This summer, Hubbards is encouraging New Zealand drivers to keep an eye out for our adventurous kids playing outdoors by placing signs around the country with the message:…
Tough economic times have led to increasing numbers of women returning to work after having children, often sooner than they would like, simply to make ends meet. Staying…
The Chibebe Snuggle Pod is perfectly designed to help relieve reflux and help prevent Flat Head Syndrome whilst being the funkiest, safest most comfy seat for use from…
To celebrate Children’s Day (Sunday 2 March), The Warehouse is having special deals on everything needed for a fun filled Family Games and Onesie Night. We have a…
This year for Children’s Day, as well as recognising your own little cherub, why not spread the love to other children in your community? In the process you’ll…
The new series of brightly-illustrated books on transport by Catherine Foreman is called ‘Machines and Me’. Boats is one title in this series, which also includes planes, trains…
EcoDeals & EcoParty are giving one lucky winner the chance to win a $100 voucher so you can party with a difference – the eco-friendly way. EcoParty have…
This month, I’m back on the topic of sleeping babies. Last month we looked at getting baby to sleep in the first few weeks after birth. But the…
Ready or not, the blissful chaos and flexible routines of summer have come to an end. And with the kids back at school, now is the perfect time…
Published posthumously, Dashing Dog is Margaret Mahy’s last work. It is accompanied by a CD of her reading the tale, which follows the amusing antics of a poodle…
Bittersweet is the latest epic novel by the author of The Thorn Birds.
The iconic Bonds Wondersuit has just become even better with the release of the new Zip Wondersuit range! Now available with an innovative two-way zip front, the Wondersuit…
Here I was thinking all this time that I needed to take dance lessons when it seems that I am actually rather acquainted with the Cha Cha, and…
In the interests of my sustainability in keeping up with modern trends whilst raising teen grandchildren, I agreed to let my 17 year old grand-daughter take me shopping…
A wonderful, safe, effective and natural product. Most used and like health product in our house. Perfect for helping the nasty colds that our little ones get.
Here are two lovely and simple Valentine’s crafts to brighten someone’s 14th of February. These little boxes hold a Hershey’s chocolate kiss… it’s quick to make them in…
It feels good to have and make family traditions, even more so in a Single Parent family. It gives my daughter (Miss 13) a greater sense of family…
When I see the words ‘sustainable families’, I think of families that last the distance. What is the secret ingredient that helps some families last the distance? My…
Do you know where your food comes from? Do you know what has been done to it in order to get it to your table? Is it even…
Would you like to know your neighbours better? When I was a little girl, our elderly neighbours had spare keys to our house. We fed each other’s pets during…
Let’s get S.M.A.R.T with goal setting this year. A reliable way to help you achieve your fitness goals is by using the S.M.A.R.T model.
This year our family vacation was spent camping at the Ruakaka Beach Holiday Park. What a beautiful spot, with the Waipu Caves to explore, the Mangawhai cliff top…
Sustainable family living means different things to different families. What I’ve discovered is that our family lives fairly sustainably, but it’s certainly not be design. I like to…
Resilience is about our ability to cope with the ups and downs of life. Children need to learn to bounce back from disappointment. As they grow, they need…
One definition of sustainability is when all parts of a system are in a balanced state, allowing natural development. In a family system, this means each person’s needs for food,…
Our first Au Pair joined us from Germany when Tom was 6 months. As the founders of Au Pair Link, we’d given some thought to the type of…
According to the Oxford dictionary the first definition of diet is: “The kinds of food that a person, animal or community habitually eats.” The second definition is: “A…
The word ‘sustainable’ comes with a lot of fish hooks attached. It seems simple enough – the dictionary definition is “able to be continued.” It’s when you start…
With the school holiday already becoming a distant memory, and the school term getting into full swing, it’s an ideal time to establish some routines and expectations in…
Lois Rock is a prolific Christian children’s writer. Recently released is her Tiny Tots Bible, a hard cover Bible with twenty popular scriptures retold in easy-to-read format with…
Back to school can be a challenging time for your kids health and and Nordic Naturals has some fantastic products to help boost your children’s immunity. We’ve got…
It is a fact that around the time toilet training usually begins, children are starting to strive for more independence and beginning to test limits. This can make…
In Artisan Pizza, London-based restaurant chain Franco Manca has put out a gorgeous little cookbook with tips, ideas and recipes all relating to everyone’s favourite food: pizza.
