Many kiwi kids have the privilege of growing up near the sea everyday. My two year old regularly loves a trip to look at the ‘crabbies’ on our…
Baby Online is one of the leaders in the disposable nappies market in New Zealand and one of the leading suppliers of environmentally friendly nappies! They also have an…
As parents, our job is to protect our children and support their development; so one day they can stand on their own two feet, and support themselves. Part…
Got a Peppa Pig lover in your house? There’s one in mine! Well, we’ve got a family pass to Peppa Pig Treasure Hunt to give away in each…
For the first time on DVD – it’s the original Sleeping Beauty. When a new princess is born to King Stefan & his wife, the entire kingdom rejoices.…
Know a child who loves Jake and The Neverland Pirates? Well, we’ve got three DVDs to give away. Complete with ‘interactive’ elements, this DVD is another gem from Disney…
This awesome pack from Cheeky Wipes contains all you need to clean your baby’s bum. The kit includes a 2 ltr pail with a secure lid, 20 soft…
This is a baking book with a romantic feel, offering sumptuous recipes with stunning images. With classics that have been honed to perfection amongst creative recipes and many…
Disney On Ice is a whistle-stop tour of some of your favourite Disney characters. With the added excitement of being an ice-skating show, this is good fun for…
Each year, APRA selects some of the best New Zealand kids songs of the year and creates an album. And we have 5 copies to give away! This…
There’s no telling some people how much parenthood will change you. My little boy is four years old now, and in this time with him – we spend…
The newest title in Diana Noonan’s Best-Loved Bear series is The Best-Behaved Bear. It is a gorgeous, original story illustrated by Elizabeth Fuller. Kiwi children have been reading…
Storylines Festival Family Days are and always have been free for children and their families. There are now six of them round the country and every year thousands…
If you watch TV at the moment, you will have seen one of the many cooking programmes, which make cooking careers look amazingly glamourous. There is a vast…
Profoundly moving, eye-opening and heartrending, Another Mother’s Love is the story of Karen Scott and her family who take in a New Zealand foster child. Despite battling the…
Many readers will be aware of Beale’s earlier novel I am not Esther; this new book – I am Rebecca – is the recently released sequel. I am…
SO many embarrassing things happen when you’re a parent. As you pass through the years of parenthood, your resilience grows – or at least I’ve found I’ve learnt…
The seasons are changing again and the time is right to set in motion the birth of a multitude of wee babies. The responsibility is huge. I do…
“Mom, can I pleeeeaaase go to Regina’s* Birthday party/Sleepover on Saturday?” pleads Miss 14. “Which one is Regina again?” I reply. “Remember, she’s that new girl I met at School last…
They were first noticed swooping in and out of the garage. Checking it out to see if this would be a safe home. Very quickly Grand-daughter aged 8,…
I’d like to share with other solo mothers two of the practices that I developed that served me and my child well. Being on my own while pregnant…
Congratulations on becoming a mother, how exciting! It is a brand new chapter that is exciting and full of changes. It is also a time when we feel…
Children and snacking is something that many parents worry about. Are my children snacking too much? Is it ok to snack between meals? What sort of food should…
It’s Money Week in New Zealand, and the word on the street is that we’ll need $4,000 in retirement just to spend on eggs! Time to get some…
Sadly over the first week of the school holidays, I found myself lying in bed for 10 days with Influenza. I have gone nearly seven years without any…
Every new born is different; some cute and bald, others with a full head of adorable Elvis styled hair! Each is born with amazing abilities. You may think…
I work supporting teachers to comprehend and manage children who find school difficult to understand and work in. Of late, I have been working to assist teachers to…
This week I’ve seen a lot of students struggling with homework. Perhaps it’s the grey cold weather that’s making it extra hard to get the books out when…
Pregnancy is a major life event, and therefore a great time to reflect on your health and what you eat! Now is the time to consider incorporating the…
Not content with ‘just’ having preschoolers and deciding more children was not a happening thing, our wee family decided on a new addition. The question was-would this fifth…
6 steps to fabulous wardrobe planning, it all sounds so wonderful doesn’t it? A great personal style filling you with energy and confidence!
As many mothers know, one of the most significant questions you will face as an expectant parent is: “How will having a baby change my life?”
