Hello! How was your April? We had a super-fun one around here, enjoying Easter, family visits, trips down to Auckland, and of course, spending time in our favourite place (Wonderview)! It was funny in a way (not haha funny) comparing this April with last. Last April we were in level 4 lockdown for almost the … Continue reading Five things in April
We recently did a little refresh of Amelie's room, which I'm so pleased with! The main driver behind reorganising it was the constant toy mess – this is surely the reason most parents end up changing up their children's rooms, right?! But as Amelie gets older, the toys she plays with, the way she plays, and … Continue reading Refreshing Amelie’s room
As we get closer to winter (or, as I call it, the Bad Times) I've realised that unless I take action now, autumn's going to be over without me even noticing. Unlike summer, I don't have long lists of things I absolutely have to do in order to feel like I've made the most of … Continue reading Nine ways to make the most of autumn
One of the loveliest things about living in Mangawhai is the fact that we've got a surf beach and the estuary! The estuary is enormous, wonderfully calm, and the water is usually crystal clear. For swimming, I prefer the surf beach, but for shell collecting, paddling, or getting out on the water, the estuary is … Continue reading Out on the water
Summer eating is just the best, is it not?! Especially this summer – I know I go on about how good the food available to us in Mangawhai is, but it just blows my mind how well we get to eat! In summer, we (like most people, I imagine!) like to eat quick, easy meals that … Continue reading A few of our favourite summer meals
