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Inside The Scrap Heap 1 month ago
Fashion and Make-up – Venting Post - I have never been interested in fashion or makeup. Even in my teens-twenties when I was doing the clubbing/dancing/dating scene I only ever wore lipstick and mascara and only worn what I loved and felt comfortable in. I've never paid... Continue reading →
growmama 1 month ago
when cute turns brute - Remember these cute little critters? Yeah, well they're not cute anymore. The rest of the ducklings we fostered for Bird Rescue grew up, found homes or swam down the stream into the wilds but not these two. Nope. Tiny and... Continue reading →
Jacqueline Grace Photography 1 month ago
Our Journey to the Pokemon Capital of NZ – OR – How to survive 20 hours in a car with children… - I made a promise to someone who believes in me a whole bunch.I promised to weave creativity back into my life.For a while it felt as if I had knocked the switch on my brain from 'normal' to 'demo'. I... Continue reading →
Chocolate Goose 1 month ago
Avocado Smash - Avocados are one of my all-time favourite foods and thankfully, my family enjoys them almost as much as I do. They can sometimes be a little on the bland side on their own, so it’s a good idea to tart... Continue reading →
Wondrously Other 1 month ago
Teach Your Monster To Read - I’m a worrier by nature. I don’t know whether being responsible for Alfie’s education make that better or worse, but I worry. Mainly I worry about the subjects that he doesn’t enjoy, like reading and writing.And yeah, I have faith in... Continue reading →
Being her dad 1 month ago
Letter to Daughter worth sharing: Finding a Hundred Happy Dollars - Dear H, This one is about making money, finding money, setting goals, and happiness. Yeah I know, they’re all about happiness – but that’s because if there’s one single thing I want to help you be, it’s that. Everything else... Continue reading →
Amaorican | Waiting for Forever 1 month ago
Book Two. - Click image for the link out.
UK to New Zealand - The Brunts Big Move 1 month ago
Dog walks in the sun - During the week I get up, before the sun does, to take the dog for a walk.So its nice at the weekend to be able to take the dog out whilst the suns shining. This weekend I took my camera... Continue reading →
tiny happy 1 month ago
recent acquisitions + hebes - a) Scandinavian and Scottish winter weather feels very far away at the moment, but that doesn't mean I don't love looking through the windswept and grey photos of my latest book purchase, Knitting from the North by Hilary Grant. I... Continue reading →
Little Housewife 1 month ago
CocoChoc Smoothie - Y'all know that I love me a daily smoothie. But I've never really dabbled with anything outside of the green variety. Until now! I don't mean to blow my own trumpet but this smoothie is 5 star, family approved, sensational! I... Continue reading →
City Wrigglers 1 month ago
Activity Spotlight: Gym Jam - What is it? A fun indoor playland filled with soft play equipment and a bouncy castle for gym-jamming preschool fun. Where is it? Karori Rec Centre on Fridays (9.30am – 11.30am) and Nairnville Rec Centre on Saturdays (9am – 11.30am)... Continue reading →
the golden adventures of... 1 month ago
Book Review :: The Land of Nod - The Land of Nod - Robert Louis Stevenson & Robert Hunter"Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic children’s poem about dreamland, as narrated by a convalescing young boy, is given new life in this wonderfully illustrated book. Accompanied by Robert Hunter’s bold and... Continue reading →
Thus and Therefore 1 month ago
Book Review: Lexicon by Max Barry - A thrilling novel has to have the right balance of plausibility. If it tips too far in either direction, the thrill is replaced with either revulsion or ridicule. Too much plausibility, and it becomes a novelisation of horrific evening news... Continue reading →
Happy Mum Happy Child 1 month ago
Book Review: Like A Queen - © Maria Foy | Happy Mum Happy Child Book Review: Like A Queen by Constance Hall Before I launch into the review, let me say that I’ve enjoyed most of Constance Hall’s posts online for a while. Some of them... Continue reading →
