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Happy Mum Happy Child 1 month ago
Activities With Kids: The Reality - Activities With Kids: The Reality Picture this: it’s raining. You have a young child and you’re at your wits end as to what to do with them. So you start trawling through the internet for “things to do with young... Continue reading →City Wrigglers 1 month ago
Activity Spotlight: Baby Rock and Rhyme - What is it? A music session designed for babies and young children. A presenter leads an interactive session of action songs, rhymes, finger play and stories. Where is it? Find one at a local library near you, or just head along... Continue reading →
Teacher by trade, Mother by nature 1 month ago
KIDS PARTIES: DINOSAUR PARTY - ROAR! There's a 'THREE-REX' in the house! When my partner asked Master M what kind of cake he wanted for his birthday - he said "DINOSAUR" straight away, followed by a huge ROAR! Therefore, it was decided that the theme for his... Continue reading →
Catalina's Cottage 1 month ago
Sunday March 12th - Today I am grateful for ...Coffee at a local cafe after almost dying from the humidty at the gym A child free weekend with my Mr B before he heads to the USA on work and whilst my FIL has the... Continue reading →
Running the Race 1 month ago
2017 Running Goals: First Check-In - I usually only do my first running goal check-in post for the year in April, but I've made such good progress with all five of my running goals so far that I just can't wait any longer! This is in... Continue reading →
Blue Skies & Lollipops 1 month ago
After the Storm - It’s inevitable really, that after the stormy weather, I’m writing a rain inspired post! The last few days quite a deluge has hit Auckland. There have been floods, power cuts, storm damage. Fortunately our house was unscathed, apart from the rather large... Continue reading →
Kiwi Cakes 1 month ago
Yet more great Millionaires caramel recipes & ideas from Kiwicakes - Millionaires caramel makes a great topping for no bake slices. Simply heat to 50 degrees Celsius and spread spread over your no bake slice, press in slated poprcorn. Top with chocolate if desired.Millionaires caramel can be used to coat and... Continue reading →
AMummysLife NZ 1 month ago
OMFG I HAVE INTERNET! - You know those stupid posts you see on Facebook etc that ask you if you would give up the internet for a whole year for a million dollars blah blah blah? Yeah, you can count me out of them. Just... Continue reading →
Tiny Human Adventures 1 month ago
It’s Alive - As you will have noticed we have been around for a few months. I’ve spent the last few months concentrating on artwork for my exhibition which was held in January, being a mum and most recently having a total thyroidectomy.... Continue reading →
sweet william 1 month ago
Pink Waratah Painting - Brand new archival art print, available in many sizes from our online shop here or through the The Store here. This is a painting I did in acrylic paint on canvas of native Australian flowers called Waratahs, they are solid, strong... Continue reading →
The Parenting Place 1 month ago
Ready or not, you’re a grandparent - I ’m just getting the hang of this ‘grandfather’ thing – two beautiful grandsons1. It has come as a shock – grandparents are supposed to be old people, and I don’t feel ready for that label yet. Many of my... Continue reading →
Create Hope Inspire 1 month ago
Bookish – The Earth Cries Out - 'Sup lovelies?I've just finished reading The Earth Cries Out by Bonnie Etherington. It's different from any other book I've ever read.I requested it based on the blurb After the accidental death of Ruth's five-year-old sister, their father decides that atonement and... Continue reading →
Picnics and Playdough 1 month ago
Local Activities for Babies, Tots and Preschoolers - Babies (0-12 months)Tots and Preschoolers (12 months - 4 years old) MondayWhangarei Parents Centre play group - 11 am - 1 pm WAGS Preschoolers Play Gym (1 - 3.5 year olds) 9.30 am WAGS Preschoolers Play Gym (1 - 3.5 year olds) 10.30... Continue reading →
tiny happy 1 month ago
tansy days - In the spring I planted a small tansy plant in the garden, never realising how big it might grow. Now it's early autumn and the plant is taller than me and threatening to take over the flower bed. I really... Continue reading →
Picnics and Playdough 1 month ago
Meals for Tots: Kumara, Tofu, Red Onion and Parmesan Patties - These kumara, tofu, red onion and parmesan patties are really yummy. If you're worried that you'll be able to taste the tofu in them, you really can't. I use silken tofu, instead of regular tofu as it is a lot... Continue reading →