Over the next two months, we’re going to looking at pregnancy and babies and talking to some more great kiwi families about their experiences. In this post, we…
I am a planner. I love to plan. I think it started off with my enjoyment of a good daydream. Throw in my need to have control, plus…
New Zealand is known for its clean green philosophies and certainly more and more families are embracing natural products and solutions. But did you know that your fertility…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but when you’re on the go it can be hard to find the time to stop for a nutritious…
Here’s your chance to win a trampoline by the only trampoline brand created specifically to keep your kids safe – the Springfree Trampoline. Invented by a kiwi dad…
Bio-Oil® is a specialist skincare oil for the face and body, specifically formulated to help reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone and other forms of…
Comfy, cosy, strong and perfect for dad! Slippers from Canterbury Sheepkin are supremely well made and designed to provide great comfort. The natural rubber sole is both hard wearing and non-slip and…
If you’re looking for new creative inspiration and a fresh, new challenge this winter, look no further than Australasia’s favourite Craft & Quilt Fair – returning to Hamilton…
“It’s true – there are very few Maui’s dolphins left – and every one matters.” The Last of Maui’s Dolphins written by Maria Gill and illustrated by Bruce…
An Awfully Big Adventure explores the truth behind World War One. Through energetic songs and moments of both great humour and poignancy, this show commemorates the 100th anniversary…
This month, it has been lovely to hear about how some Great Kiwi Families keep themselves healthy. In this post, we meet Corinne Austin. Corinne loves an adventure and…
Win one of 3 copies of Tottie and Dot by Tania McCartney and Tina Snerling Tottie and Dot are two little girls who live side by side. They…
Specially formulated with ACTIVE NATURALS® ingredients and paediatrician recommended, AVEENO® Baby products help nourish, soothe and protect baby’s sensitive skin. We have two delicious AVEENO® Baby packs worth…
My Food Bag’s youngest food critics are in for a special treat this month as a limited edition range of farmyard collectible character cards launches in selected My…
The whole family will love Fry’s Family Meat-Free Spicy Butternut & Almond Bites! Packed full of flavour and made from all-natural ingredients, these delicious bite-sized treats are quick…
Danny’s Real Pita Bread Company has been making fresh and healthy pita breads since 1988 using only 100% natural ingredients. Danny’s pita breads are the perfect accompaniment to…
We got sent the Magic and Makutu book by David Hair to review a while ago, but it’s the sixth in the Aotearoa Series so I felt that…
Our story began in January 1972, when Glennie Oborn, a loving mum , opened her first early childhood centre in what was her family home in Auckland. Along…
Who’s hiding? Who’s crying? Who’s backwards? Can you tell? Look again…18 fun-loving animals can be found on each question-posing page. This popular Gecko Press book was originally passed…
In the next of our ‘Great Kiwi Families’ posts, we introduce the Finlay family. These intrepid kiwis spend part of the year living on a small island in…
For the first time Lynley Dodd’s famous Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy is available in Maori. Translated by broadcaster, actor and writer, Waihoroi Shortland.
Heaps of fun is to be had in reading kiwi team Juliette MacIver and Jenny Cooper’s The Moose and the Goose. Rhyming text carries you on a journey…
What exactly do we mean when we say someone’s “got style”? We often think of style as a gift that some people naturally exhibit without apparent effort, some…
Mrs Mo’s Monster is about a monster eating all kinds of stuff. Mrs Mo asks the monster if he wants to try a new thing and the monster…
There was a time when I felt relatively in control of my life, in the days before kids. I wanted to waste half of Saturday in bed, so…
For the first time since 2011, Mother Earth has added an exciting new flavour to their Fruit Stick range! The delicious new Apple & Peach Fruit Sticks are…
Whittaker’s and Griffin’s, two iconic New Zealand treat specialists, have teamed-up to create the limited edition, quintessentially Kiwi, Whittaker’s Hundreds and Thousands 250g block. Whittaker’s creamy white chocolate…
Once again Capital E has created a fantastic holiday program. My 5 ½ year old granddaughter and I were thrilled to see the lastest show ‘Grandad’s Lucky Storm.’…
Food Tube is Jamie Oliver’s YouTube community of food lovers – the series showcases the most popular talent on the channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/JamieOliver One of the first three books…
I kicked off the school holidays by taking my four year old boy and six year old girl to the Wiggles Concert – The Apples and Bananas tour…
The ASUS T100 is a compact laptop tablet, which runs on the Windows platform. It’s a well-priced device that is great for families.
