Alison’s Pantry Raw Power

 

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Alison’s Pantry have added a tasty new seed, nut and fruit based blend called Raw Power to their fantastic range. Raw Power mix is a nutrient dense blend of goji berries, raisins, sultanas, coconut chips, Brazil nuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, hulled buckwheat along with diced dates and apricot pieces.

It is naturally sweetened with real fruit and designed to be eaten for breakfast. It is delicious paired with Greek yoghurt, or Almond milk if you are Paelo inclined, blended into a smoothie or for a nutrient loaded breakfast on the run, or eaten just as it is!

 

Raw Power is:
Naturally gluten free
High in Fiber
High in protein (Plant based)
Full of good fats
Antioxidants
Has no added sugars or colours

 

Presentation 10/10 – looking at the product you get a really good sense of all the different goodies that it contains and you just know it’s going to taste great. It also looks colourful which when you’re talking healthy foods, this isn’t a priority but it really does make it all look more appealing

Flavour 10/10 – With a lot of different textures and flavours they all offset each other rather well but if you feel like picking out a select favourite, they’re a nice and ‘clean’ option to be able to sort through. Plus, knowing that you can have a tasty snack that is so much more healthier than grabbing a chocolate bar, just has to be a good option for a busy family.
Obviously it’s not something you’d give young children, but my 7 year old twins will happily munch on this

Mother Earth – Brekkie on the Go

Brekkie on the Go

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With Mother Earth Brekkie on the Go, busy people can now enjoy a delicious breakfast on the run. Made from toasted muesli bites and dried fruit and nuts, it contains all the protein and fibre of a bowl of toasted muesli. All in a handy, single serve pack. No milk needed!

 

 

 

Brekkie on the Go is a tasty and wholesome breakfast in a handy single-serve pack – perfect for busy mornings and eating on the run:

 

 

 

 

 

• Toasted muesli bites made from NZ wholegrain oats, nuts and seeds
• Fresh, best quality nuts and dried fruit
• All the protein and fibre of a bowl of toasted muesli* in a handy single-serve pack
• No milk needed
• No artificial colours or flavours

 

 

 

Available in three tasty flavours:

• Apricot & Almond
• Cashew & Cranberry
• Hazelnut & Dark Chocolate

 

We were so lucky to be given the opportunity to try these amazing products which was great because we had been looking at them for a while as we’re ALL trying to start the process of making time for breakfast in the mornings. The kids are great but the adults never seem to have time. But I thought I would check with the rest of the family first before purchasing.
Personally I think they’re a great idea, life is so busy these days that if you can take something with you (and even eat once you get to work), it has to be an improvement. Add the fact that it’s healthy and well I guess you just can’t go wrong.

So we tried the different flavours and came to the same conclusion about each flavour that as a whole, they could have used a little more flavour. The muesli bites themselves were missing the ‘boost’ that I was expecting from them. The nuts and fruit bits did add to the flavour but I would still like to see a little more taste involved. We were also a little disappointed in the proportions of fruit/nut/chocolate to muesli bites.
However in saying that, there aren’t many breakfasts out there that are bursting with flavour like I was expecting, so to be fair, overall as a breakfast on the go, they were pretty good.
My children ALL totally loved them and we have packed a few packets to take away with us as I would rather be able to offer the kids something like this than sweets to snack on.
All in all I would probably rate them a solid 7 out of 10

Bakers Delight Christmas

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Christmas is a time where we celebrate family, our beliefs if we have them and it is also a time we indulge in some of our favourite foods. So when Bakers Delight contacted us last year with the offer of trying some of their Christmas Treats, I was more than a little excited.
I’m a huge fan of Christmas and ALL that it involves, so for me, waiting for Christmas is a time where anticipation builds and builds as we start the lead up to the special day.
One of the things that makes me ‘feel’ that Christmas really is on it’s way is having Christmas Treats in the house, there is something about the devine smell that seems to waft through the entire household. Whether it be a Christmas Cake, Christmas Tart or even things like Candy Canes – the smells are a defined Christmassy ‘aroma’

This year when Bakers Delight contacted us again we were more than ready and willing to taste the flavour filled temptations that we have come to expect from them. This time however we also received the Christmas Mince Tarts as well as the Christmas cake and I had to hide them so we could taste at a time we could really just savour and enjoy.

