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EDITOR’S LETTER

Something I have discovered about myself over the past couple of years is that I really, really love sleep. You don’t appreciate a good, solid nap until you’ve spent a year or two chasing it. One of my new pet peeves since having my poppet is listening to parents talk about their wellrested babies, as if their parenting skills have had something to do with their wee one’s ability to sleep through the night from four weeks. This pet peeve goes alongside competitive birthing and non-fussy toddlers – ‘Oh, your child loves vegetables? Mine has only eaten Weetbix for the past five days’. In this issue, I had a chat to Emily Writes (page 38) – a self-described exhausted mum reaching out to exhausted mums – and realised we have…

EDITOR’S LETTER

EDITOR’S PICKS

Finding the right fit Choosing childcare that best suits your family can be harder than it seems. Rebecca Williamson talks to four mums about their choices. The A-Z of birth There is so much about birth that I had no idea about, even going into the birthing unit myself. Jai Breitnauer educates us on many of the unknowns of childbirth. Coffee group If you’re anything like me, you would have been completely overwhelmed by the sheer amount of “stuff” that baby needs in the first year. In this issue’s coffee group, we asked the mums “Which baby-related products became lifesavers and what do you regret buying?” Their answers are priceless!…

Olivia Wimsett Olivia Wimsett is a freelance art director who created some fantastic layouts for this issue, including beauty, fashion and our recipe pages. Having started her career at an advertising agency, Olivia decided to take a different direction and pursue her passion for magazines. So far she has spent four exciting years in editorial and recently launched her company, Own Design. She loves visiting friends and family in the Coromandel where she spends a lot of time on her other passions, watersports and sailing. Her ultimate goal is to sail around the world. Shiree Schumacher Shiree Schumacher has been a health and wellbeing editor for various magazines. As subeditor at Little Treasures, she loves reading about people’s parenting journeys and cooing over the gorgeous photos. “When I see so…

Thursday, June 29 Hoyts Sylvia Park at 7.30pm Tickets are $25 + booking fee and includes a glass of bubbles, a goodie bag worth more than $40, and a packet of Treasures nappies! YOU ARE INVITED to join us for a complimentary beverage, a goodie bag full of take-home treats, a free packet of Treasures nappies and Treasures wipes, and a film that promises to be full of laughs and great Will Farrell one-liners! Plus, there will be plenty of spot prizes to be won! Additional drinks and food items can be purchased from the bar. Please be at Hoyts Sylvia Park by 7.30pm. You will be seated in the cinema at 7.50pm and the movie will begin at 8pm. Tickets are general admission and not allocated seating. You will…

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FROM THE DAD’S PERSPECTIVE I always enjoy getting my copy of Little Treasures and this issue was no exception, I really enjoyed the article on the dad’s side. So often the focus is on Mum and it was great to read about the dad’s perspective. My husband often felt a little left out as it’s all about Mum, especially at the beginning, which I was more than fine with, but reflecting back and reading this article, the dad’s side is so important. Families are changing; the parenting role is a shared one and the balance of two parents makes the family unit whole. As a family we take up particular roles. I was recently informed that I do all the work and Dad’s the fun one – I’ve taken that…

Just for you Winner of this issue’s Best Letter prize – a Lillebaby carrier. Just a quick note to say that I really enjoyed this issue! I am a long-time subscriber and with three kids under seven, I usually just flick through or read the main articles, but this issue I couldn’t put it down. I have read it cover to cover in two days! I feel like every article is written just for me. My four-year-old hates brushing her teeth so the eight ways to make it fun was great to see, and I was just having a conversation with my husband about our 14-month-old’s dummy use and then I see an article about that too! The good, the bad and the ugly article really resonated with me, as…

