Tag: shopping

I can’t run in $135 leggings

I can’t run in $135 leggings

Since December 23rd 2014, I have run 251 kilometers.  This is something I’m pretty proud of, I can also feel every single one of those kilometers concentrated in the arch of my right foot!  Ow. I don’t have plans to give up anytime soon as 

FASHION CHALLENGE AUTUMN 2015 | Husband Styling 101

FASHION CHALLENGE AUTUMN 2015 | Husband Styling 101

A little chill in the air at night is certainly hinting that Autumn is here, meaning it’s time to think about ditching the sandals, lowering the hemlines and starting to add a couple of layers to our summer wardrobes.  I’m super excited to be taking part in 

The Valentines Day Edit | Michael Hill Jewellers

The Valentines Day Edit | Michael Hill Jewellers

Dave and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary last month {yay us!} which understandably resulted in a wee bit of time spent poring over glass display cases, searching for the perfect sparkly something to help celebrate such an awesome milestone in our lives.  Needless to say when Michael Hill Jewellers asked me to curate a selection of my favourite pieces for Valentines Day I already had a few in mind!

Jewellery trends are shifting quickly alongside the fashion seasons so it was refreshing to see a change of direction in the aesthetic of the new collections at Michael Hill.  On-trend geometric shapes, rose gold and stacker rings all make the edit this season and are wish-list must haves!

 Michael Hill Jeweller Valentines Day Mummy Blog NZ

  1. Sterling Silver Flower Filigree Ring $149
  2. Diamond Arrow Necklace $79
  3. Sterling Silver Infinity Bracelet $65
  4. Sterling Silver Triangle Necklace $79
  5. Black Leather Double Length Charm Bracelet $95
  6. Black Onyx and Sterling Silver Bracelet $69
  7. Black Cubic Zirconia Stack Ring $79
  8. Sterling Silver Filigree 35mm Drop Earrings $95

Michael Hill Jeweller Valentines Day Mum Blog New Zealand

  1. Diamond Snowflake Pendant $179
  2. Diamond Set Sterling Silver & Rose Gold Charm $299
  3. Diamond & 10ct Yellow Gold Ring $449
  4. Diamond Sideways Cross Pendant $299
  5. 10ct Rose Gold 7mm Stud Earrings $149
  6. Diamond Cross Ring $449
  7. 1/4 Carat TW Diamond ‘M’ Pendant $849
  8. Stainless Steel & Rose Tone Watch $499
Christmas Gift Guide | Gorgeous Wooden Toys Kids will LOVE!

Christmas Gift Guide | Gorgeous Wooden Toys Kids will LOVE!

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 

The #wantneed conundrum

The #wantneed conundrum

  #need shopping today Selley’s Liquid Nails: to fix the stupid handle on Nixon’s Mocka Wooden Trolley that refuses to stay stuck Cheap nappies: Nixon poos like a champ now approx 7 times per day at least, expensive Huggies are now reserved for nights only 

Shop | Twig Creative Wooden Cameras

Shop | Twig Creative Wooden Cameras

Major heads up peeps, the fab Twig Creative are celebrating their first birthday with an amazing 2-for-1 deal today only on their gorgeous hand crafted wooden cameras!  I just nabbed two to put in the cupboard for Nixie’s birthday, such a perfect (and beautiful) gift for a baby who’s mumma always has a camera in hand.  Use 2for1 at checkout, shipping to NZ was $18USD for 2 cameras.  instamatic_1024x1024

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Online Grocery Shopping:  The Hidden Peril

Online Grocery Shopping: The Hidden Peril

So the clever little marketers at Countdown timed their $1 delivery promotion just perfectly, reeling the mummy’s in with a little self-indulgence before before their annual day of appreciation and bacon for breakfast.  “No grocery shopping for me!” I fist pumped as I settled in