What is Frugal Living? Being frugal is about being careful when using money. It’s not about giving up all the things you love but it is about knowing that your financial security isn’t inextricably linked to your pay so it can give you the gift of freedom from worry over your finances. Thrifty, spartan, and…
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Kids bored? Or are you trying to get work done at home without them under your feet? Or maybe just looking for some fresh things to do together? Here is a list of 21 fun activities that are fun, cheap and easy to set up for kids to do so they’re engaged, and you can…
What’s Changed & How Are We Coping With Covid-19? It’s been over 3 weeks now since New Zealand moved into level 4 lockdown in response to the worldwide Covid-19 outbreak. So much changed for NZ in a short window of time.The rest of the world is feeling it too. Looking back, have to say that…
Motor homing is more than a hobby for many Kiwis. Some of us even call campers our permanent abode and either travel or park up around the country full-time. But living in a vehicle means you are often heavily reliant on an infrastructure of non-essential businesses like libraries museums and campgrounds, and at this time…
Easter is around the corner and it turns out that the chocolate I had stashed has been found and greatly reduced in quantity already. And with lockdown well underway, I don’t really want to go out to the shops again – those supermarket queues are crazy this week! It’s also occurred to me that given…
Living in close quarters can lead to a rise in family conflict between members, shorter fuses, or boredom. And how do adults get time to work amidst all the action that’s often happening in the home? We head into holidays soon which means we’ll likely need smart and varied ways to keep everyone busy. I…
Ever bought too much bread and watched it go to waste? Or needed a meal or a pudding but not had fresh bread handy? Want inspiration for your spare hot cross buns? With these delicious ideas on what to do with your leftover bread, it never has to be boring, dry or wasted again. 5…
New Zealand and other nations around the world have moved or are moving into lockdown status in response to the current pandemic to help health services better deal with cases as they arise. Shifting to Alert Level 4 means that to protect NZ and reduce the transmission of COVID-19, only essential services remain running. Public…
New Zealand has so much to offer! We travelled the country for a year and compiled a list of the places we deem unforgettable, truly unique. Places you’d be blessed to be. In this post, we’re covering our top nine spots in the North Island. 1. Cape Reinga, Te Paki Sand Dunes & 90 Mile…
It’s cooling down and there’s condensation developing on your windows and metal linings in the morning. Droplets form then run down and wet timber or items in storage. Condensation’s no good for books either and left unchecked can encourage moulds, mildew, rot, or rust. But how can you deal with condensation in winter? Dehumidifier? Log…
