Smart Money – Make Insurance a Non-negotiable Expense

Smart Money – Make Insurance a Non-negotiable Expense

I’ve written before about certain milestones that signify the one-way, no-turning-back transition into adulthood; purchasing a brand new bed (this is HUGE!), making a will, solving problems with wine, admitting that Friday nights in with Netflix trumps all etc, etc. Possibly preceding all other mature 

That Retail Life – What’s Hot this Week + Win!

That Retail Life – What’s Hot this Week + Win!

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. What’s 

Summer Fruit:  Get smoothie ready…..for an entire year + WIN!

Summer Fruit: Get smoothie ready…..for an entire year + WIN!

It’s warming up here in New Zealand.  Spring’s been doing it’s thing and out in my neck of the woods – North West Auckland – the berry farms are in full swing as they prepare for the picking season to begin.  One of my favourite 

Shop Local – Undercover Sleeping Bags

Shop Local – Undercover Sleeping Bags

Coming up with super-stylish, innovative products is something kiwi women do amazingly well so it was no surprise to me to find out that the uber-cute range of Undercover Sleeping Bags for kids are designed, manufactured, and distributed right here in New Zealand by Marlborough resident, Kate Guthrie. 

Science and Skincare for your baby – Start Fresh with the Facts

Science and Skincare for your baby – Start Fresh with the Facts

This post is sponsored by Johnson’s Baby, all copy and opinions expressed within are my own. For an expectant parent, the 9 months prior to the arrival of a new baby is one filled with choices. To find out the gender of your most awaited 

That Retail Life – What’s Hot This Week + Win!

That Retail Life – What’s Hot This Week + Win!

I’m seeing a lot of awesome new products each week so thought it was about time I curated these new releases into a weekly ‘Hot List’ that’s short and snappy, giving you guys the lowdown on the latest and greatest from brands we love. What’s 

Easy Oral Health Tips for Kids + Win a Philips Sonicare Toothbrush!

Easy Oral Health Tips for Kids + Win a Philips Sonicare Toothbrush!

  My two boys are complete opposites when it comes to brushing their teeth and sticking to a good oral health routine.  One will want to brush his teeth every single time he hears someone in the bathroom, whilst the other will ‘forget’ and actually 

That Retail Life – What’s Hot this Week + WIN!

That Retail Life – What’s Hot this Week + WIN!

I’m seeing a lot of awesome new products each week so thought it was about time I curated these new releases into a weekly ‘Hot List’ that’s short and snappy, giving you guys the lowdown on the latest and greatest from brands we love. What’s 

Summer Skin – It’s Time to Reevaluate your sunscreen

Summer Skin – It’s Time to Reevaluate your sunscreen

Despite the rain, wind and volatile temps here in New Zealand – it IS actually Spring.  The kids are back in the routine of compulsory hat-wearing at kindy and school, which serves as a great visual reminder for me that it’s also sunscreen season. My 

Toddler Snow Gear – Warm, Dry and Super-Cute

Toddler Snow Gear – Warm, Dry and Super-Cute

Last week we braved the long drive, the blizzardy weather, the LOUDEST two children on earth and made a family mini-vacation in the snow happen.  I’m going to need a whole year to recover before I attempt that again so I hope our little guys