New Zealand has become such an important part of my life. Having lived here twice now with frequent visits in between, I'm always interested in hearing other people's perspectives on my adoptive country. Danny Newman of What's Danny Doing is sharing a traveller's guide to living in New Zealand with us today. Whether you're thinking about visiting or living in New Zealand, there's good information here to consider. New Zealand is my favourite country in the entire world. A place of untenable ... Read More
Top Family Destinations by Disney Bloggers
If there are people who know how to take family vacations, it's Disney bloggers. A Disney park is the ultimate family destination and is at the top of the list for many people. We've asked nine Disney bloggers about their top family destinations to inspire us to start planning our next holiday! Disney Cruise A Disney cruise is at the top of the list for two of our bloggers. We're considering going on one next year (I've never been on a cruise!) and there's a lot of good information on what ... Read More
Creative & Cool DIY Lamps and Shades
I used to get so frustrated at not being able to find lamps I liked the looks of. It took me a ridiculously long time to realize that I could update a lamp myself or DIY a lampshade. From paint to transfers, fringe to stitching, and the ever awesome decoupage, lamps can be a lot of fun to update. There are so many easy ways to get the look you want so I've rounded up some creative and cool DIY lamps and shades to inspire all of us. I've really been enjoying taking simple (and cheap!) ... Read More
Easy Churro Cheesecake Bars
I have become such a dessert junkie in the past few years, especially if I'm eating out. To be honest, I enjoy making desserts at home more than our actual meals. And I didn't realize it until recently, but certain dessert foods are comfort foods to me. It's hard to find good cheesecake in New Zealand, so it's something we need to make ourselves. Churros are another comfort treat and while they can be found here, they aren't super common. It was only a matter of time before we attempted to put ... Read More
Inspiring Fall Centerpieces
It's no secret that fall is my absolute favourite season of the year. I'm fully and unashamedly on Team #Pumpkineverything and don't see that ever changing. It's a bit weird for me right now, though--while the Northern Hemisphere is getting fully into the fall craze, we're inching ever closer to spring in New Zealand. My head keeps telling me that it's about time for spring flowers to start peeking through while my heart is saying fall colours and apple cider are just around the corner. I'm ... Read More
Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Mirror DIY
Madeline is the most Harry Potter crazy of all my kids and she's going full on with a Harry Potter themed bedroom. She has the Sorting Hat Weaving I made a few years back, a Hogwarts painting I did at a painting studio in Illinois, her Hufflepuff banner, and all sorts of bits and pieces. She's turning the nook with her desk into her Harry Potter space and I'm way more than happy to help her along. I made this crazy easy Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Mirror DIY as a fun addition to her ... Read More