I have trialed Xmaease cream. I have reactive dermatitis on my hands and they get very dry, red and crack from washing them and contact with specific liqiuds…
Jet Park Hotel is an Airport Hotel and Conference Centre very close to Auckland Airport. They have Family Suites available, so my husband and I stayed there last…
At 4 years, my youngest child William would draw the most elaborate pictures. He would draw cars with steering wheels, wing mirrors, and indicators. I admired William’s confidence to…
This is Kelvin Roy’s latest album and is a gorgeous collection of songs for kids, including Countdown, which is nominated for the APRA Children’s Music Awards.
Auckland Museum presents for the first time CAMERA Season of Photography, a major showcase of some of the most remarkable wildlife and documentary photography from New Zealand and…
I was selected to trial 3 Olive Baby products and I really love them.
Fisher-Price® knows that learning starts with play, which is why they’re giving you the chance to WIN a $10,000 scholarship fund for when your little one starts school, plus there…
To me, growing families is all about work together and creating memories while learning. As my partner works full time it’s hard sometimes and I know a lot…
When I was young, no volcano explosion would be complete without some baking soda and vinegar. No matter what age your children are this is a fun, experimental,…
A Game of Thrones: Book One is the first book in the fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin. A game of thrones…
The New Zealand International Science Festival brings together some of the world’s best science communicators to celebrate and promote the contributions science makes to society – past, present and future.…
Little Genie Bio Nappies are made from as many compostable and biodegradeable materials (approximately 65% of nappy by weight) as possible. A nappy for the environmentally conscious parent…
More than 40,000 Kiwis need donated blood to help save their life each year – an even more powerful statistic when we consider the likelihood of knowing one…
Mums Secret is a great product that is good for all the family from new borns up to the adults
Monster Time is a nifty little app that helps children learn to tell the time. It’s currently available for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.
A great reward treat, affordable and collectable !! One figure per sealed pack.
This is Just to prove that all picture books don’t need words, The Fishing Trip is just that… a picture book. But that doesn’t mean that there’s not…
Another gem from Gecko Press, The Best Singer in the World is a sweet tale about a little boy who overcomes stage fright. Perfectly pitched for early primary…
If you don’t know Gecko Press, you should. You must! Gecko Press is an independent publisher of children’s book and they scour the world for gorgeous books that…
Want to learn how to build a rocket? make your very own cuddly bacteria or meet a NASA astronaut at Scifest 2012! From the strange to the serious…
Mum’s Secret is designed and made in New Zealand. A natural product, it is a general-purpose soothing and repairing lotion retailing for $15/50 ml or $30/125 ml.
See this awesome production of The Dominion Post season of MAGNOLIA STREET for free with Kiwi Families! We’re got a family pass (4 tickets) to give away to one lucky…
Capital E National Theatre for Children presents: The Dominion Post season of MAGNOLIA STREET On this street you’ll discover that magnolia trees have hearts, unexpected friendships are the best…
DermaOil claims to be a multi-tasking miracle skincare oil for the face and body, specifically designed to help reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone…
Fathers Who Dare Win was self-published eleven years ago, sold strongly and now Ian Grant has updated and revised it for today’s generation of fathers. While the book…
Red Rocks is New Zealand writer Rachael King’s first novel for children and is a delight to read. The book focuses around Jake- a young fellow who is…
Pregnancy can be tough on your body! We’ve got the ultimate pregnancy pack for mums and babies… The pack contains: Maternity Stretchmark Oil (worth $39.95) Absolute Essentials Maternity…
Soda Stream has an awesome range of sodas that are perfect for keeping your kids happy during the school holidays! They’re cost effective and environmentally friendly and best…
Looking for some well made, stylish and inexpensive designer quality clothing for kids and mums this winter? Check out the great range at Kids in Style and you can…
Patch Maternity is embracing simple sophistication with an ultra comfy range of soft colours, fresh prints and easy to wear cuts all celebrating the natural beauty of a mum-to-be.…
I was 32 when my partner and I found out at the same time we were HIV positive. It was a real test of our relationship as we…
I didn’t have a baby shower with either of my pregnancies. It just wasn’t really something that was done back then. But boy things have really changed in…
Captivating Creations turns your images into beautiful canvas prints and we’re giving one lucky reader the opportunity to win a free A4 canvas. Just check their Facebook page…
Sometimes when you’re pregnant, there’s nothing nicer than just resting your feet! As well as gorgeous clothing, Egg Maternity has a fabulous range of bath and shower products…
Getting your career back on track after having a baby can be very exciting… but also surprisingly difficult for a variety of reasons. To help you out, here’s our…
For many women, preconception nutrition is not considered unless they have a related health issue or are consciously planning for a healthy pregnancy. Once pregnant, focus is altered to planning for arrival of baby, so post-conception nutrition can be an afterthought, yet remains vitally important throughout pregnancy.