the little things

It’s show time It’s that time of year again, when baby shows are taking place around the country, and Little Treasures will be there! Coming up is the Waikato Baby Expo on July 1-2 at the Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton and then The Baby Show will hit Auckland from the August 18-20 at the ASB Showgrounds. Make sure to come along and pick up a great magazine subscription offer, and many, many other deals! easy does it Pumping isn’t really any mums’ idea of a fun time. Enter the new NUK Double Electric Breast Pump, making achieving optimal milk flow easy. There are 32 custom settings set to mimic breastfeeding, and a memory feature that remembers what settings work best for you. The pump has anatomically shaped breast shields…

the little things

PICTURE BOOK FINALISTS

Fuzzy Doodle Written by Melinda Szymanik, illustrated by Donovan Bixley The story of a caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly has been told many times, but this stunning picture book puts a unique spin on it. Fuzzy craves and munches on words, colours and pictures, transforming into a spectacular butterfly. In a celebration of creativity, Fuzzy shows us how “great things from little scribbles grow!” Scholastic NZ, RRP $27 (Hardcover) Gwendolyn! Written by Juliette MacIver, illustrated by Terri Rose Baynton The hot and sticky jungle seems an unlikely place for a penguin to live, but it is where Gwendolyn thrives. Her friends, Jaguar, Monkey and Parrot, often complain, but not Gwendolyn, she loves everything about it. It is only when Parrot asks, that she realises she has never been home to…

PICTURE BOOK FINALISTS

All you need is love

“THE FIRST YEAR IS THE HARDEST BY FAR, ESPECIALLY WITH A REFLUX BABY. BUT MY GREATEST MOMENT WAS FINALLY HEARING HIM BROUGHT TO LAUGHTER BY HER OLDER BROTHER, WHICH IS BECOMING MORE REGULAR. SWEETEST SOUND ON EARTH.” MEL “MY DAUGHTER AT EIGHT MONTHS ON THE MOVE AND CRAWLING FOR THE FIRST TIME. I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT, BECAUSE SHE TRIED SO HARD EVERY DAY.” Stacey “The first time my daughter started properly laughing. She did a really big poo that went everywhere – all up her back and down her legs. At the time we didn’t know it was that bad and her dad went to change her nappy. We started changing her and saw that it was everywhere. That’s when her dad started gagging and almost threw up. I…

All you need is love

IS THERE A PERFECT AGE GAP?

THEN, JUST AFTER WE TURNED 18, DAD SAT US BOTH DOWN AND SAID, ‘I’VE GOT SOMETHING TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT.’ I HADN’T REALLY CONSIDERED ANOTHER CHILD MIGHT BE ON THE CARDS, BUT JOSH KNEW STRAIGHT AWAY Noah Fagan, 40, has an identical twin, Joshua, and a sister, Georgina, 21. “It’s hard to explain what it was like growing up with a twin. You have your best friend, someone who knows you very deeply, who is there with you all the time. It’s fun, and it can be challenging, too. Our parents split up when we were young and I was glad to have Josh there. Mum lived overseas and so we travelled a lot. It was more enjoyable to fly to places like Indonesia together, and when we were…

IS THERE A PERFECT AGE GAP?

‘THE CLOSENESS, OR OTHERWISE, ISN'T NECESSARILY ABOUT THE AGE GAP. PERSONALITIES PLAY A MAJOR ROLE’

Fiona Westerkamp has three children under four years with husband Sean Molloy; Heather, three and a half, James, two, and Jack, six months. “About five years ago, when we’d been together for a couple of years, we started talking about having a family. We both come from big families – I’m the youngest of five girls, and Sean is one of five, too. His ideal was five children! But in all honesty, I wasn’t sure I wanted kids at all. We kind of compromised at three. I enjoyed growing up in a big family but there were big age gaps. We weren’t typical. My oldest sisters – twins – are 14 years older than me, then there’s a sevenyear and six-year age gap between me and the next oldest. I…

‘THE CLOSENESS, OR OTHERWISE, ISN'T NECESSARILY ABOUT THE AGE GAP. PERSONALITIES PLAY A MAJOR ROLE’

