Childhood obesity is becoming a big problem in New Zealand, as it is in most Western countries. The National Children’s Nutrition Survey, carried out…

Many of us hark back to a distant memory. It may be of our family, it may be of someone else’s family, it may…

I know that many of us dread the kindy and school holidays. Weeks without a break from the kids. For me, I always see…

Years ago I went to a business seminar by Andrew Smith of APT (Accelerated Planning Technique). He based his planning method on the idea…

Ian and I have recently had time to sit down together, enjoy an entire cup of (hot) coffee and talk to each other without…

The return to the school term routine presents a good time to reflect on how meal times in your household work. Here’s some of…

As I write to you this month I have to admit to feeling more than a little off-colour; I’m unlucky to be suffering from…

At some time after the hazing ritual of childbirth, our “fight & flight” adrenalised womanly minds (muddy and bloody as they are), begin to…

Without a doubt Christmas is getting closer. No one needs to be reminded that during the lead up to Christmas it is often a…

You are spoilt for choice with a fantastic range of places to eat in Queenstown, no matter what your eating preference and budget.