Cake Stuff is New Zealand’s best on-line store for all of your cake, cookie, chocolate and cupcake decorating supplies, as well as partyware products! If you’re looking for some…
Every parent wants the best for their child and Lynn Jenkins brings you this great guide to help you on your way. We’ve got two copies of Best…
Pregnancy brings exciting times and whether you are creating a family or having an addition, it comes with lots of joy and sleepless nights! Just like sleep, time becomes…
If you are looking for the ultimate in maternity lingerie comfort, you can’t go past the Cake Cotton Candy seamless set. The Luxury Seamless Maternity/ Nursing Bra is silky soft…
If you’ve read our review, you’ll know that this book is a great read! It’s funny and informative and takes you right the way through pregnancy as well…
If you’re into children’s books, you’ll LOVE The Hueys… you can even check out our review here. Award winning author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers creates a world where…
The general rule is that if you are exercising prior to getting pregnant then you can continue on exercising as you were, adapting as required. If you are a…
More people are leaving starting a family to later in life. In fact, the average age for a first pregnancy in New Zealand is 30 – which is…
Pregnancy is a major life event, and therefore a great time to reflect on your health and what you eat! Now is the time to consider incorporating the…
Unbeknown to many Kiwi mums-to-be, globally New Zealand is regarded as having one of the best maternity care systems on the planet, alongside Holland. We are the only…
Plus One Wellbeing provides specialist physiotherapy for pregnancy and beyond. We are pleased to provide you with the chance to win a pregnancy treatment valued at $85.00 with…
In the past 7 months I feel as if a new world of choices (and anguish) has opened up for me. The choices that you have to make…
Tip Top® Bakery has introduced a new range of light grain breads to help Kiwi mums provide their older children with better nutrition and longer lasting energy, reformulating…
The journey of multiples is nothing short of amazing – smiles, snuggles and watching those beautiful personalities emerge – but let’s face it, it can be tough going.…
The First semester of University is nearly over and I can’t believe it! It has been a great experience being a student again and I have loved learning new…
The amazing people at Weleda have put together the MOST gorgeous pregnancy hamper of products for you and your baby. The hamper contains: Weleda Calendula Shampoo and Body…
When I was pregnant with my first daughter I was subscribed to a few parenting magazines. I always waited with anticipation when I knew they were due in…
Excitement is in the air, a new baby for you, a new sibling for your child. Here are some helpful ideas on how to prepare your child/ren for…
We always have a choice, but as we all experience at some time or another, often the choice to make isn’t that clear or comes at a difficult…
Once I started looking pregnant, strangers started treating me differently. My own policy is never to assume someone with a little roundness in the abdominal region is pregnant…
WaterWipes are ground-breaking new product, tested to ensure purity and stability. World’s purest wet wipe is made using 99.9% water, 0.1% grapefruit seed extract – and nothing else.…
The Natural HealthGiving Company is passionate about helping families live happier and healthier lives through natural health and makes great products for mums! They’re giving away a gorgeous hamper of:…
Make sure your little one is snug, warm and looking smart this winter with Three Bags Full Merino clothing. Their range includes irresistible printed tops, hoodies, dresses, leggings…
Love your Xbox 360? Need a new game? Well we can help! We’re giving away 4 copies of the Xbox 360 Kinect Star Wars game to some lucky families!…
Let’s admit it: Here in New Zealand, we thought Steve Irwin was kinda odd. We just didn’t really get the hoop-la. So when we were visiting family in…
ones&twos are a new nappy to the New Zealand market. They’re a one-size, all-in-one nappy that retail for around $24 each.
When my babies were small, I worried about them constantly at night time. Every time I woke up, I would go and check on them. The Motorola MBP36 digital wireless…
It’s heading into winter again and all around New Zealand, people are breaking out their crock pots… Slow Cooker Simple by Sue Ashworth is a straightforward little book…
A 100% merino wool sleeping bag designed to replace the blankets in the cot. Can also be used in the pram and the car seat.