My Family Food Bag is designed for parents with two or three younger children (under 10 years of age) and has smaller portion sizes than our Classic Food…
It’s not a bar, it’s not a cookie, and it’s not a cake. It’s Pingos! Introducing Mother Earth’s scrumptious new kids’ snack… Pingos are little muffin balls filled…
Farmer Brown is the first egg producer in New Zealand to provide a greater choice of welfare-friendly, affordable eggs to shoppers throughout the county, with its new offer…
Kiwigarden is pleased to giveaway a one month supply of New Zealand-made products to 5 lucky people. Each pack contains one box of each of their four flavours…
Scale new heights and unleash your adventurous side with Extreme Edge, New Zealand’s leading indoor climbing centre. Catering for the entire family, the vibrant, themed ClimbZone walls complete…
The Herb Farm and Waihi Bush have come together to create products which combine expert knowledge with the finest natural ingredients. 100% natural products designed with nature to provide…
Pitango would like to offer one lucky family a one week supply of Pitango kids meals for the little ones, and a one week supply of the delicious…
This summer, the BENEFUL team is bringing good old-fashioned playtime back for Kiwis and their beloved dogs! Until March, the BENEFUL Play Truck will be tiki-touring New Zealand,…
Take a visual trip with Holdson and Bay of Plenty artist, Caren Glazer, with this colourful and iconic New Zealand 500pc puzzle range, Southern Skies. The Southern Skies…
The Teddy Bear’s Promise is a new book from legendary Kiwi author Diana Noonan. It is so, so delicious and a must for anyone who has ever loved…
It’s back to school time and it can be so frustrating when your children lose their things! To help out, we’ve got 2 packs of 2 sets of Lunchbox…
Mocka’s Art House is a perfect environmentally friendly toy for your child. Mocka’s Art House is a life sized cardboard cubby house that is made from 100% recycled…
Aimed at little adventurers aged five and over, Lonely Planet’s World Search are fun ‘lift-the-flap’ books which span the globe to reveal the weird, wonderful and silly things…
Build the Rocket contains a fantastic book and a cardboard kitset model of a large rocket which can be stood on the floor of your kids’ bedroom. It’s…
Gavin Bishop retells this classic story of The Three Little Pigs, showing the power of the individual to overcome the odds. In this case the third industrious little…
My 2 year old currently LOVES the story of Noah’s Ark and she adored My Look and Point Noah Stick-a-story.
Fifi Colston is a veteran of Wellington’s annual ‘World of Wearable Art’ show and in ‘Wearable Wonders’ she gives creative children a step by step guide to completing…
Popular Masterchef winner Brett McGregor has released his second cookbook, A Taste of Home. More than 100 recipes feature in the title, with lots of kiwi classics as…
What adventures can a small child get up to when he spends the whole day with daddy? Adventures with Daddy is a charming picture book written by Cathy…
Another year is almost over… Christmas has been and we’ve all breathed a sigh of relief. And then there’s New Year! I’ve never been a particularly boisterous celebrator…
Gavin Bishop follows the popularity of his book Bruiser, with this new title – Bruiser & The Big Snow. Bruiser is a large, heroic digger ready to save…
Suffering from Postnatal Depression can surely be a dark and lonely road. Mothers Cry Too explores many aspects of PND, pregnancy anxiety and related disorders. It is a…
Guided Play is designed to provide parents of infant children with hints and tips to enrich the quality of play with their infant / toddler / pre-schoolers. Therefore,…
A ‘retro-style’ hardback with a fabric cover and ribbon bookmark, The Way We Used to Cook provides a range of classic recipes across six chapters (Scrumptious Soups and…
A Bit of What You Fancy is the new cook book from New Zealand chef Jo Seagar.
Brought to you by Craig Smith of Wonky Donkey fame, My Daddy Ate an Apple tells the story of what happens if you eat an apple with a…
With Christmas fast approaching, we thought it would be a good time to have a look at some apps for Christmas. We’ve got some for the kids and…
If you saw our review of the Cocoon, you will know that Harold gave it 5 stars. This seat is part of the same family of seats but…
Jennifer Saunders: Bonkers, My Life In Laughs is an autobiography from the very talented and funny Jennifer Saunders.
Since 1999, young people in New Zealand have been able to buy alcohol from the age of 18. And as we all know, loads of under 18s get…
One Little Fantail is a gorgeous new picture book teaching your children the English and Te Reo names, appearance and personalities of New Zealand native birds.
