I’m the type of mother who always seems to have a hundred and one things on the go….but will drop everything to take the kids to the beach or park on a nice sunny day.
I can’t seem to stop myself from sharing any “good finds”, “great bargins” or “fabulous activities for kids”.
I also love pretty things (especially stationery), photography, inspirational quotes and eating good food!
Sit back and relax, and see how chaos unfolds in a family of six enjoying life in New Zealand.
xo Meeks

Hi! Thanks for your comment on my blog! I look forward to browsing through your blog!
Thank you so much for dropping by and letting me know the new Chocolate Fish has reopened. I visited the blog you mentioned and the review is everything I anticipated. I can’t wait to try it out at the next possible opportunity. Sounds like they’ve been very creative and are serving up a very ‘Kiwi’ experience.
Good morning! (For me, anyway!) I’m so glad you stopped by and commented on my blog, I’m very glad to have found yours – I’ve visited a few of your ’5 links’ (LOVE them!) and the chin photo idea made me laugh – I’ll have to try that with my four
I love meeting other families with four around our kids’ age, it reminds me that we’re not the only ones going through this mad whirl.
Thank you for stopping by & I’ll be back soon!
ok…so your in new zeland! so you know how i talked about my brother that lived in japan on and off for the last 2-3 decades? he also lived in sydney, australia and spent significant time in new zeland as well…small world.
We’re coming to Wellington in 3 weeks… you’ll have to give me some ideas of things to see and do
Hi! Thanks for commenting on my blog last night. I look forward to reading through your blog and learning a little about you (and seeing more of the gorgeous pictures you’ve posted!).
You been given an award!
http://www.mommysideabook.com/other-stuff/my-first-blog-awards/
Thanks for all the hard work you put into your blog.
Amanda
Mommy’s Idea Book
Great blog! you’ve given me some fab ideas for Kapiti kids Connect. I was just wondering too if that quote you’ve got a widget? I love those cards and hugs and think it would be a great widget to add to the website.
Keep up the good work!
Maryanne
Congrats for this great blog. Im a recent mother, from Buenos Aires, Argentina… i got here through zenfamilyhabits.
Its so great to hear about family traditions, keeping it simple, creativity, gratitude, nature…its so fullfilling!
all the best,
Maria
Hi! I love your site! What a great blog!
I’m playing a little catch up (I was out of town all weekend) and noticed that you left a comment on my blog regarding the Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies…In a Jar. I wasn’t able to find your email address on your blog so I thought that leaving a comment might be the best way to reach you.
Please feel free to email me and I will be more than happy to send you the photo to use!
Thank you,
Jen (How To: Simplify)
Hello there!
Thanks for stopping by my lil blog! I have been poking around your blog and so enjoy it!
We have some things in common too…I look forward to getting to know you even better!
One of the many projects I have planned to do is to start a blog about being a busy Dad. In fact I talked to a colleague about it yesterday. Seeing your blog has inspired me to get my blog set up. I’m working on a home school curriculum in collaboration with some people in the US. Do you home school or regular school?
Keep up the good work. Awesome.
Evon and I love food shows too! Freebies are the best, we always think it is good to go on an empty stomach and be filled with all the amazing foods that your kids and even your husband normal would turn their nose up at since it is DIFFERENT!
Hey Cuz, i really enjoy reading your blog and looking at your photos. You’re getting very good! Plus it’s cool seeing what your littles ones are up too…even though i don’t get to see them much i feel like i know them well haha. Take care!
Hey, love your blog! What a great idea sharing your best finds, always great to hear about the best bargain or clever creations. I look forward to reading more
Just found your Blog through Planning with Kids and seeing as your description sounds like me and the lovley post about Volunteering – I am SO like you! I will bookmark you and look forward to reading a kiwi mummy blog, I am a reluctant kiwi in oz, but my heart is back in NZ, I lived in Wellington for 4 years. Good on you. Cheers! THERESA