There’s nothing quite like spending quality time with the family. Cancel out chores, errands and the ...
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Smoothie Power – Creamy Banana & Avocado
Bananas and avocados are a tremendous combination in a smoothie -not only are they packed with ...
Stories for boys who dare to be different
My six year old grandnephew is charming, fun to be with, a great conversationalist and very ...
Beat those awkward moments – Five conversation starters that won’t let you down
There’s nothing more awkward than finding yourself in a social situation where you know absolutely no ...
Six tips for taking great family photos
Holding onto family photos can be a precious keepsake of the time you’ve spent together. Here ...
Video: World’s friendliest puppy
This puppy has friends of all shapes and sizes. Source: Bored Panda
Up-cycling furniture
An oily ragger was chatting with us the other day about how they had refashioned their ...
Captain Cook’s Pioneer Cottage in Marton, Rangitikei
I had the pleasure recently of viewing Captain Cook’s Pioneer Cottage in Marton, Rangitikei. It’s a ...
Go girl: A storybook of epic New Zealand women
First there was the hugely successful Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls. And now we have our ...
When times get tough, Kiwis turn to family networks
From hosting Christmas lunches to throwing Sunday BBQs, bringing the whole family together can often seem ...