Pocket Money: Part 1 – When should you introduce it?
I have two boys. They are 6 and 7 years old. This month we decided to introduce pocket money to both of our kids. Here’s why: I blame the tooth fairy Since the tooth fairy […]
6 Types of School Fair Mum: Which One Are You?
Our local primary school in Wellington, NZ has just had its biggest annual fundraiser – the school fair. It takes all kinds of people to make a great school fair, but whether you’re a PTA mum or a ‘hell no’ mum you are sure to recognise yourself here!
I Could Not Get Pregnant: My Infertility Story
Looking at my healthy boys, you might be surprised to read it took me many years to get pregnant. Sadly infertility is not uncommon. Here is my story of heartache, pain, determination and finally success!
Celebrating Valentine’s Day When You Have Kids
Valentine’s Day is a day filled with love, romance, joy, chocolate and wine isn’t it? Well, er, nope, not when you have kids. I’ve got two active boys, a 7-year-old and a 5-year-old and I’ve been married 10 years in October – sheesh. Find out how we keep it real!
50 Awesome Things To Do With Your Kids this Summer
This week my husband has gone back to work, I am back to working part-time, but the kids are still on holiday for another month! Aggghh! Are you struggling for ideas? You’ll need our kiwi fun summer bucket list!
How to Survive Christmas Day With Little Kids
It’s been a few years since we were feeding babies through the night and changing hundreds of nappies, but I do remember how much extra work I had to do on Christmas Day – when really it could have been much easier and more relaxed! So, how do you survive Christmas Day with little kids? Here is what I have learned…
Is the Elf on the Shelf at Your House?
Christmas is only a few weeks away. You only have to go onto Facebook or Instagram to see the ‘Elf on the Shelf’ craze is still taking social-media by storm. But who is the Elf on the Shelf and do you want one in your house? I’ll tell you what I think!
How to Run a Science Birthday Party
This year we had a ‘Science Party’ at home for my eldest son’s 7th Birthday. I think the secret to having a great DIY birthday party is making it as much fun as possible and that means having some awesome party games! Here’s how to run an awesome science party…
The 10 Best Things to Do in Napier with Kids
What can you do in Napier with kids on a tight budget? Heaps! These school holidays I took the kids to Napier. Find out what we got up to and what we think are the best things to do with kids!
When I Lost My Kids and Yelled at a Librarian
When my little monkeys were pre-schoolers they just couldn’t sit down for more than 5 minutes. This is a blog about how I persisted in taking them to story-time at the library until I lost them and lost the plot!