As a child I was a reader of epic proportions, one of those kids that parents and teachers love as I always had a book in my hand, never, EVER leaving home without one! We all have our favourite authors and genres but I’m fairly …
If you’re talking about one ‘toy’ or piece of play equipment that just hasn’t disappeared from New Zealand backyards over the past 50 years, it’s undoubtedly the trampoline. Seemingly immune to trends, kiwi kids simply LOVE to bounce! In typical NZ Dad fashion, my first …
Ahhhh yes. I love photos. Photos, photos photos, all day long. Every day. Photos. Photos on my hard-drive, photos on my Instagram, Snapchat, FB……. wherever I can whack up some digital snaps I do. We used to be ridiculously diligent about getting our precious snaps …
3pm comes everyday, like clockwork (groundhog day). The figurative ‘end’ of a stay-at-home parents day and the start of the evening shift. That’s how I’ve always thought about it anyway. If I’ve not had enough sleep (every night!), not been for a run (oops!), not …
To be honest, my Christmas mojo totally needed a big fat injection of Festive Spirit this year. December has arrived in all of it’s red-velveted glory but my head was still back in September. Where oh where did spring go? One thing that never fails …
I’M SO PLEASED TO HAVE JOINED MUNCH COOKING THIS YEAR AS ONE OF THEIR MUNCH MUMS! LOOK OUT FOR MY REVIEWS AND GIVEAWAYS EACH MONTH AS I INTRODUCE YOU TO SOME AWESOME {AND PRETTY INNOVATIVE} PRODUCTS FROM THE MUNCH CUPBOARD. I’ve never explored the concept …
Bucking the trend that has seen sickly sweet ciders flood the market recently (if I never taste another Strawberry Lime Cider it will be too soon!), Mac’s have taken inspiration from their brewing roots and brought to market four stunning wee drops that will easily find favour …
I’m pretty sure he doesn’t realize it at the moment, but I’m hoping that this Saturday just been will firmly cement itself in Ethan’s head in an “oh yeah, that’s what we did when I was a kid” kinda way. It won’t be a Best Day …
Last week when I was frantically co-ordinating a rather large giveaway series, I quietly won a lovely prize for myself! The beautifully presented Mothers Box from Our Grand Tour, RRP$100. Full of perfectly curated, organic treats in a handmade wooden box, there couldn’t be …
Finally the spring school holidays are here! One more term then we can all relax into summer, it feels like it’s been a long time coming this year right? I am quite surprised at how Ethan has finished the term; usually he slides into the …