Again I was reminded of how good everything looks. You get that sense of ‘homemade’ that you don’t get from many products these days and waiting for our Christmas ‘moment’ just couldn’t come soon enough.

First to make it to the taste table was the Christmas Mince Tarts.
Mmmmm with a shortbread base that is just devinely melt in your mouth perfection, I can tell you right now that I am totally hooked and I WILL be buying more of these. Sometimes I fine Mince Tarts to be a little too sweet, or even a little to dense in the mixture, but these were just amazing. Take my advice and try some for yourself….you wont be sorry !!

The Christmas Cake – once again……is  ‘just like Grandma used to make’ and while it looks rich, that couldn’t be further from the truth. With just the right mix of flavour and texture, this cake would look just perfect on the Christmas table to be shared with everyone.
No peel is definately a highlight for me, and I’m often put off buying fruit products because they so often have peel and it’s just not something I enjoy.

Presentation 10/10 – these products really do look amazing and just like the ones Grandma used to make
Flavour 10/10 – I totally recommend these. If you can get to Bakers Delight…bring a bit of Christmas home to the rest of the family – they’ll love you for it.

Dolphins of Aotearoa

Dolphins of Aotearoa Living with New Zealand dolphins By Raewyn Peart Craig Potton Publishing ISBN: 9781877517983 Category: Conservation Of Wildlife & Habitats Aquatic Creatures RRP$59.99 (paperback) Craig Potton Publishing Facebook Dolphins of Aotearoa explores the ongoing relationship between humans and dolphins in New Zealand. Over this nation’s rich history, numerous people, both Maori and Pakeha, have sought out dolphins and significant numbers of dolphins have sought out people. For many, encountering dolphins has been a profound and lifechanging experience. This book tells the stories of many of these remarkable encounters, featuring all of the famous dolphins, such as Pelorus Jack from the early years of the 20th century, Opo in the 1950s, Maui and more recently Moko. In addition it chronicles the ultimately doomed attempts to keep dolphins in captivity in facilities such as Marineland in Napier. Importantly, Dolphins of Aotearoa also summarises the work of the dedicated scientists and researchers who over recent decades have learnt so much about our dolphins, and whose research has given great impetus to the conservation of these remarkable creatures. This is a beautiful book filled with stories, information and simply beautiful pictures of one of the most beautiful creatures in the world…..The Dolphin. It helps us to understand the work that has gone into enabling us to understand more about the dolphin while helping us to love them even more. NZ has many stories of dolphins and this book shares them with the reader, pulling them into their lives and our hearts.

The Teddy Bears Promise

The Teddy Bear’s Promise
By Diana Noonan
Craig Potton Publishing
ISBN: 9781877517792
Category: Childrens Book
RRP$19.99 (paperback)
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A long time ago,’ began Dad, ‘a bear met a little boy and, right away, it knew it loved him.’

When Dad discovers a mysterious, dusty box in Gran’s attic, and brings it home to Max, the scene is set for a poignant and intriguing family tale. What could be inside the box, and why is it so important that Max hear Dad’s story before he’s allowed to open it? As Max listens, it becomes apparent that the box contains a special treasure, one that only Max can breathe life into.

Once again, Craig Potton Publishing have bought to us a story that will touch our hearts while sharing pictures that illustrate that warm ‘fuzzy’ feeling we all get when we read such a sweet story to the little ones in our life.
I found the pictures to be lovely and soft which matched the story completely and I could see it being a bed time story for many many families out there.

If you would like the opportunity to have this as one of YOUR bedtime stories, then make sure you put your name forward to review this gorgeous book HERE

 

Kamedis – PSO Medis

Kamedis – New Zealand is an amazing company that offers skincare products which are formulated by a collective of experienced dermatologists and bio-tech scientists

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• Body Cream Relief for scaly and irritated skin 200 ml Benefits
• Rapid and gentle relief
• Highly nourishing and moisturizing
• Ideal for elbows, knees and other problematic skin areas
• Natural active ingredients
• Paraben free
• SLS free
• Suitable for adults and children aged 6 months and older Useful for
• Psoriasis and Scaly Skin

 

 

 

