There’s nothing quite like a winter vegetable soup to make you feel warm on the inside, when it’s cold on the outside! This tummy-warming recipe comes from Mandy Sacher.…
Dear Mummy, You’re Important Too is the ultimate handbook reminding mothers how important self time truly is. In this beautifully laid out book is a collection of quotes,…
Reo Pēpi presents its first series of beautiful bilingual children’s books with the release of Kanohi – My Face, Kākahu – Getting Dressed & Kararehe – Animals. With…
Mister Maker is a real favourite in our house. There’s not much my kids like more than doing crafts and the crafts Mister Maker does on his TV…
Going on a holiday or weekend getaway with the family is a great way to escape from your day to day routine, create long lasting memories and spend quality…
Nut Brothers roasts and mills natural ingredients sourced from all around the world to make the finest tasting nut butters, right here in New Zealand. To celebrate the…
The title sounds like the starting point for an article on how to explore the Amazon while avoiding piranha, or maybe eating puffer fish in Japan without suffering terminal…
It’s Dani’s first summer vacation—and the best ever! She is staying on an island with Ella, her best friend in the world. Dad is still in hospital but…
When I think about keeping my children safe the first thing that comes to mind is keeping them safe from other people. But how? I can’t wrap them up…
BIC CLIC Celebrating 60 Years in NZ BIC® wants to say a big thank you to Kiwis for supporting BIC CLIC® for the last 60 years! To say…
Win a family pass to see Mister Maker and The Shapes LIVE when he brings his amazing theatre show to Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington during the July school…
Lonely Planet Kids – Spot the Lot! is a really fun new book that is part search-and-find and part colouring book.
Win a $500 coupon from Wotif.co.nz to put towards your next family holiday! Whether it’s a New Zealand family road trip, or an overseas destination you’re into Wotif.co.nz…
These July holidays, complete an adventurous self-guided training course through Auckland Zoo’s African savannah to graduate from the Zoo’s Ranger Academy! There are six great challenges (from fitness…
I was ready to be a mother at the age of four, it was 1978.
In this busy modern world, cities are expanding and backyards are shrinking. Yet the desire to grow food is more pressing in the face of rising food costs and…
Lonely Planet’s new collection of City Trails books reveal secrets, stories and other cool stuff about some of the world’s most popular destinations. New York is my favourite…
“The Girls” by Emma Cline is a hot new novel about Evie Boyd, a woman who grew up in California in the 1960s and 1970s. The film rights…
Dorothy Waide’s wonderful book ‘You simply can’t spoil a newborn’ is the absolute must-have parenting book for new Mums and Dads.
Emma Galloway of My Darling Lemon Thyme blog/book fame has returned with a new cookbook to inspire those who enjoy eating a vegetarian and gluten free diet. Full…
Give your immune system a boost this winter with Red Seal’s Floradix formula! Floradix is perfect for fighting that winter fatigue. The formula is a fast absorbing iron…
Harraways has a NEW variety to add to its family of oats – Steel Cut Oats, available in three delicious flavours: Original Brown Sugar, Sultana and CinnamonApple and…
Win your little outdoor explorer one or two pairs of Children’s Waterproof Fleece Lined Overpants! RRP $36 (sizes 1, 2, 3) RRP $40 (sizes 4, 5) Winner’s choice…
It may have taken a while to show up this year, but winter is here and making its presence felt across the country with chilly weather and, in some…
Children with learning differences are some of the bravest children I know. They show grit, resilience and a level of persistence that some of us would only dream…
Cake Decorating Made Easy is a cake decorating book for beginners who want to add flair to their cakes. With completely manageable step-by-step instructions, this title is a…
“Vinegar Girl” is part of the Hogarth Shakespeare series of modern retellings of Shakespeare. It updates “The Taming of the Shrew.” I love a clever modern adaptation of…
I love wall hangings so decided since Matariki is just around the corner I would create a star wall hanging with little miss 3. I love creating with…
Matariki is a great time of year to celebrate and learn more about Maori culture. One way we’re doing this in our family is through story books. My…
African savannah Home to giraffe, zebra, ostrich, meerkats, leopard tortoises and African masked lovebirds, the new African savannah brings Auckland Zoo visitors closer than ever to wildlife, in an…
The Kiwi Families team got the opportunity to interview Mister Maker for his upcoming tour. Read on to find out what he’s looking forward to when he gets…
Win a copy of the brand new book ‘Dear Mummy, You’re Important Too’ – the first book of its kind. Unlike other parenting-related books, this book has mummies…
Win 1 of 5 DVD copies of Dora the Explorer’s Puppy Party. Dora has a present for her new puppy, Perrito, but Swiper has all-new sneaky swiping tricks!…
I read an article a few weeks ago in New Zealand’s Canvas magazine, in which writer Megan Nicol Reed penned: “there is something inherently nauseating about talk of…
Guji Guji is a crocodile, who, through the event of his egg rolling down a hill is born into a family of ducks. His family accepts him for…
Win your baby or toddler their very own set of two Doidy Cups. Perfect for bottle haters, breastfed babies and as a sippy cup replacement, Doidy Cups are…
Win one of three prize packs, each containing the four latest book releases from Lonely Planet Kids. Prepare to get seriously streetwise with Lonely Planet Kids’ new City…
Kids love Dr Suess, and it’s been that way for a long time. New stories have been found and published in Horton & the Kwuggerbug and more lost…
On April 20, 1999, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold walked into Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Over the course of minutes, they would kill twelve students and…
Ice Age Live tells the adventures of an extraordinary herd of Ice Age animals, all living together as one unique big family. The decrease in grassland leads Sid,…
Before having children I had no idea about the plethora of products that I would end up finding useful and toddler milk falls into that category. While toddler…
The right level of silly-fun, without dragging out the story and with a good resolve – this is a winner for preschoolers and young school-aged children.
