There’s nothing quite like the magic of classic Disney and this re-release of the 1950 classic Cinderella is delicious.
Gina, a penniless, untamed immigrant from Sicily mets Harry, a Boston Blue-blood on arrival at Bostons’ Freedom Docks and they are hopelessly drawn to each other. Their fate and…
Anchor CalciYum products have been around for years and we often grab some of the flavoured milk if we are at the supermarket. However, the pop tops are…
Mangu & Ma – ‘Black & White’ – A real-life first focus book for little Kiwis. A small board book, without words, with 16 clear black and white images.
Everyone says, ‘It wasn’t me!’ But what if it REALLY wasn’t you? What if it was the monster who lives under your bed? How much trouble can one…
A range of skincare and therapeutic products with blends that include manuka honey, lavender and other essential oils designed for baby.
Catherine Stewart and Robert Long live in the country. Sure, so do many families. They are self-sufficient and not connected to the power grid. Okay, that narrows it…
The Mini Micro scooter is a 3 wheel design combined with the lean and steer action ensures safety and stability for children aged 3-5 years old. The addition…
Debbie Lee is a Korean American, so Seoultown Kitchen: Korean Pub Grub to Share with Family and Friends is the kind of food you’d find in Korean eateries in…
Learn to Play Ukulele is a ringbound, sturdy comprehensive guide to the ukulele is an excellent companion for those seeking to learn this popular instrument.
Brand new from Pea Pods is their One Size nappy system. It’s innovative, clever and user-friendly.
Phil Vickery is a celebrity chef from the UK who has written a number of gluten free cookbooks. He is the food ambassador for Coeliac UK, so you…
Soon is novel set in New Zealand at a time around now, at the (fictional) Prime Minister’s summer house. His “friends” and family circle each other warily around the…
Absentminded Mister Whistler always has a song in his head and a dance in his feet. In a rush to catch the train, he is so distracted he…
Mr. Renny is a good artist but no one wants to buy his paintings… until one day a stranger makes strange things happen!
Ivy and Bean want cheese. Wax covered cheese. They need $10 to get it. They could wash the car, write a newspaper, mow the lawn, or vacuum the…
Almost a kids’ book for adults, The Elephant Keeper’s Children is the hilarious story of Peter and Tilte (and Basker) and their excellent adventure as they race to…
I’ve used a number of GPS units while working away from home so I was interested in using the TomTom GPS when it arrived. Unfortunately it took a…
By the author – Stephanie Blake- of Poo Bum, Stupid Baby is an irreverent look at ‘the new baby’.
Sally Sutton, New Zealand writer of the very popular children’s book ‘Roadworks’, has released this new title – a short chapter book (actually a series of diary entries…
Since performing their debut children’s show in 2009 The Listies have quickly become one of the most sought after children’s performers in Australia. Receiving widespread critical acclaim they…
TomTom Via 620 GPS.
Eruption!: Discovering New Zealand Volcanoes is a brilliant book about volcanoes – all the types you can get, and where in New Zealand you can go see one!
Sunrice Microwave Meals are a range of quick meals. There are curry and noodle meals in a range of asian flavours.
Fairy Godfathers don’t do magic, thinks Fairy Godmother. Yeah right says Fairy Godfather. The play is about Fairy Godfather who experiments with magic, even though he’s told he…
Capital E must be the best place in New Zealand to see kids’ theatre and Around the World and Buck Again is another great show from this excellent…
The Queen and the Nobody Boy is the second Fontanian journey. What do you do in a war with Um’ Binnia? Magic versus machines, run away with Sibilla…
These are a simple easy to use prefold and cover nappy system. The prefold is folded into three and then popped inside the cover.
A rechargeable toothbrush designed for kids. Features include a timer and cool bleepy noises to keep kids ‘entertained’ and build them up to two minutes of brushing, different…
Bambino Mio modern cloth nappies are a wrap-style nappy.
“Peaches for Monsieur Le Cure: Chocolat 3” is the third book about Vianne Rocher, the village of Lansquenet -sous-Tannes and its people. It follows “Chocolat” and “The Lollipop…
The Story of Bo: and the Circus That Wasn’t tells the story of Bo, a sheep who dreamed of being an acrobat but who lived in a country…
The story of the world’s only superstar bird – Sirocco the kakapo, a bird who thinks he’s human.
