I’m Kirstie, I’m 44 years old, I have been a wife for 17 years and I am a mother of two boys, aged 14 and 10. I’m pretty run of the mill. Average… you might say. I have a day job, I dress conservatively and …
I was speaking to a new friend who has been on the front lines of Covid19 yesterday about lockdown. How, while it’s complete shit, and no one would wish this on anyone, it is necessary has had it may have some silver linings. We’ve been …
I’m Jacqui O’Connor. I’ve been a Registered Nurse for 25 years, working with women and families and in psychosocial nurse management. Through lived experience, I’ve discovered the benefits of working with mindfulness and healing modalities and find joy in sharing the tools I’ve mastered with …
No bullshit, warm baths or cups of tea here! Just some simple and sage self care tips on how to get your mind and body back into equilibrium when you’re feeling a bit meh… although I must say that this list seems to be my …
I’ve been somewhat surprised at my reaction… or maybe lack of… to this lockdown… I’ve been calm and reasoned, present, connected and hopeful. My anxiety has been low, very low and I am sleeping well. The family is all getting on well and we seem …
My gorgeous and talented friend Kristie Macaulay is a pro foodie… she’s owned and managed many, many great food establishments right here in NZ. Her Youvetsi Lamb & Orzo Stew caught my eye! She got the recipe from her friends mum who spends her Summers …
I’ve always tried to lead with my heart. Opt for relationships first, above all else. After all, we are all human right? And if nothing else we are all doing our best to make our way in this world. For the most part, this has …
So, this lockdown has us taking our time. Cooking, spending time doing the small and methodical tasks that I have taken for granted for far, far too long. I’m walking my talk and taking each moment as it comes. Enjoying the normal, enjoying the feeling …
My son is dairy allergic, so apart from me being DF due to health issues, we don’t cook with dairy at home for him as well. My husband is working from home right now with New Zealand in lockdown. He’s been a busy boy! Not …
Been baking a lot more during the lockdown. Its calming and soothing and takes time. I’m enjoying the peace and brainspace of slowing down. This wee gem is a fave – gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free. You can either add choc chips …