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When things seem like a good idea at the time
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At the Bandstand
I played Skippy Paws! I got to sing a solo in “Life is But A Dream” and my favorite song was “Rockin’ Robin” which I know is Rafa’s favorite too because he sang along from the audience! Continue reading
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Thank you, Mr Panda
Thank you, Mr PandaMy girls, Haki and I all enjoyed the latest Antony-Panda-Lemur collab; Please, Mr Panda (a concise and cheeky lesson in manners). I think it adds a dimension to Mr Panda’s character. He’s such an interesting fellow! … Continue reading
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…
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Book Review: Wing Jones
Wing Jones, Katherine Webber One of the highlights on Walker’s YA new release shelves this season is Wing Jones. What a treat! In addition to enjoying the luxury of starting and finishing a book within a day (a long dental appointment + sic… Continue reading
An Autumn child
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What SOME girls are made of: A Disappointed Review
What Girls Are Made Of, Elana K. ArnoldI am all for girls talking about their bodies and for sex being something that isn’t about just for men. But I am also in favour of those discussions being led by parents, big sisters, aunts and trusted fami… Continue reading
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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…
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We Love: Dough Queen Natural Play Dough
Here in New Zealand, the first school holidays of 2017 are very quickly approaching and if the recent unsettled weather is anything to go by, we better get prepared for some…
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We Love: Dough Queen Natural Play Dough
Here in New Zealand, the first school holidays of 2017 are very quickly approaching and if the recent unsettled weather is anything to go by, we better get prepared for some…
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Black berry jam making
This morning I have been making blackberry jamThe blackberries are from our garden Continue reading
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Why I Love My Unstoppable Mum Life
5.40am Subconsciously doing backflips because at the very least I won’t be waking up in the death hour of any time beginning with 4. 5.41am Little hands slapping on my…
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Operation Rhino: Book Review
Operation Rhino, Lauren St JohnI read this aloud to the girls (ages 3, 5 and 7). The elder two were very into it, from the outset. Horses AND wild animals? Horses and wild animals for your very own? Horse and wild animals racing… Continue reading
Laini the Weaver
Strange the Dreamer, Laini TaylorThis, my most anticipated book of the year, arrived — a bound proof accompanied by a vial of golden glitter and themed crepe wrapping. When I reported its arrival to friends and the quickening that was taki… Continue reading
