Paper is something we both take for granted and appreciate. Every day we make use of, or come across, paper in a multitude of ways. I never knew…
Rugbytots is brand new to Auckland and we’re giving you the chance to win a $50 voucher towards the cost of a term at Rugbytots. To give your…
In an era where we are increasingly aware of the need to limit refined sugars and grains in our diet, Amber Rose’s Love, Bake, Nourish offers a range of delicious…
It’s easy for us to forget that events in our (fairly recent) past – things that we were involved in or might be able to remember – count…
Last year’s New Zealand Masterchef Winner Chelsea Winter has released her debut title, At My Table. If I’m honest, when I first flicked through the book I would…
In New Zealand, most children are fully immunised by the time they are five. This means it is very unusual to see children with illnesses like measles, polio,…
Q&A a day for kids is 365 questions to ask your child with 3 spaces for their answers so you can record their answers over three years and see…
Information is Beautiful is over 200 pages of beautiful infographics; data displayed in creative image format. Topics include pop-culture, the internet, food, the environment, politics, health, science and…
The TomTom GPS app for iphone is a nifty little app that will help make your travelling easier.
This bright, colourful and comprehensive book contains “not only our favourite recipes from Meals Without Meat, Meals Without Red Meat, and Very Easy Vegetarian, but also…. recipes from…
On April 27th the final parts of the Rainbow’s End Kidz Kingdom complex will open – including indoor play structures, the amazing Singing Chicken Review, state of the…
The Comfy Bebe merino swaddle wrap is a 3 in 1 wrap, made and designed in New Zealand. It also converts to a sleep bag and is used…
Mountain Buggy is best known for awesome buggies but recently, they’ve been breaking out some new products (you might have seen our review of the peppy car seat).…
Big, hard-cover book with lots of pictures, all about “How our planet was formed, shaped and continuously changes”. This is a Geology and Weather book for primary-to-intermediate kids.…
Monitoring software is available for mobile devices, just like it’s been available for laptops and desktops for some time. The software is simple. Parents create an online account…
We parents can feel consumed by our role to care for our children, and feeding is a big part of that responsibility. Try these 9 ways to avoid picky…
We all know that eating healthy food and getting regular exercise helps us maintain good health, prolonged life expectancy, gives us more energy, and makes us feel happier. …
I keep hearing how it’s difficult to get everyone from a family in one spot at mealtime. But we all know it’s important to connect together as a…
Cupcakes: what better way to get all the kids involved in not only creating a masterpiece using their imaginations but also learning about baking, measuring, decorating and so…
I love to cook. Coming from a family of die-hard foodies, I’ve never had any problem finding people to cook for, but lately the issue has become: “what…
For as long as I can remember, “food” has been a huge part of our family. Childhood memories of porridge on winter mornings with a pool of fresh…
Gluten is a protein and is found in foods made from wheat, barley and rye. It is what makes food such as pasta and bread elastic and chewy in texture. A…
The occasional drought notwithstanding, New Zealand is a pretty good place for a backyard garden; for growing a few fruit and vege plants that you can feel proud…
Making meal times easy for kids shouldn’t be so hard! This easy meals for kids article is packed full of tips for introducing kids to new foods, without…
There are some alarming reports on childhood obesity and the long-term impact it’s going to have on our kids’ lifespan, health and the nation’s wallet. It’s easy to…
Ever wonder what to do for your child’s birthday party? Do you feel pressured to keep up with the latest party trend? Maybe your children expect bigger and…
Dear Diane, Help! We have been trying to potty train our daughter. We have put her in undies and have told her where to go wees etc and…
At times most of us have seen our teens become overwhelmed by what ‘s happening in their lives – at school , with their friends , their teachers…
A fantastic, colourful, visual extravaganza – taking you on a global tour of different habitats and the creatures that live there. A great book for primary-to-intermediate aged kids…
Kiwi Families is celebrating Cloth Nappy Week. We have one of the very popular and exceptionally gorgeous Bum Rarpz One-size-fits-most (3.5-17kg) washable pocket nappies in Bobblehead… starring The…
Dr. Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown and his Singing Tiger is a madcap adventure filled with silly noises, good old slapstick, unique impishness and physical flights of fancy.…
Crying is your baby’s way of communicating. Their cry tells you “I need you”. Your baby will not be ‘spoilt’ if you attend to its cry, rather your…
