"With the recent arrival of Lil Gooseberry, I have decided to take a bit of a break from my blog and spend some time with my little family. However, I am thrilled to have a series of lovely guest bloggers and friends lined up fill the void during this time. Today, we are kicking off with a fellow Kiwi Mummy Blogger - Karen from mummydoit.co.nz. Karen is sharing her 'Top 5 Tips for Travelling with a Toddler' and given the fact it is the Summer holidays here is New … [Read more...]
Welcome Isabelle Anne
Hello and Happy New Year Friends! Just a quick post to update you on some very exciting news for the Always Made With Love household... We are thrilled to share with you the arrival of Isabelle Anne (Lil Gooseberry) into our family and hearts. She arrived Sunday 27th December at 2.37am, weighing 3740grams and was 50.4cm long. After a brief stay in hospital, Mum and Bub are both home and we are settling into life as family of four. We are all in love with our little girl including … [Read more...]
Mini Chocolate Christmas Puddings
Now, Christmas isn't Christmas in our household, if I haven't whipped up a packet or two of these Mini Chocolate Christmas Puddings. I first made them many years ago with my Mum and well, have been making them every Christmas since then! They are the ultimate crowd pleaser, I have yet to meet a child, parent or grandparent who doesn't like them. These Mini Chocolate Christmas Puddings are super cute, fun, easy to make and a MUST on my Christmas baking list every … [Read more...]
Time for a Break
Hello Friends! As most of you know I am pregnant and expecting Lil Gooseberry (baby #2) to make his / her appearance into this world anytime from now really. Today, marks 38 weeks pregnant and I couldn't be any more excited (if I was still capable of jumping up and down without peeing myself, I would). Originally, when I found out I was expecting Lil Gooseberry I had these grand plans of getting ahead and all organised with my blog and having posts lined up for you all right up until pretty … [Read more...]
From the Munch Cupboard ~ Munch Eco Hero Baby Cup
Have you checked out Munch yet? Because, if not, you really should! They 'are an eco friendly New Zealand company that makes and markets products; offers ideas and recipes to feed the family.' Sounds pretty good, huh? What about the Munch Cupboard, have you checked that out? They stock really cool sustainable products like this Munch Eco Hero Baby Cup which Sebastian was lucky enough to receive the other day. These cups are really cool, they are made from rice husks, … [Read more...]