‘A GOOD THING ABOUT THE AGE GAP IS I’VE HAD A CHUNK OF TIME TO SPEND WITH ALL THREE OF THE CHILDREN BEFORE THE NEXT ONE COMES ALONG’

Te Rawhina McDowell and husband Alick Huakau have three children; Kiwa, six, Atamai, three, and Aleki, six months “Alick and I have been together for nine years, and we talked about having a family early on. I’m the oldest of four, and I have a step sister 10 months younger than me too. Alick is an identical twin. I think we felt quite open about age gaps; we just didn’t want twins first! I was 32 and Alick was 37 when we had Kiwa, so we thought that we shouldn’t wait too long but Kiwa was a terrible sleeper and we needed that sorted before trying for number two. Kiwa was about 18 months when his sleep patterns settled and we started trying again, but it took much longer than…

‘A GOOD THING ABOUT THE AGE GAP IS I’VE HAD A CHUNK OF TIME TO SPEND WITH ALL THREE OF THE CHILDREN BEFORE THE NEXT ONE COMES ALONG’

Don’t worry, baby

Medical advancements mean parents can find out detailed information about their baby well in advance of their due date, if they so choose. But the question many parents ponder more than any other can’t be answered by screenings and scans: “What will my baby be like? Relaxed, highly strung, friendly, moody, a chatterbox, serious, funny, nervous, outgoing, volatile, a little charmer?” Raising a baby into a well-adjusted and confident child is high on the parental wish list. Anxiety in babies and toddlers When a child has reached the age of six or seven, anxiety is easier to diagnose as the traits can be more easily pinpointed. Babies and toddlers aren’t so straightforward. As clinical psychologist Dr Cate Hey explains, “Anxiety isn’t typically a term we apply to babies. Babies and…

Don’t worry, baby

FINDING rightFIT the

There is so much to think about when choosing childcare: How far do I want to travel? How much am I willing to spend? What will they eat? What will they do all day? Is socialising with other kids more important than having one-on-one time with an adult? Do they need structured play? And the biggest one: Who can I trust to ensure my child is safe? The list goes on and on. Starting the hunt for childcare, parents don’t always know what to look for, which can lead to hasty and regrettable decisions. It’s important to know what you want out of your childcare, and to make sure it aligns with your values as parents. Here, four Kiwi mums give their honest accounts of how their childcare choice has…

FINDING rightFIT the

What is the daily routine? What is the routine and protocol around sleep times? What sort of meals do they have (if supplied) and can they cater for dietary/allergy requirements? What sort of activities do the children do? How do they handle antibiotics/ medicines if required? What protocols are in place for accidents or medical emergencies? How will you be kept up to date on your child’s progress? If applicable, how do they cater to different ethnic or cultural needs? Do they have a transition process for new children starting?…

What kind of care to choose?

How many hours a week do you need your child to be in care? Are there specific times of day you need care, i.e. during your work hours of 9am to 5.30pm? How much can you afford to pay? Bear in mind the government funds children aged three to five attending an ECEregistered service for up to 20 hours per week. Who will be dropping off and collecting your child? Do you need care close to home, or close to your work? If home and work are some distance apart then having childcare close to where you live can help eliminate long periods in traffic for little people, whereas close to your workplace means you can collect them sooner at the end of the day, which could work better if…

A FRIEND in the dark

Kiwi blogger Emily Writes is making a name for herself in the stay-at-home-mum circuit. She’s honest, she’s raw, she’s fun, she’s tired, she’s, well, a mum. Her blog, Mama Said, turned her into an overnight internet sensation after a post called “**** off, I’m grateful” – aimed at people telling her to relish the early years of parenthood – received more than one million hits. Many of her blogs since then have been just as controversial – if not more – but they seem to strike a chord with mums worldwide. Having recently published a book, Rants in the Dark, she talks to us about making sense of her newfound fame, finding the time to write and her everyday life as a mum. The ‘honesty movement’ really seems to have…

