For parents of ‘Houdini’ children – (that is, little escape artists!) the constant battle to keep children safe can be a challenge. Bianca Richardson, Hamilton mum and inventor…
Red Seal Chamomile Tea is a naturally caffeine-free soother and picker-upper, reducing tension, lightening your mood, and promoting sleep. This 100% pure, aromatic tea is great for the…
NIOXIN helps to enhance the appearance of thin-looking hair while minimizing excessive daily hair loss for both women and men. NIOXIN’s unique approach to hair-care treats both the…
To celebrate the Disney Junior fan in your family, we have two Minnie Mouse party packs from Holdson to give away. Each party pack includes a classic snakes…
Transport yourself into a world of laughter and comical situations with Holdson’s Funny World 500 piece puzzle collection by artist Jan Van Haasteren. The Funny World puzzle collection…
If you have to sit why not SitActive? Tone your core, stretch out sore back muscles, improve posture and boost circulation…all without leaving your desk. Inactivity is considered…
Queen Fine Foods will help add a professional finishing touch to your home baking with the Queen Choc Mill all-in-one grater and Queen Letters ‘n’ Numbers, two of…
LCF Fun Languages are holding TWO school holiday programmes in Christchurch during the next holidays! Week One – 30th Sept – 3rd Oct- SPANISH FIESTA! Spanish Language and…
You may have read our review of Mountain Buggy’s infant capsule – peppy. Well, the protect is an updated version of this capsule. It’s a compact, safety assured…
With Mountain Buggy’s strong DNA running through it, haven with safeguard is the number one credible choice for parents who seek an alternative safe option to extended rear…
As adults, we can make our own choices about whether it’s worth spending a little more on certain types of skincare, or whether we want to check ingredient…
Just like helping young families protect themselves financially is Milestone’s business, looking after and protecting your family is your business. This large premium first aid kit will help…
Big Brother is a fictional approach to the difficult subject of obesity. Lionel Shriver (author of best-seller ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’) lost her own obese brother…
Discover the magic of the changing world around you… Family favourite Seasons is back this October school holiday at Downstage Theatre in Wellington! This highly energetic, captivating theatre…
Waitiri Creek is located 25 minutes east of Queenstown, in the Gibbston Valley. Established in 1993 with one vineyard, Waitiri Creek now harvests fruit from vineyards throughout Central Otago.…
Wow, Skechers Gowalk shoes are certainly the ultimate walking shoes!! They’re amazing light — like walking on air and designed to be comfortable and cushy. The purpose of…
Melu is a donkey who is not content to follow everyone else. He wants to see what else is around; he wants to have an adventure.
My husband is *very* safety conscious and when I first floated the idea of a trampoline for our kids for Christmas last year, he was a bit nervous!…
You’re probably familiar with Mountain Buggy’s buggies and you’ll know that they make awesome, high quality products. The haven is their first car seat and it’s a little,…
In late 2007, American woman Amanda Knox was arrested and charged with the murder of her British flat mate Meredith Kercher in the Italian town of Perugia. Seven…
Rainbow Springs is truly an attraction like no other in the world. Set in 22 acres of beautiful native trees and streams we are home to a huge…
Auckland company Bach Espresso has been spreading coffee love in cafes for some time, but have branched out far and wide lately. The funky little packages keep turning…
Jet Park Hotel is a family friendly 4-star plus hotel near Auckland Airport offering free 24 hour shuttle transfers, 14 days free car storage, and an award winning restaurant…
As parents, our focus is on looking after our kids – giving them lots of learning and growing experiences, and opportunities to shine. Trampolines offer families a great…
Hi Diane, I have a very strong willed 4 year old girl. We seem to bang heads at just about every request I give her. I have tried…
The premise of this lovely Kiwi book is to provide lots of recipes using everyday things, to engage your children in hours of play. Encouraging you and your…
I constantly hear protests from Mums who say they don’t have time to exercise – that they’re exhausted by the time the kids are in bed and don’t…
To celebrate World Oral Health Month (1-30 September) we have a Philips Sonicare for Kids toothbrush to giveaway. Featuring patented Sonic Technology, the Philips Sonicare power toothbrushes are…
