Family Fun | Autumn in the Auckland Domain

Family Fun | Autumn in the Auckland Domain

Nixon has been obsessing over fallen leaves this season, finding the tactile stimulation of crunching and kicking, throwing and scooping so much fun.  We were in Auckland City earlier this week so decided a visit to the Domain would let the kids blow off some 

MUNCH REVIEWS | Baby Food Wraps

MUNCH REVIEWS | Baby Food Wraps

I’M SO PLEASED TO HAVE JOINED MUNCH COOKING THIS YEAR AS ONE OF THEIR MUNCH MUMS!   LOOK OUT FOR MY REVIEWS AND GIVEAWAYS EACH MONTH AS I INTRODUCE YOU TO SOME AWESOME {AND PRETTY INNOVATIVE} PRODUCTS FROM THE MUNCH CUPBOARD.   Once again this month 

7 Simple Steps to get your Home & Family Ready for Winter

7 Simple Steps to get your Home & Family Ready for Winter

The torrential rains of last week followed by the sudden drop in temperatures over the past two days have left me shivering, but no longer am I in denial that winter is coming!  It’s just around the corner which means it’s time to be proactive 

Say hello! | And They Lived Green + Giveaway {CLOSED}

Say hello! | And They Lived Green + Giveaway {CLOSED}

I am in awe of the many incredible Mum’s out there, doing a fab job of running their own successful businesses whilst simultaneously holding down the fort at home. I’m fortunate enough to have ‘met’ into many of these ladies online and can’t wait to introduce you to some 

Acquisitions | Our Grand Tour Mothers Only Gift Box

Acquisitions | Our Grand Tour Mothers Only Gift Box

  Last week when I was frantically co-ordinating a rather large giveaway series, I quietly won a lovely prize for myself!   The beautifully presented Mothers Box from Our Grand Tour, RRP$100.  Full of perfectly curated, organic treats in a handmade wooden box, there couldn’t be 

Christmas Gift Guide | Gorgeous Wooden Toys Kids will LOVE!

Christmas Gift Guide | Gorgeous Wooden Toys Kids will LOVE!

Christmas shopping for little ones is my absolute fave, especially if you shop a little further afield than your local department store – and by further afield I totally mean mean online shopping not actually driving further away that would be ludicrous!  If you are 

Acquisitions | Chasee-Bee Organic Cotton Leggings

Acquisitions | Chasee-Bee Organic Cotton Leggings

  It’s pretty awesome when you find really cool + affordable kids clothes.  It’s pretty freaking awesome when those clothes are handmade ……… in New Zealand ……… by a Mum …….. with organic options! Nix was gifted these Shroom Elk Leggings (RRP $22) by Chasee-Bee and 

Acquisitions | SAM the Sleep Trainer Clock & Nightlight

Acquisitions | SAM the Sleep Trainer Clock & Nightlight

    SAM the Sleep Trainer has moved into Nixon’s room courtesy of Zazu and I’m quite taken with him to be honest!  He’s cute, functional and does what he’s told at bedtime – listen up kiddos lol. Nix is definitely too young at 16 

Acquisitions | Attipas First Step Toddler Shoes

Acquisitions | Attipas First Step Toddler Shoes

Nix was recently fortunate enough to be gifted a wee pair of toddler shoes from the range at www.attipas.co.nz.  After struggling to settle on a style from the huge number of options I eventually chose a pair from the Marine range – because I’m a HUGE 

Acquisitions | Monochrome Birkenstocks

Acquisitions | Monochrome Birkenstocks

  After a short stay in customs jail my comfy, velvety, gorgeous {“super ugly hippy shoes” – Husband} black and white Birkenstocks have arrived!  I ordered from Amazon through a seller in Germany which actually took  f o r e v e r, but still