pregnancy, birth and motherhood is such a magical experience… if only we all experienced it that way though. The day Cara was born, I stared at her in awe and in panic. What was I thinking? How was I going to do this?

The first time I ever changed a nappy (properly) was in the hospital, I kept on having visions of dropping my child and the first 2 weeks of breastfeeding was a nightmare. The first couple of months were a complete blur filled with colicy cries, little sleep, guilt, worry and self doubt. If only I knew then what I know now. I guess it’s all part of the journey of becoming a parent.

Johnson’s Baby Sense Seminars 2015

If the thought of becoming a parent and raising a child completely overwhelms you (like it did for me), why not attend one of the Johnson’s Baby Sense parenting seminars.

Johnson’s Baby Sense seminars help parents navigate through

the jungle of parenting information.

The Johnson’s Baby Sense parenting seminars offer pregnant women as well as parents with babies up to 12 months of age, a wealth of information and are taking place in August and September this year. The seminars are now in its 12^th year and I think that speaks volumes of what these seminars offer moms-to-be and new parents. This is what you can expect this year:

The parenting experts this year include Sr Ann Richardson (co-author of Baby Sense and Sleep Sense), Tina Otte (midwife and special editor of Your Pregnancy), Lizanne du Plessis (OT and author of Raising Happy Children), Kate Bailey (OT and early childhood development and stimulation expert) and Dr Welma Lubbe (registered nurse and advanced midwife with qualifications in neonatal nursing science). This panel of experts will assist parents with invaluable information on a variety of topics that are close to a new parent’s heart.

In the first session (08h30 – 12h00), our experts will equip moms-to-be with everything they need to know about baby’s transition from womb to world, the golden hour straight after birth as well as newborn basics.

The afternoon session is aimed at parents with babies up to 12 months of age and will include information on stimulating your baby, gentle sleep solutions and what it takes to be a brave mom.

A Johnson’s Baby Massage Workshop takes place between the two sessions and will teach moms the benefits of sensory stimulation and provide tips for baby massage and how parents can communicate with their baby through touch and massage.

Venues and dates for these not-to-be-missed events:

1 August 2015 in Port Elizabeth (Radisson Blu Hotel)

15 August 2015 in Durban (Three Cities Riverside Hotel)

22 August 2015 in Cape Town (The Vineyard Hotel)

5 September 2015 in Johannesburg (The Protea Balalaika Hotel)

Cost per seminar is R240 and R60 for the massage workshop. Note that there is an early bird special at the moment: book before 7 June 2015 and only pay R168 per ticket. You can also look forward to amazing goodie bags, refreshments and the chance to win fabulous prizes. And moms with babas under 6 months are welcome to bring them along.

For bookings click HERE.

PS Make sure to keep an eye on the blog for a giveaway happening soon.

xoxo