“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.
The Munchkin Nappy Disposal system is made for putting disposible nappies in locking out the odour. It uses a baking soda cartridge.
Kiwi author Nicola Galloway is a chef who is passionate about the benefits of healthy and flavoursome food. She’s also a mum and knows lots about feeding families… I…
Honey Child is a pocket style cloth nappy retailing for $39.95.
I’m not sure why, but I had low expectations of this book when I began it. However, I was pleasantly surprised! This debut book by New Zealand author…
Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to celebrate how important mothers are. We all know that we should do it all year long but it’s nice to take…
Here is an idea for an easy Mother’s Day craft for younger children. They will probably need a bit of help but there are fewer steps than with…
These are a great idea to make for Mother’s Day but may be suited for the older children or will need some assistance from a parent. They look…
To celebrate the opening of the brand new Kids by Famers store in Christchurch, we’ve got a $50 voucher to giveaway! Just check out more about the Kids…
Now here’s one of the best ideas we’ve seen for a while- the brand new Kids by Farmers store in Christchurch. Based on the results of extensive research,…
Treasures magazines
The colourful life of Charles Dickens is depicted by Claire Tomalin in her new biography of the great English author. For those who grew up reading David Copperfield,…
Hardcover children’s book about ‘dangerous’ animals.
I recently read that dystopia is the new vampire book and Jack Lasenby’s Calling the Gods is well within this genre. An engaging imagining of an alternative future,…
Do you get stressed or worried about money? Have there been arguments in your household about money and bills? Are you losing sleep over your debts? If you answer yes to…
Lee Lipsenthal is a successful doctor, with a loving wife and two children. He is fifty-two, eats well, exercises, and meditates. One day he is diagnosed with terminal…
Psychologist Nigel Latta brings us great advice for surviving parenting. This bite-sized book contains a series of essays dealing with issues from dealing with bad behaviour to how…
Cloth Nappy Week 2012 is upon us and I am about to embark on a journey, pink cape and all, around the country to promote the use of…
My husband and I were excited about taking our two preschoolers to the Easter Show but hadn’t let our expectations rise too high. The start of Easter weekend…
The story goes that in the 1920’s, Amish women would bake a special dessert to put in the farmers lunch boxes. The men lucky enough to discover one…
New Zealand’s only Whoopie Cakes have been all the rage in farmers’ markets and specialty stores since last year, but Whoopie has just opened its first flagship store…
This is a really well-thought out nappy with some great design features.
So, we all know that it’s important to wear good bras when you’re pregnant and feeding… but honestly… there’s only so long a girl can take wearing what…
Click that Itch is designed to stop the itching and reduce the swelling caused by insect bites, stinging nettle and jellyfish stings. It is a piezoelectric device which…
Staying healthy is something that is really important to me. However I am not a big fan of dieting. In fact I think I have never lasted longer…
If you tend to have constant back/shoulder pain and need some heat packs on hand without having to shell out a good amount of money to buy some,…
School holidays are over but there are still those days where it seems that nothing is going to go your way. These stress balls will have you chilled…
The Munchkin Nappy Disposal System is a storage system for disposing of dirty nappies. The self-sealing system tightly seals the bag and locks odours away, while the baking soda…
I need to say at the outset that I’m not really a gamer. I’m probably like many of you in that I love the idea of the sport…
Winter is on its way. Clinicians wants to help you and your family get through the cold months. Be in to win a Winter Prevention pack worth around $100.…
Peapods Reusable Nappies are a pocket style cloth nappy retailing for $19.95.
Rosehip is the most AMAZING product for your skin. Lots of you will know that it’s great for stretch marks and scars and here’s a great new product from Trilogy. Certified…
A review of Little lamb cloth nappies.
Itti Bitti makes glorious nappies! The designs are gorgeous and and a great deal of though has gone into the design.
A review of Honey Child cloth nappies.
Cute, soft and well-designed nappies in two pieces: fabric wraparound nappies that Velcro at the front, with a waterproof outer that does the same.
A review of Little Lamb cloth nappies.