The Kid’s Garden Adventure Kit has everything kids need to get going outdoors! It includes a fully illustrated colour book, packed with 25 activities to explore the garden,…
Forget old-fashioned colouring books! Let the world of New Zealand art unleash children’s imaginations. Lateral thinking and creativity truly blossom when combined with robust technical skills – and…
Welcome to our recipe competition! We are looking for the very best in family food from your kitchen to ours. We would love to see your original recipes…
Mountain Buggy’s first clip on highchair is here! The Pod is endlessly useful both indoors and outdoors at home, as well as out and about. The whole family…
Know someone who loves Hi-5? They’ll love the new Hi-5 film – Some Kind of Wonderful. The new film will feature Hi-5’s Stevie and Lauren as they search…
In Hi-5’s first ever cinema release, Hi-5 will take you behind the scenes on a roller coaster ride where you’ll join your Hi-5 friends Stevie and Lauren, and…
The Man the That the Sea Saw is a part of the Capital E National Arts Festival for Children. I didn’t know anything about what I was going…
This monitor is amazing! Imagine being able to see what your little one is up to; check on them without the risk of waking them up prematurely. Seeing…
Clever Crafts make well designed craft kits for young and old. They have so many kits for so many different projects and outcomes, it’s really quite amazing! So…
Holdson have released the latest addition to the hilarious Wasgij series; Wasgij Original 19 1000pc puzzle Cone-Gestion! It’s a glorious summer’s day, family and friends are heading somewhere…
Muesli has always been at the heart of Hubbards and now, alongside a fresh new look comes a brand-spanking-new range of amazing mueslis, with eight exciting new flavours,…
OOB, the Kiwi blueberry growers and artisanal organic ice cream makers have developed some ice blocks. These 100% organic real fruit ice blocks contain no additives, preservatives, gluten…
Mum’s Secret – Soothe and repair moisturising cream for the whole family Mum’s Secret is one multi-purpose, effective cream for the whole family from head to toe -…
Famed astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself trapped by evil forces on the distant ‘Dark Planet’ (aka Earth) where only his nerdy brother Gary can save him in Escape…
Win a FREE one hour visit with the friendly fairies at North Shore’s Ivy Cottage! This prize will enable a group of 8 kids plus up to 8…
We are offering two lucky winners a fantastic fashion opportunity – front row tickets to Newmarket’s Catwalk on the Street! This show literally stops traffic – with a…
Lyn Webster got herself in a financial pickle a few years ago and had to slash her spending considerably. She managed to do so really successfully and has…
Elliotts is a small but perfectly formed NZ family-owned boutique juice business. Producing natural Kiwifruit blends which are 100% juice with no added water, no added sugar and…
Be in to win a Babywise nappy and wipes prize pack courtesy of The Warehouse! We have 10 great value packs to give away with each winner receiving…
Available in two fabulous flavours, these travel friendly Suckies are made to share. Perfect for school lunches, picnics and snacks on the run, Suckies provide a quick, easy,…
Do we have the Easter Bunny to thank for a couple of days off each autumn? Does the New Zealand government have such sympathy with chocolate lovers that…
Sky Dancer is a beautiful collaboration between Capital E National Theatre for Children and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, this performance has been especially created for young people.…
It’s soon to be Easter, and Kiwi Families is giving you the opportunity to win a beautiful collection of Easter books to share with your children. The books…
After the sad death of Margaret Mahy last year, the title of greatest living children’s author in New Zealand must go to Joy Cowley, author of literally hundreds…
The Mumanu pregnancy pillow is a self-inflating velvety bolster which supports you in bed to help relieve the lower back and hip pain associated with pregnancy.
Hippos, bears, lions, camels, giraffes, zebras, tigers and gorillas are the new stars of Mother Earth’s Fruit Sticks. New Zealand’s most popular bars for kids, Mother Earth Fruit…
Make meal times fun! Made from New Zealand’s King (Chinook) salmon, Southern Ocean is high in Omega 3 fatty acids and good oils that are vital for a…
Capital E presents NZ’S biggest arts festival for children from the 11 – 23 MARCH 2013. My 4 year old grand-daughter and I were lucky enough to see…
Like most of de Goldi’s characters, 9 year old Perry in The ABC with Honora Lee is a quirky girl with an odd way of looking at the…
Baby boomers had Superman and Batman; kids today have Spiderman and Harry Potter, fictional characters who have been inspiring children through comics and film for years. And they’re…
A Necklace of Souls is a fantasy novel by a New Zealand author, R.L. Stedman. You can find out more about her at http://rlstedman.com This is a story…
Annie Bell’s Baking Bible is a beautiful, heavy book spilling over with glossy pictures of carefully catalogued baking treats.
