Hair Emergency status upgraded to Code Red

Hair Emergency status upgraded to Code Red

Before we begin, let me preface this post by saying in no uncertain terms, “First World Problem”.   Just so you don’t have to point it out to me mmkay?   So, back ground;  We are on tank water.  A month ago we had our 

The Boy/Girl Conundrum

The Boy/Girl Conundrum

Before finishing off Nixie’s Christmas Shopping yesterday, I was enjoying a bit of downtime getting my nails done and chatting away to the nail tech.  We were {of course} discussing our kids and their Christmas wish lists.  She was so sad to hear that I 

FriYAY |  I just want to sleep

FriYAY | I just want to sleep

Dave’s been on a work trip for 5 days so I’ve been solo-parenting – with my Mum, so I know that technically doesn’t count but I’m claiming it anyway.  I’m exhausted. Thankfully the kids have been amazing, aside from the baby waking up pre-6am every 

Just because you can, doesn’t mean you have to.

Just because you can, doesn’t mean you have to.

Sunday morning, post-sleepover party.  It was sunny, I flung open the doors,  I vacuumed and lit lovely smelling candles, the bebe was sleeping and the 10th birthday party was over {for me at least, Dave was on duty with 5 boys at the hot pools 

Being PRESENT means learning not to sweat the small stuff

Being PRESENT means learning not to sweat the small stuff

Thanks to Rexona Invisible Dry for sponsoring this post – originally published on nzgirl I am a Mum.  I am also a stay-at-home Mum. Every choice you make as a mother comes at a cost; the equal and opposite alternative to your decision to stay 

Daily | Look | Shine.

Daily | Look | Shine.

  It’s pretty hard to deny that everything is generally a-ok in your world when you have sun shining on this little corner of love in your lounge x

If Monday could be everyday please.

If Monday could be everyday please.

  Every Monday morning without fail, my various social media hangouts are inundated with digital ‘groans’ – another Monday!  5 more days ’til the weekend ::::insert sad emoticon:::: There needs to be a day between Saturday and Sunday the people say. I say – hooray 

This is why we can no longer be friends on Facebook

This is why we can no longer be friends on Facebook

When I was 21 I quit my Masters program, packed up and headed to the states by myself on my OE.  I initially spent three months as an au pair in California before I headed south-east to Florida where I would remain for three years 

Good Advice | Stop Caring so much

Good Advice | Stop Caring so much

Radio Hauraki is pretty much a part of my DNA. I grew up listening to Dad rock out to DJ Kevin Black playing Dire Straights, Led Zeppelin and ACDC while cruising in his ute, albeit horribly embarrassed by his ute as a teenage girl is 

Show and Tell | Vintage Deck Chair Revival

Show and Tell | Vintage Deck Chair Revival

Aren’t these chairs simply the poster child of summers past? My Poppa is in full spring clean mode and de-cluttering everything so I was super stoked to find two of these classic deck chairs in his garage just waiting for another summer with our family.