Visa Inc. and Marvel Comics have teamed up to promote financial literacy in New Zealand and around the world through a new action-packed comic book Avengers: Saving the…
The good old fashioned cloth nappies with the red stripe down the side. 100% cotton & they have multiple uses.
Moby Wrap, one piece of material baby carrier
Driving home from a paediatrician appointment with Jasmine and Montana, her nine month old twin girls, Carmen was deep in shock and unable to process the brutal diagnosis…
The title character begins the story as a young girl from Iceland, who moves in with her aunt and uncle in Scotland after the early death of both…
Don’t we all wish it were possible? To climb back under the covers and drop all responsibility for life, even and especially the responsibility for looking after everyone…
The Nodoff Sleeping Bag is made of New Zealand Merino and is a lovely, durable bag. The outer layer is 100% 220gsm cotton and it is lined with 220gsm…
Kiwi icon and former Silver Fern April Ieremia documented her 2011 weight loss journey through a variety of media – a dedicated Facebook page for fans and followers,…
I think board books are perfect for children aged 1-2ish… the heavy pages are great for little fingers and they’re tougher to tear 😉 This lovely board book-…
This is a picture book for young children that I found at my local library.
This book is written as a thinly veiled novel, which is why I’ve put it under Parenting instead. It tells a simple story of Jeff, a busy, stressed…
This is a reprint of Deacon’s book – Quick and Easy Novelty Cakes – that was originally published in 1996. It has 35 recipes for make quick novelty cakes with…
“In December 2007, my mother died of cancer; two weeks later I was diagnosed with the same disease” Eloisa James had read her fair share of cancer memoirs…
Here’s the perfect thing to keep your little one warm this winter- the Mokopuna Merino Kimono Hoodie- a cross-over kimono style hoodie – perfect as an extra winter…
The Cocooi™ Newborn Gown is made from 100% superfine merino and has been designed especially for the NB-3mth age group. It features an elastic ‘pouch’ bottom, ensuring that…
Fifty Shades of Grey is about innocent Anastasia Steele, a clumsy virginal recent college graduate being seduced by the worldly and handsome Christian Grey. Ana is shy, clumsy…
Much is said about the challenges and stress of parenthood. However, there is little emphasis placed on the joy of being a mother, celebrating who you are as…
Punga Tails (web based company) Amber teething necklace in honeycomb colour. Contains an acid which is released into the body when the beads are warmed. This acid is…
The Phil & Teds Wriggle Wrapper is a simple contraption that serves three purposes. 1) sit a young baby in your lap quickly so your hands are free…
Self improvement consultant Densyse Saunders’ new book “Beautiful You” is primarily a personal grooming guide. It includes advice on skin and hair care, make-up, clothes, accessories, exercise, meditation…
Every child boy or girl likes Lego. The imagination can run wild when building with lego.
I’ve been trialling Xmaease cream on my 4 year old who has chronic eczema related to many serious food allergies for the last month. We have been using…
The autumn sun is still caressing us with its warming rays but the chill in the early mornings and the nights lets us know that winter is on…
Here’s a great event at the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival- just for kids (big and small ;):
This is the latest creation by award winning author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers. The New Jumper (The Hueys) is a sweet, simple tale about The Hueys, who are…
“Score a goal and I will give you 5 dollars” – I recently heard these words shouted out by a parent on the sideline of a 5 year-olds soccer game.…
Classic kiwi comedienne Jacquie Brown has documented her journey as a pregnant woman in this title, which also covers pre-pregnancy, labour and birth and the ‘fourth trimester’ (the…
Thelma Madine starred in the hit British TV series Big Fat Gypsy Weddings. Tales of the Gypsy Dressmaker is her personal account of her interactions with the gypsy…
A classic book that can be enjoyed by child and adults over again
Star Wars is the latest game for the Xbox Kinect 360. It’s a wee stroke of genius really, ‘cos who doesn’t want to be a Jedi Knight???
Every parent wants their child to do well at school, so and finding out your child is gifted should be a positive and rewarding experience. However, being gifted…
This book is one of a series by the author about Forensic Psychiatrist Jo Beckett. The story involves Autumn Reiniger’s reality birthday party in which a “crime situation”…
This year Immunisation Week from April 23-29 is all about protecting your child by getting them immunised on time.
Ann Packer’s completely revised guide to craft places throughout New Zealand- Crafty Girls’ Road Trip: New Zealand’s Best Craft Places, Plus 10 Craft Projects.
These are sets of cotton squares that you fold in thirds and enclose in a waterproof outer layer.