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Mermaid's Purse 4 weeks ago
Butterick 6299 in Nanas fabric, and my cheat grading up method - I have been working on a number of projects this year, many sewing, some stitching, and lots of reading…the blog has been a little neglected....
Striking Keys 4 weeks ago
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... Continue reading →
Tiny Human Adventures 4 weeks ago
Tiny Human Goes To The Cinema - We aren’t the type of people to do date night, so we don’t go to the movies often (we’re lucky to make it to the cinema once a year) and we don’t eat out. So it was quite a treat... Continue reading →
Crazy K.A.L.M 4 weeks ago
Triple Threat – A.K Leigh - I received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley. I thought that the idea of triplets working together to solve cold cases, with some romance thrown in, sounded like an interesting idea.Triple ThreatThey’re beautiful, accomplished, and they have identical... Continue reading →
the golden adventures of... 4 weeks ago
Book Review :: Penguin by Polly Dunbar - Penguin - 10th Anniversary edition - Written and illustrated by Polly Dunbar"A penguin turns out to be the perfect present in this beautiful 10th anniversary edition of an award-winning classic."Why have I never come across this little cutie before?? It's... Continue reading →
Thus and Therefore 4 weeks ago
Poem: Without a Name (A Response to Angsty Heartbreak Poems) - I don’t always agree with with Past-Me. She made some stupid choices, and she thought some stupid things. (Like 5ive being better than the Backstreet Boys. She probably based that opinion more on her own hormonal response than on musical... Continue reading →
Happy Mum Happy Child 4 weeks ago
Things I Don’t Give A Sh*t About As A Mum - Things I Don’t Give A Sh*t About As A Mum Completely and utterly inspired by Scary Mommy’s “8 Things I Don’t Give A Shit About As A Parent”. I didn’t agree with everything on the list, but it did... Continue reading →
Catching the Magic 4 weeks ago
A day trip to Matiu-Somes Island, Wellington - In February I had the pleasure of taking a small ferry to Matiu/Somes Island, in the middle of Wellington’s harbour. Matiu/Somes Island is a predator-free scientific reserve. It is also a historic reserve with a rich multicultural history. I took my youngest... Continue reading →
Blue Skies & Lollipops 4 weeks ago
Happy St Patrick’s Day! - Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me. Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in... Continue reading →
The Baby View 4 weeks ago
Magical Parks – bringing the Digital and Natural Worlds together - If you thought it ended with ‘Pokemon Go’ think again! Parks around New Zealand have a secret digital world where kids can explore virtual worlds of fun whilst running around in the fresh air. After a successful trial last year selected... Continue reading →
AMummysLife NZ 4 weeks ago
St Patrick’s Day | Friday Favourites - Internet, anesthesia appointments and St Patrick’s Day. It’s another Friday Favourites linky with Maria and Lisa. If you missed my post two weeks, you can read it here! Internet Drama As you know I didn’t get out a Friday Favourites post last... Continue reading →
a little vintage doll 4 weeks ago
Eye bags! - These clutches have been in my mind for quite a while now. They are free motion quilted eye bags! The zippers are pulled with tear drop beads on ribbon. And they are lined with a beautiful eye print cotton. Available... Continue reading →
Finding Teesh 4 weeks ago
Thrive - Almost 10 months ago I was introduced to the 8 week thrive experience by Zack and his wife Jenny. I absolutely LOVED the product. It gave me the energy I needed to get me through the day. It was an... Continue reading →
All New Adventures 4 weeks ago
What’s been happening - March is almost over! Wow. Thought I'd drop in some pictures to let you know what's been happening.We took Kien bowling. He's been asking and asking and we've been putting him off, so it was about time we followed through.... Continue reading →Ditch The Carbs 4 weeks ago
Orange And Pecan Grain-Free Granola - Ah-mazing sugar-free orange and pecan grain-free granola. Low carb, healthy, nutritious and unprocessed real food. Who wants fortified ultra-procesesed cereals anyway? Orange And Pecan Grain-Free Granola If you have been following my website for some time, you know my grain-free granolas... Continue reading →