Dreambaby® together with Kiwi Families is giving you the opportunity to win one of two Dreambaby® Nelson Gro-Gate®s valued at $79.99. This attractive and versatile hardware mounted child…
Trilogy Everything Balm is all you need for Winter and we have two to give away! Enter on the form below to be in to win. This competition…
Common colds are something hard to avoid during the winter months. Young children may get between six to ten colds per year and once one family member has a…
At 12 years old I declared my intention to become a vegetarian much to the horror of my mother who hailed from solid sheep farming stock. It was…
Win one of five three-packs of Tinkle Time Potty Training Stickers worth $14.95 from Bath & Potty Time. These new-to-NZ stickers start out white but, with a little…
Win 1 of 5 DVD copies of Ever After High: Way to Wonderland. A spell gone wrong magically transports our favourite fairytale friends to Wonderland where they go…
Inspired by the innocence and purity of daisies, the Hope Daisy capsule collection by Kagi Jewellery encapsulates those living bravely by supporting children affected by cancer. Kagi have…
Guess what? Arnott’s has packed Shapes with heaps more flavour! The new range has been tweaked, with seasoning sprinkled on both sides plus baked into the biscuit for…
Wal Herring is the author of Healthy Little Eaters, and she has a wealth of wisdom to share about kids and food. The Kiwi Families team had the…
The Munch Eco Hero Feeding Set is a fantastic baby or toddler feeding set which has it all. A cup with handles for easy usage, a baby plate,…
Win 1 of 5 DVD copies of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 3 The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are on the scene! From Muckman to the Mighty Mutanimals…
Pain and fever can make your child feel grizzly and grumpy: teething, earache, colds and flu, not to mention the scrapes, scratches and stings of general play. So ask…
Joanna King is a kiwi by birth, but she now lives in Vienna and works as a journalist. This is her debut novel about four sisters who take…
Marie Kondo’s latest book on how to tidy your house once and for all is a great read – if you haven’t already read her original book the…
It’s well known that getting children immunised helps protect them from some serious diseases. What is less well known is that women can get immunised during pregnancy for…
They say food should be our first medicine, and that’s the premise of Julia & Libby’s Wholefood Kitchen. If you want to transform your body from the inside…
How would you like an extra $200 for the family budget? By switching your power to the smaller, smarter power company Electric Kiwi, that’s exactly what we’ll guarantee…
One of our best friends’ daughters was turning six recently. I asked her what she wanted on her cake… and she said a unicorn. So this is what…
Auckland Zoo probably doesn’t need much of an introduction for most Aucklanders. My three young ones were fortunate enough to spend their first years only minutes from Auckland…
My kids are spoilt. I don’t deny it. They get far more than their fair share of ‘cool stuff’. So these holidays we’ve been trying to DO cool…
I loved reading this book. The storyline revolves around Ginny, who is a rising star when tragedy strikes her life. She is about to jump off a bridge…
Win a family pass to see Mister Maker and The Shapes LIVE when he brings his amazing theatre show to Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington during the July school…
Personally, I think there’s everything to love about Mud Mates coveralls.