Baby First nappies are cute and excellent performers. They come as a coloured outer with dome snaps and two separate fleecy, double-layered inners. You can use both inners…
My Grandma was a big part of my childhood. When I was little, I used to get on the bus and go and stay with her in Eketahuna…
I’m sure that this is not news to you, but health comes in all kinds of ways including environmental, social and physical … all aspects of our lives…
A really absorbent and well-priced nappy.
Every day we see articles and reports on the growing impact of obesity on our nation’s children, it’s scary stuff. Overweight kids often lead to obese adults, at…
I will always remember being invited to a party when I was probably 8 or 9 and to my horror they served up only healthy food. I probably…
Tots Bots are hailed as the easiest cloth nappy there is – an all in one system, the main flap folds straight into the inbulit pocket, and it…
A review of Ecobubs cloth nappies.
Ecobubs are a very chic cloth nappy with a fast drying prefold (one rectangle folds in three which is inserted into the nappy’s pocket) microfibre insert and a…
This is a nappy that not only looks great, but works well. It has a lovely soft exterior which makes your baby look much more stylish than if…
A note given to me by my beautiful daughter recently. A reminder of what is really important to her as a 5 year old. We are parents. Solo…
Ten beautiful years after introducing the world to the wonders of Rosehip Oil, Trilogy is launching the latest advance in natural beauty: Trilogy Rosehip Oil Antioxidant+, a product…
Parents are often bombarded with negative stories and imagery about the internet and it’s no wonder they are confused about how they should manage it in the home,…
I am a 50/50 cloth to disposable nappy parent. I mostly use cloth nappies in afternoon and evening while I am at home. I have been trialling the…
A cute and effective cloth nappy with a high level of absorbency.
Super styley, well-performing pocket nappies.
The Munchkin Nappy Disposal System was created specifically with Mums in mind. The bags are easy to load and disposing of dirty nappies is quick and easy. The patented…
Little Lamb are a towelling nappy system, where the nappy fits inside a liner – both operate on the same velcro up, wrap right around principle. They also…
Cute and absorbent snap-together nappies, with a really good inner.
Tots Bots Easyfit nappies are an all in one nappy sold by Nappy Days.
Feeding Little Tummies: A Guide for New Zealand Parents and Caregivers is published by Craig Potton Publishing and contains over 100 illustrated recipes. Beginning with a first foods…
A review of the itti bitti d’lish cloth nappy
A review of the Tots Bots Cloth Nappies.
Healthy Families also have healthy computers and the Norton 360 security software is top of the line protection! It’s superior software with easy-to-use protection and backup for all…
Another great nappy design from itti bitti- the d’lish All in One is an awesome nappy with great absorbency.
A review of the Cushie Tushie cloth nappies.
Itti bitti tutto – a one size/birth to potty nappy.
The Bum Rarpz Shark Pup is designed to look like a little shark complete with eyes, teeth, gaping mouth and shark fin. This pocket cloth nappy comes with…
Life isn’t always clear and simple, cut and dried, open and shut, nor straight up and down. This gorgeous book, designed and illustrated by Kate Knapp, shines some light…
Cloth nappies are fabulous. They look super cute, come in amazing designs and are soooo much better for the environment. I’ve used them with both of my girls…
Baby First nappies from- Four months until potty
Winter is coming and so are those winter lurgies and here’s something to help boost your family’s immunity: We’ve got a pack of Gaiakids Kids Defense Herbal Drops and…
What I really recall most about my early parenting years with four young boys, is that I wanted to be the very best parent to my kids. Maybe…
Honey Child is a straight forward, well-performing nappy.
The Ecobubs Wool Blend Pocket Nappy has a wool mix outer with a soft microfleece inner.
How did I get here? My journey to physical health transformed me from a firm believer that the only way for babies was the rigid way of the…
Healthy families have a warm emotional tone, where there is affection between family members and parents are role models for their children by being positive, handling upsets in…
Now offering tailor-made Family Suites, Jet Park Hotel at Auckland Airport caters for mum & dad, plus up to 4 kids. Along with an indoor play area, library,…
A review of the Bum Rarpz PUL Nappy.
Raising Children brings together the work of New Zealand’s leading early childhood welfare organisations into a comprehensive dvd resource for parents, focussing on the first three years. It is…
It’s every parent’s nightmare to have a worried teenager with a huge assignment due in the next day. We’ve certainly there, and hopefully we learnt something along the way. Below are some…