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Janine Claire Robinson
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Welcome to my little writing corner. I count my many blessings to be a cherished wife and an ever-learning-loving-growing mother to 3 amazing children this side of Heaven and a precious little boy in Heaven. Together as a family we pastor a precious church community called Redeeming Hope Church. I've had the privilege of loving and following Jesus Christ since my earliest memories as a child. No matter what I've gone through in life, He has always been so present. At heart, I'm an encourager ... so this is a place where I get to wear my heart on my sleeve and share my journey of learning to live a life of love in action.

A little shopping fun

So, being 13 and a half weeks pregnant (yes that extra half week counts!), I realized that it was finally time to go shopping for some maternity jeans. While I fit into my jeans ... whether or not I can breathe comfortably in them is another story altogether ;0) hee hee. This country has so much to learn from the U.S. and the U.K. when it comes to maternity clothes. We have such few options here!!! I have only found 3 stores so far that sell maternity clothes, and each of them only have one or two short racks of ugly options. Looks like I need to plan a visit to mommy in the U.S. to do some shopping - sigh! If only!!! So ... after trying on all the ugly options .... here's what I found ...
I know ... it doesn't look like a pair of jeans ... but it certainly will go with the perfect pair of jeans when I find them and fit into them :0) How cute is this little handbag hey! It's perfect for Autumn which we are practically falling into. Best of all it is proudly South African and I bought it with a birthday voucher from a dear friend. I just loved their label. (Sorry it's so fuzzy - I took about 8 pics and they all came out the same). I love the African map with the red heart. And the name is so sweet (excuse the pun) - Suga Suga. 
Who knew that maternity shopping could be so fun after all!
Love Janine xxx
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Unknown said…
Your Newest Follower from Thirsty Thursday Blog Hop, I look forward to checking your blog out. Have an awesome day! Aprils Lifestyle Show
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Niqui said…
I love it!!! What a great find, and yes I think that it will go with that perfect pair (^^,)... I think that we may need to plan a trip....

Niqs xx
Thursday, April 14, 2011
EJN said…
Cute! and just the right size! Have a great day!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Summer said…
Great blog!
I'm following you from the Cup of Joe hop.
Come check me out when you get the chance:
Carolina Summer
Thursday, April 14, 2011
melissa said…
LOVE the bag!!! xx
Friday, April 15, 2011
Fash Boulevard said…
So happy I found your blog. I'm a new follower, I hope you will as well. I started my blog a little over a month ago. It's all about celebrity fashion from the point of view of an LA stylist. Stop by to see multiple post a day on all the latest celebrity fashion news. Would love your support. xoxo

www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com
Friday, April 15, 2011
'Mee said…
What a perfect accessory for a yummy mummy to be!! I think it is an essential maternity accessory!! ha ha. Aimee
Thursday, May 05, 2011
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