Going on a hike to stay out in nature overnight, either in a hut or in a tent, is bound to become a standout childhood memory for your little one. Hopefully…
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Kauri trees are unique to northern New Zealand. Their enormous height and girth are seriously impressive when they are ‘fully grown’, but unfortunately that has contributed to their downfall – most…
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There’s something awesome about the way that children look at art. They don’t have any pre-conceived ideas about the ways things ‘should’ be, as we often do. Children just take things…
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We spend a lot of time in the bush – we love walking the trails! There’s just something about being surrounded by all that green that calms and restores both me…
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I’ve recently had a few Auckland mamas ask me about ideas for places to take the kids for a fun family hike on the weekend. Not too far out of town,…
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We love heading out for a good weekend walk. It presses the reset button after a long week, blows out the cobwebs, and is really special family time to reconnect. Sometimes…
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Today we thought we’d bring you along with us on one of our favourite jaunts. For me, it’s green therapy. I’m not so good at meditating (ha ha, I just accidentally…
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It kinda feels like summer’s just started. I’ve been immersing the child in water daily for the last couple of weeks – even when overcast, it’s still been so muggy-a-rama that we…
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One of the things that is so precious about spending time outdoors with children is that conversations flow. It must have something to do with a feeling of freedom, fresh air, and…
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Sand sandwiches. Sticky, sunblocky skin. Salty, straggly, scarecrow-hair. That hot, grassy ‘tent smell’. Long evenings chatting, laughing, mozzie-swatting, maybe some guitar strumming. And going to sleep to the sound of the waves.…
