Did you know the humble single use plastic straw takes 500 years to breakdown? Nope - me neither! For a while now I have been on a mission to reduce the amount of single use plastic we as a family use on a daily basis - things like swapping out plastic shopping bags for reusable ones; saying no to bags when not necessary; using stainless steel drink bottles for myself and the kids (and insuring I have them with us when we are out and about stopping the never ending I'm thirsty call); … [Read more...]
Introducing: Optically.co.nz
"Launched in 2015, Optically.co.nz is one of the largest online retailers of glasses and sunglasses in New Zealand. With over 3000 frames to choose from, they offer a multitude of styles and brands. Optically.co.nz are also authorized retailers of some of the world's best eye wear brands." While I don’t wear prescription glasses myself, my Dad has worn glasses for 50 years, and recently discovered the benefits of fashionable sunglasses! So he seemed like the perfect … [Read more...]
Shop Small, Support Local featuring Fox & Child
Welcome friends to our fortnightly series showcasing some of the awesome Mum’s who are not just raising fab families but who are also in business for themselves. Every fortnight I’ll share a cuppa (so to speak) with an awesome Mum and learn a bit more about the face behind their business. Personally, I am always intrigued and in awe by those running businesses – the how, the why. I firmly believe that “when you support small business, you’re supporting a … [Read more...]
Mid Winter Mexican
We are quite partial to a Mexican meal in our household. Generally we gravitate towards nachos, tacos, enchiladas and / or burritos, and funnily enough we tend to only eat Mexican food in Summer, the reason behind that I think is because we eat it or serve it with a size of salad. So when the team at Farrah's sent me some of their Midwinter Mexican Sizzling Fajita Spice Mix to try, I was excited.. Firstly because **confession** I haven't tried Fajita's before and secondly … [Read more...]
Shop Small, Support Local featuring Children of the Trees
Welcome friends to our fortnightly series showcasing some of the awesome Mum’s who are not just raising fab families but who are also in business for themselves. Every fortnight I’ll share a cuppa (so to speak) with an awesome Mum and learn a bit more about the face behind their business. Personally, I am always intrigued and in awe by those running businesses – the how, the why. I firmly believe that “when you support small business, you’re supporting a … [Read more...]