Emma Healey 
Who doesn’t love free stuff? Well, if it’s your birthday soon, you’re in for a treat because there are loads of places to get birthday freebies in NZ. If you can get over the fact that you actually have to tell someone it’s your birthday, you can get a ton of birthday freebies all over … Read more
One of the easiest ways to get started making extra cash online is by taking paid surveys. I will be reviewing some of the online survey sites in New Zealand to give you my honest opinion on whether or not they are worth your time. I’m starting with this Opinion World NZ review, as they … Read more
This scavenger hunt is a super fun way to entertain the kids with only things you have on hand. Feel free to improvise if you are missing an item. If you prefer the printable version, click the link below: ———->FREE Printable Indoor Scavenger Hunt For more fun and frugal family activities check out this post: … Read more
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