Emma Healey 
If you want to make extra money as a mum without paying for childcare you need to think outside the box. Finding a part-time job to fit your lifestyle can be the perfect way to increase your income and get you out of the house. These part-time job ideas include jobs that can be done … Read more
Toluna is one of my favourite paid surveys sites in New Zealand. To show you why I enjoy this site so much I wanted to do a Toluna NZ review so you can decide if this is a good survey site for you to join. Firstly, a quick look around the Toluna dashboard (you can … Read more
I love eating out. My budget doesn’t. That’s why I love discovering restaurants with kids eat free offers. Not only does trying out a new kids eat free Christchurch restaurant save money, but they are also usually kid-friendly with staff and facilities receptive to and accepting of our delightful little moonbeams. Note – most kids eat … Read more
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