A FRIEND in the dark

THE A TO Z OF BIRTH

A A IS FOR AMNIOCENTESIS Early in your pregnancy you may feel a mix of excitement and concern that your baby is okay. If you are in a higher-risk group, your midwife might suggest this test. It’s a diagnostic test for Downs Syndrome and some other conditions, including spina bifida. A needle is inserted through the woman's abdomen into the uterus to collect a small amount of the amniotic fluid. It is usually carried out after the 15th week of pregnancy. B B IS FOR BIRTH CONTROL There’s an old wives’ tale you can’t get pregnant soon after giving birth – but it’s wrong. “Anyone with ‘Irish twins’ will tell you to get birth control sorted ASAP,” says Anna Smith, whose daughters are just 11 months apart. “We really thought…

THE A TO Z OF BIRTH

Katherine, Marc & Maryanne “Maryanne is my fourth child so I had an idea of what I wanted for this birth. I don’t think you can get everything the way you want it to be, but through different experiences with your previous births, you know more about what you want and what you don’t want. I really liked having my babies at the hospital. I’m a ward clerk on the maternity suite in an Auckland hospital where I admit, register and discharge mums and their babies so I knew I wanted to have a hospital birth. I feel comfortable there. With my first, most of my labour was at home, as I planned to have a home birth, but ended up going to the hospital after being in labour for…

OUR MIRACLE journey

W hen John and I met 15 years ago we knew straight away we wanted a family and assumed it would happen naturally. At first, I didn’t worry when it didn’t. People don’t always fall pregnant straight away, but as time went on and we watched friends start their families I grew concerned. Then in May 2005 I was hospitalised with terrible abdominal pain. I had no idea what was going on, but a scan showed my ovaries were full of cysts and I needed surgery. Afterwards, I didn’t think about the effect this may have had on my fertility. My mum had died suddenly in February, and I was still grieving for her. Looking back now it seems obvious. Eventually, we conceded we might need fertility treatment. We were…

OUR MIRACLE journey

WIN WITH TREASURES

2 MINUTES WI T H... THIS DAD’S BEEN CHANGING NAPPIES FOR 30 YEARS! Maurice Phillipps is the technical manager at Treasures and is responsible for both new innovation and quality control. He has seen a lot of changes over the past 30 years! Maurice is the proud father of four daughters – who all grew up in Treasures nappies – and has been instrumental in the launch of the fantastic new Treasures Comfort quick-dry nappies. NEW, QUICK-DRYING & COMFY Treasures Comfort quick-dry nappies have a more compact, absorbent pad that dries quickly and is more efficient at keeping moisture away from your little one’s skin. Also designed for maximum comfort and fit, the new nappy will fit your baby’s bottom better, giving them more freedom to move, play and explore.…

WIN WITH TREASURES

WHAT IS ECZEMA? Eczema is a genetically determined condition that tends to be most severe in early life. The basic problem is skin dryness, which affects the skin barrier leading to inflammation and infection. It can be intensely itchy. Eczema has a number of triggers (mainly environmental, such as soap) but it is not an allergy. Eczema is rarely diagnosed in babies under six weeks, and will often settle or disappear by the age of five. It’s important to have a proper diagnosis for eczema, as it could be something else. For example, babies can get rashes on their skin from constant dribbling when they’re teething, which might not be eczema at all and require different treatment. I saw the bright red scaly patch on Maggie’s cheek when she was…

SKINCARE FOR ECZEMA

1 Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise. People with eczema have very dry skin that needs added moisture to protect it and provide a barrier. You need to use a lot of prescribed moisturiser and apply it several times a day. These creams can also be used instead of soap, which should be avoided as it can irritate skin. 2 Bathe daily and use prescribed antiseptic or bleach products to reduce the risk of skin infections. 3 Use steroid creams on itchy patches as soon as they appear. If the flare hasn’t settled in two weeks, see your doctor.…

