Designed by artist Tricia Reilly-Matthew, the new Li’l Ones Series 2 500pc puzzle collection from Holdson tries to reflect the sense of wonderment, innocence and simplicity in childhood…
What’s really important to you? Could someone tell by looking in your diary or on your household calendar? Do you spend time on what you think is most…
I thought I would share how I manage our meals in our house. It’s not really that special or unique but I find it creates much less stress…
The years leading up to school strongly influence your child’s attitudes and abilities towards reading. A home where stories are treasured and shared and where books are at…
Ports of Auckland Round the Bays is one of the largest fun runs in the world, and it happens every year on Auckland’s waterfront. A gentle 8.4km on…
Kinect Nat Geo TV blends world-renowned Nat Geo WILD TV show episodes with Kinect for Xbox 360, transporting kids and their families around the world, expanding knowledge and…
With Kinect Sesame Street TV, children are invited to experience the world of Sesame Street alongside their favorite characters such as Big Bird, Grover, Cookie Monster and Elmo…
All babies have their own unique and precious personality determined both by genetics and the environment they are born into. Because of this, children react differently to separation…
We’ve got an exciting last-minute opportunity for those who will be in Auckland this coming weekend! This Saturday 12th January is a great family day out at Ellerslie…
A reader recently wrote asking help with getting children out of bed in the morning… here’s how to do it!
A European product which are compostable and biodegradable. They are a better choice should you want to use a disposable nappy than other brands as they are better…
LA’BONIC Natural Sun Block is an organic sunblock with no nasties (chemical free) that is SPF30.
Naty Nappies, eco brand using eco materials: 100% chlorine free Based on biodegradable materials Biodegradable back sheet film based on corn 100% GMO free 100% biodegradable high loft
A glimpse into a bygone era, ‘A Woman’s Place’ presents a collection of sometimes adorable, sometimes outrageous, often thought-provoking snippets from the media of the 1940s, 50s and…
I was fortunate to be chosen to review the Nature Babycare Diapers.
Kids are often itching to get out and about in the school holidays, and sometimes they have a list of places they want to go before the school term…
As Christmas comes closer, I’ve been thinking about things that I can do with my children to celebrate the Christmas season. Here are three easy ideas that you can…
We’ve got the most amazing family adventure giveaway from one of Queenstown’s best adventure companies. Family Adventures rafts the upper reaches of the famous Shotover River, Queenstown. Their trip…
Become a superspy in Cars, save the day as a robot in Toy Story, adventure through Paris as a clever rat in Ratatouille, stop the Omnidroid as a…
New to the Mountain Buggy Family, the peppy™ is a brilliant car capsule for little bubbas. This capsule is designed for birth – 13kg so will last your…
One of my favourite things to do is try new buggies. A bit sad, I know, but I use my buggy a lot and I’m fascinated by how…
Family Adventures is the perfect name for this activity. An adventure for the whole family (3 years and up) into Skippers, Queenstown and out again. Snacks, gentle splashing…
We love getting creative in our family and I believe it is extremely important for children to be able to use their minds and imagination to explore different…
Wreck-It Ralph is Disney’s latest masterpiece – a CG animated tale set within the world of arcade video games. Wreck-It Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly), the villain…
Yippppeeee!! Enjoy the thrill and fun of NZ’s favourite theme park. Drop 18 storeys on the Fear Fall, drop and twist on the Power Surge or go for…
Here’s a fantastic prize for the whole family – the Kelly Tarlton’s annual pass (worth $245) gives you as many visits as you like to Kelly Tarlton’s SEA LIFE…
With Christmas fast approaching, we are always on the look out for unique gift ideas. Well, Snapfish has this covered! Snapfish by HP not only allows you to…
Mountain Buggy’s first infant car seat – the Peppy- is a fuss free, slim fit capsule. It’s safety certified for NZ to European standard ECE 44/04 and is compatible…
Sophie Gray is a bit of a legend around here and you’ll probably know her brand – Destitute Gourmet. With a focus on delicious food that is both…
The Mokopuna Cocoono Light is the perfect solution when out and about in warmer weather and can be used in bed, buggy or car seat. The merino fibre…
Party, party, party! At this time of year, sometimes it feels like you just spend the whole time partying! And what better way to celebrate than with a…
Christmas is a foodie time of year and Cake Stuff is a foodie kind of place! If you love baking, you’ll love this amazing pack filled with fabulous…
There’s nothing unusual about the Brockets. Normal, respectable, and proud of it, they turn up their noses at anyone strange or different. But from the moment Barnaby Brocket…
Little Penguins (that is actually their correct name) or blue penguins as we commonly know them, have to be one of life’s treasures. Unfortunately, something most of us…
The Chalktrail brings the joy of riding a bike or scooter together with the fun of decorating the neighbourhood streets and sidewalks with bright and colourful chalk. It’s…
Lives We Leave Behind is a novel by Maxine Alterio about New Zealand nurses in World War I.
