We all have these ideals about our lives. Maybe how we hope to raise our children, what our families will be like and what our homes might look…
Kids specialise in concrete thinking. The idea of praying and concepts like gratitude and forgiveness can be pretty hard to grasp – even for adults! You can help everyone…
In my experience as a Footsteps early childhood teacher, one of the most common worries parents share is about their child’s speech and language development. There can be…
Are you rushed off your feet? Tired, exhausted and overwhelmed from the demands of everyday life? Lacking in confidence and motivation to overcome procrastination, other people’s opinions, negative…
In a time where the school curriculum seems to become narrower and narrower, outlets for expressing creativity are becoming more and more vital in the lives of our…
Nano is the ultimate travel companion that promises convenience, longevity, an authentic Mountain Buggy experience of ease and maneuverability with first class safety innovation. Weighing at just 5.9kg…
There are faces in the hedge at the end of the garden, and a nest of tiny fantails, and that’s where 9-year-old Annie goes to play one hot…
Jo Frances Photography are professional photographers specialising in gorgeous baby portraits, natural photographic portraits of children of all ages, and photography that captures and celebrates people and their…
FunBites is a kitchen tool that cuts any kids food into bite-sized fun shapes. Hearts, triangles, cubes – you name it, you can make it and eat it! Funbites…
The lovable Moshi Monsters have jumped out of the screen and have morphed into six fresh styles of kids’ glasses bursting with colour and attitude, made especially to…
Malcolm Gladwell is renowned for his earlier works “The Tipping Point” and “Outliers” and his latest offering doesn’t disappoint – David & Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art…
Easter is a great time for story telling and here are three lovely books for you and your children. We’ve got two packs, each containing one each of…
We’re really excited about this new series of posts where we’ll talk to some inspiring mums and dads about their great kiwi families! This week’s mama is Becky…
Fifteen-year-old Morag Narmo really doesn’t want to go to school any more. She and her siblings would rather feed their heads into the waste-disposal unit than “do the…
Egg-citing Easter Shrinkies will hit supermarket shelves this week (March 24), available in all Farmer Brown Colony laid eggs. Simply slip a decorative Farmer Brown Shrinkies sleeve over…
Go in the draw to win an ecostore prize pack, valued at over $50! This prize pack includes the new Geranium & Orange Laundry Powder, made with a…
The new ‘Enchantment’ 1000pc puzzle series, from Holdson, will transport you into a world of magic where dragons become your best friends and mythical creatures await discovery. Designed…
Little Artist creates stylish Noughts & Crosses prints, using nine of your child’s paintings. Printed on high quality paper with your child’s name and age on the bottom,…
At some point in your child’s school life, chances are they will get nits. It’s a fact of life… and every parent’s nightmare. But there’s no need for…
Making mash needn’t be a lumpy chore – the new Masha Potato and Vegetable Masher makes it one of the easiest jobs in the kitchen. Simply prepare your…
What do you want to be when you grow up? An astronaut, doctor or maybe an All Black? Perhaps like me, you’ve yet to decide…..
Sometimes I have the good fortune to review some really cool books – and they are not necessarily ones that I would have chosen. This is one of…
After a lot of rain, there is a problem on the farm. How can the farmer get his milk into town? Well, it’s Rosie to the Rescue of…
For many New Zealand home owners, paying the mortgage is the single largest household expense each month. Any increase in mortgage rates will naturally have a major impact…
The tights run wild and free in this hilarious new novel from the Queen of Comedy! In The Taming of the Tights, Tallulah Casey is putting all thoughts…
When Sam opens the door and finds an elephant, he’s a bit surprised. But it turns out that it’s not any old elephant – it’s The Slightly Annoying…
As a Former Green MP I spend a lot of time thinking about sustainability. My job involved advocating for a smart, green, sustainable future for all New Zealanders,…
Angela Mollard is a national columnist in Australia’s News Corp publications each Sunday. She writes about lifestyle, relationships, parenting, politics, society and news-based issues and appears regularly as…
Many families place security right at the top of their priority list – they want to know that money will be there to pay their bills and that…
From the outside, Angela Mollard had it all: a successful career, husband, kids, a house, travel… and yet she wasn’t happy trying to do it all. She felt…
Aussie company Jump in Puddles Productions has released a new fun app for under 5s. Three clues are given for the child to work out ‘who’s that hiding…
Got a fidgit? A wiggler? A busy bee who cannot sit still? I am sure you have tried every which way to tire them out…But have you tried…
Diamond wasn’t always a star. Born to penniless parents who longed for a strong, healthy son, she was a dainty, delicate daughter – and a bitter disappointment. Discovering…
Here’s an easy and cheap idea for a Piñata using any sort of cereal box. I made a robot but you could make just about anything, an animal, a…
Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand’s only open range zoo and with over 350 animals to see, it’s the perfect place for a visit when in Christchurch. We…
Hooo weee! Can’t kids’ birthday parties be just a little bit crazy?? The food; the gifts; the decorations… it can all just get a bit out of hand.…