Chosen with 6 and 7 year olds in mind, these are energetic collections of wonderful children’s stories. They are written by some of New Zealand’s leading writers for…
Lunch containers are a never-ending struggle in our house. Sometimes it seems impossible to find just the right ones! Well, this fantastic back to school lunch pack from…
Food Tube is Jamie Oliver’s YouTube community of food lovers – the series showcases the most popular talent on the channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/JamieOliver One of the first three books…
To celebrate The Warehouse being the Home of Disney Magic bargains, we have five Princess Sofia manchester packs to give away! Featuring a Princess Sofia cushion and a…
123 ELEVATOR, exclusively for iPad, is a unique introduction to numbers, counting and basic cognitive skills for children aged 1–4. The present release includes the first in-app pack…
Back in 2012, Arna Suttie made the decision to save her unborn baby’s stem cells. Whilst she hoped the cells would never be needed, she wanted to give…
How to get your 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 month old baby to sleep through the night is a hot topic of conversation for new…
Nourishing, natural products are showcased in Comvita’s newest Medihoney® Natural Eczema Care range. The range includes five products to help care for dry, sensitive skin and the products…
Dani’s been trying her best to stay happy ever since her best friend Ella moved away. But when some girls in Dani’s class start being cruel to her,…
Win a delicious Family Foodbag for 1 week, full of family favourite recipes and ingredients that’ll please even the fussiest eaters. Their tasty family recipes are quick and easy…
The ASUS Transformer Book T100 is an affordable tablet laptop which, quite simply, performs. It’s snappy and user-friendly and has amazingly fast processing power.
‘Have you done your homework yet?’ It’s a question parents don’t like asking just as much as children don’t like answering. Whether it is maths, English or music,…
Food Tube is Jamie Oliver’s YouTube community of food lovers – the series showcases the most popular talent on the channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/JamieOliver One of the first three books…
Facebook is a huge part of many young people’s lives and it can be mystifying and quite frightening for some parents. If you’re not on Facebook, you might not…
The premise of The Calorie Myth is that the traditional way of thinking about calories in vs calories out is flawed science. Instead, much research would appear to…
Having a child with behavioural issues can be extremely challenging for families. It can affect all areas of a child’s life and also the family’s as a whole. Stuart…
I don’t know about you, but the thought of my children being active online terrifies me. They’re still young, but I’m well aware of the dangers that children…
One Step Too Far follows the life of Emily as she leaves her family (inexplicably) and becomes Catherine in her new life. It isn’t about the people she…
What are mealtimes like at your place? Do you have family ways of serving, eating or talking together? Would you like some fresh ideas to make the most…
Firstly congratulations on your pregnancy. What an exciting time lies ahead. There are many wonderful exercise opportunities for you to explore while you are pregnant.
How do you solve a mystery when you can’t remember the clues? Elizabeth is Missing is a “Guaranteed Great Read” from Penguin, so if you don’t like it,…
The Brother ScanNCut is a brilliant machine for crafters. It’s an amazing way to make cutting designs that have a professional quality. The ScanNCut Fabric and Paper Cutting…
If you watch Nickelodeon, you probably know about Camp Orange – a multi-award winning children’s reality series. This year, two Kiwi teams took part – one from Auckland (the…
Hollywood’s golden couple have been kidnapped. A gang calling themselves No Prisoners is holding the city to ransom. Enter international PI firm, Private. Two individual stories are woven…
As we head into winter, the usual ailments start to raise their heads and we dread the onset of the coughs, runny noses and aches and pains attached…
Mothers and daughters who run together – have fun together… Well … mostly 🙂
Do you ever feel worn out and tired and grumpy and the kids are fighting and you feel like you just have no reserve left? You don’t need…
When we had baby #2, hubby and I fell into the pattern of ‘tagging in and out’ with the kids to GTD (get things done) or have some…
My eldest daughter was just one of those kids you never had to ask to do their homework. She flew in the door from school, nearly knocking me over…
Healthy families can mean many things, physical health, mental/emotional health or spiritual health, all equally important to the over-all wellbeing of the human species.
Does jumping on a trampoline or playing in the sand pit help our children to read and write? Often when we think of teaching children reading and writing…
Somewhere along the line, recently, my son started liking carrots again. After what seems a couple years of unhealthy eating, he’s returned to form and can’t get enough…
It might seem like a long way away but now is a great time to decide what you want to eat during those lazy hazy days of summer.
Modern life, for many families, can be a bit like living in the fast lane. We simultaneously pursue careers, raise children and continue our personal or professional development…
If you’re a solo parent with primary care, the “Good Time Parent” is the parent who has your child primarily on the weekends, doing fun things, while you slog…
Some couples say having a baby strengthens their relationship and brings them closer together. Yet many parents struggle with maintaining healthy relationships after having children. Here are some thoughts…
I still consider myself relatively new to “doing the mum thing”. Like most mums (and dads, I suspect), ever since our little Thomas arrived, I’ve been obsessed with…