a Housewife’s Diaries

Candice Strauss

About me

Name:
Candice Strauss

What is your star sign ?
Scorpio

Any Siblings ?
a younger brother

Nickname:
Candy or Candy Pop

Marital Status
Married

Occupation
Home Executive

Place of birth:
Walvis Bay

Any kids?  What are their ages?
Two boys ages 4 and 11

What are your personal goals in life?

“Becoming a better me, Being the best wife to my husband And best mom to my 2 beautiful boys “

What is your motto in life?

Always being kind and friendly to other people , we never know what others are going through.

What makes you happy?

Being saved by the grace of God , my family and my closest friends.

What is your favourite guilty pleasure?

Eating a big packet of ghost pops , Alone !!!

Anger Management for Kids

Anger Management for Kids

My daughter is seven and will be eight in a few months. And boy, oh boy, the outbursts I sometimes experience with her. Sometimes, they are directed at me, her brother, or even a friend.  These...

Kids and Reading

Kids and Reading

My daughter is now in grade one and was diagnosed with dyslexia in March this year. Her teacher didn't take long to figure out that she was struggling. Reading and writing were the ways her dyslexia...

A whole year with Lilly

A whole year with Lilly

My daughter turned 1, which seems completely unbelievable to me. But also feels in a way, like we made it to some kind of parenting milestone. And when I think back on my year as a mom, there have...

Celebrating Christmas with friends

Celebrating Christmas with friends

It was a week before Christmas, we just had Sunday lunch with our friends and we decided to go to Woolies to get dessert. On our way home my friend and I spoke about Christmas lunch and decided to...

Motherhood then and now

Motherhood then and now

Motherhood I would say Back then was difficult. If I hear what my mom and mother in law had to do when they became mothers, I honestly don’t know if I would be able to do that.  Firstly , they had...

How I treat my kids as individuals

How I treat my kids as individuals

When I look at my 2 boys, I can immediately see they are not alike. Despite the fact that they look different, they laugh, love and play differently. The way they dress  is also different and I am...

Sago Pudding

Sago Pudding

With winter coming, our family loves having warm puddings on a Sunday afternoon. I thought I’d share my ultimate favorite recipe with you and hope you will enjoy it too. Sago Pudding 250 ml sago 1...

My first mothers day

My first mothers day

Over the years I have watched so many friends around me have babies. I have watched their growing bellies wondering if this will one day be me. Over the last 6 years that we struggled through the...

My 10 best school holiday activities

My 10 best school holiday activities

10 Best School Holiday Activities to Keep Your Kids Entertained at Home Every school holiday,  parents are left scratching their heads, wondering how to keep kids occupied while they’re at home. If...

Self-care

Self-care

If I look back at myself 6 years ago, ‘self care’ activities were not important to me.  Being a working mom at that time, I didn’t see the necessity to go for a walk, eat properly or even just take...

Self Love

Self Love

Before a person is able to practice self-love, we need to understand what it means. Self-love is a state of appreciation for yourself that grows from actions that support your physical,...

Why do we celebrate Christmas?

Why do we celebrate Christmas?

Christians, all over the world  celebrate Christmas in honour of the birth of Jesus Christ. Various Christmas traditions have been associated with the celebration of Christmas, and different...

Glasses for your kid

Glasses for your kid

Finding out your child needs to wear glasses can be upsetting and overwhelming -- even if you suspected an eye issue. Finding a good optometrist or ophthalmologist is the first step in helping your...

Easy bread recipe

Easy bread recipe

7 cups of cake flour  4 cups of lukewarm water  1 packet of yeast  10ml salt    Mix all the ingredients together. Allow to proof in a warm place for approximately 1 hour.  Bake at 160 degrees...

ADHD and our experience

ADHD and our experience

ADHD and how we coped with it  What is ADHD? Definition: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people's behaviour. People with ADHD can seem restless, may have...

Miljoeners Sjokolade Koek

Miljoeners Sjokolade Koek

Bestandele : 4 Eiers 250ml suiker  250ml koekmeel 10ml bakpoeier  65ml kakao Knippie sout  125ml kookwater  125m sonneblom olie 1 blik ideal melk  125 ml suiker  200g neut sjokolade +- 60 ml melk ...

Bullying: How to help your kids

Bullying: How to help your kids

Getting bullied is a traumatic experience. It reduces self-esteem, leaves kids feeling depressed and anxious and can have long-term effects.  Why do kids torture each other this way? It’s normal for...

I am Woman

I am Woman

Happy Women’s Month to all the beautiful women out there. The month of August is when we celebrate being a woman and empower and encourage one another.   I personally feel that everyday should be...

Meals for kids

Meals for kids

Generally children are happy and content when their tummies are full!!! I believe our children should like the food they eat. I love cooking for my boys and it warms my heart to see them...

Talk to your kid about COVID-19

Talk to your kid about COVID-19

Feeling overwhelmed in these uncertain times is tough on us as adults so imagine how our children must be feeling. Since March 2020 when the pandemic started in Namibia, they have been going through...