Let’s talk gifts. Let’s talk gifts for men. How unbelievably hard is it to find presents for the special guys in our life that they will like, and actually use, AND that you want to give them?! Then, to add insult to injury, if you are as lucky as I am, your husbands birthday is…
Hitting Reset
Tears were streaming down my beautiful 2 year old son’s face and his chest was heaving. These were no alligator tears, and they were because of me. The knot in my stomach tightened and I felt that wave of nausea rise up into my throat. Something had to change. We have never hit our children….
Fish Tacos, Eaten With My Girl
Fish Tacos – Almond Crusted Monkfish with Quick Pickled Vegetables I was sent a beautiful health & wellness box from those snazzy folks at Countdown. Everything inside was from the Macro range, which focuses on simple ingredients & includes superfoods, raw foods, free range & organic. Right up our alley! When I saw the almond…
War Stories…
So my friends, I’ve been thinking, why is it that we feel the need to share all of the bad stuff about parenting with expectant parents? sleep while you can, you’ll never sleep again……you think it’s bad NOW being pregnant, wait till the sleep regression/teeth/separation anxiety…..then they roll…..or crawl…..and walk. Each stage is some sort…
Home
As another party looms this weekend, that I know I won’t be going to, I have to question why I don’t go out anymore? I was probably called a ‘party girl’ before I had my family. I was in my 20’s, living in Auckland and working as a sales rep for a wine & spirits…
The MacPherson Diaries Father’s Day Picnic
We all know what’s remembered long after special occasions, I’m not telling you anything you don’t know here. It’s not the gifts, although, yup, they’re nice, it’s spending time together. Its sharing some food & some laughter. Its the connections made, the memories formed. With this in mind, my little family had a picnic. I…
Recipes to Fill Up Mums Cup – Slow Cooker Coconut Porridge & Teriyaki Chicken Sushi Bowls
There are a few things that I’ve learnt on the journey they call motherhood. 1: Mum cannot survive on toast crusts, soggy rusks and cold coffee alone. 2: Leftovers are your friends. Today’s recipes are a couple of my favourites which get me through the day. The Coconut Porridge is purely about filling up my…
When Anxiety Creeps In
I don’t think I’ve ever been an overly anxious person. Sure, I’m no stranger to a bit of Session Depression, but generally I’m pretty confident and content within myself. Until becoming a mother. After giving birth I was surrounded by strong women who empowered me and supported me: my midwife, my mother and my Plunket…
Snuggle Up Sunday : What I’m Reading
I read a lot on line, I’m going to take a wild guess that you do too, so here are some of my recent favourites. Snuggle up, get comfy and have a read. Chrissy Teigen’s words could be just what someone who is struggling with motherhood needs to read. I love it. We had our daughter,…
The MacPherson Diaries on Tour : Auckland – Top 3 Things to do with Children
Last time we came to Auckland I was armed with a huge list of restaurant and café recommendations. The list for this trip started with The Zoo and ended with Country Road kids. Oh yup, she was a different trip this time. Travelling with 2 young kids just doesn’t scream long lunches and leisurely browsing…