SKINCARE FOR ECZEMA

Sleeping through the night can feel like the holy grail of sleep, something we all think about at 3am when we’ve been up for hours, or getting in and out of bed like a yoyo. When considering sleeping through the night for six- to 12-month olds, the first thing to do is define what sleeping through the night means. Some people will tell you their baby has slept through since they were four weeks old, but once you ask them a few questions, it turns out they feed the baby three times a night. In their eyes, however, they sleep through! For the sake of this article, let’s call sleeping through the night an 11- to 12-hour night with zero to one feed. Being woken over and over at night…

Our top picks for sweet slumber

LIGHT TRAVELLER Gone are the days of clumsy, heavy port-a-cots. This supercompact travel cot weighs less than 3kg and is a breeze to assemble. With its zip open side, it also makes a great option for a playpen for home as well. Available at philandteds.com. RRP from $199. UNDERCOVER Babies often kick their blankets off in the night and wake up cold. A baby sleep bag ensures they stay snug no matter what. The Merino Kids Go Go Bag uses a 100 per cent superfine merino lining and an organic cotton outer to keep baby at a safe, regulated temperature. Available from merinokids.co.nz. RRP from $199. BREATH EASY Newborns can only breathe through their noses in the first 4-6 months, so even the tiniest clog can cause problems with feeding…

Our top picks for sweet slumber

FIRST YEAR FASHION

ALL-IN-ONE This luscious, super-fine merino knit all-in-one, with featured placard button detail, will keep baby warm all night and is cute enough to wear during the day. EASY TO WEAR BODYSUIT With a double layer of merino at the front to keep baby’s chest nice and warm, this is a great option for nighttime and also has fold-over mitts for your little one’s hands. SINGLET Whether you’ve got a summer or winter baby, the merino singlet is great for layering. Keep baby cool and calm in just a singlet and nappies in summer, or layer under a bodysuit or all-in-one on the cooler days. PYJAMAS The Merino Kids pyjamas are a great choice from six months and up. The top features a cross-over neckline, with a double layer of merino…

FIRST YEAR FASHION

breastfeeding blues

So you’ve managed to bring a little baby into the world. That’s the hard part done, right? If only! You’re still recovering from the upheaval of labour, and suddenly there’s a whole new feat your body must accomplish. It seems like it should be easy, but for some women breastfeeding can be a bigger challenge than the birth. Many mums struggle to get their baby to latch, suffer from cracked and bleeding nipples, get sick with mastitis or fear that they can’t supply the baby with the amount of milk he needs. And they must get to grips with these things under huge pressure from hungry babies. “Breastfeeding is a learned skill,” explains Auckland lactation consultant Trish Warder, “and it certainly takes two of you to tango. Some mothers and…

breastfeeding blues

All eyes on Jackson

Oh boy! I had always pictured myself becoming a mum, I envisioned myself with a little baby girl who was just like me and we would play outside, go for walks with our dog and meet up with friends and their babies for coffee. So when I found out I was having a baby boy I had to change my whole chain of thought and create a new vision of a mini-Pax and not a mini-me. And my, oh my, Jackson really is the spitting image of his daddy, so much that everyone who meets him proceeds to tell me, “He looks just like Paxton!” like I haven’t heard that one before. Stitch in time For someone who was so sure they wanted to have babies, my body was not…

All eyes on Jackson

BEWARE THE witching hour

THE ‘WITCHING HOUR’ is something commonly agreed upon as part and parcel of having a baby, particularly a newborn baby. It is a term given for babies who, from 4-9pm, can be unsettled – wanting to sleep but can’t. Some refer to these babies as having ‘colic’ when they are unable to be put down. When I started my training and began working alongside parents with babies, I’d often experience the ‘witching hour’ and believed that it was normal for most parents to go through. It wasn’t until I was two to three years into my career as a maternity nurse that I started to see things differently. I now strongly believe that this is something totally avoidable. I realised that it is a baby’s way of trying to tell…

