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The Road – Made for this life
Do you ever worry about the road your kids will walk? What will it look like? What will they face? I admit I used to be quite like this (and sometimes still am!) But one day I clicked that this … Continue reading
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So what is really in our Hair care products? – Munch cooking
Since having kids I have become even more conscious of what actually goes into the many products we use on a daily basis. So this post is all about healthy hair care for the family, which is a big part of … Continue reading
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A good mother – Mummy Says
Forget the flowers, forget the perfume. Forget the gifts she doesn’t need, forget the chocolate she’d rather not eat. Instead, on her birthday, on Mother’s Day, on every day in between, tell her she’s a good mum. When she tells … Continue reading
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Top foods for beautiful, healthy hair – ecostore
When it comes to great looking hair, it’s not just about the products you use to wash, condition or style it. Beautiful hair starts from the inside, with a healthy diet that’s high in essential fatty acids, vitamins, iron, and protein, so … Continue reading
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One song workouts – My Lucky Stars
On my weight loss journey, there’s one thing I don’t allow myself to think: It’s too hard. Having kids gives me a long list of excuses always at the ready. Some are even legit. So I’ve gone in the opposite direction, … Continue reading
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50 Dangerous Things: #48 Explode a glass bottle in the freezer.
The book told us that this would be a great project to do while we were doing something else – and it was! We decided to pop a bottle in the freezer just before dinnertime.Aesop was in charge of filling the bottle. We used a sweet chilli sauce bottle, … Continue reading
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Miss Polly the Dolly
Perhaps a little over-ambitiously, I wanted to make at least ONE gift this Christmas. Since Miss Mei wasn’t the happy recipient of any crafty items from me on her arrival, largely as a result of my working full-time and lavishing … Continue reading → Continue reading
Dealing with impending puberty
My elder children are noticing the world around them is changing, friends bodies are changing and it’s all very different, I talk with them about puberty etc but it seems one is rather worried about changes to her body, so I need to learn more and thin… Continue reading
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Rice Salad
1 cup brown rice2 spring onions3 stalks celery30g dried cranberries1 tin whole kernal corn1 red pepperwalnuts/sliced almond/sunflower seeds/tamari seedsCook rice according to packet directions. Cool. Slice spring onions, finely dice celery and red pepp… Continue reading
Ami Ana Pre-Christmas Giveaway on Facebook
Things have been silent on here for too long! Thought I should break the silence by letting you all know about my Giveaway which unfortunately ends tomorrow night – there’s still time! Here’s a peek at what’s up for grabs: For more info head along t… Continue reading
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New Blog
I have a new blog! Come on over and check it out! http://www.vinniepearceblog.com/ Continue reading
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Act 2: Tamarillo Chutney
When I went to Primary School – these were called ‘Tree Tomatoes’ – whatever the case they make a nice dessert but also tasty as a chutney. Eat with a slither of cheese on a cracker or with a decent meaty sausage. The remaining of our meagre harvest ha… Continue reading
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New Retailer: IE: Produce
Introducing new retailer, IE: Produce at 1 Barrys Point Road in Takapuna. Of course, if you live on the North Shore in Auckland, you are probably a regular already :) They simply have the best organic and conventional produce in town, plus the cheap… Continue reading
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