Beauty Spotlight: Skincare

Beauty Spotlight: Skincare

Need-to-know news / Beauty Reviews from New Zealand’s most loved Health & Beauty Brands   Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser 150ml, RRP $38 Here it is – my FAVOURITE stand-alone cleanser of all time, and I’ve sampled many. Prior to this I had only ever used 

That Retail Life – New on Supermarket Shelves this Month

That Retail Life – New on Supermarket Shelves this Month

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 

The Little Laundry Appliance that Could – Meet my Spindel

The Little Laundry Appliance that Could – Meet my Spindel

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 

Sundays are for…………..family.

Sundays are for…………..family.

One Sunday morning at 4am the sun was not up, but into the bed came a very wriggly and very hungry little boy.  He started to look for some food, but Mum and Dad were still sleeping.  Last week they survived; 1 professional exam, 1 swimming lesson, 

Beauty Spotlight: June ’17

Beauty Spotlight: June ’17

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 

Me and #MeTime

Me and #MeTime

After a gorgeous, wonderful, fabulous, first-time-I’ve-ever-had-a-girls-trip, trip to Melbourne, I’ve been thinking a lot about this ‘me time’ business, as after four days without kids in tow, my cup was certainly running over with Me-time. But what I’ve discovered is that ‘me time’ for one 

Home Tech You’ll Love – Ring Video Doorbell

Home Tech You’ll Love – Ring Video Doorbell

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 

Book Reviews: My Bali Book List

Book Reviews: My Bali Book List

Three days before we head back to New Zealand and I’ve timed my reading perfectly!  I’m on my final book of three that I packed and I’ve loved them all. To be honest, I probably haven’t spent as much time on a lounger reading as 

The Worst Part of My Day…………just got a wee bit easier

The Worst Part of My Day…………just got a wee bit easier

I’m not exaggerating here, my kids’ dental hygiene is the bane of my LIFE. The big one just doesn’t care/can’t be bothered/isn’t interested and the little one thoroughly enjoys it but would be only slightly less effective if he was using his toothbrush to scrub the floor instead 

Shop: Your dream sunglasses and where to find them

Shop: Your dream sunglasses and where to find them

I’ve noticed over the years that people generally fall into two very distinct camps when it comes to sunglass purchasing. The first crew use and abuse their glasses, preferring quantity over quality as they just can’t seem to hold on to a pair (or keep