Engaging Books for Little Readers
Getting kids excited about reading isn't always the easiest, but if you're looking for a few books to get little readers started, we've put together a list of some of our favourite books for kids.
Tips To Get Your Kids Into The Garden
The team at Yates have pulled together some top tips for successfully getting your children out of their bedrooms, off their devices, and outside enjoying the great (or small) outdoors.
Amazing Aotearoa Activity Book | Book Review
From the same author of the incredible picture book Wildlife of Aotearoa, Gavin Bishop, comes The Amazing Aotearoa Activity Book - and it’s awesome! There’s 60+ games, puzzles and activities in a fun, creative and high-quality activity book.
Adding A Splash Of Colour To Your Tot’s Room
If your little one's room is lacking a bit of style, there are lots of ways to add a splash of colour to your tot's room.
The Great Realisation By Tomos Roberts
The Great Realisation by Tomos Roberts is a celebration of the many things that have brought us together at a time of crisis, from simple acts of kindness, to the creativity within us all.
The Low Odour Eco-Friendly Way To Paint Your Child’s Room
Top tips for finding the best way to paint your child's room that is low odour, eco-friendly, and in child approved colours.
DIY ‘Whatever The Weather’ Bookends & Mobile
Get inspiration for decorating your child's room with Resene colour inspiration latest looks gallery, plus instructions on how to create your own accessories to dress your child’s room.
Transitioning A Kids Room From Toddler To Teen
As your child’s personality develops, their room can become more of a reflection of their individuality and tastes. Discover how to transition their room from toddler to teen with colourful inspiration.
Inspire Play With A Painted Road In A Kids Room
Help pave the way for creative play by using paint and masking to add a road to your kid’s bedroom or playroom!
Inspo For Updating Your Tween’s Bedroom
The transition of your child to tween is an ideal time to clean out their room and update it to reflect the changes they are going through. Get some inspo here!
Protected: A Week In The Life Of Lu & Indie
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Make Your Own Mason Jar Candle
Recycle your old mason or jam jars and create your own scented candles with this easy weekend craft idea.
Thrifty Ways To Update Your Decor
Do you have a room that could use a little TLC? Don't break the bank refreshing a space, check out our thrifty ideas for updating your decor.
4 Ways To Upgrade Your Office Space
Refreshing your home office or setting up a study space for your teen? Create a stylish and functional area with these top tips.
I Am The Universe | Book Review
A delightful illustrated story about our place in the Universe with a billion star rating. From glittering galaxies, to jam packed city streets, from under the sea to the Milky Way this stunning picture book takes you on a tour around the Universe.
Easy Eco-Friendly Kitchen Ideas
There are lots of little changes that you can make to your current kitchen that will help you embrace the eco ethos of less waste, chemicals and energy being used.
Create A Tranquil Space With Plants
Natures gems, indoor plants are a great way to help boost your mood, reduce stress and encourage creativity. See our top picks to help create a tranquil home space.
Hound the Detective | Book Review
Another gorgeous book from the author who both wrote and illustrated award winning book Puffin the Architect, Kimberly. This time we meet Hound, a brilliant detective who sniffs and solves cases like a k9 Sherlock Holmes.
Tiny Pieces Of Us by Nicky Pellegrino
Looking for a book that pulls at your heartstrings? Nicky Pellegrino's new book Tiny Pieces Of Us is your next must-have read. See our review.
ManukaVantage
We gave 15 members the chance to trial products from the ManukaVantage healthcare range. Read the reviews.
Lee Kum Kee Slow Cook Sauce for Classic Honey & Soy Chicken
Slow cooked Classic Cantonese perfection. Honey & Soy Chicken with its delicate flavours of honey and ginger with soy sauce and red & green capsicums. Sweet and savoury flavours in Ready Sauce make this dish a family favourite.
Abigail and the Restless Raindrop | Book Review
Now Abigail is back, with the next big question and this time she asks how the heck does water get in the clouds?
Managing Your Children’s Screen Time
It's inevitable that children are going to spend some time on screens - but how do you know if it's too much and how do you manage the amount of time they are spending?
Kiwi Baby | Book Review
If you're a parent who has introduced a new sibling to your child or you're about to, you'll be aware of the process around this super significant event!
The Midnight Adventures of Ruru and Kiwi | Book Review
If you’re familiar with the Edward Lear rhyme The Owl and the Pussycat then this book will be instantly recognisable to you! A delightful Kiwi adaption, if you like, of the famous poem is a Kiwi way to tell a sweet sweet story about creatures in the moonlight.
Baby Proofing Tips For Your Home
Touch and taste are two of the senses your baby uses as they start to move and explore their home environment. Find out how to keep them safe as they discover their world.
E-books Your Young Reader Can Get Stuck Into
Looking for a new book series to get your young reader stuck into? This month we’re bringing you the best series for junior readers, available as e-books, along with some fun (and printable) activity sheets to go with them!
Nourishing our Skin with Weleda | Beauty Review
When we talked about skin care routines with our beauty testers three things were important to them 1) we want bang for our buck 2) we don't want it to be a laborious routine 3) natural products please!
Taking the Lead | Book Review
Meet Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, who hopes the things she’s done will help everyone, especially children, to believe that they can do great things too.
Safe Food Practices During Pregnancy
When you are pregnant it is important to ensure that the food you are eating is safe for you and your developing baby. Find out what foods to avoid and how to ensure the food you are eating is safe.