Showing posts with label PMSA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PMSA. Show all posts

Tuesday, 6 August 2013

TACO JOY...

I had been racking my brain for weeks trying to come up with something fun for my team and I to do as a bit of a team building exercise.   The reason was that we were about to go into a crazy busy period and we were not going to be able to touch base as regularly as we normally do and it was going to be a very stressful time for all of us.  

I wanted us to do something fun, different, chilled and together....not always an easy combination. But then my beautiful friend Katie wrote this post on her blog and suddenly I knew....tacos were the answer!!

Taco's is not something that is readily available in South Africa but some of the larger supermarkets do sell kits which has the taco shells, the spice for the mince (ground beef) and the salsa.  I had not had any since my last visit to the States and since it was around the 4th of July it seemed fitting. Its not cheap to purchase the kit as it is imported but it was SO worthwhile...








Festive colours





Whenever we take photos there is always one team member missing....on this occasion it was Michelle one of my
trainers...


















 




Thursday, 18 July 2013

67 MINUTES FOR MADIBA...

Today the world celebrates the birthday of a giant amoung men...Nelson Mandela.




Tata Madiba is an inspiration to many and to me personally.  It is sad that today he celebrates his 95th birthday in hospital.  

So to Tata I would like to say: The radiance of your personality has touched the lives of many and today millions of people around the world join South Africa in appreciating the role that you have played in our country and the world at large. You have changed the course of history and we are blessed to have witnessed changes that you made.  Happy birthday Madiba.  May God's mercy and endless blessing be upon you.  We love you and pray for your health and happiness.  Thank you for being a true hero.

This morning bright and early a team from PMSA handed out soup and bread rolls to those on their way to work as part of our 67 Minutes for Tata! 

The many South Africans leave home in the early hours of the morning in order to catch their transport to their jobs.  On this morning the hot soup and bread rolls were a welcome reprieve from the bitter cold winter morning...

















Yip he pulled over to get some soup!!






Wednesday, 26 June 2013

BEER AND DIAPERS...

So I have never been to a baby shower for a guy before but we have a sweet guy in our team who is about to become a dad for the first time and we wanted to do something nice for him.

I was stuck on what kind of gift to get a guy.  I mean he is not going to “oooooooh” and “aaaaaawwwww” over baby clothes.  So I turned to my trusted friend Pintrest and found this picture...


It sparked an idea…..in South Africa in Afrikaans we talk about a “poof doek” when referring to a stinky, dirty diaper. So this was my Pappa (Daddy’s) emergency “poof doek” kit!!!










The contents was...


1 x Pair of rubber gloves – if you have need of this emergency kit you need the gloves!!

1 x Goggles – safety in an emergency is very important!!

1 x washing line peg – just trust me and put it on your nose!!

1 x Tongs – this is to help you remove the “poof doek” from baby  without having to touch it.  You can also use the tongs to place the “poof doek” in the disposable nappy bags!!

1 x box of disposable nappy bags - You want to make sure that you close the bag tightly so that no “fumes” can escape.  You also want to ensure that you place the bag in a secure area so that no one tries to open the bag!!

1 x Wipe it all purpose antibacterial wipes – you are going to want to wipe down all “poof doek” touched surfaces.

1 x baby skincare wipes – to remove any lingering bits and pieces…..watch out for those carrots!!

1 x Dettol wipes – once you have cleaned and changed baby, wiped down all the surfaces and disposed of the “poof doek” you can wash the rubber gloves, then wipe your hands with the wipes.

2 x Dettol hand sanitizer – This is especially handy if your “poof doek” emergency has taken place where there is no easy access to water or where you would have to leave baby  unattended to wash your hands.  Use LIBERALLY!!

1 x Elizabeth Anne’s baby wash and shampoo – if you have had to deal with an emergency “poof doek” them Baby is going to require a bath….trust me “it” gets in everywhere and spreads…badly so a hair wash may also be required!!

1 x Facecloth – to assist with the bath and hair wash!!

1 x Elizabeth Anne’s baby powder – to ensure that Baby smells all lekker again after the “poof doek”!!

1 x Bennettes baby Bum creme – to ensure that Baby  does not get a rash!!

1 x Air Scents air enhancer – this should be sprayed a lot during a “poof doek” emergency!!  Please note the bear and picture on the tin...especially for babies ne!!


If all else fails…phone your mom to come help!!!


Some photos from the actual "Beer and Diaper party"


Lots of bright colours


We folded paper napkins and filled them with nuts and candy


Disgusting....Beer and a chocolate 


Beer and cider disguised under the cute Tatty Bear label