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North Island Attractions: 10 Hidden Spots to Explore

Gina Gibbs — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:58:42 GMT

It's no secret that New Zealand is uniquely beautiful, with rolling green hills inland and stunning white (or black, depending on the coast) sand beaches spanning our coastlines. It's the picturesque dream that we're known for, and we're proud to call it home.

If you've lived in NZ for a while, you'll already have a few favourite spots on the list to take the family to. Perhaps it's a bach you head to every summer, or a beach you know the waves will be perfect for boogie boarding at - we've all got our little gems that we love to visit.

5 Car Cleaning Tips & Tricks for your Summer Road Trip

Gina Gibbs — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:50:00 GMT

We all know how quickly the car can turn from transport to tip. If you and your loved ones are preparing to spend a decent amount of time buckled in over the summer holidays, having a clean car will make a huge difference to how much you enjoy the journey.

Food, Family, Friends and Festivity: Your Christmas Day Checklist

Gina Gibbs — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 20:29:49 GMT

The most exciting day of the year for some, and a day of pressure for others. If you're a Christmas Day host this year for your friends and family, you've probably got a few things in the back of your mind that you need to get done before the big day.

Renting a Bach in NZ: Cleaning & Getting Your Bond Back

Gina Gibbs — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 20:29:23 GMT

A big Kiwi tradition (if you've lived in New Zealand for any extended period of time you'll know about it) is to migrate to the coastline over Christmas and New Years and enjoy a few relaxing weeks of sunshine, sand and surf.

Christmas Day Planning: Preparing for a Full House

Gina Gibbs — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 21:42:51 GMT

With Christmas Day quickly approaching, this time of year can feel quite stressful if you're planning on inviting family and friends over for the big day - and rightfully so! There's a lot to clean, prepare and organise, which can be tough to stay on top of if you already have a family (or a few fur-babies) roaming around the household.

5 Christmas Crafts & Activities the Kids will Love

Gina Gibbs — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 21:36:17 GMT

The Christmas holidays are just around the corner and that means a tonne of festive decorations, gifts to buy, turkey to roast, but most importantly... the school holidays are here! For more schools in New Zealand, this means a break of up to six weeks where the kids are at home (or around at friends' houses for the day) with very little to keep them occupied.

So, what do you do if you've got kids of your own who are complaining they're bored, or school-aged friends over for the day who are looking to be entertained? Entertain them! There are some really excellent craft ideas out there to get the kids into the festive season and geared up for Christmas.

Change of Season Cleaning for Allergies: Fight the Mites!

Gina Gibbs — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 22:26:13 GMT

A change of season means blossoming flowers and pollen in the air, but for some of us it means the onset of blossoming allergies. Even if you're inspired by the longer days and sunshine to attack every last piece of dust but, it’s a little harder to do so when the dust has started to attack your respiratory system.

It's BBQ Season! Genius Outdoor Entertainment Tips to Save You Time

Gina Gibbs — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 23:11:46 GMT

We've made it New Zealand! The clocks have gone forward an hour, daylight savings is upon us, and those warm summer nights that we all look forward to each year are just around the corner.

Make Spring Cleaning Fun: Putting the ‘Spring’ in Spring Cleaning

Gina Gibbs — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:03:31 GMT

Winter’s over and Spring is finally here! It’s time to dust off those jandals, dig out that bikini from the back of the wardrobe, and most importantly get started on the long-awaited big Spring Clean! There is something therapeutic about a Spring Clean - ridding your house of all that damp and cold, and waving goodbye to those winter blues. In saying that, it can be a BIG job, especially for those of you with little families!

Make Light Work of Your Bathroom Spring Cleaning

Gina Gibbs — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 01:02:00 GMT

It's the one task that everyone dreads when it comes to spring cleaning their homes, perhaps because a lot of people find the job a little... gross, or perhaps simply because of its of the time-consuming nature. Whatever the reason, cleaning the bathroom is often nudged to the very bottom of to-do lists.