Even in this day of search engines and symptom finders, there is probably still a place for the family first aid manual. Emergency!: Family First Aid is bound…
Have you ever bought a gift and then realised it was better suited for a younger child or it was too ‘old’ for the child? Perhaps you bought…
Albert Einstein said “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a…
Welcome to our new series, investigating the latest fitness trends and giving you the inside information on how they suit you. At the moment there are outdoor group…
I’m sure there will be lots of us with a Mobile product on our Christmas lists this year and as the uptake increases, the prices come down.
During this busy time of year, many of us forget the importance of maintaining our health and well-being. At a time when it’s essential to take care of…
I love Christmas – although I do still find it strange to celebrate it at the height of summer! Being Swedish, I am used to a white Christmas…
A timely article inspired by my daughter who turns 6 tomorrow. The years are going by fast, but very early on I started thinking about traditions and celebrations…
“When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses” – Joyce Brothers. So you’re thinking of going on a family holiday – what a great…
Routine is a key part of our lives. We all follow some sort of schedule so day-to-day functions are taken care of. But maintaining some sort of routine…
For people who suffer from Hay Fever or Allergic Rhinitis, summer can turn into a nightmare. If you suffer from a pollen allergy you’ll know all about what a…
For me, the idea of family celebrations brings forward warm feelings of fun and love as I have two wonderful families to enjoy our differences with. I that…
My article is late this time. Rochelle sent me an email last week and wondered if I was going to be able to get something to her. I…
Thank you for the opportunity to review these! We loved them! The CalciYum Poptops are still the great tasting CalciYum milk but now in a convenient pop top…
A collection of stories and poems written by a stunning line up of New Zealand authors, for children of all ages. Margaret Mahy, Joy Cowley, Michael King, Tessa…
Anchor CalciYum Dairy Snack is a great snack and comes in different flavours and has 40% of your daily calcium in it
New Zealanders have revealed their favourite children’s books in the Whitcoulls Kids’ Top 50 of 2012-13. The list was compiled from thousands of votes made by families across…
Christmas is a great time for treats and our friends at Kiwi Gift Solutions have a fabulous selection of gift hampers with treats for everyone. We’ve got a…
Korora Gifts, a gorgeous online gift boutique delivers gift baskets and stunning Christmas hampers to friends and family throughout New Zealand and have a fabulous Christmas Pudding Gift…
iQ Toys has New Zealand’s most awesome collection of toys and we’ve got an amazing $150 eGift voucher to give away so that you can choose some…
Everyone needs a great game to play at Christmas and thanks to our good friends at Holdson, we’ve got an amazing pack of games that includes: Find 5…
NW is the latest novel from Zadie Smith, author of Autograph Man, White Teeth and On Beauty.
