Emma Healey 
Gifts for Minimalists. Sounds kind of like an oxymoron. I mean minimalists don’t want more stuff, right?? Wrong. Minimalists love gifts that are thoughtful, heartfelt, practical, or consumable. It’s not that we completely eschew stuff, it’s that we try to own only the things which we use or love. If an item doesn’t fit into those … Read more
Do you ever feel like being a stay-at-home mum is like having a full-time job but without the pay? Well, what if I told you there are ways to make money without even leaving your house (or putting on pants)? That’s right; you can earn cash while still being the boss of your own household … Read more
If you love sportswear brands, then you may have heard of the Adidas product testing program. And wondered – can you really become an Adidas product tester and get free stuff? Or better still, get paid to test products? Here we take an in-depth look at the Adidas product testing program so you can decide whether … Read more
Do you ever itch your right hand and wonder what it means? You’re not alone! Superstitions abound when it comes to the meaning of an itchy right hand. Here, we will explore some of the most common superstitions about this phenomenon. An itching right hand or palm may mean good luck is coming your way … Read more
Ten years ago, my husband and I were living in a large home with loads of stuff all around us. We had a toddler, a low income, and a large mortgage payment (relative to the income, anyway). Our house was damaged in the Christchurch earthquake, and we could not renovate it until we had a … Read more
If you’re ever arranging your own accommodation, then it’s pretty likely that you’re going to come across Booking.com at some point. Vast numbers of people from across the planet make hotel bookings via the platform on a daily basis. In fact when you search for a hotel – or even self-catering accommodation – Booking.com listings … Read more
Do you ever find yourself staring at the wall wondering what to do when you’re bored—but don’t want to spend money? Good news: boredom doesn’t have to cost a cent. With a little inspiration, you can fill your spare moments with free or super-cheap fun—things that lift your mood, get stuff done, or even make … Read more
Text to (insert number on invitation): “Does (child) like Paw Patrol/Shopkins/other plastic junk that I really don’t want to buy but must?” (I don’t say that last bit). Grab the item, take it to the cashier, and ask for a gift exchange receipt, just in case. This is the routine I go through 5 or … Read more
You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that you have unclaimed money sitting with the IRD just waiting for you to claim it. If you have a MyIR account it’s easy to claim online. I’ll outline the steps below with images – these are from my own MyIR account. How to Claim Unclaimed Money with … Read more
Saving money in New Zealand can be a hard slog. Our cost of living is high, and if you’re renting, it just keeps increasing. But fear not, I’m here to share my best money-saving tips so you can stash a few bob away for a rainy day and reduce financial stress. 23 Money-Saving Tips NZers … Read more