Dunedin : park

We recently visited Dunedin with our extended family. Mima's Dad grew up there but Mima and I had never been. While we were slightly restricted by naps we really enjoyed our short visit.
One highlight was a park Mima's Dad used to go to as a child, Marlow Park Playground in St Clair Dunedin.

It is a true retro gem! While they have adding new generic playgrounds the old playground still stands. Including snake swing, boot and dinosaur slides and a whale which in summer used to spurt water (not sure if it still does), all brilliant.

chocolate smoothie

We all enjoy this for breakfast!
The basis of this smoothie is from Dr Libby's Real Food Chef. I would also like to try using Maca powder instead of cocoa which I read abut on the Petite Kitchen blog.

mima + moo at bioattic

Hello, we are excited to show you all the 100% cotton macrame hangers Mima + Moo are doing exclusively for our friends at Bioattic at their new store at 26 Ponsonby Road.

Available in two sizes Large and Small, handmade in New Zealand.

Bioattic specialise in little world terrariums and a selection of cactus and orchids - the miniature orchids are our fave! And their Petalhead botanic beauty range which we are in love with. 

meet our friend Jet

AGE: 7 months old

WHERE DO YOU LIVE AND WHO WITH: Omokoroa, Bay of Plenty with his mum Holly

FAVOURITE COLOUR: he is a bit too young yet, but I would say orange

FAVOURITE FOOD: fresh avocado

FAVORITE TOY: right now it is his ride-on bike

FAVOURITE PLACE: Jet's favourite place to be is outside and under the trees. Whether it be a walk with his stroller, or sitting on a blanket with toys.

FAVOURITE GAME TO PLAY: hand-held walking is his favourite activity. Add some peek-a-boo at the same time and he's week at the knees with laughter!

FAVOURITE OUTFIT: Jet's not a fan of getting dressed unfortunately, though any outfit topped off with sunglasses is very exciting for him! 

DIY : doll face purse

You will need:
felt - hair, skin and eyes
ribbon for strap
thread - edge of hair, black crosses on eyes, lips
glue
scissors
needle
pins
sewing machine

1. Glue the bottom edge of the 'hair' felt piece to the top edge of the 'skin' felt piece.

2. Do a decorative running stitch along the join, this will also reenforce it.

3. On the front, stitch a small curve for the lips.
4. Glue on the two blue diamonds for eyes.

5. Stitch a black cross on each eye.

6. To attach the strap, lay the back flat then create a large loop with the ribbon, let the two ends overlap and run in opposite directions (these end will be the tie closer).

7. Stitch the strap in place.

8. Lay the front over the back and pin together. Sew up the sides and bottom edge.

tea with the queen

Hope you all had a lovely long Queen's BIrthday weekend. We spent ours relaxing and eating yummy food with friends. Oh and Moo went to see Disney on Ice with her Nana!

We had tea with the Queen.... hehe and scones with cream and homemade plum jam made by a friend's mum. The friend who just happens to share the Queen's actual birthday. Cheers.

crazy weet-bix cookies : for moo

Yesterday we made some Crazy Weet-bix Cookies, it's based on a traditional afghan cookie but I have always preferred to use Weet-bix instead of Cornflakes.

CRAZY WEET-BIX COOKIES

Ingredients:
200grams butter
½ cup Sugar
1 ¼  cups flour
¼ cocoa
4 Weet-bix broken up
½ cup coconut flakes or shredded
½ cup mini marshmallows

Method:
Preheat oven to 180°c. Cream butter and sugar together. Sift if flour and cocoa into butter mixture. Stir in Weet-bix, coconut and marshmallows. Using your hands work into balls and flatten slightly on tray. Bake for 15mins.

The girls at work sure appreciated them and perfect for a little lunchbox treat for Moo.