BEWARE THE witching hour

WE ASKED THIS COFFEE GROUP

ANA Sebastian (7 months) The most life-changing product has definitely been the webcam. I can watch Sebastian from anywhere. I used to have him sleeping next to me and I would use the torch on my phone to check on him. Most of the time I would wake him up. With the webcam, I can have him in another room and still see what he’s doing. I can even check on him at work. You can become obsessive with it – that’s the only problem – because you watch them all the time. But for me, it’s great. One thing I don’t use is the bassinet. The one we have was a gift from a friend and it doesn’t rock. You really need one that you can rock the baby…

WE ASKED THIS COFFEE GROUP

SEND US YOUR BABY PICTURES If you would like your new arrival to appear here or in our e-newsletter, email your photo to ltreasures@tangiblemedia.co.nz with ‘Arrivals’ in the subject line. Please ensure your image is above 400kb and include a few details about your baby’s arrival.…

T he first text came from the bed of our three-and-a-half-year old daughter at 7.15pm, and read, “I think my waters might have broken.” The next one, a couple of minutes later read, “Can you get a towel?” Our daughter, who was on the verge of sleep, was no doubt baffled by the fact that she was, for the first time in her life, not responsible for the soaking of her bedsheets. There wasn’t really time to explain. She was her grandmother’s problem now. It was 7.45pm by the time we left the house. We didn’t know it then – if we had known we would have panicked – but in one hour and 20 minutes we would have a baby. Ahead of us was a half-hour drive, a late…

Little artists Mid-year weather can be unpredictable. If you’re planning a playdate, it pays to choose activities that work both indoors and outdoors. Here, we’ve gone with painting, playdough and paper-roll play, with which children of all ages can be involved in the preparations for. Get your wee ones to help you make the playdough, as well as the saltdough, and have them choose their own decorations for the paper rolls. We went with googly eyes, feathers, pompoms and pipe cleaners, but you can choose anything you like. The $2 Shop and stationery stores are great for these types of crafts. If you plan to paint indoors, limit the amount of mess the kids make with large rolls of paper spread across the table or floor. We found ours at…

energy saviours

WHAT AND WHY Exercise MOVE ON UP It can seem counterintuitive, but even when it’s the last thing you feel like doing, 20 minutes of light exercise will make you feel better. Physical activity will get your heart pumping, which improves blood flow and will move more oxygen through your body. As an added benefit, exercise also increases the production of the feel-good chemicals endorphins. Hydration LIQUID BOOST Staying well-hydrated is important, especially when breastfeeding. Even being a little bit dehydrated will increase fatigue. This is because it causes a reduction in blood volume, making blood thicker. This then requires your heart to pump less efficiently, reducing the speed at which oxygen and nutrients reach your muscles and organs. Diet IRON POWER The amount of iron you need during pregnancy…

energy saviours

The beauty of OIL

Ancient Egyptians kept their skin vibrant and flawless using oil, and this oldschool beauty secret has made a big comeback as an integral step in modern day beauty routines. Oil is quick and easy to use, which is especially helpful for expectant or already mums – pop a capsule or take a teaspoon daily for ingested oils, and topical types can be used as a treatment step in your usual skincare regime, or patted onto makeup throughout the day for a quick radiance boost. Experts say that oil can (and should) be used on all skin types – even oily skin. Often an oily skin surface is due to the body overproducing oil, because it is actually screaming out for it. We already know that our body is brilliant, and…

The beauty of OIL

tried and tested

HAYLEY Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil What they say: It helps stimulate cell renewal, protects from premature ageing, smoothes skin and increases firmness. What we say: I have very dry arms, plus I’m pregnant, so I concentrated on my arms and hip/ tummy area. The oil absorbed quickly, leaving my skin feeling smooth and not at all greasy. The scent was unusual by not unpleasant. I’ve noticed a huge difference in my arms. They are definitely less spotty! RRP $37.90. ABBY Sukin BioNatural Skin Oil What they say: Enriched with antioxidants to deeply hydrate and improve the texture of the skin. What we say: This is a lovely light oil with a fresh fragrance. I used it mainly on my body, and really liked the way it absorbed quickly and…

