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...]
Shop Small, Support Local featuring Silverstone Jewellery
Happy Friday Friends! Today is the start of something new! A 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 the 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, … [Read more...]
Ditching Plastic with Honeywrap
Looking for an alternative to plastic wrap...? Then... Honeywrap's are for you! Honeywraps are a natural alternative to one time use plastic wrap. They are the brain child of three kiwi mums (and friends) who 'have always tried to their bit for the envioronement'; a school project 'lead them to discover beewax coated fabric being used as an alternative to plastic wrap' and a hole in the New Zealand market lead them to start making their own. Made from 100% … [Read more...]
SoSimple Skincare Review
Towards the end of last year I had the pleasure of trying out some of the fabulous products from SoSimple Skincare. For those of you who don't know, SoSimple Natural Skincare are a small batch skin care company based right here in little Ole NZ; they believe good skin care should start with the basics. And so have based their products on 'amazing old beauty secrets from around the world'. SoSimple Skincare believe that 'simplicity improves quality'. They have designed products that … [Read more...]