Little & Loved is a company, owned and operated by stay at home Mum, Zoe. Zoe is passionate about living sustainably and has hand selected all of the products stocked on the virtual shelves of Little & Loved – products that are made free of harmful chemicals …
I think I’ll just keep today’s prizes for me. No? Love, love LOVE these two brands and we know you will too! Lisa’s Picnic Prize Pack Summer is all about relaxed al fresco entertaining with family and friends. LISA’S makes entertaining a breeze with their …
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 tank cleaned and refilled by a tanker from town supply. Ever since my hair has been like this – a big, tangly, dry mess of borderline dreads, every shampoo, conditioner, treatment leaving a sticky residue in my hair. Believe it or not, yesterday I washed, combed and blow dried my hair, normally this would result in lovely sleek, straight hair. Now it looks like I stuck my finger in an electrical socket. I can’t brush it, style it, straighten it. <insert ALL the crying emoticons here>.
I called my hair stylist a couple of weeks ago and she recommended washing my hair in dishwash to remove the chlorine and any residue, which it did and it felt a lot better for a couple of days, but the conditioner and treatments weren’t doing anything to sort out the damage and tangles. My conditioning go-to, filled with silicone Pantene even has NO effect! Look at my ends! I had a trim 6 weeks ago!
I headed to the salon this morning for some advice and walked out with this;
That is $140 of hair care products that better work, otherwise I’ll be crying over the Visa statement and my hair. Luckily there were a couple of freebies to ease the pain but still, my god.
Has this happened to anyone before? Any tips? And FYI my hair hasn’t been highlighted in a year, so it’s not damage from over-processing.
We have another double whammy today. Both wonderful products from two innovative Kiwi companies bringing top quality food to our nation! Any self respecting Kiwi who appreciates delicious dairy should already be familiar with this incredible brand of goodness – The Collective. I love everything they’ve …
Spirit I said! Not spirits you derelicts. Gosh. One post about bourbon and ya’ll think the worst don’t you? As happens every year in our house, there is a big build up for Ethan’s birthday at the end of November, we all recover and then …
Day 5! We are racing through our fab series of giveaways but todays prize packs are perfect for slowing down and enjoying the upcoming holidays with family and friends. Three lucky winners will each receive a copy of the Gumption Board game and a tube of Skinnies Sungel, made specifically to protect kiwi skin from our harsh NZ sun.
Sealord is offering three copies of Gumption, a board game that lets you pit your entrepreneurial wits against your competitors as you race to build your business (www.playgumption.co.nz)
Speaking of water, Skinnies doesn’t contain any. Its quick-drying formula isn’t greasy and a little goes a LONG way – about five times as far as conventional water-based sunscreen.
Skinnies also contains a grand total of seven ingredients – none of which are water, emulsifiers, preservatives, parabens, fragrances or any other irritants. So you can be sure you’re looking after your skin’s health without all of the added extras.
Just a dab of Skinnies will go a long way in protecting your skin from the sun, and in doing so reduce your risk of developing melanoma.
Skinnies is so committed to protecting Kiwis this summer, it’s offering half priced Skinnies to anyone who has ever had a skin cancer*, and donating a portion of all sales to the Melanoma Foundation – because as we know, a little goes a long way.
The Skinnies range includes Skinnies Sungel 100ml RRP $34.95, Skinnies Sungel 35ml RRP $18.40, and Skinnies LOOKS Beauty Gel RRP $44.30, available at skinnies.co.nz and good stockists nationwide.
*Promotion only applies to online sales.
For extra chances to win, don’t forget to head over to The Bubbalino Kitchen.
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 …
Please note that due to the amazing freshness of these prizes, this giveaway is only open to Auckland residents. Sorry about that, but please come back tomorrow x I Love Pies We are super excited to be able to offer a giveaway from I Love Pies. …
We have two amazing prizes today for the little people in your life, you will absolutely love them both!
New Zealand mum Ella O’reilly is the one mum behind Onemum;
Ella’s foray into book writing started as a hobby – writing a book for her son and practicing an illustration style. When she looked into the idea of publishing, she was in the “we aren’t accepting new authors” pool. Having printing contacts, a graphic design background and knowing an existing self-published author to aspire to, she decided to go ahead on her own. With a bit of a number 8 wire marketing plan, (Facebook and a market stall) here she is with three books, a number of cool stockists nationwide, and an enthusiastic following.
“I love to write books that the adults will enjoy reading as much as the children they are reading them too… not too long, and entertaining! Snuggling together with books is such a special part of growing up, I love the idea that I might be facilitating that in other families too.”
Lucky for you guys, the uber talented Onemum is giving one of you a set of her beautiful wee books RRP$54! Hurray! If you miss out you can order them from her website here
Yum Yum Kids is New Zealand’s online authority when it comes to nourishing our little babes. From breastfeeding to lunchboxes, pacifiers to cutlery {and everything in between} you can find it for sure at Yum Yum Kids. They are generously gifting one of our lucky readers a fab Nude Food Mover Rubbish Free Lunch Box $21.99 and a Foogo New Generation 2 Straw Drink Bottle $38.99!
Build a nutritious, rubbish free lunch for a healthy body and a healthy planet! The Nude Food Movers Rubbish Free Lunch Box is the ultimate food transport system that eliminates the need for packaging and wrap! With three separate storage compartments, removable snack pods and dividers, as well as the handy sandwich ‘seatbelt’, the Rubbish Free Lunch Box ensures your lunch and snacks remain fresh and secure.
Keep your childrens beverages safer and healthier longer, by utilizing Thermax Vacuum Insulation technology. Dual layer stainless steel construction and vacuum-insulated, the new straw bottle keeps drinks fresher and at a safe temperature for hours while also protecting against food borne illness. All of the Foogo range are BPA free. What else could you ask for in a drink bottle!
Chocolate is the perfect gift at Christmas time. Whether you choose to give these delectable morsels away, share them amongst your guests following the Christmas meal, or save them until all the relatives have vacated the premises and eat them all yourself, they are sure …