What could be better than family time in Auckland, New Zealand? We moved from San Diego and definitely miss the weather, but life in Auckland is just peachy!
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. We get to see a …
The antarctic-like temps that have been plaguing Auckland over the past week have meant the kids and I have been hibernating a bit more than normal. Hard not to do when the boys and I all succumbed to a wicked head cold and Ethan was …
Chorizo, Tomato and Paprika Free-range Egg Bake Download recipe card here Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 80g chorizo,diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 small onion, fine dice 250g cherry tomatoes 4 free range eggs 1 cup cannellini beans with juice Handful parsley,chopped Smoked …
Some weeks are just weird. A veritable whirlwind of accidents, events, chaotic scheduling, driving, rushing. This week, like so many recently, was the epitome of busy. I look back and can’t think of the cuddly, sweet moments with Nixon that were surely there right (right?!!). …
One of my very dear friends from school is one of those maddeningly talented sports people who is good at everything! Whether it’s traditional team sports like touch rugby or individual extreme pursuits such as surfing, mountain biking or snowboarding, Vix has got it on …
Preface: I truely hope all the Mama’s, the Step-mums, Foster mums, Nanas, Dads doing it solo, extended family superstars and anyone raising loved and happy little people had a amazing day yesterday however you chose to spend it x After careful, mostly, scientific analysis- you know …
Nix turns two in 2 months and he’s all about the tantrums. All. The. Time. I can deal with this just fine, however, a grande mal paddy sometimes causes a bit of a time crunch when you are trying to leave the house by 9.30am. God …
Yesterday I turned 36. Ok. I’m cool, just had to let that sink in for a minute. Having 2 kids with an 8.5 year age gap means that the four of us often go in different directions. If Ethan has a rugby game and it’s …
Nixon and I made the most of a break in the rain this morning and headed outside to create our own gunny sack garden and plant it with kale seeds. ChildFund New Zealand are using this innovative and eco-friendly initiative with families in Kenya to help …
Last week saw the somewhat anticipated beginning of Term 2. After a lovely, lazy two weeks of school holidays E left the house last Monday happy and ready to get stuck in to another school term. Compared to holidays past, the Easter break was chilled …