The Gin Boutique

The Gin Boutique Speciality Gin bar set up for private functions, special events, markets. GINjoy and let the fun beGIN
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28/04/2026
28/04/2026
Scrumptious at Surf & turf Crossways
19/03/2026

Scrumptious at Surf & turf Crossways

07/01/2026
A blessed Christmas to you all.
25/12/2025

A blessed Christmas to you all.

1096 likes, 64 comments. “Merry Christmas 2025 to everyone”

24/12/2025

Parents, Stop Handing Smartphones to Your Children Like Pacifiers. Giving a young child a smartphone to “keep them quiet” is not parenting.

It’s convenience disguised as care.
We’ve normalized something dangerous.

A child cries—give them a phone.
A child is restless—give them a screen.
A child is bored—give them TikTok, YouTube, or “kids apps.”

And yes, the child becomes quiet instantly.

But that silence is not peace.
It’s stimulation overload.

Every swipe, sound, and animation triggers dopamine—the brain’s reward chemical.
So the child’s brain learns one thing very early:
Comfort comes from a screen.

Take the phone away, and what happens?

Tantrums.
Anger.
Restlessness.

That’s not bad behavior.
That’s withdrawal.

This is why many children today struggle with:
• Concentration
• Patience
• Curiosity
• Sitting still
• Reading or playing without a gadget

Some countries have already restricted social media access for children because the data is clear.

Yet here, we’re proudly creating social media accounts for kids who can’t even regulate their emotions.

A child does not need Wi-Fi.
They need play, imagination, boredom, and guidance.

Let them draw.
Let them run.
Let them ask questions.
Let them touch soil.
Let them learn chess, music, skating, coding—anything that builds a brain, not fries it.

You did not grow up with a smartphone.
And you turned out okay.

So ask yourself honestly:
Are you raising a child…
or training a future addict?

Screens are tools — not babysitters.

Protect your child’s mind.
You only get one chance.

Successful market at Morgan Bay yesterday. Beautiful weather, great vibes.
20/12/2025

Successful market at Morgan Bay yesterday. Beautiful weather, great vibes.

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