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It is Monday again and the beginning a new month filled with public holidays, YAY!!! Well this week I have more posts planned than the usual three per week. This week I will be posting each day!!! In January I placed an order with Colourpop and I decided to make use of their own shipping […]

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During lockdown last year I tried to go sugarless During lockdown last year I tried to go sugarless for a whole month. It's the longest 3 days my husband is still trying his best to forget 🤪

Needless to say I failed miserably. But in an attempt to at least minimise my sugar intake I looked into chocolate bars with less sugar. With most of the shops being closed or online websites not being able to do deliveries I turned to our local Spar and came across this brand, Coti zero added sugar.

Apparently chocolate isn't good for the "Dunlop tyre tummy" but these chocolate bars has got waaaay less sugar in them and they taste just as good as the real deal. I promise! I have to admit the mint one is not my favourite but the milk and the dark chocolate is excellent.

For a chocolate addict like me this is a gift as I do not have to feel as guilty when I make a chocolate bar go "poof" 😂  Which chocolate do you turn to when you need to work through something?
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#cotizero #chocoholicsdream #chocolatezero #zeroaddedsugar #cntstopwntstop #chocolatedelight #snackoftheday😋 #sabloggers #southafricanchocolate #localchocolate #shoplocalza #proudlysouthafrican
Another Monday and another cup of something lekker Another Monday and another cup of something lekker! I have been loving the Blonde Nespresso pods from Starbucks, so much so that I thought I'd try their cappuccinos. Its just as good. Taste like a real latte, but without having to add all the extra milk.

Its an easy drinking coffee, nice and sweet and not too strong and tastes exactly like a latte. This would be really nice now if I was sitting on the couch with a good book and this latte instead of being at the office.

Definitely one I will repurchase and even try some of the other flavours. Have you tried anything from their range yet, or even better had on of their coffees from the coffee shop? Whats your thoughts? Worth it or overrated?

#StarbucksSA #starbuckscaffelatte #starbuckscaffèlatte #mondayscup #mondayscupofjoe #coffeislife #coffeeisalwaysagoodidea
** Gratitude ** Right now at this moment, all I c ** Gratitude **

Right now at this moment, all I can think of sharing tonight is the overwhelming feeling of gratitude. Not only to our Heavenly Father who blessed us with the best gift of all time but also to my body that can sustain and nurture this God-given Gift of a little human on the way. We went for a scan today and got to see his heartbeat and him kicking away in the womb. It is a feeling of awe and wonder and thankfulness that makes my heart spillover!

I am grateful for my husband who loves and supports me with all my crazy ideas. He never complains or judge, I cannot imagine any sort of life without him in my life. He is my anchor, my rock and I will eternally be grateful that we crossed paths and ended where we are today.

My job may not always be the easiest and there are so many times where I feel unappreciated and undervalued. But at the end of the day, I get the chance to make a difference in someone’s life. Be it by just listening to them complain or be it by giving great service. I need to remember that it is the lens I look through that will influence my attitude. And then at the end of each month, 5 seconds makes all the troubles and misery you went through during the past month disappear. We all know those 5 seconds when the phone goes “ca-ching” 💸

Living far away from family is tough, we do not get to see each other a lot and I find it so much harder to say goodbye when we do see each other. But what makes me grateful for this situation is the fact that I make a conscious choice and time to spend with them. Whether it be on a video call or a WhatsApp voice call. Because we do not see each other a lot it is so much easier to be in the moment and be present in conversations.

I just wanted to share with you a few of the reasons why I am so grateful to be right here, right now. Thank you to all of the people who take the time out of their day to like and comment on my content. You guys are the best and whenever you feel alone or need a shoulder to lean on, message me and let us chat.

What is making you feel grateful tonight?
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#gratitude
I am sure I have chocolate in my bloodstream, part I am sure I have chocolate in my bloodstream, part blood, part oxygen but mostly chocolate. Its whats keeping me alive. 😜

So its only the second Monday of 2021 and I already feel like I need something stronger than coffee and since I cannot drink alcohol, I turned to hot chocolate. Part drink, part chocolate. What could be better?

 The @importerscoffee has got a rich chocolate smell and taste. I loved it from the moment I opened the sachet right up until the last sip. In fact I was very disappointed that there weren't more. I love how its rich and delicious but not overly sweet. It's unlike most hot chocolates that need milk to give it body and texture, this one is just 👌
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#ImportersCoffee #GoodVibesOnly #NowThatsACoffee #hotchocolate #keepingwarm #SAVibes #sablogger🇿🇦
A while back I had my nails done at @hallo_pragtig A while back I had my nails done at @hallo_pragtig and when she was done she had me use this hand lotion. I barely got home before placing my order and its almost time to replace it.

The texture is like a mousse (now all I can think about is chocolate mousse  and how badly I want a whole tub for myself 🍫) and one would think that its going to be thick and oily, but it just the opposite. 

This lotion hits all my requirements. It absorbs almost instantly but leaves my hands feelings moisturised and soft, so very soft. There is no oily residue where you have to wait days before you can touch anything and then still leave sticky prints. I have used it on extra dry areas and I have used it on my arms, if I could I would bath in this - Feeling like Cleopatra!

This is a local brand and the owner is so lovely. If you are looking for a budget friendly gift for a friend or a family member, or a spoil for yourself, check out their range over at @roodtboerseep 

#roodt #roodtboerseep #handlotion #softandsmoothskin
I often feel that I do not belong. I feel that I a I often feel that I do not belong. I feel that I am weird + awkward and I do not fit anywhere.  And sometimes loneliness enter the ring as well. Thats when the pity party can get out of hands real quick. 

Often I dream of reaching huge heights and wanting to help other people who feel the same, cause believe me I know I am not the only one feeling like this. But the devil plants doubt and comfort in my mind and makes it hard to achieve those great heights. 

The other day I was driving and this song was playing. The words really resonated with me and I had to share them with you:

The song is called Nobody by Casting Crowns

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz0e2kZnouS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Moses had stage fright
When David brought a rock to a sword fight
You picked twelve outsiders nobody would have chosen
And You changed the world
Well the moral of the story is
Everybody's got a purpose
So when I hear that devil start talking to me saying
"Who do you think you are?"
I say
I'm just a nobody
Trying to tell everybody
All about Somebody
Who saved my soul
Ever since You rescued me
You gave my heart a song to sing

I am Melanie and I am here to tell each and everyone reading this post that you are special and you have a purpose here. We were planned by our Heavenly Father and placed on earth with a purpose to serve His will. 

Feel free to message me if you need some encouragement or if you are having a bad day, my inbox is always open. #motivationalwords #encouragement #proteas #sendinglove #bepostive #youmatter #castingcrownsnobody #castingcrowns #jesuschild #chinup #southafrica #youbelong #youbelonghere #somuchlove❤️ #supportivequotes #iamhereforyou #carringmyowncross #lotsoflove❤️

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