• Scalp Lotion Relief for scaly, itchy and red scalp 70 ml Benefits
• Relieves red, irritated and dandruff-prone scalp
• Hydrates and nourishes the scalp
• Reduces and prevents dandruff
• Natural active ingredients
• Easily absorbed
• Paraben free
• Suitable for adults and children aged 6 months and older Useful for
• Psoriasis and Dandruff

 

 

 

• Shampoo For scaly, irritated and red scalp 125 ml Benefits
• Rapid and gentle relief
• Removes and prevents dandruff
• Cleanses and purifies the scalp and the hair
• Paraben free

• Suitable for adults and children aged 6 months and older Useful for
• Psoriasis and Dandruff

Kamedis – Sebo Medis

Kamedis – New Zealand is an amazing company that offers skincare products which are formulated by a collective of experienced dermatologists and bio-tech scientists

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• Anti Dandruff Shampoo
  Relief for red, flaky and oily scalp
  200 ml
  Benefits
• Relieves red and irritated scalp
• Reduces and prevents dandruff
• Soothes and nourishes the scalp
• Easily absorbed
• Paraben free
• Suitable for adults and children aged 6 months and older
  Useful for
• Seborrheic Dermatitis and Scaly Skin

 

 

• Face Cream
  Relief for red and flaky skin in the facial T-zone
  70 ml
  Benefits
• Reduces redness and irritation in the facial T-zone
• Hydrates the skin
• Natural active ingredients
• Paraben free
• Suitable for adults and children aged 6 months and older
  Useful for
• Seborrheic Dermatitis and Scaly Skin

 

 

 

• Facial Cleanser
  For red, irritated and oily skin
  125 ml
  Benefits
• Rapid relief for red and irritated skin
• Thoroughly cleanses oily skin without drying
• Natural active ingredients
• SLS free
• Paraben free
• Suitable for adults and children aged 6 months and older
  Useful for
• Seborrheic Dermatitis and Scaly Skin

 

 

• Scalp Lotion
  Relief for red, flaky and oily scalp
  125 ml
  Benefits
• Relieves red and irritated scalp
• Reduces and prevents dandruff
• Easily Absorbed
• Soothes and nourishes the scalp
• Paraben free
• Suitable for adults and children aged 6 months and older
  Useful for
• Seborrheic Dermatitis and Scaly Skin

Kamedis – Topic Medis

Kamedis – New Zealand is an amazing company that offers skincare products which are formulated by a collective of experienced dermatologists and bio-tech scientists

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• Body and Face Cleanser
  Relief for itchy and dry skin
  200 ml
  Benefits
• Rapid and gentle relief
• Cleanses and moisturizes the skin
• Soothing and nourishing effect
• Fragrance free
• Paraben free
• Suitable for adults and children aged 6 months and older
  Useful for
• Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema

 

 

• Body Lotion
  Relief for itchy, dry and irritated skin
  200 ml
  Benefits
• Highly nourishing and moisturizing
• Soothing and hydrating
• Easily absorbed
• Fragrance free
• Paraben free
• SLS free free
• Suitable for adults and children aged 6 months and older
  Useful for
• Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema

 

 

• Calming Lotion
  For itchy skin areas and insect bites irritation
  50 ml
  Benefits
• Calms irritation caused by insect bites
• Immediate relief for dry, red, irritated and itchy skin
• Easily Absorbed
• Fragrance free
• Paraben free
• Steroid free
• Suitable for adults and children aged 6 months and older
  Useful for
• Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema

 

 

• Extra Moisturizing Gel
  Relief for extra dry and chapped skin areas
  50 ml
  Benefits
• Moisturizes and nourishes severely dry skin
• Calms redness and irritation
• Easily Absorbed
• Fragrance free
• Paraben free
• Suitable for adults and children aged 6 months and older
  Useful for
• Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema

 

 

• Face Cream Relief for itchy, dry and irritated skin
  70 ml
  Benefits
• Rapid relief for red and irritated skin areas
• Highly nourishing and hydrating
• Easily Absorbed
• Fragrance free
• Paraben free
• Suitable for adults and children aged 6 months and older
  Useful for
• Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema

GoodBye Ouch

Welcome to Goodbye Ouch – the latest product from Becky and John, the makers of Goodbye Sandfly.

Goodbye Ouch has unique skin healing properties and is full of amazing natural ingredients that care for and replenish your skin giving immediate relief from grazes, scratches, bug bites, chapped lips and heaps of other ailments and irritations.

