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...]
Summer at the Beach With Kids
Growing up I fondly remember spending countless Summer days at the beach - whether it was playing on the grass, building sand castles or actually going in for a swim, sometimes (more often than not) all of the above. With the recent weather bomb we have had over the country, I know most of us are still waiting for Summer to arrive but let me tell you, it will get here and when it does I for one want to be ready. Funnily enough, whilst I don't really care for the wind and rain (I know it's … [Read more...]
New Year! New Direction?
Personally, I'm not one to set resolutions. I mean they sure sound good at 12.01 January 1st but a few days / weeks / months down the track they tend to be more of a dark cloud hanging over you than something achievable; so I tend to avoid making them. Plus, I am also of the mindset that if you really want to change something in your life... then there is no better time than the present - so what are you waiting for??? I do however, find that new year for me is a time for reflection. A … [Read more...]