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The Migrating Swans-Feedburner 3 weeks ago
Throwback: Family Visit in December 2014 Part 1 - Oh wow, it's pretty crazy that I'm only getting around to writing about this 2014 family visit now, but that's just the way things have panned out here on my little blog and I ask you to please bear with... Continue reading →Wendy's quilts and more 3 weeks ago
A trip to Tauranga - Last weekend I went to Tauranga for a work social weekend and it was great! The weather was warm, and the sun shone for all three days. We stayed at Trinity Wharf hotel. The infinity pool looked beautiful, but it... Continue reading →AMummysLife NZ 3 weeks ago
Danielle Is 4! | Happy Birthday Dani! - Danielle is 4 year’s old. She turned 4 yesterday. Of course I was too busy doing birthday prep to blog then. But where did the time go? How do I have my third 4 year old already? That’s right. THREE of... Continue reading →Lisasaurus 3 weeks ago
Wearing : A Aztec Tunic from Farmers - Hi everyone. Just wanted to update you all on the tunic the people on my Facebook Page peer pressured me into buying (ha not really but it’s a good story right?) Link to that post… I love the comments even... Continue reading →The Harridan 3 weeks ago
Single Bingeing - So, I am alone and a *tiny* bit lonely. Husband and fourth kid (easiest kid: sunniest disposition, holds my hand, draws nice pictures, good face symmetry, smells a bit biscuity still) have flown home to New Zealand for a mental... Continue reading →Misses Mac 3 weeks ago
The birth – number 2. - Five weeks ago I had my second baby. I have a five week old baby. I have to repeat that to myself often as his due date is not for another 18 days. The last 5 weeks sure have been... Continue reading →Happy Mum Happy Child 3 weeks ago
Chocolate, Beetroot & Raspberry Cake - © Maria Foy | Happy Mum Happy Child Chocolate, Beetroot & Raspberry Cake This Chocolate, Beetroot & Raspberry Cake recipe is taken from Healthy Food Guide’s Family Favourites magazine. I have made a couple of changes to suit our... Continue reading →Happy Mum Happy Child 3 weeks ago
Top 10 Foods That Might Kill Me But At Least I’ll Die Happy - Top 10 Foods That Might Kill Me But At Least I’ll Die Happy Let’s take a break from criticising what we are eating that’s bad, and praise a few of the really terrible things for being amazingly delicious. Instead... Continue reading →My Kids Lick The Bowl 3 weeks ago
Cucumber Sushi For Kids - I love sushi, and I want my kids’ to love sushi. As babies, they were sushi lovers, but then their pickiness set in. The seaweed now puts them off. But I have not given up hope. This cucumber sushi for kids... Continue reading →Amy Nicole McLean 3 weeks ago
Playground Review – Te Kowhai Village Green - I thought I’d put together some reviews of local playgrounds in the Waikato, because if you’re anything like me as a parent, some days you just need to get out of the house. We have a cafe 2 minutes walk from... Continue reading →All New Adventures 3 weeks ago
Stadium to the sea - The 26.2-mile/42.16-km "Stadium to the Sea" route began at Dodger Stadium and ended at Ocean and California avenues in Santa Monica. But before that we had to actually get there. So Lynette and I (and Jef for moral support) got... Continue reading →DEB ROBERTSON WRITES.... 3 weeks ago
Sometimes there are just not enough tears to cry - This week our lives have been turned upside down with the news that my brother in law has brain cancer, bad bad brain cancer. About 3 weeks ago Tahu went to his doctor as he had been having migraines and some speech issues.... Continue reading →The Parenting Place 3 weeks ago
5 minutes with Alice and Caleb Pearson - Winners of The Block NZ, Alice and Caleb Pearson, have recently welcomed child number two into their family. We asked them to share some thoughts on what they’ve learned and enjoyed so far. How does it feel to be a... Continue reading →All New Adventures 3 weeks ago
Going to the park - Practicing and writing stories about his experiences on this trip is the assignment Kien was set by his teacher, Sally.One Passion One Devotion 3 weeks ago
Worship Wednesday – Heal Our Land - Im just listening to this album at the moment and its captivating. Fresh worship stirs my heart towards God and prayer. Spirit of God Breathe on Your church Pour out Your presence Speak through Your word We pray in every... Continue reading →