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Ridiculously useful

Yep that’s right. Goodbye Ouch has 80 plus uses and we’re still counting. (See the page 80 Uses and you’ll see we’re really not bluffing here).

What will your favourite use be?

INGREDIENTS:
Goodbye Ouch is made of soothing + therapeutic ingredients such as:

• Organic Beeswax from happy NZ bees.
• Super rich oils of Apricot, Avocado, Jojoba and Red Raspberry Seed
• Powerful essential oils of Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Manuka, Frankincense and Geranium
• Lots of Love

 

ABOUT GOODBYE OUCH

• We have been using various versions of Goodbye Ouch for about as long as we’ve been married. This is not because we’re married, mind you! It’s also when Becky finished her massage therapy and products training.We use it in our family on a huge range of pains, aches, and injuries, as well as cough and cold ailments (see 80 Uses for our very extensive list!). We’ve even used Goodbye Ouch on our goat (he got a leg gash from being kicked by our cow) and one of our hens (who broke her leg). Even more ridiculous, we’ve used it to stop a squeaky hinge, lubricate a barrel pump and polish a scratch on our wood table. Among other things!

  Goodbye Ouch is a product that we’ve developed with love and care, right in our own kitchen. Our children are often our most important product critics. They know how to distinguish between the ingredients, consistency and texture and help us make a great product!

  We’re a very active family – sailing, tramping, working outdoors so we needed a product that was light, easy to carry and had maximum effectiveness. We hope you enjoy the product as we much as we have enjoyed making it for you.

  With love

  Becky, John, Helena and Isaac

Shinewe LED Bulbs

ShineWe aim to provide affordable eco-friendly lighting that significantly helps you cut down on your monthly lighting bills. Follow us in our movement towards a greener and brighter future. Our products are Simply Brilliant.

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Recently we were given a selection of the amazing ShineWe products to review

 

•  Standard A19 Clear B22 Warmwhite

This was the bulb we opted to put into the childrens room.
I think most parents know the inability that children have for turning off a light when they have finished.
Our powerbills are huge and we think this was a contributing factor so the chance to be able to know that each time it was left on, wasn’t going to incur us a huge fortune, was a big relief.

 

 

•  3U Series

•  Having an extremely dark lounge space, we opted to put the 3UM into our lounge to enable the best use of light. We have 4 lights in our lounge but they are situated around the outside walls of the room and are inside shades meaning the lighting is always going to be dimmed.
Obviously night times are spent in this room so to have 4 lights operating can get expensive, but to reduce the bulbs would mean an even darker room which wasn’t particularly ideal when trying to do work at night time. The 3U are a brighter bulb with the3UL replaces over 120w and the 3UM replaces around 90w.

 

•  2U Series

•  The 2U series offers around a 60w replacement, so slightly dimmer than the 3U series but was great for places like our hallway, bathroom etc where we needed a good light source, but it didn’t have to be a particularly bright one. I loved that it seemed to be quite a ‘soft’ light which was great for night times when you get up but don’t want to be hit with an intensely bright light.

 

 

So overall ?  I loved that these lights could just fit anywhere that previous bulbs have been and could be just put in like a normal bulb.
Not knowing a lot about LED, I had always presumed that LED lights were brighter than other lights but that wasn’t the case with these bulbs  (which is a good thing)
Another big plus for me was that they don’t get as hot as other bulbs. Sure, they get warm – but they’re not generating a heat that can’t be touched so should they be touched by little hands somewhere along the way, there wont be any damage done.
I did find with the A19’s that when we turned off the lights, they glowed for a little while afterwards (something the kids actually liked) but whereas they take a little while to totally turn off, turning them on is instant. None of this ‘warmup’ business, the light is at it’s brightest straight away.
After having them for not quite 2 months, I did notice a drop in our powerbill. Actually it was quite a significant drop which although I believe is partly because of the longer daylight hours, but I also believe that the bulbs are a big contributing factor and I LOVE that.
I guess my only negative would be the initial outlay to purchase the bulbs but once you have them, you know you’re going to get many many MANY hours of cheap lighting – and that has to be good.
I’d rate them a solid 9/10 with them only losing a point for the cost involved.
HUGE thank you to ShineWe for the chance to see how great these bulbs work