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...]
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...]
Chux – Helping this Mum clean since 2013
With all the thrills and spills of two young kiddies it’s no wonder Chux is my life saver. Steve and I firmly believe in including Sebastian and Isabelle with everyday life, in letting them ‘help’, EVEN if that ‘helping’ means making more of a mess. You will often find Sebastian ‘helping’ us in the kitchen whether it’s doing dishes (with lots of bubbles) or baking. These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a hit in our household especially with Sebastian who makes it his thing to … [Read more...]
Relax! I’m Cosy. {Review & Giveaway}
Would you believe it if I told you that up until probably six weeks ago I had never used a sleeping bag for either Sebastian and Isabelle. I couldn't really even tell you the reason why (or why not) to be honest. Sebastian went from being wrapped as a newborn to rocking a Love to Dream swaddle and then a sleep suit / sack / onesie type thing. And Isabelle has gone from her Snugpod to a onesie. I guess one of the main reasons would be that our home is a sun trap and the kids rooms are … [Read more...]