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Magalies Canopy Tour – taking fun to new heights

by Shakerah Bhagalia | day outings, teambuliding | 0 comments

Helmets on, harness secure, light meals ordered, and registration (on I-pads of course), brave faces, heart pulsating, we’re all set to go. Magalies Canopy Tours proved to be one of those soul fulfilling, yet exhilarating experiences that definitely left its mark in our memory boxes. Whilst zip-lining and foefie slides seem to be getting popular in the cities, this venue offers the real Tarzan and Jane feel.

Now what makes a party, a party?

by Shakerah Bhagalia | party planning | 0 comments

Take a step back at the next party to just absorb all that is going on and then consider what really makes a party, a party. Is it the food, the company, the venue, the entertainment, the party favors, the cake, or the occasion? Or is it a combination of it all..?

Tips for planning & hosting your child’s birthday party

by Caroline Johnstone | parties | 0 comments

In my experience working with moms and families planning parties for their little ones, I believe it can be a rather stressful time and it really shouldn’t be anything but joyous and fun.

Winning formula to make science stick: the Nutty Scientist

by Charlene Bhana | learning, Science, themes, tuition | 0 comments

On Monday we went to the Rand Show. One of the halls we ended up spending much of our time in was the Science and Technology hall. The main attraction there for Zee and many other little ones was the Nutty Scientists stand.

Play Inner Magic… a powerful new children’s game.

by Christine Young | games, indoor | 1 comment

Reviewed by Christine Young, mom to 2 gorgeous, growing boys and the principal of Rainbow Babies & Kids Nursery School in Bryanston I had the privilege of testing a newly launched board game, Inner Magic, a children’s self -esteem game. I played with my grade 00...Read more

The Wooden Spoon Kitchen – making great food together

by Merle Dieterich | teambuliding, themes | 1 comment

How does one find the ideal team bulding , year end activity for a diverse group of South Africans from different religious and cultural backgrounds? Every year we search for something for Jozikids and last year we really “hit the nail on the head”

Book Review: Party Time by Lizelle de Kock

by Tiffany Markman | parenting books, themes | 0 comments

Lizelle de Kock’s Party Time, a practical and detailed party-planning book, both thrilled and annoyed me.

Our teen’s hit disco party

by Merle Dieterich | parties, themes | 2 comments

When my daughter asked for a disco party for her 13th, my heart sank. I had visions of lights, music, darkness and who knows what. So the search began for disco party organiser that could satisfy my daugher and myself. We found Jayson from Beat Parties with the perfect party package.

Kids party games you can play anywhere

by Merle Dieterich | family, games, outdoor, play, themes | 0 comments

My daughter’s 11th birthday party this year was smaller than ever ( 12 kids). It was organised by a very competent young friend of my daughter who found wonderful interactive group games we spent the afternoon playing. It was a great party and the games can be played anywhere not just at a birthday party.

Baby Shower Games

by Natalie Lazarus | pregnancy, themes | 0 comments

I’ve assisted with many baby showers and know that each group is different. Some prefer not to go the traditional route of
playing games while others look forward to them…

My 10 yr old’s pamper party- oolala!

by Merle Dieterich | themes | 2 comments

It took me a while to allow my nail polish and lipstick obsessed turning 10 year old to have a pamper party, but once I relaxed about it and let it happen, I had no regrets

My son’s Superstar Disco Party

by Merle Dieterich | themes | 0 comments

]by Merle Dieterich, passionate mom and businesswoman whose 2 beautiful children, Lerato and Marvin never cease to amaze and teach her about what counts. You’ll find her at jozikids.co.za My son turned 14 this month and wanted a ( sure you’ll never guess)...Read more

Our kiddies pizza party

by Merle Dieterich | themes | 1 comment

by Merle Dieterich, passionate mom and businesswoman whose 2 beautiful children, Lerato and Marvin never cease to amaze and teach her about what counts. You’ll find her at jozikids.co.za My daughter recently turned 9 years old and loves food, so the most obvious...Read more