This is where I spew the thoughts in my head, out into text that is hopefully in a readable format.
Digesting What’s Happened & Talking To The Kids
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will know that Christchurch (and New Zealand) were rocked by a horrific terror attack in which 50
The Lowdown: Home Ventilation
We recently got a SAYR Home Ventilation system put in, and a bathroom extractor fan; and I get questions a lot asking me how it’s
Husband “Sexts” His Wife And It’s What We All Need
Some couples send each other nudes and sexy text messages (sexts) to spice up the relationship. However if you’re anything like my husband, and this
This Statistic Is Disgusting
Today over on Instagram’s instastories (add me: happymumhappychild), I shared this graph. Just take a moment to let this sink in … Fuck that shit.
What If Your Period Was A Person?
Aaah our period. That time of the month when the flood gates open. Our emotions run wild. We want to eat. We want to cry.
NZ Government Bans Smoking In Cars With Children
Finally, New Zealand has stepped up and is banning smoking in cars with children. Last year Duncan Garner, from the AM Show, called for the
I Nominated 3 Charities For The Newman’s Own Foundation Grant
Towards the end of last year (2018), I was approached by Newman’s Own Foundation, and asked to nominate some charities to receive a substantial $75k
New Year, Improved Me
New Year, New Me? No way … New Year, Improved Me. I learned a lot in 2018: I learned to take a step back; I learned
My Journey With Keto
As someone who has struggled with their weight for at least 15 years, I was getting sick and tired of myself and the way I
Why Do I Have To Lose My S**t Before Anyone Listens?
I could have a polite conversation with my children about my expectations, yet we all know the only time they really listen is when I lose
We Need To Ban Public Smoking Around Schools AND Playgrounds
In New Zealand it is illegal to smoke on a school’s property – but what about the area just outside of the school. This is
Christmas Is Coming
Christmas is my FAVOURITE time of the year. I love every single thing about it. I love the terribly annoying music, the impossibly early decorations,
Spark Has Released A SmartWatch For Kids, And It’s Insane
Kids want freedom, and parents just want to know where they are …. If you’ve ever wanted to keep track of your children (or perhaps
Our Renovations – PAINTING
After removing all of the GIB, insulating, creating a new window, putting the new GIB up, sanding down the windows and basically getting the whole
Strawberries Are More Than A Treat!
Growing up. fresh New Zealand strawberries were a dessert; they were a treat. Served at the end of the day with icing sugar, and if
I Know It’s Hard Now; But It Does Get Better
Parenting is bloody hard; especially at the beginning; especially as a new parent. It does get better though. I promise. I struggled so much when
