HelloFresh: Is it any good for young families?
I’m sure you have heard of Hello Fresh? If you haven’t, it’s a meal-kit service that delivers recipes and fresh ingredients straight to your door. We gave it a trial. Find out what we think!
Parenting: 4 things I learned during the lockdown
It’s been a while since I posted a blog. I really wanted to, but during the lockdown, my brain was just too full off stuff. Just as it was for many of you – my little monkeys completely sucked me dry! I can now breathe a sigh of relief, here is what I learned…
The Top 20 Most Soul-Destroying Mum Jobs Ever
I bet you thought that you’d have some free time when the kids started school – didn’t you? Think again! These are the crappy jobs we are all doing – but never talk about…
Online shopping: What’s your go-to this Black Friday weekend?
Bam! This weekend it feels like summer has arrived in Wellington and it’s Black Friday weekend. With only 3 weeks to go until Christmas, it’s a great chance to snap up some great deals. What are your go-to online shopping sites? Here are mine…
How can you stop bullying before it starts?
You’ve survived the pre-school years and your child has successfully started school. The thought of your baby getting picked on can be heartbreaking. So what can you do to help your little monkey if it happens to them?
Pocket Money: Part 2 – How Much Should You Give?
Recently, we decided to introduce pocket money to my two boys This is how you could do it, how much pocket money you could give, and how it works for us…
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!