Showing posts with label children. Show all posts
Showing posts with label children. Show all posts

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Salad in a Sombrero

Could have posted this on Savory Salvations due to the pictured green salad, but instances like this are actually part of our real life.

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Act 2 Drama Presents: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Looking for holiday family fun times? Act 2 Drama is presenting Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. A top quality production that is sure to please audiences of all ages.

"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a marvelous musical adaptation of a classic favorite with all our old friends, plus a few new ones. We’ll meet the captivating Princess Snow White, the prince, the evil queen and seven mischievous dwarfs — Sarge, Gabby, Gloomy Gus, Ticklish, Spritely, Snore, and Slowpoke, but that's not all! There’s also a hilarious palace cat and an enchanted vixen. Following the traditional storyline, the fairy tale is brought to life with an eclectic score of toe-tapping tunes.

Magical and comical characters, a walking-talking mirror and enchanting songs & dances make for a spellbinding show."





Sunday, June 21, 2015

KidsFest 2015: The Year of Light

Winter holidays are around the corner, so that means KidsFest has released this year's catalog with heaps of fun, and oftentimes free, activities for kids. Arts,  sports, music, drama, nature and shows are just an idea of what's in store this season. Get with the programme and start booking.

www.kidsfest.co.nz

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Fly Trapping Station

As a mother of a crew of boys, it's quite often I'll walk into one of the rooms and find something random like this. A sheet of baking paper splattered with Maple syrup straight from Canada. At $10 per bottle, you would understand my gasp at viewing what I quickly found out was a, "fly trapping station". Of course, it is.

You'll notice the family house flyer below promises $1 per fly caught. I'm sure the station will eventually work and yield profits. It's day 2. Not a single one caught yet.

Monday, March 9, 2015

Real Conversations

Me: I thought you wanted your ice cream in a bowl not a cone?

Child: My brain is not really working and it's making my mind change.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Friday, September 5, 2014

Herb Admiration

Getting children to appreciate the garden should be a life goal for all parents. They are amazed by the simplicity that is growing things and that's as it should be. A tiny garden means future sustainability. A tiny gardener guarantees food's future. Period.

Sunday, March 30, 2014

A Doggie's World

Our family just added a dog to our brood. Our first with children, my husband and I have had to not only train a new puppy but re-train ourselves as well as learn new tricks for life with a growing family plus a dog. It's a wonderful life but definitely like having another child in it what with the doctor's visits, travel care, special food and bathing. As a matter of fact, someone very close to me said they would actually have another child before considering adopting a dog. It is a serious commitment and in an effort to avoid the negative aspects of dog ownership let's focus on the luxurious positives with the gallery below. Enjoy!
A Dog's World


Polo Ralph Lauren holiday decor
140 NZD - bloomingdales.com


Coach
90 NZD - coach.com




Mungo & Maud Mini Wooden Dog Bowl
140 NZD - barneys.com


Doca Pet Y Bowl Small
35 NZD - barneys.com



Ralph Lauren Quilted Dog Coat
110 NZD - bloomingdales.com


Jax and Bones Anchor Dog Rope Toy
17 NZD - bloomingdales.com


FOUND MY ANIMAL Small Adjustable Leash
50 NZD - stevenalan.com


Rattan Dog Bed
375 NZD - sweetpeaandwillow.com


Fatboy Doggielounge Stonewashed - Red - Small
150 NZD - amara.com




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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Christchurch City Libraries Book Sale

Book and sale are two of my favorite words so when the Christchurch City Libraries Annual Book Sale was announced, we were overwhelmed. Events are at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre. There are books for all of us moms, dads, kids and babies. The artist, hobbyist, techie, musician and dabbler will all find book prices to shop with the best of them. With children's books priced at $1 and that is just the start of it. 

Hours are as follows:
Friday March 21       9-7 (note the later hours tonight)
Saturday March 22  9-4

Ample parking but come early  to #shopsmart and though they provide bags, bring your own! It's good for the earth and there are a lot of books. We went this morning and are now off to shop for a bookshelf...or two.

Pay with cash and EFTPOS only.
Pool and coffee bar in the same facility. Check available hours.

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