In A Perfect Chirpy Christmas, Flit imagines himself enjoying what her perceives as the perfect Christmas – a snowy, white version in the northern hemisphere. This story tells…
Teen car crashes have decreased dramatically since New Zealand implemented the graduated driver’s license system in 1987. Unfortunately, car crashes are still the number one cause of death for…
Plunket has been a big part of my life for more than 30 years. Ever since I had my boys all those years ago, getting involved and becoming…
This summer, Hubbards is encouraging New Zealand drivers to keep an eye out for our adventurous kids playing outdoors by placing signs around the country with the message:…
Tough economic times have led to increasing numbers of women returning to work after having children, often sooner than they would like, simply to make ends meet. Staying…
The Chibebe Snuggle Pod is perfectly designed to help relieve reflux and help prevent Flat Head Syndrome whilst being the funkiest, safest most comfy seat for use from…
To celebrate Children’s Day (Sunday 2 March), The Warehouse is having special deals on everything needed for a fun filled Family Games and Onesie Night. We have a…
This year for Children’s Day, as well as recognising your own little cherub, why not spread the love to other children in your community? In the process you’ll…
The new series of brightly-illustrated books on transport by Catherine Foreman is called ‘Machines and Me’. Boats is one title in this series, which also includes planes, trains…
EcoDeals & EcoParty are giving one lucky winner the chance to win a $100 voucher so you can party with a difference – the eco-friendly way. EcoParty have…
This month, I’m back on the topic of sleeping babies. Last month we looked at getting baby to sleep in the first few weeks after birth. But the…
Ready or not, the blissful chaos and flexible routines of summer have come to an end. And with the kids back at school, now is the perfect time…
Published posthumously, Dashing Dog is Margaret Mahy’s last work. It is accompanied by a CD of her reading the tale, which follows the amusing antics of a poodle…
Bittersweet is the latest epic novel by the author of The Thorn Birds.
The iconic Bonds Wondersuit has just become even better with the release of the new Zip Wondersuit range! Now available with an innovative two-way zip front, the Wondersuit…
Here I was thinking all this time that I needed to take dance lessons when it seems that I am actually rather acquainted with the Cha Cha, and…
In the interests of my sustainability in keeping up with modern trends whilst raising teen grandchildren, I agreed to let my 17 year old grand-daughter take me shopping…
A wonderful, safe, effective and natural product. Most used and like health product in our house. Perfect for helping the nasty colds that our little ones get.
Here are two lovely and simple Valentine’s crafts to brighten someone’s 14th of February. These little boxes hold a Hershey’s chocolate kiss… it’s quick to make them in…
It feels good to have and make family traditions, even more so in a Single Parent family. It gives my daughter (Miss 13) a greater sense of family…
When I see the words ‘sustainable families’, I think of families that last the distance. What is the secret ingredient that helps some families last the distance? My…
Do you know where your food comes from? Do you know what has been done to it in order to get it to your table? Is it even…
Would you like to know your neighbours better? When I was a little girl, our elderly neighbours had spare keys to our house. We fed each other’s pets during…
Let’s get S.M.A.R.T with goal setting this year. A reliable way to help you achieve your fitness goals is by using the S.M.A.R.T model.
This year our family vacation was spent camping at the Ruakaka Beach Holiday Park. What a beautiful spot, with the Waipu Caves to explore, the Mangawhai cliff top…
Sustainable family living means different things to different families. What I’ve discovered is that our family lives fairly sustainably, but it’s certainly not be design. I like to…
Resilience is about our ability to cope with the ups and downs of life. Children need to learn to bounce back from disappointment. As they grow, they need…
One definition of sustainability is when all parts of a system are in a balanced state, allowing natural development. In a family system, this means each person’s needs for food,…
Our first Au Pair joined us from Germany when Tom was 6 months. As the founders of Au Pair Link, we’d given some thought to the type of…
According to the Oxford dictionary the first definition of diet is: “The kinds of food that a person, animal or community habitually eats.” The second definition is: “A…
The word ‘sustainable’ comes with a lot of fish hooks attached. It seems simple enough – the dictionary definition is “able to be continued.” It’s when you start…
With the school holiday already becoming a distant memory, and the school term getting into full swing, it’s an ideal time to establish some routines and expectations in…
Lois Rock is a prolific Christian children’s writer. Recently released is her Tiny Tots Bible, a hard cover Bible with twenty popular scriptures retold in easy-to-read format with…
Back to school can be a challenging time for your kids health and and Nordic Naturals has some fantastic products to help boost your children’s immunity. We’ve got…
It is a fact that around the time toilet training usually begins, children are starting to strive for more independence and beginning to test limits. This can make…
In Artisan Pizza, London-based restaurant chain Franco Manca has put out a gorgeous little cookbook with tips, ideas and recipes all relating to everyone’s favourite food: pizza.