Postnatal Depression (PND) affects between 10 and 20 percent of new mothers in New Zealand and often goes undiagnosed, not least because of the notion that motherhood is…
A brilliant new book that deals with the complex issue of postnatal depression, Mothers Cry Too is a collection of stories about PND. The stories in Mothers Cry Too…
In Dear Vincent, 17 year old Tara McClusky’s life is hard. Her only source of consolation is her obsession with art and painting in particular. Most especially she…
Absolute Essentials create gorgeous therapeutic products for adults and children using natural oils. Their range includes massage oils and creams, aromatherapy, and creams and gels to support immunity,…
Brick by Brick is a book about Lego and how despite adopting some theoretically good business practices the company got itself into a financial hole. Facing bankruptcy the…
You’ve probably come across the gorgeous Babu blankets and sheets but did you know that Babu also makes lovely baby clothes? No? Well I’ve been lucky enough to…
Thanks to the team at Ellerslie Racedays we’ve got three General Admission double passes to giveaway to Rodd & Gunn Great Northern Day at Ellerslie Racecourse on Saturday…
Dog trainer Doggy Dan shares his insights about the similarities between training dogs and raising children in What the Dogs Taught me About Being a Parent. As a…
To celebrate New Zealand Fashion Week, we’ve just added a great paper doll activity to our website and we’d love to see what you and your children can do…
I should probably mention here that upon learning that I was going to review this movie, my 3 year old son Ted decided that he should be co-author.…
Love Bio-Oil? To celebrate 10 years of the amazing powers of Bio-Oil, we are giving away 10 bottles of Bio-Oil 200ml, valued at $45.95 each. This competition closes…
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for, babywear favourite, Babu, reveals some of its eagerly awaited items from its Spring/Summer collection for 2013/2014. Well known for making quality…
In my role as a maternity nurse I often will be in contact with a baby at 48 hours old. The mums that I work with are in…
Destiny, written by respected commentator Peter Lineham, is the first full and independent account of the church and its personnel. With unprecedented access to its inner workings, including…
I’ve never seen a book quite like this one! The idea is common enough – one-page answers to a number of questions about New Zealand and its fauna…
Henry is a pig who likes everything to be in its place. But on the farm, how will anyone know where the right places are without a map?…
Together, Dominate and Primal Earth products will have Dad looking his best this Father’s Day and beyond! This amazing mega pack valued at $129.98 contains: 1 x Dominate…
Cattra’s Legacy is a tale about Risha, a young girl who must undertake a dangerous journey when her father dies to discover her true origins and identity. “Unravelling…
Betty Gilderdale (if you’re wondering why the name is familiar, she wrote The Little Yellow Digger) paints a vivid and very readable word portrait of the late great…
This year will be my fourth Father’s Day as a dad and my fortieth as a son. My son, affectionately named “Noodle” in my public writings, is only…
Snowplanet has just redesigned their snow tubing track and “The Twister” is faster, bumpier, bendier and more fun than ever before! Kids and adult alike can enjoy the…
Feel like your family is stuck in an exercise rut and need some ideas other than a visit to your local school playground or park? We rarely think…
Prying older kids away from television, phone and computer screens can be a difficult task at times; especially when you’re trying to do it so they will participate…
Whether you’re pregnant, new parents or bringing up toddlers, it’s good to know there’s an annual event where you’ll find everything you need to handle all stages of…
This is a cookbook with a difference: the recipes were chosen by children, for children, children helped to test them, and it was the majority view that decided…
Whether right or wrong, right from birth children are getting messages, both positive and negative, about what it means to be a boy or a girl. So can gender affect…
What better reason could there be to celebrate the wonderful dads in our families than Father’s Day? Dads come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes it’s someone…
TomTom wants to treat the dad who can ask for directions with the brand new GO 500. TomTom has completely re-designed the Portable Navigation Device (PND) to put…
The Accursed is a Very Large Book. Strange things are afoot in Princeton, New Jersey in the 1900s.
