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growmama 2 hours ago
summer tote - I was hanging out with the amazing Alia Bland of Little Bee the other day. I told her about the happy shirt I made as part of my plan to wrestle 2018 into being a great year, and she told... Continue reading →
Emily Writes 3 hours ago
I thought I would like a movie about a woman banging a lizard fish man more than I did - I saw lots of movies this month because I was given some vouchers and sent some tickets (thank you!) and so here are my reviews for the month! No spoilers. Unless it’s a spoiler to say that Sally... Read More
Household Logistics 3 hours ago
Summertime Harvest: Corn - The first of the corn was harvested today.
My Kids Lick The Bowl 10 hours ago
3 Minute Strawberry Vegan Ice Cream - This recipe for 3-minute vegan Strawberry Ice cream started out as a smoothie recipe, I made a little error at the start (well a big error when it comes to smoothie making) I added no liquid whatsoever and what I... Continue reading →
The Beauty Foodie 11 hours ago
Bubble Fabulous Mouth Spa Review - Bubble Fabulous. It’s not a mouthwash. It’s a spa for your mouth. Have I got your attention?! I hope so, as this new Kiwi product is going to be a sensation and I’m dying to tell you all about it. ... Continue reading →
Wendy's quilts and more 11 hours ago
Holiday Sewing Part 3 – Mirage - Yes, there's still more from my Christmas holiday sewing with my mum.You probably know by now that I can't resist a bright pop of colour, so sometime ago I bought two sections of a Mirage panel by Northcott. While mum was... Continue reading →Travelling with Ana 11 hours ago
Turning 6 - Cake for breakfast, followed by opening presents, making lego Star Wars ships, going to the movies and eating out at Los Cucos. So far 6 is the best year ever!!!
Jandals and Jet Planes 12 hours ago
Lions, Tigers … Oh My! Project Survival’s Cat Haven - I’m standing 3 metres away from a growling lion when it lunges. I jump. And then, like the rest of the group I’m with, let out an involuntary laugh of relief that Titan, a 450 lb male lion, is still... Continue reading →
luluslists 12 hours ago
My next two ladies - Continuing on with my motherly theme I created these two ladies, my pregnant woman having a moment with her bump and the blessed mother with her child. This time to make sure they didn’t slump I used vinyl, taped... Continue reading →AMummysLifeNZ by Patricia Swanepoel 13 hours ago
My 2018 Blog Goals - It’s a little late in the month but better late than never! I usually start of the year with some goals that I want to accomplish for my blog in the new year. Not resolutions. I don’t do those. Just goals... Continue reading →
Mia Bella Passions 14 hours ago
A YELLOW Valentines Vignette… - This year my Valentine sideboard decor is YELLOW!I mean - why does it always have to be ...pink...or red?My old upcycled sideboard is in the darkest corner of the room,so the YELLOW makes it POP with beautiful happy colour!I used my Valentine... Continue reading →City Wrigglers 14 hours ago
Funington City - Funington City, established in 2018, is a crazy cardboard city of creativity. It has free parking always, a well-looked after Funtanical Garden where bird feeding is encouraged, and a popular Unicorn Pet Store. There’s no traffic in Funington, Stop signs... Continue reading →
The Parenting Place 17 hours ago
An open letter from a kinda-new dad to an about-to-be-a-new dad - In anticipation of the soon-arrival of his friend Christian’s first baby, James Beck, dad to two little girls, has penned an open letter to him. Hey man, So you are about to meet your first child. Some people describe having... Continue reading →The Harridan 21 hours ago
Dubious Parenting Choices - So, here’s a thing I’ve been thinking about. I listened to Jon Ronson’s podcast The Butterfly Effect on my slow, cold, knee-stiffening runs around the park: the series where he delves into the free porn phenomenon of the last 15... Continue reading →
Finding Teesh 1 day ago
Day of Rest - I feel like I'm letting the stress of everyone being here get to me when really I shouldn't. It's nice having family here but I guess when you feel like they're all up in your space it makes you feel... Continue reading →











