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Before merino was the hot buzzword (and rightfully so!) in kids clothing, there was one brand that had already identified it as a wonder-fibre and was creating innovative sleepwear that would be imitated the world over. Merino Kids has been setting the standard in kids sleepwear since the company’s inception in 2003. Founded by a Mum/Designer, Amie Nilsson, the company continues …
I hope no-one ever feels sorry for me for not having any little girls to primp and style. I know I’d love a daughter, but I have enough trouble picking out my own outfits each day (hence my ever-present ‘active wear’!) and dressing my two big/little guys really is so much fun! Doubly so when you can go shopping without …
I’m one of those people that wear sunglasses 365 days a year. I NEVER drive without them, I never hang the washing out without wearing a pair, I run in them…….I simply love sunglasses. And I want my kids to love sunglasses too. The benefits of sun protection for little eyes (or eyes in general!) is without dispute, however; here’s some …
I love Marmite and so do both of my little kiwi-mericans. The great Marmageddon of 2012 hit particularly hard in our house and I haven’t really looked back since toast turned black again and we could eat Marmite EVERY DAMN DAY. But I realised something yesterday as I was making my breakfast toast. I’ve been holding out on Nixon. He …
It pains me to write that as, if I’m being honest, I’m a total control freak, and I have lost control in my own house. We’ve all fallen victim to a smiling assassin. 16kg of pure cute that does what he likes, bites whomever he chooses, throws tables and stools willy-nilly, draws on walls and furniture when the mood takes …
Two years after a baby is born, they turn two. Strange but true. What you never expect is just how quickly this happens, how every day feels like they were just born yesterday, like you just woke up and became a mother of two boys um ………. last week wasn’t it? I called Nix Baby Hippo before he was born …
Friday, 12th June 10pm: I’m in my bed, eating the hell out of a packet of Lindor Balls. I just got out of the shower. A long shower into which I took my trés classy bourbon-in-a-can and sat on the floor. I didn’t cry, but I could have. This week broke my baby. {If you’re a new reader, and not …
Between Mum’s place up north and our own trees (which are producing fruit in bulk for the first winter ever!), we have lots of home grown citrus and the babes are loving it! Nixon is obsessed with mandarins. I peeled him two for morning tea, then continued hanging out the washing. Upon my return 5 minutes later I found the …
Yesterday I turned 36. Ok. I’m cool, just had to let that sink in for a minute. Having 2 kids with an 8.5 year age gap means that the four of us often go in different directions. If Ethan has a rugby game and it’s pouring with rain, either Dave or I will stay home with Nix. When I depart …
Toys that do double-duty are my absolute favourite when it comes to creating hours of meaningful, educational play for Nixon. I will not buy single purpose toys for under 5’s as little ones tire of them so quickly and often require intensive supervision to ensure they stay focused and on task. Duplo however, is guaranteed to keep my boys entertained through the …