Keep the goat and pony out of the LEGO® DUPLO® My First Garden and away from the tree so the fruit and vegetables can grow! We’re so excited to…
Richard’ Till’s new cook book, One Pot Cooking, contains recipes for over 60 dishes, all of which can be made in a single pot. Some are suitable for…
As a first time parent I was overloaded with pamphlets telling me all the dos and don’ts for keeping my baby healthy and safe. It can be quite…
ABC by Dr Suess is an introduction to the alphabet book by the famous Dr.Suess. It features strange zanny creatures which appeal to the imagination of a toddler…
My toddler just loves to be able to roam outdoors and explore… I’m sure he shares that joy with most toddlers! This simple pair of overalls has meant…
Most teachers, when asked what parents can do to support their children at school, would suggest parents spend more time with their children, encouraging active learning. They’d ask for televisions,…
Natures Sway founding director, Kate Hornblow, created the original New Zealand made baby hammock back in 1993, for her first born child, Madelynn. The business has gone on…
I think that Kiwis are the cleverest people ever and the SitActive Active Posture Cushion is another example of how a good idea can lead to a great…
Snow Tubing is a whole lot of fun at Snowplanet – it is available at anytime and is suitable for people of all ages who love to have…
There’s a surprise in store on the Island of Sodor! Thomas is back with old friends in the next thrilling, feature-‐length adventure, ‘King of the Railway’, premiering at…
Often there are not enough hours in day to get everything we have to do for others completed, let alone even contemplating having some time for ourselves for…
My little boy loves getting out and exploring. It’s never a fast walk when you have a toddler setting the pace as there are so many things he…
What are you putting up with in your life right now? Is your ‘to do list’ so overwhelming you don’t know where to begin or so intimidating that…
The following is an illustration as to how I came to realise that maintaining my fitness is important as I grow older, both in terms of wellbeing and…
Since I’ve become a mum, a few things have changed. I used to be a bit creative with my clothes and try them on in different ways -…
As I am writing this, outside my window it is a beautiful crisp clear Wellington morning – the perfect day for an outdoor adventure with the family. If…
If Huck Finn could float down the Mississippi on a couple of logs lashed together to resemble a raft, then I reckon two adults and a preschooler can…
Having a newborn really puts a lot of different things in perspective. Upon the arrival of Tom, my husband and I began to think more seriously about our…
It’s probably fair to say that family is where most people lay down the foundations for all later interactions in their lives – one of those interactions being…
This post looks at how to make family fitness fun and why it’s a worthwhile investment. We all know that physical activity is good for our bodies, inside…
Single parent-families may find they can sometimes become active by default, but the wrong kind of active. The active that is rushing around from A to B, trying…
It’s winter again – cold, dark, and occasionally wet and/or snowing, depending which bit of New Zealand you live in. So how can you keep the family active…
‘Sport’, says Spencer Willis, in his recent study for SPARC (now Sport NZ) ‘should not be viewed as an activity that is only about winning’.
A vegetable garden is a fabulous way for a family to work together to achieve something amazing. As luck would have it, the time is right to get…
Travelling with kids can be fab but it can also be challenging. We've got four great apps that will help you when you're on the road... Barefoot World Atlas Barefoot World Atlas is a magical interactive 3D globe that invites children to explore the regions and countries of the world, discovering hundreds of fascinating features
When you’re thinking about getting active, apps are probably not the first thing that come to mind. However, there are loads of really useful apps that can help…
We’ve entered the age of crafting in my house. And as I have 3 girls, I expect that it’s going to be a long period! My 4 year…
Leaving children to figure it out themselves is slow, painful and often frustrating. Trying to get out the door with a small person insisting “I DO IT!” at…
The clever people at Mad Millie have a knack for putting together packs that make it easy to create your own food and drink. The cider kit is…
From her hideaway in a museum basement comes Ivy, a cleaning lady with a difference. Her humble set of wheels may look like a cleaning cart, but just…
Attention parents with children in and around Dunedin at a loss in this second week of the holidays: here is one fantastic way to fill in a morning…
This year Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy celebrates his 30th anniversary and to mark the occasion, two limited edition audiobook CD collections are being released. Narrated by award-winning…
Recipes for Play contains easy ideas for engaging children’s senses. Playtime doesn’t have to be expensive and playing with paint and playdough doesn’t have to be toxic. Many…
Active Intent is a great brand of active wear which includes everything needed to get you out the door. From shoes, shorts and pants to singlets, tops and…
The ALLEN’S® lollies team is celebrating the arrival of two delicious new flavours of jelly beans in New Zealand, Sour Rush and Funfair Thrills. Funfair Thrills is a…
DreamWorks’ newest animated adventure Rise of the Guardians is a fun-filled and magical story about the legendary guardians – Jack Frost, the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, the Tooth…
Why is it that some children love to write and draw and for others it’s a struggle to get them to even pick up a pencil? Encouraging your…
Phew! Well done! You’ve found the very last entry for our awesome treasure hunt competition.
There’s no hiding from the fact that we live in a busy, mass-produced world. This year, the Craft & Quilt Fair wants Kiwis to get up, get crafting,…
Celebrate the upcoming warmer weather with Danny’s Real Pita Bread! Danny’s Pita bread is fresh, healthy and incredibly versatile. Add pita crisp croutons into salads, use alongside a…
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…
This book has stemmed from Sarah O’Neil entering the Yates gardening/blogging challenge. Together with Yates she has developed and published much of her popular blogging work in The…
Improvisors Kids have been creating improvised shows just for little people for 4 years now it’s a great school holiday treat. Comic Heroes is their latest offering -…