Becoming a mom has filled up my heart like an oversized balloon, and given me so much joy this year. But becoming a mom has also meant putting…
When you drive through Stellenbosch and see all the Stellenbosch Christmas Market (aka Stellenbosch Kersmark) posters, you know that Christmas is almost here and that the holidays are…
My child has finally gone down for a nap. In her bed! We’re three minutes in, but I am tentatively optimistic that this time she might just go…
I think we can all agree that shopping for Christmas can be a bit of a headache, especially when it comes to shopping for the trendy AF peeps…
Buying Christmas presents can be quite a mission when unsure about someone’s personal taste. Luckily, everyone likes food (or at least needs it to survive) so we’ve put…
Buying Christmas gifts can be a stressful endeavor, especially when you know it’s not a case of one-size fits all. For that reason we here at 9Lives have…
If there’s one thing I know about my dad, it’s that a gorgeous fragrance will always make him happy (I suspect that’s where I got my own obsession…
I’m a sucker for a delicious fragrance, even more so when it’s on the husband. A man that smells as good as he looks is just a total…
The festive season is a great time to spoil all the special people in your life, but I also recommend you spend a little of your Christmas bonus…
This Christmas I think we can all aim to be a little greener, whether it is by shopping for earth-friendly gifts or just changing up our festive-time habits…