tried and tested

BUILD A SOLID FOUNDATION And I’m not talking about the cosmetic kind. Rather, your skin. During pregnancy and in the months following post-partum, changes in hormones and stress levels can affect your skin’s appearance – common complaints are acne, pigmentation and dullness. Make time for a five-minute skin regime each morning and evening (find the time, it’s important!), and seek dermatologist guidance if your skin continues to concern you. HAIRS TO THAT Throughout pregnancy, the natural hair-shedding process slows down (again, blame hormones), but many women will experience severe (and often shocking at first) hair loss a few months after their baby is born. My tip: Don’t freak out. This will only last a few weeks, and then you’ll have the ‘delight’ of working out how to style your new…

Mind, Body & Spirit

FIND YOUR BALANCE DOWNWARD FACING DOG Start in the above pose and hold for five breaths. Bend forward, arriving in plank. Bend your knees to the ground and hold for five breaths. Repeat. SQUAT POSE Squatting during pregnancy is great for your pelvic floor and muscles. The goal is to widen your hips, keep you elbows inside your knees and keep your heels on the floor. TREE POSE During pregnancy, your balance shifts enormously. This pose will keep you stable. Lift one foot and place the base against your thigh. Put your palms together over your head. BELLY BREATHING Breathing exercises can help with labour. Sit crosslegged with your eyes closed and breathe deeply through your nose. Relax your pelvic floor muscles. Exhale and repeat. TAKE FIVE When you’re a…

Mind, Body & Spirit

MATCH WITH BUY NOW & WEAR FOREVER SAVVY BUY MATCH WITH stylist tip Dress up warm in this season’s rich colours: mustards, deep wine reds and dark greens.…

post-kid neurosis

At risk of coming across as a bit neurotic and high maintenance, I think having babies has made me a bit neurotic and high maintenance. Previously mundane or everyday situations have taken on a whole new meaning now that there are two tiny humans in our life. The little things have become big things, and motherhood can feel a bit like one of those reality TV shows where people have to make it through obstacle courses covered in soap while big padded gloves throw unexpected blows. Except there’s no cash prize, and instead of an exciting purpose-built course, the obstacles are things like long queues at the supermarket. For example: Holiday traffic with the husband before kids: “Oh rats, traffic is at a standstill. Never mind, let’s listen to some…

post-kid neurosis

This much I know

Ever wondered if there’s more to life than just the daily grind? Kasteel (Kas) Craw, a former business owner, and her physiotherapist husband Nic did. Two years ago they were living a busy life in Tauranga – juggling work and house renovations, with their two young children. Life grew even more hectic when their oldest daughter Frankie, who suffers from Cystic Fibrosis, fell ill for about six months requiring constant medical treatment. The couple knew they wanted to spend quality time with their children before they hit the school years while living a more simple existence. So early last year, they took the bold step of saying goodbye to life as they knew it. They sold their newly-renovated house, along with nearly all of their possessions, and bought a caravan.…

This much I know

Ice, ice, baby!

Penguin Oreo cookies INGREDIENTS 1 packet Oreo cookies Fondant icing 150g (we used Bakels Pettinice) Small heart cookie cutter Mini M&M’s (orange coloured) Black edible ink pen (from looksharp.co.nz) 1 On a lightly cornflour-dusted surface, roll fondant icing to 5mm thick, cut out heart shapes with a cookie cutter, chopping off the pointed end of the heart with the rounded end of the heart cutter. 2 Lightly wet your finger and rub on the back of the fondant heart and place wet side down on the Oreo cookie. 3 Draw on eyes with the edible ink pen and press in a mini orange M&M. Iceberg jelly MAKES 12 INGREDIENTS 2x packets lemonade jelly Blue food colouring Water Spray whipped cream Penguin lollies (ours came from crazycandies.co.nz) Glass cups 1 Make…

Ice, ice, baby!

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