10 tips for smooth sailing on your family cruise trip
If you're considering a cruise for your next family vacation, check out our 10 tips for smooth sailing.
Am I Old Enough Yet?
Do you know what the legal ages are that apply to kids and youth, for things like getting a job, being responsible for crime, or being left home alone?
Is it time to ban the public sale of fireworks?
An increasing number of people are moving away from purchasing fireworks for their own backyard Guy Fawkes celebrations, amid growing concern for animal welfare, as well as the risk of injury or the potential to start a fire.
Celebrate Summer fun with Tip Top Popsicle!
See what our mums have to say about the NEW Tip Top Popsicle Splash and Strawberry Jambo ice blocks, perfect for summer!
Glazed baked ham
A delicious apricot glazed ham that is perfect for Christmas dinner or when you have to feed the masses!
What Is The Ideal Pregnancy Gap?
A study of 148,000 pregnancies has deduced the ideal pregnancy gap - that is, the time between giving birth and conceiving again.
Zeapure Nutritional Shake Mix and Smoothie Kick
We've given 80 members the chance to trial and review Zeapure Shake Mix or Smoothie Mix. Read their reviews.
Personal lubricant – why it should be every lady’s best friend
Lube should be considered a holy grail in anyone women’s sex life, single or otherwise! This slippery substance can help ease pain, increase pleasure, and prevent condoms from ripping, making for safer and more pleasurable sex.
Social media storm over change table request
A cafe in a little Manawatu town has created a big social media storm after a customer made a request for a change table in the men's toilets. But it's not the request that has everyone up in arms, but more the response.
Review: Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Link™ purifying fan heater
After testing out the Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Link™ purifying fan heater at home for a few weeks, we talked to Dyson competition winner Amy, about what the air purifier has meant for her family.
Helping kids with learning disabilities get into the arts
Taking part in the arts can help your child develop confidence and self-worth. Try these tips to help you nurture a love of the arts in your child.
The limitations of ovulation calculators and fertility apps
There are more than a hundred fertility apps available, so it is important to understand if using an app is actually going to help you conceive, or whether it will just add to the stress of it all.
Banana Boat Simply Protect Sunscreen
Our mums have been reviewing Banana Boat Simply Protect Sunscreen and the reviews are in! See what they've got to say and get ready for some fun in the sun.
Should NZ school kids get free lunches?
Should NZ schools offer a free lunch to all students? Join our discussion.
Science Says That Having Kids Ages Mums By 11 Years
Scientists report that women who have given birth appear to age faster biologically than those that are childfree. The difference on a cellular level was equivalent to around 11 years. We think we know why!
New Zealand’s Appalling Youth Suicide Rate
New Zealand has the highest rate of teen suicide in the developed world – and we are struggling to stop it rising.
How Kegel balls can help strengthen your pelvic floor
It's likely you know the importance of strengthening your pelvic floor, but you might not have come across Ben Wa balls, also known as Kegel balls or love balls, which can help with your pelvic floor exercises.
The Dyson Cyclone V10™ cordfree stick vacuum
The Dyson Cyclone V10 is not just a new vacuum, I believe it's a revolution in cleaning! Here's why.
Sanitary bins for primary schools
The age at which girls are getting their first period is decreasing. In fact, one in 16 girls in NZ will get their period while at primary school - some as young as eight years old.
How popular is your birthday?
Discover the most popular (and unpopular) days of the year for birthdays in New Zealand. Where does your birthday fall?
New children’s book and album takes you down memory lane
Be prepared to smile, laugh, reminisce and even shed a little tear (of joy of course), with a new children's book and album that takes you down memory lane - These Memories Make You and Me.
The Truth Behind Your Baby’s Poo
You will be astonished at how important the contents of your baby’s nappy becomes in your parenting journey, so find out what is 'normal' and when you should seek advice about your baby's poo.
Is it colic?
All babies cry - after all, it’s the only method of communication they have. But some babies will be unsettled without apparent reason. How do you know if it's colic or something else?
Don’t Forget The Sunscreen!
How often do you forget to apply, or especially, reapply, the sunscreen? Lazy summer days can mean that hours slip by unnoticed until those red hues start to appear on your skin!
Bolli – the new sensory development ball
Watch your baby have a blast exploring their senses with Bolli, the new multi-sensory ball.
A third of kids are regularly absent from school
Wagging, ditching class, skipping school ... whatever the kids these days call it, it's part of a real issue for New Zealand's education system.
Most comfortable sex positions during pregnancy
There’s no reason for your sex life to take a backseat during pregnancy, and despite some myths and misconceptions, it’s totally safe for you and the baby!
LEGO Build & Believe
We have given 30 members the chance to trial and review LEGO Build & Believe sets. Read their reviews.
Teachers reveal the worst packed lunches
Teachers in the UK have shared the worst examples of a child's packed school lunch that they have encountered including a can of Red Bull and a packet of chippies, and a cold McDonalds burger.
Little Tikes – Little Moments, Big Memories
We've given six lucky members the chance to be a toy tester for Little Tikes! Read reviews of the Cozy Coupe, the Gas N' Go Mower, or the Activity Garden.