Emma Healey 
This easy peasy banana chocolate chip muffin recipe with oil is a weekly (sometimes more) happening in our home. They go great in lunchboxes or for morning tea at work. Part of the reason we can make these so frequently is the recipe doesn’t require butter. We use rice bran oil but any vegetable oil … Read more
Inside: Find a new pastime with this list of hobbies for mums. When I was growing up, my mum had lots of hobbies. On top of working full-time as a nurse (night shift so she could be home with us during the day), she took night courses in Calligraphy and Chinese cooking. She also knitted, … Read more
My name is Sarah, and I’m going to share some tips to save money by easily growing your own veggies. My wake-up call with money came when I added up the debts that we had and then worked out how long and hard we’d be working in order to pay them off. At that point, … Read more
You might think frugal living is reusing your coffee filters or giving up avocado toast. But it doesn’t have to be that. The frugal living tips below can help you save money without sacrificing your lifestyle. Yup – that’s right! Living a frugal life can be whatever you want – whether that’s cutting back on luxuries … Read more
Heading over to New Zealand and wondering about your transport options? Good news, mate – you’ve got Uber at your fingertips. It’s become a popular choice for both locals and travellers keen to zip around the cities. Whether you’re needing a lift to the majestic Aoraki/Mount Cook or a quick ride after a night out … Read more
The good ol’ swear jar. Parting the potty-mouthed with their pennies since forever. If colourful language is your swan song, but you have kids and don’t want them to sound feral, you might consider starting a swear jar. Use a swear jar to help you or your partner stop using curse words. These swear jar … Read more
Recent travels in Malaysia and Thailand saw me commit a faux pas completely unawares. This seemed to happen when I was in a cafe working, and would mindlessly place my backpack or purse on the floor. As the waitstaff rushed to lift my purse off the floor and onto a nearby chair, I wondered – … Read more
Would you love to take the whole whānau on a fun, affordable break — without the hassle of flights or expensive accommodation? If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to overseas travel, why not try a staycation instead? Here are 50+ family staycation ideas for New Zealand families — many are free or low-cost, and all … Read more
Inside: 71 fabulous and totally free gift ideas your recipient will love! The holiday season can be hard on your wallet – but the good news is, it doesn’t have to be! It’s difficult to plan Christmas gifts when you have no money, but you can let it inspire you to find something truly meaningful. … Read more
How much is six figures in money? This may sound like a simple question, but the answer might surprise you. The term “six-figure income” refers to someone who earns more than 100k per year or 6 digits on their paycheck that are not preceded by $0.00 (zero). How much is a figure? A figure is … Read more