Get your baby off to a great start! Kiwi Families is giving away a gift pack to the value of $109 containing: 2 bottles of Puria® new Liquid…
We took our almost 3 year old (and our 4 month old) to see The (Kiwi) Gingerbread Man on Saturday and had a blast! The play is a…
This is a must read book for any budding Kiwi craft brewer. Well written, and well presented, the book details how to get started, from extract brewing, through…
Wellycon is New Zealand’s biggest boardgame convention, held annually on Queen’s Birthday weekend (this year it’s 4-5 June and being held at Wellington Girls College). Wellycon brings together…
In Capital E’s new show Shu’s Song, the ordinary world become extraordinary as Shu discovers the secret life of everyday objects in a home office. Shu’s imagination brings…
These stylish compartment lunch boxes from The Creative Lunchbox have unique turn ‘n’ lock technology which ensures food stays super fresh. All five compartments are leakproof. The set…
When most people hear the word “gamer”, they usually add the prefix “video” subconsciously. But, while digital games have slowly become accepted as part of mainstream entertainment, the…
I’ve been a bit slow to the personal blender party and I’m always a bit skeptical about fads. However, the kind people from Nutribullet offered to send me…
Originally published in 1955, this is a 60th anniversary edition of a celebrated NZ picture book in the bestselling series by Avis Acres. By re-releasing the title, the…
Win 1 of 5 Monster High: Great Scarrier Reef DVDs and Dolls. Splash into a whole new Monster High™ World! Join the Monster High ghouls on an all…
Win 1 of 5 DVD copies of Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanut Movie. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make…
Auckland Theatre Company is putting on a production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at Selwyn College Theatre this school holidays. Whether he’s duping his mates into white-washing…
The Best of Alison Holst was first published in 1991. There is now a 2015 version of her famous “Big Red Book”. It contains vegetarian recipes, microwave recipes,…
Normally only available to members, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is giving away a 2-night family stay at its historic beach house in Smelting House Bay, Kawau…
Mother’s Day giveaway! Who needs a little bit of pampering?! The vegan, cruelty free cosmetic companies Designer Brands and 7th Heaven are giving away three packs to pamper…
I am happy when my children are happy. Sounds pretty simple right? Well, I would be fooling both myself and you to say this state of utopia…
As a parent, happiness tends to be measured by your child’s happiness. All we want is for our kids to be happy and heathy, which makes us happy…
I don’t know about you, but breakfast is by far my favourite meal of the day. But it is one so many of us have so little time…
Dear Mummy and Daddy, The day you saw that pregnancy test, was a day never to forget. I know you were scared and nervous. So nervous you took…
We have thrown some cracker birthday parties over my teen’s 15 year existence and hosting them is a lot of fun albeit kinda chaotic and exhausting!
Happiness cannot be measured by one simple, single moment. It comes in many forms. A look, smile, smell, feeling, thought, word or just simply, life.
Brassicas. These are all the good green favourites that as a kid you were made to eat because they were good for you, and if you were lucky…
Hi Jen, I was wondering if you had some advice that could help us. We have been looking for a good way to help our son release his…
Whether or not it’s autumn where you live right now, it’s a great season to celebrate. I love the glowing light on a pleasant autumn evening. And of course…
A book for all parents – BabyCues is a revolutionary parenting book. It delivers original, proven findings and practical know-how that helps to achieve natural digestive balance for…
A quirky picture book about a child and an elephant playing hide and seek.
That never-ending hunt for happiness. Do a Google search and there are countless blogs and websites on finding your true happiness and inner meaning. It’s the meaning behind…
Stay well this winter with an immunity pack from Red Seal! The pack includes the brand new New Zealand Blackcurrant Vitamin C. Not only does it strengthen the…
Win one of five DVD bundles, each containing a copy of Lego Friends: The Grand Hotel and Lego Friends: Girlz 4 Life. Lego Friends: The Grand Hotel -…
This book has simple black and white drawings, with a short paragraph with information about each one. Most are vehicles, but there are some that aren’t, like a…
Foodies rejoice! Cooking with tomatoes has just gotten better with the introduction of the sublime sealed-in flavour of Ceres Organics Fresh Italian Roma tomatoes in BPA-free Combisafe packaging.…
‘Who said Kiwis can’t fly?’ is the first children’s book from icandy founder Hamilton-Gibbs who composed the storyline during a 40 minute walk along the coastline around Mangawhai’s…
Remington Straightini is a handbag-size straightener that allows you to create super sleek styles and touch up through the day. Never a bad hair day with ceramic plates…
We have two prize packs including Farrah’s NEW Garlic Butter Wraps up for grabs. This prize is perfect for families! Each pack contains: 1x Farrah’s Garlic Butter wraps…
Get your hands on some Farrah’s NEW Sprouted Grain Wraps. Farrah’s are leaders in bringing NZ the latest food trend of sprouted grains to NZ homes. Kiwi Families…