Last week the family took a road trip up North to Kerikeri.  While the main reason was for a special appointment for one of our kids, we made sure we made the most of the location with a picnic by the riverside and a quick trip to check out the Stone Store, New Zealand's oldest stone building!  So much awesome history up in...

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There's been a bit of making going on around here in between the flurry of everyday life.  It's amazing how relaxing I find making/creating - but only when I've been inspired, not when on demand (any other people out there like that??). There's been a few bunny's getting whipped up lately, along with a bit of progress made with the Cross Granny Square...

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I just had to share my awesome husbands latest creation with you all.  He's recently finished building his very own retro arcade machine from scratch and it's a total hit, especially for those of us who grew up in the 70's and 80's hanging over them in fish and chip shops in New Zealand, while our mates tried to get the top scores...

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One thing I can often struggle with is how much other people's false expectations can influence my life. You know, that little voice inside your head that tricks you into thinking it's your own conscience or good ideas, when in actual fact it's not.  It's so easy to be living life and realise you are only living it to please others rather than...

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Hi!  Just popping in to say a super quick hi and post a few pics from this last week. We are currently bunkering down while Cyclone Luci hits New Zealand.  Thankfully there hasn't been too much damage. Last week we celebrated my Dad turning 65 years old with cake and family... Family are super precious! We also attended the Fish Fry surfboard display...

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To this Kiwi girl, pumpkin is a vegetable and usually roasted, boiled or made into soup!  I've often looked at pictures of Pumpkin Pie and wondered what on earth pumpkin tastes like as a sweet dish! Recently I stumbled across this recipe, and decided to give these muffins a try.  The result?  They are delicious!  I sent my son off to camp with...

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  There has been a lot happening around here lately - time for a quick update me thinks! Last weekend, Symon and I went to our niece Aimee's wedding (remember her bridal shower here). It was a stunning day and beautiful location up at Carrington Resort on the Karikari Peninsula.  I'm unable to show you any photos of the bridal party at the...

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