My Family Food Bag is designed for parents with two or three younger children (under 10 years of age) and has smaller portion sizes than our Classic Food…
It’s not a bar, it’s not a cookie, and it’s not a cake. It’s Pingos! Introducing Mother Earth’s scrumptious new kids’ snack… Pingos are little muffin balls filled…
Farmer Brown is the first egg producer in New Zealand to provide a greater choice of welfare-friendly, affordable eggs to shoppers throughout the county, with its new offer…
Kiwigarden is pleased to giveaway a one month supply of New Zealand-made products to 5 lucky people. Each pack contains one box of each of their four flavours…
Scale new heights and unleash your adventurous side with Extreme Edge, New Zealand’s leading indoor climbing centre. Catering for the entire family, the vibrant, themed ClimbZone walls complete…
The Herb Farm and Waihi Bush have come together to create products which combine expert knowledge with the finest natural ingredients. 100% natural products designed with nature to provide…
Pitango would like to offer one lucky family a one week supply of Pitango kids meals for the little ones, and a one week supply of the delicious…
This summer, the BENEFUL team is bringing good old-fashioned playtime back for Kiwis and their beloved dogs! Until March, the BENEFUL Play Truck will be tiki-touring New Zealand,…
Take a visual trip with Holdson and Bay of Plenty artist, Caren Glazer, with this colourful and iconic New Zealand 500pc puzzle range, Southern Skies. The Southern Skies…
The Teddy Bear’s Promise is a new book from legendary Kiwi author Diana Noonan. It is so, so delicious and a must for anyone who has ever loved…
It’s back to school time and it can be so frustrating when your children lose their things! To help out, we’ve got 2 packs of 2 sets of Lunchbox…
Mocka’s Art House is a perfect environmentally friendly toy for your child. Mocka’s Art House is a life sized cardboard cubby house that is made from 100% recycled…
Aimed at little adventurers aged five and over, Lonely Planet’s World Search are fun ‘lift-the-flap’ books which span the globe to reveal the weird, wonderful and silly things…
Build the Rocket contains a fantastic book and a cardboard kitset model of a large rocket which can be stood on the floor of your kids’ bedroom. It’s…
Gavin Bishop retells this classic story of The Three Little Pigs, showing the power of the individual to overcome the odds. In this case the third industrious little…
My 2 year old currently LOVES the story of Noah’s Ark and she adored My Look and Point Noah Stick-a-story.
Fifi Colston is a veteran of Wellington’s annual ‘World of Wearable Art’ show and in ‘Wearable Wonders’ she gives creative children a step by step guide to completing…
Popular Masterchef winner Brett McGregor has released his second cookbook, A Taste of Home. More than 100 recipes feature in the title, with lots of kiwi classics as…
What adventures can a small child get up to when he spends the whole day with daddy? Adventures with Daddy is a charming picture book written by Cathy…
Another year is almost over… Christmas has been and we’ve all breathed a sigh of relief. And then there’s New Year! I’ve never been a particularly boisterous celebrator…
Gavin Bishop follows the popularity of his book Bruiser, with this new title – Bruiser & The Big Snow. Bruiser is a large, heroic digger ready to save…
Suffering from Postnatal Depression can surely be a dark and lonely road. Mothers Cry Too explores many aspects of PND, pregnancy anxiety and related disorders. It is a…
Guided Play is designed to provide parents of infant children with hints and tips to enrich the quality of play with their infant / toddler / pre-schoolers. Therefore,…
A ‘retro-style’ hardback with a fabric cover and ribbon bookmark, The Way We Used to Cook provides a range of classic recipes across six chapters (Scrumptious Soups and…
A Bit of What You Fancy is the new cook book from New Zealand chef Jo Seagar.
Brought to you by Craig Smith of Wonky Donkey fame, My Daddy Ate an Apple tells the story of what happens if you eat an apple with a…
With Christmas fast approaching, we thought it would be a good time to have a look at some apps for Christmas. We’ve got some for the kids and…