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Eczema in Children – Natural Treatments and Prevention
Eczema in Children Any kind of rash on your child is worrying. While most are fairly harmless, some can be a symptom of serious illness. If you do notice any skin condition or rash appear on your child it is best to seek professional medical advice. If the rash is accompanied by a fever or […] Read more…
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I Can’t Believe It Worked!
I Can’t Believe It Worked! Last night I was over it – my boy flat out refused to eat his dinner and I fought with him in a major way. You can read all about it HERE. I was inundated with comments and suggestions on what to do – and a few of you […]
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F*** It
The first time your child swears, you think that surely you misheard. I mean, yes, it was clear. And yes, the context was dead on. But where on earth could my cherub have learned such language? And then, you giggle. Because although it’s wrong and bad and naughty and all that stuff we say to…
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Just Bloody Eat Your Dinner
JUST BLOODY EAT YOUR DINNER I’ll be the first to say “if they’re hungry they’ll eat it” … but by golly is that a frustrating rule to live by. Because my kids, especially my boy, will dig their heals in and refuse to eat what is on their plate NO MATTER how hungry they […]
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Music Helps Kids Learn!
I bet your kids love to sing and dance around when there is music playing. And I bet while they are singing and dancing around they are smiling from ear to ear. They are up, they are moving about and they are having fun, that in itself is exciting in this digital age. But […] Read more…
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Go Fish! DIY Fishing Game
Sebastian is ALL about ‘under the sea’ at the moment – thanks to both a recent trip to Kelly Tarltons and Finding Nemo (he is super excited about Finding Dory too). And with winter arriving here in full force, our days have become more indoor based than outdoors; I thought it was time to […]
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Hawaii – What We Wore
My girls were amazingly lucky to have some incredible brands send them out some beautiful clothes for our tropical getaway so they could travel in comfort and style. Here is a round up of “What We Wore”…
Cotton On Kids
Comfort is definitely key when your going to be sitting and sleeping on an airplane for eight hours. Cotton On Kids ensured the girls had the comfiest kit for their inflight adventures! Soft and stretchy cottons and fleecy sweats ensured maximum comfort while still looking stylish in bright colours and fun prints.
The Sophia Hoodie, Penelope Long Sleeve Tee and Huggie Tights were perfect! They covered all the bases of being either too hot or to cold on the plane (you never know what you’re going to get!) and were so comfy they did away with any need to change the girls into their pj’s while travelling on the night flight.
This was the first photo we took once we had arrived after clearing customs and Maddie is looking fresh as a daisy in her Cotton On Kids threads. She is also looking slightly crazy from lack of sleep and is about to completely lose the plot!
The amazing people at Skechers kitted out not only the girls but the whole family in funky footwear for our travels.
The girls thought this was extra cool because they got to head in store to pick out their very own shoes before we left! The kids range is extensive so the girls had a hard time choosing among all the designs. But we had an awesome (and very patient!) sales assistant (also called Maddie but was a man so the girls thought that was a scream!) helping them choose their styles.
Both girls were as pleased as punch with their new Twinkle Toe Light Ups which fyi work really well by kicking the back of the seat in front of you on the airplane!
Jamie and I were much more decisive customers going with the first pair we picked up. Jamie chose the Mark Nason Crocker which are a dressier style skate shoe and I chose some Skechers Flex Appeal which are sssooo comfortable! No need to wear socks with them – they are silky smooth inside plus they have a memory foam inner sole so they have all corners of comfort covered.
Hawaii is hot hot hot! And less is more when it comes to clothes so I packed away the girls hoodies, leggings and shoes in favour of summer fashion – pretty yet ultra cool dresses and whimsy sun suits.
One of my favourite girls brands is Coco & Ginger. There range is designed and made in Bali and oozes eternal summer. It’s the perfect mix of everything I love – gentle floral, whimsical, colour and boho. I was so excited to receive these beautiful pieces from Saffron.
Maddie asked to wear this outfit every single day. She loved it and so did I!
The stunning embroidered leotard and Kahlo skirt really leant themselves to the beautiful tropical surroundings.
Little Miss Maisie loved her Tulip Sunsuit and got so much wear out of it. It’s retro tropical vibe fitted right in to retro tropical Hawaii. So so gorgeous! I wish Coco & Ginger made their designs in adult sizes. I love everything about the whole range.
