Halloween is celebrated around the world as a festival to honor the dead and celebrate ancestors. It is celebrated on 31 October and is well known as a day to trick or treat, dress up in costumes, and carve pumpkins. There are similar holidays in cultures around the world and they take place throughout the year. Many places have their own holidays honoring witches, spirits, and ancestors. Here are just a few holidays like Halloween around the world. Obon Festival – Japan Obon is a ... Read More
Free Things to do in Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand is known as the world’s windiest city. It's also the city I called home for four years and where our oldest daughter was born. Wellington has great views, culture, and history and holds a special place in my heart. Like many cities, it's considered expensive, but there are many things that people don't realize are free. Whether you are a local looking for a few free activities to do during the day or you are visiting as a tourist, there are many free things to do in ... Read More
Fabric Tape Lampshade DIY
As you know, updating lampshades is one of my favourite projects to do to change up room decor. I wanted some kid-friendly but classic looks for Matilda's new bedroom and have always loved the look of small checks. With a bit of Nuno Deco iron-on fabric tape, I made this super fun and cheerful Fabric Tape Lampshade DIY that we all love. It's such a cheerful addition to her room. Supplies: lampshade Nuno Deco fabric tape in pink, yellow, and light blue check iron ... Read More
Caramel Apple Cider Hot Toddy
I love warm cocktails. If there's a warm cocktail on offer, especially in the fall or winter, that's what I'll get. Aside from warm cocktails, apple cider is among my favorite drinks ever--I look forward to it all year. I've combined my love of apple cider and warm cocktails with this super easy Caramel Apple Cider Hot Toddy. Imagine a crisp fall evening while you curl up under a blanket with this tasty drink! It's comfort in a mug and so easy to make that it will quickly become a seasonal ... Read More
Candy Corn Scissors Pouch
I will never apologize for loving candy corn. I look forward to candy corn season every year and keep a stash in the house. It didn't occur to me to check and see if I could get candy corn in New Zealand until the season should have started--you can't. If I had realized this sooner, we probably wouldn't be here. Well, we all know that's an exaggeration, but this is still a big deal! I'm getting a bit of my candy corn fix by making as many candy corn crafts as I possibly can, like this fun candy ... Read More
A Traveller’s Guide to Living in New Zealand
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