Granny Chic: Crafy Recipes and Inspiration for the Handmade Home is an inspiring little book that will have you itching for your sewing machine and thinking of projects. Think Make…
The TV3 Derby Day (Saturday 2nd March) at Ellerslie Racecourse is sure to be a great family day out for all ages. Picnics, barbeques with family and friends,…
Marathons of the World explores 50 marathons of the world, each with honest descriptions and tales. It is so well done that it serves as both a travel book…
Jack is an ordinary kid with an extraordinary problem – in a few months he’s going to die. That is unless he finds the seven magic loculi which…
With Children’s Day just around the corner on in New Zealand, we thought you might appreciate some awesome ideas on how to celebrate this special day with your…
Inspire and entertain your kids with fun with letters, numbers, colours, shapes, music and science. Smart Crazy! encourages children to start exploring the world with more than 70 fun…
My adventures with the Nokia 920 continue and I used the phone quite extensively while away on holiday as we were away from our normal phones and Internet…
When March rolls around, you’ll be able to buy the much-awaited Guide Biscuits again. But even though these irresistible vanilla biscuits are mouth-wateringly tasty, deliciously crunchy and put…
A big and brightly coloured picture book about the ladybirds’ hunt for the perfect house—led by a tenacious yet clueless real estate agent. The Great House Hunt is another beautiful…
The new school year is here, so it’s time to make sure the kids are focused and ready to start their learning on a positive note. Packing kids’ lunch…
Nokia has recently released its first Windows 8 OS phone and I’ve had the good fortune to try out the Nokia Lumia 920. It’s a bit bigger than…
Bendon has just launched a new range of underwear for boys aged 2 to 16, called Bendon Boy. Combining style and comfort with quality and affordable value for…
I get lots of questions about toilet training children and with some children, it can be a really challenging business. Recently, I received this email from a desperate…
Anton and Luke are competitive. They do battle over everything. Anton and the Battle tells the tale of one of their encounters.
Back to school can be an expensive time of year and we’ve got a great ‘Back to School’ pack from The Warehouse to giveaway. The pack is worth…
I often get questions about helping children through their parents’ separation and I recently received this question: Even when the parents are on the same page and are…
Get out of the Rut Putting your kid’s lunchbox together can be boring. It involves ticking off a mundane checklist as you quickly fling items in: sandwich -…
My big fear in 2012 was procrastination. I went back to University after a 30 year break with a sneaking suspicion that I would spend the year cleaning…
So you survived Christmas, you’ve seen in another new year and now you’re gearing up for the onslaught of spending more money to get your kids ready to…
Wow! Its 2013 already! We got through 2012 unscathed and the world did not end, again, as predicted. 2012 was a busy year in the technology space. The…
I saw this on a craft blog and LOVED it so I had to share it! This would be great for in mum’s handbag, in the car or…
How often in separation do children end up changing schools? How do you go about finding the right school? What do you do when you have very little…
Hi everyone, Cecilia Robinson here with a few more tips on easing the transition back to school. I hope you have all had a fantastic summer break. Funny…
Looking for some great family entertainment this Easter? The CocaCola Easter Show is back and we’ve got a family pass (RRP $50) to give away to one lucky…
There’s no hiding the fact that we live in a busy world, and so often mass-produced items become the norm. But this year, the Craft & Quilt Fair…
Pipimoomoo loves her jeans. Until her friend lends her a skirt. And then Pipimoomoo is desperate for a skirt of her own. Luckily, she has an awesome mum…
Here’s something for the many Dora the Explorer fans out there! We have ten fabulous packs to give away from our friends at Nick Jr. Each pack has…
You can win the Ultimate Sun Protection kit for the entire family from Neutrogena – the #1 Dermatologist Recommended Skincare Brand! Stay sunsmart in the later months of…
That’s not my…Pony, Train, Robot etc – Touch and feel book for babies
With kindergarten and school back this month, support your child’s learning and go in the draw to win Sport in Art’s rugby-themed learning tools. New Zealand artist Austin…
Combining exercise with family activities has many benefits, and not just to our waistlines and fitness levels. Active kids eat better, sleep better and think better and so…
Start the school year with one of two Microsoft wireless mobile mice, designed by international artists Johnny Wan and Mike Perry! Useful for work and study on the…
Head back to school in style this year with the fun new range of colourful Jotz stationery from Whitcoulls! The fairies range is perfect for young ladies, boys…
Danny’s Real Pita Bread Company has been making fresh and healthy pita breads since 1988 using only 100% natural ingredients. Their breads are made from individual balls of…
Norton 360 Multi-Device provides comprehensive protection for up to 5 devices in one straightforward security solution, which protects you on the various devices you use, so you can…
Homegrown in Auckland, luxurious Simunovich Olive Estate skincare products are just the answer for sun-kissed summer skin. The Simunovich family tradition is not only built on olive oils…