Less boho but certainly whimsy and full of colour, Oobi is another absolute favourite of mine for the girls. Oobi were incredibly generous with the huge swag of goodies they sent the girls. First up, their sun hats are the best. Huge wide brims for keeping the sun off faces.
I’m guessing it’s due to the bright, warm sunshine, but everything in Hawaii seems bright and vibrant so Oobi fit right in! The bold prints and bright colours shone bolder than ever! The girls wore their Oobi dresses on a very important visit to the Disney Store in Ala Moana. It was a landmark moment when they came face to face with a real talking princess mirror!
Just pop a frangipani in your hair and Oobi was made for visits to Hawaii!
Emma Laue
Emma Laue is another tropical favourite with a retro vibe. Bold colours, comfortable yet stylish designs and tropical prints that ooooooze my style. Another brand that I wish they made their range in adult sizes! The girls wore their Emma Laue designs the night we visited the very grand Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Maddie’s Addi Dress fitted in perfectly with the vintage yet grandly tropical architecture.
Poor Miss Maisie slept through the whole evening. It was just so hot! But she woke up for one quick snap against a gold wall in her Lily Dress while I was shopping at Kate Spade.
Palm Tree Princess
A local Hawaiian brand which I have loved forever is Palm Tree Princess. They are one of my favourite sellers on Etsy. Designed and made on the Big Island of Hawaii, their bold patterns and bright colours embody everything Hawaii.. The dresses were sent to the owner of our condo and we didn’t receive them until the day before we left. The girls chose to wear them on a trip to a shop called Claires which is a huge accessories shop just for girls. Maddie and Maisie were in girly girl heaven!
It was gorgeous watching them agonize over their choices. The pain was real!
Followed by a trip to Bubba Gump for dinner where they made friends with the locals and shared their purchases ;-) This wee guy was SO cute!
Kids Caravan
One of my favourite New Zealand kids websites, Kids Caravan, also sent our girls some amazing bits and pieces to enjoy on our trip.
The Quut Cuppi is an awesome beach toy to travel with. It’s really lightweight, compact and its uses are endless. Use it as a shovel to make sand castles or dig out tracks to roll the ball along, play catch or make pictures in the sand by drizzling water through the holes. It is so multi use and our girls loved it.
The waterproof Engelpunt apple bag was brilliant for loading up with the girls morning tea, drink bottles and beach toys to tote down to the beach each day. The perfect size, really sturdy and a really sweet print.
We also took some Djeco Mini Games kits on the plane with us to help keep the girls entertained inflight.
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Having Fun Outdoors this Winter
It is so easy in winter to want to just hunker down and hibernate till warmer days come calling. And pre children that is exactly what I would have done, I would have been more than happy curled up on the couch with a blanket and a good book; now though I actually like getting outside in […]
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Kiwi Mummy Blogs Review – My Fun Box
I’ve always loved being creative, so when I was asked to do a review of a My Fun Box and it turned out to be the Arty Crafty Box, I was pretty excited. In a… More Continue reading
How I Feel My Fears Let Down My Child – Suzy Lyons
One of the things I love about having a blog is the people I’ve met. Suzy Lyons has a blog called In the Lyons Den and writes about her experiences as an imperfect mum juggling the… More Continue reading
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Ways To Teach Your Kids About Colour
WAYS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT COLOUR As a parent, I worry all the time about the level of understanding my children have – especially at certain ages. Each child is different, and as such learns at different stages. My boy, 2.5 years old, still can’t tell his colours apart and it worries me hugely […]
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The Birds & The Bees
“Mummy? Where do babies come from?” Honestly, the first time Princess asked me this question, I lost the plot. I have always had an open and honest approach to parenting, and always vowed that I would answer questions with accuracy and the correct terms. Don’t get me wrong – I, of course, would keep it…
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5 Tips For Keeping Active as a Parent
Working in a gym, people expect you are immune to lack of motivation to exercise, and temptation to eat bad food. They make assumptions that you’re a fitness freak because your wardrobe is 90% active… More Continue reading
Should Boys Play With Dolls?
Should Boys Play With Dolls? Why is there a stigma about boys playing with dolls and girls playing with trucks? Should toys be gender defined? Don’t we want our children to grow up believing that they can do anything they want to do or be anything they want to be? These questions are brought […] Read more…
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When Being a Mum is Tough
Today has been a tough day of Mum-ing. I’ve been somewhat preoccupied with other stresses happening in life, whilst still trying to give focus to the two little people in my life. My 3-year-old sat at the… More Continue reading
