Latest Blog Posts
The Parenting Place 4 weeks ago
Decluttering 101 - Mess has long been my nemesis. Look closely, it’s even in the word – ne-MESS-is. I fight a losing battle with mess, and I’ve come up with a theory. Why can’t I conquer the mess? I have too much stuff.... Continue reading →
Striking Keys 4 weeks ago
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... Continue reading →
The Migrating Swans-Feedburner 4 weeks ago
February 2017 Little Things - February was the month that my sister, Colleen, and I started playing a weekly tennis match - and it's been so great to get back into playing tennis again. Sadly I don't have a photo of us actually playing or... Continue reading →
Happy Mum Happy Child 4 weeks ago
Things People Never Tell You About Parenthood - Things People Never Tell You About Parenthood Well actually the title is a bit misleading, because by now you’ve probably read a million of these. But there are a couple of things they don’t say, and I’m definitely including... Continue reading →
Blue Skies & Lollipops 4 weeks ago
Celebrate You! - Recently it was my birthday! Beautiful gifts and lovely opportunities for coffee dates and lunches out to, well, celebrate me! Yes the celebrations may well have extended out beyond the day. It’s not often that we get a day, well... Continue reading →
Lisasaurus 4 weeks ago
First impressions..The Bachelor NZ S3. I can’t quit you. - The time is nigh, ladies hold on to your wines (ummm ok) a new season of The Bachelor NZ is upon us. I am so ready for this, after the shit show that was Jordan last year, he was not... Continue reading →
Muffin-mum 4 weeks ago
A Walk In The Woods And Then Yatra. - I have a 13 year old, she is a very typical 13 year old and we always love each other. That is all I will say. This weekend she was grounded for doing the things 13 year old people do.... Continue reading →
Catching the Magic 4 weeks ago
Outdoor fun in the sun and on the water in Wellington - Summer arrived late to Wellington, with wind and rain dampening most of January and making planning outdoor activities an tedious job. Thankfully, some stunning days arrived in February, rolling into March. Early autumn has been beautiful. Sophie and Alice, our... Continue reading →
Amaorican | Waiting for Forever 4 weeks ago
Long week. - We discovered the new baby likes Africa by Toto.It's been a long busy week and that's without the baby being here.I've been overwhelmed with church stuff all week. Every day has revolved around church this week. I'm not complaining, it's... Continue reading →City Wrigglers 4 weeks ago
Wilderkids - A school holiday programme for kids who really want an adventure. Wilderkids is a school holiday programme based in Wellington’s Town Belt which gets kids exploring the nature on our city’s fringes. Children aged five to 12 will have a... Continue reading →Tania's posts - tidying | with tania 4 weeks ago
The 6 things I learnt as a beginner blogger - It all started with an epiphany, my business idea and name came to me in a flash.....hah that was the easy part! I posted my very first blog in June 2016 and naively expected the world to come to a... Continue reading →
Alba Rosa 4 weeks ago
Lavender Chamomile Bath Soak - Lavender Chamomile Bath SoakTo make this you will need:2 cups Epsom Salt1 cup sea salt1/4 cup dried lavender1/4 cup dried chamomile5-10 drops lavender essential oil1 tablespoon sweet almond oilmuslinCombine the salts and dried herbs in a bowl and mix well,... Continue reading →
Romantic Gestures™ 4 weeks ago
Break Free From Your Mobile Phone Addiction - Would you like help to break free from your mobile phone addiction? Are you spending too much time looking down at your phone each day instead of spending it with those around you? Do you find yourself constantly looking for... Continue reading →
my walk with food and beautiful plants and flowers 4 weeks ago
Thursday challenge: Bike - "MOTION (week 2 of 2)" (Airplane, Car, Bike, Motion Blur,...)Next Week: OLD (Vintage, Antique, Grey-haired, Cloths, Cars,...)Thursday Challenge is a place for photographic fun and learning. A theme is announced on this site each week. http://www.spunwithtears.com/thursday.html
The Baby View 4 weeks ago
Savoury Breakfast Muffins - Breakfast – the most important meal of the day and the weekend calls for something a bit more special than the usual bowl of cereal or toast. Kids love Pancakes, French Toast and other yummy sweet breakfast treats , but... Continue reading →