With Christmas fast approaching, we are always on the look out for unique gift ideas. Well, Snapfish has this covered! Snapfish by HP not only allows you to…
The National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier has just opened Penguin Cove – a new home for Little Penguins. Their new enclosure has been designed to replicate…
Oliver Jeffers has put out yet another gorgeously illustrated and rather whimsical picture book. If you haven’t discovered his books already, go check out “Stuck” and “How to…
Each night the typical person sleeps with around 100,000 to one million house dust mites. Only 5% of mites are alive but their waste –as well as remaining…
Don’t waste time sorting your washing into whites, blacks and colours to avoid colour runs and there’s no need to stress about getting tomato sauce splodges or grass…
Even minor skin conditions can be irritating, particularly coming into the summer’s warmer weather. To harness the soothing power of natural New Zealand honey, Mossop’s has a unique,…
It’s startling to think that more than half of all eczema sufferers show signs within their first 12 months of life and 20% of people develop eczema before…
JOHNSON’S® products have undoubtedly stood the test of time. Used by New Zealand mums for over 100 years we have a classic package by JOHNSON’S® to giveaway. The…
The Wella Professionals Care & Styling Enrich range helps to tackle split ends while boosting hair’s shine, smoothness and moisture levels. Enrich also contains silk extract and Shea…
To celebrate the Reckitt Benckiser Home Heroes challenge, we’ve got two packs of awesome cleaning products worth over $200 each to give away. Just complete the form below…
Do you love great crafts? Clever Crafts have great craft packs and ideas for the whole family and we’ve got a $40 voucher to giveaway! Just fill in…
Just one more…please? ‘Read Me Another One, Please!’ is a timeless collection of New Zealand stories and poems from beloved Kiwi authors such as Joy Cowley, Tessa Duder…
Begin training in the Hogwarts library and learn, practice and cast spells such as Incendio, Wingardium Leviosa and Expelliarmus with PlayStation’s first Wonderbook™ title – Book of Spells.…
Play, create and share in the latest version of the loveable franchise LittleBigPlanet, LittleBigPlanet Karting. Get behind the wheel with Sackboy and Sackgirl and play through an every-changing…
Grab your PlayStation Move motion controller and test your skills in Sports Champions 2. Featuring golf, boxing, bowling, skiing, tennis and an updated archery mode you can get…
With 100% pure lavendar oil, natural beeswax and certified essential oils, The Aromatherapy Company’s Baby Therapy Range is designed to keep your baby’s skin healthy, nourished and protected.…
Wasgij are amongst the most loved puzzles around and we’ve got 3 copies of the brand new Wasgij Christmas 7 1000pc puzzles from Holdson to giveaway. Great for the…
Kiwi families dreaming of a white Christmas will have their wishes come true this year as Snowplanet, New Zealand’s only indoor snow resort, brings Santa to the slopes…
A compliation of the very successful New Zealand baking books: Ladies, A Plate and A Second Helping, Ladies, a Plate: The Collection is Alexa Johnston’s treasure trove of…
Anchor CalciYum flavoured milk in plastic pop top bottles
A bamboo trifold nappy which can be adjusted to fit.
Sometimes my job is awesome and the day a gorgeous package of Kokoleka Hot Chocolate arrived on my door was one of those days. A delicious, rich range…
The Kapu Forest app is a cute wee game where you click and drag objects for animals in the forest.
MOTAT is New Zealand’s largest transport, technology and social history museum. Spread across 40 acres, MOTAT will take you on an interactive journey to explore and discover the…
How well do you know stories of your ancestors? I go back five generations in this land, on each side of my family, but what came before that…
Introducing Little Baa Baa, Quirky Turkey and Silly Billy. This delightful story of trickery driven by boredom is a fun read for children and adults alike. Best of…
Calci Yum Dairy food comes in a range of flavours including chocolate, strawberry, caramel, Triple Delicious, Tripalicious, Wicked Chocolate and Cars.
Summer is bbq season and we’ve got the perfect pack from Goldair to get you going. The pack contains: A BBQ Spatula & Tong Set A Digital Meat…
Be in to win an amazing family pass for a flying fox zipline tour with EcoZip Adventures on Waiheke Island. Zip over vineyards and native bush then walk back to…
I’m not sure whether to call Easy Party Treats for Children a cook book for adults or non-fiction for children! The layout is very child-friendly with super pictures of each…
My four kids have just had the pleasure of reviewing Anchor CalciYum Dairy Food and Anchor CalciYum Pop Tops. They sampled banana, caramel and chocolate dairy food and…
Well known New Zealand Baby Whisperer, Sharlene Poole, has compiled her hints for raising happy, contented babies in this comprehensive guide to baby’s first year- Baby Whispering.
Kinect Adventures! is a full-featured Kinect game where you and your friends will explore the world – and beyond – through 20 active adventures to achieve the ultimate…
Anchor Calciyum Pop Tops is a Flavoured milk in a bottle that has a top on it that you can pull up and down. It comes in 3…
The Templeton Twins Have an Idea, Book One is about twins, aged 12, whose dad’s an inventor. However, when the D.Dean twins want all the credit for his…
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.
A new rule increasing the age of mandatory child restraint use is a positive step in the safety of kiwi kids, says Kelly Good, car safety technician based…
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.