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Cauliflower Tots
Ahhh the on going challenge of getting kids to eat their veges… some kids are ok while others will cry, gag and throw them out the window when you are not looking (my daughter did this). According to studies there is actual science behind the reason that children don’t like veges. Children are apparently more […] Read more…
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Broken Beloved – N.M. Howell
Broken Beloved: An Immortal Nights Young Adult Paranormal Romance Novel by N M Howell They took everything from her. She’d give it all again to keep him safe.Anna sacrificed everything to save her brother’s life. She endured endless torture. She killed. Now she wants to close her eyes and sleep forever.Only she can’t. She’s … Continue reading Broken Beloved – N.M. Howell Continue reading
The “A” choice: STOP, It’s not your abortion!
I am a woman who believes in choice. In New Zealand at the moment our prime minister wants nothing to do with updating the crime act that is abortion.It is the only medical procedure in the crimes act!Watching some of the comments being thrown around in regards to this breaks my heart…”Is this the common form of contraception these days?””Why don’t women just close their legs?””It just legitimizes killing babies!”I always find it odd that it is often an opinionated male voicing their opinion Continue reading
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 kids”. You stumble across Pinterest and before you know it you’ve got the flour, and […]
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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 to one where the day suits you! If you live in Lower Hutt, try Bounce…
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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 children for a week on the Gold Coast Plastic stor… Continue reading
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 stark contrast to both 2015 and 2016, where I litera… Continue reading
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 puddle situated outside our front door. We can all have days or seasons in life when it […] Continue reading
My 5 Minute Natural Makeup Look.
We all have those mornings where we are pressed for time but still wanting to look presentable at work. While navigating around getting myself and our son ready I attempt to schedule some time to do my makeup and feel good about myself for the day. Here is my 5 minute Natural Makeup Look. Foundation. I […]
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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 stack profi… Continue reading
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 going without actual internet from Thursday afternoon until this morning was long enough. I’ve already …
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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. It’s no surprise that since our last blog entry the Tiny Human has done a… Continue reading It’s Alive Continue reading
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 and beautiful, … Continue reading
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 happiest childhood memories are of my Da, my grandad. I only had one grandad in […]
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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… Continue reading