Emma Healey 
A simple and lucrative way for Kiwis to make some extra cash is to attend paid market research NZ-wide. Market research is also known as focus groups or discussion panels. I attended paid market research sessions regularly before I had kids and have recently started participating in them again. What is a focus group? According … Read more
Some days, I love to hear the rain splattering on the windows. But not on the days when both of the kids are home. On those days, I usually roll my eyes and think ‘aaargh, what’ll we do today’? I’m really trying hard to create a fun atmosphere in our small home, so I’ve started … Read more
Packing a picnic and discovering new Christchurch playgrounds is our favourite frugal family activity. Lucky for us, we are spoilt for choice in the Garden City, with new playgrounds popping up regularly, and old ones being rediscovered. If you’re looking to discover all of the best playgrounds Christchurch as to offer, this list is for … Read more
Toddlers. I don’t even need to say it really. You’re going to go to all this effort crafting the perfect make-ahead meal for your toddler and there is only a 50/50 chance they’ll actually eat it. That’s why these pre-prepared toddler meal ideas are such winners. They look good, are easily managed with little hands … Read more
Are you looking for the best travel hacks to save money? Do you pour over travel blogs wondering how on earth long-term travellers afford to travel? Are they trust fund babies? Pretty much never. Did they win the lottery? Nope. Then, how? It’s very simple. To travel full-time or long-term, one must step out of … Read more
If you’re anything like me, the opportunity to earn extra income without too much effort is always worth investigating. That’s why I was delighted when Parkable reached out to me to let me know about their great app and how it’s transforming bank accounts across New Zealand and Australia. This post is sponsored by Parkable … Read more
I stumbled into teaching English online two years ago, just as summer in my hometown was turning unbearably hot. I was a traditional classroom teacher at the time, and while I loved teaching and watching my students grow, I knew I wanted more work-life balance. I also wanted to travel more, and even though teachers … Read more
I feel like minimalism has got a bad rap lately. I’m reading about people struggling with minimalism, or even quitting minimalism altogether. And I kinda understand why. There seems to be this idea that in order to ‘be a minimalist’ one needs to get rid of all their stuff and move into a tiny … Read more
There are so many wonderful reasons to consider living a ketogenic lifestyle. For me personally, it’s to ward off diabetes as I have a high chance of developing the disease in the future (damned genetics!). Many people don’t realize on the keto diet you get to eat so many delicious foods with lots of good … Read more
Supporting a family on one income is not the norm these days, but we’ve been doing it since our first baby was born. Living on one income in a two-income world can require some serious adjustment, so I wanted to share how we manage it in case it helps you on your own journey. There … Read more