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There are some books where everything comes together in a gorgeous package that you just want to hold and touch and look at before you’ve even turned the first page. A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies and other such collective nouns by New Zealand artist Kate Hursthouse is definitively, one stunning book. Nixon, our 4-year-old is obsessed with Kate’s first, beautiful book. …
Looking for something totally fabulous to spoil Mum with or (even better!) to pop on your own Mother’s Day wish list? This toothbrush is IT. It’s hard to believe that I’m writing with such affection about a toothbrush, but hey, weird things happen when you’re over 35 and know how much a visit to the hygienist costs! There’s a $50 …
Summer school holidays are almost upon us here in New Zealand and, as far as I can tell, there are two distinct methodologies parents use to tackle the school holidays; The Organized Planner: Days, playdates, excursions, picnics are all planned with military precision – only to be completely at the mercy of the sometimes/usually unpredictable January weather (especially if you live …
The Herb Farm NEW Enhanced Formula Facial Serums If you love beautifully natural, New Zealand made skin care, you absolutely MUST visit The Herb Farm’s website if you’re not already familiar with their skincare and healing and therapeutic ranges. All products are produced on the farm, a family business that believes that ‘living a natural life shouldn’t cost a fortune …
This post was made possible by the world’s number #1 selling mattress protector, Protect-A-Bed, who know a thing or two about helping us get a good night’s sleep! How many times have you caught yourself complaining about how tired you are, how you could sleep for days, how you need to go to bed earlier………only to repeat your unhealthy nocturnal habits over and …
A couple of weeks ago I attended an event that was a little bit different from those I normally go to each week. It wasn’t a cosmetic/foodie/makeup event, it wasn’t a glamorous, heels and frock, dress-to-the-nines occasion (thank god!). It was a book launch. A beautiful thought-provoking, inspiring book launch that gave me all the feels and left me with an …
I’m seeing a lot of awesome new products each week so thought it was about time I curated these new releases into a regular ‘Hot List’ that’s short and snappy, giving you guys the lowdown on the latest and greatest from brands we love. I Love Pies Spiced Chickpea & Spinach Pie RRP $4.99 I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch today, …
My favourite household chore (if I’m going to say that I actually have a favourite chore!) is definitely laundry. I really don’t mind rinsing out muddy rugby gear, sorting washing, hanging it out, getting it in. In fact, the only step in the process that I don’t enjoy is putting clean laundry away. That’s what my floor-drobe is for. Despite my enthusiasm …
Need-to-know news / Beauty Reviews from New Zealand’s most loved Health & Beauty Brands Beat the Microbead Trilogy put their money where their mouth is this month as they launched limited edition packaging to support the global Beat the Microbead campaign. Celebrating World Oceans Day which was June 8th, Trilogy is championing the “Look for Zero’ initiative and urging consumers …
We had just landed in Melbourne last week and loaded into our taxi when I realised it was my phone that was ringing – a different kind of ring I didn’t immediately identify. My brain fog cleared, I remembered my new Ring Video Doorbell app and opened it up to reveal one of our dogs caught on camera at our front door …