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Picnics and Playdough 1 month ago
Lunch Boxes for Tots - As a working mum I'm always looking for new, exciting lunch box ideas. Here are some of our favourite lunch box ideas, including a few of our lunch box staples too. Lunch Box One The Collective Straight Up natural probiotic blueberry yoghurt,... Continue reading →
Picnics and Playdough 1 month ago
10 Meal Ideas for Tots -
Happy Mum Happy Child 1 month ago
Dealing With Kids When They’re Being Jerks - Dealing With Kids When They’re Being Jerks Kids are the best and worst thing in the world, and sometimes at the exact same time. They bring so much joy to our lives, and make us laugh to no end with... Continue reading →
Kiwi Cakes 1 month ago
More great Millionaires caramel recipes from Kiwicakes - Today I'm thrilled to share with you yet more great ideas for our millionaires caramelTo the top of brownie or chocolate cake pour warmed millionaires caramel over the top and drop sliced Maltesers on the top. Drizzle with more caramel... Continue reading →
Happy Mum Happy Child 1 month ago
Book Review: Rants In The Dark - Book Review: Rants In The Dark by Emily Writes If I’m completely honest, I don’t get a lot of time to read books. Mainly because I’m a parent, and if I think about relaxing for a second I’m usually either... Continue reading →
Thus and Therefore 1 month ago
Your Memories are Lying to You - The grass, apparently, is always greener wherever we’re not. I haven’t lived in Queensland, Australia, for almost 10 years now. But I remember it fondly. Especially when winter hits, and in New Zealand everybody stops ageing for several months. Unfortunately,... Continue reading →
Twins & More: Latest News 1 month ago
10 Things You Can Do While Hands-Free Double Breast Pumping - If you are breastfeeding your twins or plan to breastfeed, that usually means that you will need to have a breast pump on hand either to boost supply, maintain supply or just to provide relief on those days you feel... Continue reading →
On A Crafty Adventure 1 month ago
Book Review: He Said/She Said by Erin Kelly - He Said/She Said is a gripping, twisty, psychological thriller that just begs for you to keep reading.Laura and Kit are solar eclipse enthusiasts and are at a festival in Cornwall to witness the eclipse in 1999 and after the light... Continue reading →
Picnics and Playdough 1 month ago
Meals for Tots: Boysenberry, Basil and Ricotta Pizza - Today's tot meal includes: Grated apple and carrot saladCoconut yoghurt and boysenberriesBoysenberry, Basil and Ricotta Pizza Boysenberry, Basil and Ricotta Pizza RecipeIngredients Pizza base1 cup boysenberries A small tub of ricotta cheeseFresh basil Mozzarella cheesePlum sauce or olive oil (for the base) Method Spread a little bit... Continue reading →
Picnics and Playdough 1 month ago
Meals for Tots: Bagel with Cream Cheese and Raspberries - Today we decided to have bagels for lunch instead of sandwiches or yoghurt. We topped our bagels with cream cheese and raspberries. What are your favourite bagel toppings? Today's lunch also included cheese sticks and gherkin, as well as some chopped tangelo... Continue reading →
Amaorican | Waiting for Forever 1 month ago
Meet TJ. - Tyler-Jay.He's pretty delish.Aunty Avi visited today and pretty much wants him gone.
Muffin-mum 1 month ago
Co’Ed Cafe on Queens, Lower Hutt- What A Find! - A while ago the Little Cafe popped up by the library and theatre in Lower Hutt. I meant to go when it first opened. It is now The Little Cafe and Co’Ed on Queens . Co’Ed sums up nicely what they... Continue reading →
Picnics and Playdough 1 month ago
Meals for Tots: Satay Stir Fry with Tofu - Tonight's tot meal included: A Satay stir fry with tofu brown riceHomemade brushetta drizzled with olive oil, avocado, cherry tomatoes and parmesanTo make the satay stir fry you can either use a jar of already made satay sauce or create your own... Continue reading →
Picnics and Playdough 1 month ago
Meals for Tots: Deconstructed Burritos - These deconstructed burritos are the perfect burrito alternative for little tots. Here's how we made ours... Deconstructed burritosGarlic pita breadBaked beansTomato, carrot, cheese, cucumber and beetroot hummus
My Kids Lick The Bowl 1 month ago
Easy Chicken Corn Noodle Soup - This Asian style easy chicken corn noodle soup has been a winner with my kids. All of them. Yes, all three, and what’s even better it’s a hit with my husband and me too. Winning! Other reasons I love this... Continue reading →