Turn ordinary tiles into pieces of art! Each kit includes two 4 x 4 inch white tiles, paint strip, brush, and two plastic stands to display your masterpieces.
The Eureka design your own kaleidoscope lets you create your own patterns and then project them onto walls and ceilings! The pack comes with a range of coloured…
I had to laugh aloud at the irony of reading this particular book to my boys (aged almost 2 and 4) on a cold winter’s morning after having…
Little Lambs nappies are a two-piece nappy system with a full fitted velcro-tab nappy and a wrap cover.
First up, I have to say that I didn’t see Finding Nemo when it first came out, so I don’t have anything to compare it with. I went…
The fourth book in Morris Gleitzmann’s series about Felix, After focuses on Felix’s experiences in 1945 during the final months of World War II.
A hard cover, soft padded book, First Prayers at Bedtime by Sophie Piper takes traditional prayers and sayings and puts them to bright, charming illustrations. Suitable for under…
Skechers Bella Ballerina are a girls’ shoe with a twist (literally)! They have an amazing print on the shoe which I can only describe as graffiti-like silver and…
Pineapple Heads is brand new hair products just for small people. They contain ‘no badies’ and were invented by clever Kiwi mama Megan Saunders.
Ones&Twos – one size all-in-one cloth nappies.
First Prayers with Jesus takes words of Jesus as an introduction and then sets the concepts Jesus taught about in a cute poetic format, enabling under fives to…
My Happy Life is a sweet, funny illustrated chapter book about a young girl with a lot of optimism—even if sometimes life makes it hard to be happy.
The Motorola MBP36 video monitor features a 3.5″ diagonal color screen, infrared night vision, video remote pan, tilt and zoom, high sensitivity microphone and pre-recorded lullabies.
Dom has just left school and plans to go to uni the following year, but isn’t quite convinced about what to take. He’s spending the summer in the…
In Love and War: Kiwi Soldiers’ Romantic Encounters in Wartime Italy is a comprehensive and well-researched volume by Susan Jacobs, which covers the romantic life of New Zealand soldiers…
Mums Secret Soothe & Repair Moisturising Cream naturally soothes dry skin, reduces flaking & calms redness. Helps maintain the skins natural barrier & minimise the effect of irritants…
Mmm Hot Chocolate! Jarrah sachets 10 per pack at approx $5 in the supermarket.
Paddington Races Ahead is Michael Bond’s latest edition of classic adventures of the bear from Darkest Peru.
I’ve seen a lot of glitter in my time, but nothing (not even reading about the 100,000+ crystals made specially by the Swarovski factory in Austria to adorn…
Leading to Reading the easy way suggests ways of having fun with your children at the same time as introducing them to pre-reading skills. It’s a great introduction…
A new cook book from Joan Bishop, well-known as ‘Queen of the Crockpot’, A Southern Woman’s Kitchen: Crockpot Cooking and More for the Family Table has a range of delicious recipes…
The Woman Who Changed Her Brain: And Other Inspiring Stories of Pioneering Brain Transformation is Barbara Arrowsmith-Young’s story of how she learnt about her brain and how to overcome…
Well awarded internationally, these prefold nappies are one of the original modern cloth nappies and represent an economical, easy choice. The brand markets all components of the nappy…
I trialled the Xmaease cream for my 5 month old daughter who developed severe eczema at 3 to 4 months of age. She had very itchy, dry and…
We were lucky to get to go to this play to review it for Kiwi Families. The play was about a boy named Jake who moves to Magnolia…
JAWBONES® is The Buildable Art System™ with construction pieces that swivel, ratchet and snap together in countless ways. It comes in a range of packet sizes and, like…
All About New Zealand’s Garden Wildlife is a fantastic full-colour reference book for all the little plants and creatures you’re likely to encounter in your suburban backyard.
Xmaease is a steriod free creme for all skin types. It’s for irritated, itchy, raw, dry and scaly skin. I trialled this cream on my 2 sons with great…
It’s about the 49 scariest creatures in the world, and one humongous shark that only eats plankton.
We bought two “Brolly Sheets ” online for $50 including postage and they have been worth every penny after two years.