These days it seems most under fives are more at ease with technology than we are, which means they can’t wait to get their inquisitive wee fingers on…
Hello summer, which means salads, fresh fruit and veg, but also ready-to-eat meals that can be heated up and eaten in minutes, leaving you more time to spend…
Whether you seek the adrenalin rush of the Big Splash, a meeting with the beady eyes of a Tuatara, the challenge of our new laser maze or a…
If you’ve looked at buggies recently, you are probably familiar with the phil&teds Navigator. With 26(!!) riding options, it’s a buggy that works for just about any combination…
The new Kambrook Blitz2Go Personal Blender is perfect for people on the run as you can blend your smoothie, juice or protein shake pop a lid on it and…
No home toolbox is complete without a cordless drill. They’re a DIY essential. The Black & Decker 18 Volt Cordless Drill is a great option for any DIYer…
Popular Wellington-based children’s author Ruth Paul is back with Bad Dog Flash, a lovely new picture book with simple words to delight your toddler or preschooler. Cute watercolour…
Christmas is just around the corner. I’ve always loved Christmas and after becoming a mum last year I think I love it even more! I love everything about…
I don’t know about you I find Christmas tricky for my preschoolers. We have three children so there are already loads of toys around and I don’t just…
We know that there are lots of keen bakers out there and this Christmas hamper is sure to be a hit with you! Our friends at Cake Stuff…
I don’t know about you, but I always like things to look pretty at Christmas. However, costs mount up and it’s easy to get carried away! This simple…
The Storyteller – Jodi Picoult. Sage Singer has a past that makes her want to hide from the world. But when she strikes up an unlikely friendship with…
Come and try out the new lazer maze, ‘Kahu’s Rescue’, which opens in mid-December at Rainbow Springs in Rotorua… Kāhu the kiwi’s mate has left the burrow and…
Joy Cowley has released Hero on the Hill in time for Christmas. It is the perfect story for train-loving children, combining a slice of New Zealand history with…
Racy off-road adventures for your littlest ATV fan! Now you can give kids all the flashy racing quad looks and engine sounds they’ve been dreaming of – at…
The Croods tells the story of the world’s first family road trip. When their cave is destroyed, the Crood family must embark on a comedy adventure into strange…
Cordial is making a comeback this summer and to celebrate, Baker Halls & Co. Fruit Syrup has had a stylish makeover. Whether you like it straight-up, sparkling, topped…
‘Made by Me’ is a perfect introduction to the traditional gentle arts of sewing, knitting and embroidery. But with a wonderfully modern spin. Aimed at girls aged about…
eco planet is the first home cleaning brand in New Zealand to provide a 100 per cent recycled cardboard and newspaper bottle, and an inner pouch, spout and…
Prepare yourself for summer with Goodbye Sandfly’s Summer Survival kit which will sort out the family’s irritations and ailments. Goodbye Sandfly is a natural insect repellent and bite…
From Rudolf and Santa to Slinki Malinki and the proverbial Pukeko in a Punga Tree, there’s a Christmas-themed picture book for everyone. In most bookshops, though, Baby Jesus…
I have never purchased a Christmas tree – well, not a chopped down pine one, as such. At the same time, we never miss a Christmas morning with…
What am I on about I hear you say? Think about this: imagine a family member being diagnosed with say, cancer. Of course this is not conducive to…
Somehow, it’s almost Christmas and it’s time to start thinking about long summer days, celebrations and relaxing for a little while.
With the Christmas holidays just around the corner – that old familiar feeling is coming back… I think they call it madness. Not only do we need to…
I was once told by a wise friend that we should take every opportunity that comes our way to celebrate. It could be taking pride in our local…
In the old days when I was growing up – way back in the sixties and the seventies – school and home seemed like two different and separate…
Summer is my favourite time of the year for food. There are so many different types of fruits and vegetables available. Combine that with warmer weather and longer…
A Jewish friend refers to Christmas as the loneliest day of the year for Jews. As a fellow Jew, I heartily agree . And as a solo parent,…
Coming from a family of five born from the 40s through to the 60s, we all raised our family within easy distance of each other. Now fast forward to…
As the school year ends, parents tend to breath a sigh of relief that the morning school rush is over, tired children will catch up on sleep, there’s…
Growing up in the States, the holidays were always celebrated with as much extravagance as we could muster. Sometimes that was a lot and sometimes just a little…
Connection: You know when things just flow like a mid-summers breeze… conversation…laughter…getting each other’s jokes…touch…your inner child ventures out…you feel alive…happy…they get you, you get them…at peace…loving…kind…warm…and all…
Yes that time of the year is upon us again. Yaay! I love this season. The summer brings the promise of warm weather and the longer days give…
In my previous post, I talked about some ideas for active Christmas gifts. Now that you have your gifts sorted, where are we heading for the holidays? The…