This handy cream is so much more than the hand cream I first had it pegged as. After my first few applications on my hands I began to…
Great product to help ease the eczema on children (and adults)
Lovers of Mr and Mrs Wishy-Washy will be happy to know that there is a new book out by Joy Cowley called Wishy-Washy World. The book is a…
Sport in Art puzzles, flashcards and cards are great gifts for boys- especially rugby loving one!!
Snow Planet is an indoor ski and snowboard centre. It offers lessons (both group and individual), kids parties, conference meeting spaces. It is located on the North Shore…
A cream marketed for a multitude of conditions from sunburn, nappy rash and dry skin. This cream delivers.
The Three Billy Goats Fluff is a delightful adaptation on the well known children’s classic. There is still a troll and the 3 goats but also a very…
The magnificent Capital E National Theatre for Children turned 15 this year and is celebrating with another glorious piece of theatre- Ivy: Saviour of the Dinosaur is a…
Buying a trampoline was not even on my radar until the kids tried a Springfree out at a friend’s house and I saw how much fun they were…
I’ve previously reviewed A Game of Thrones, the first in the Series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin. This book, A Clash of Kings, is…
I have trialed Xmaease cream. I have reactive dermatitis on my hands and they get very dry, red and crack from washing them and contact with specific liqiuds…
Jet Park Hotel is an Airport Hotel and Conference Centre very close to Auckland Airport. They have Family Suites available, so my husband and I stayed there last…
This is Kelvin Roy’s latest album and is a gorgeous collection of songs for kids, including Countdown, which is nominated for the APRA Children’s Music Awards.
I was selected to trial 3 Olive Baby products and I really love them.
A Game of Thrones: Book One is the first book in the fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin. A game of thrones…
Little Genie Bio Nappies are made from as many compostable and biodegradeable materials (approximately 65% of nappy by weight) as possible. A nappy for the environmentally conscious parent…
Mums Secret is a great product that is good for all the family from new borns up to the adults
Monster Time is a nifty little app that helps children learn to tell the time. It’s currently available for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.
A great reward treat, affordable and collectable !! One figure per sealed pack.
This is Just to prove that all picture books don’t need words, The Fishing Trip is just that… a picture book. But that doesn’t mean that there’s not…
Another gem from Gecko Press, The Best Singer in the World is a sweet tale about a little boy who overcomes stage fright. Perfectly pitched for early primary…
If you don’t know Gecko Press, you should. You must! Gecko Press is an independent publisher of children’s book and they scour the world for gorgeous books that…
Mum’s Secret is designed and made in New Zealand. A natural product, it is a general-purpose soothing and repairing lotion retailing for $15/50 ml or $30/125 ml.
DermaOil claims to be a multi-tasking miracle skincare oil for the face and body, specifically designed to help reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone…
Fathers Who Dare Win was self-published eleven years ago, sold strongly and now Ian Grant has updated and revised it for today’s generation of fathers. While the book…
Red Rocks is New Zealand writer Rachael King’s first novel for children and is a delight to read. The book focuses around Jake- a young fellow who is…
WaterWipes are ground-breaking new product, tested to ensure purity and stability. World’s purest wet wipe is made using 99.9% water, 0.1% grapefruit seed extract – and nothing else.…
Let’s admit it: Here in New Zealand, we thought Steve Irwin was kinda odd. We just didn’t really get the hoop-la. So when we were visiting family in…
ones&twos are a new nappy to the New Zealand market. They’re a one-size, all-in-one nappy that retail for around $24 each.
It’s heading into winter again and all around New Zealand, people are breaking out their crock pots… Slow Cooker Simple by Sue Ashworth is a straightforward little book…
A 100% merino wool sleeping bag designed to replace the blankets in the cot. Can also be used in the pram and the car seat.
The good old fashioned cloth nappies with the red stripe down the side. 100% cotton & they have multiple uses.
Moby Wrap, one piece of material baby carrier
The title character begins the story as a young girl from Iceland, who moves in with her aunt and uncle in Scotland after the early death of both…
Don’t we all wish it were possible? To climb back under the covers and drop all responsibility for life, even and especially the responsibility for looking after everyone…
The Nodoff Sleeping Bag is made of New Zealand Merino and is a lovely, durable bag. The outer layer is 100% 220gsm cotton and it is lined with 220gsm…
Kiwi icon and former Silver Fern April Ieremia documented her 2011 weight loss journey through a variety of media – a dedicated Facebook page for fans and followers,…