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Prose for Thought | ‘Bring it On’ – a parody of ‘Let it Go’ from Frozen, for a friend turning forty x

Posted on May 22, 2014September 9, 2014 by BritMumInNZ

The time moves forward on the hourglass tonight – Not a frown line to be seen. A kingdom of inspiration, and it looks like you’re the Queen. The date is here now, on the winding path of life – Cannot hold it back; Heaven knows I’ve tried! So bring it on! Open the door! Be…

B.M.W.B | Putting face paint on & singing in the bath before coffee!

Posted on April 15, 2013April 15, 2013 by BritMumInNZ

Browsing Facebook on a Saturday morning in bed doesn’t always make for a peaceful time – but it can create a lot of fun! After coming across an old school friend’s face painting inspiration on Facebook – and sharing it with my three year old – I found myself turfing out cupboards looking for our…

Finding Love

Posted on February 5, 2013February 7, 2013 by BritMumInNZ

Some weeks are harder than others – that’s just life. Last week, with the man of the house away on business, my children weren’t quite themselves. There was no time for me to mope about, but rather I had to ‘step-up’ and be strong for them (not that I felt very strong) – particularly for…

Expressions on a Wednesday at the Strawberry Fair

Posted on November 9, 2011November 9, 2011 by BritMumInNZ

We went to the Strawberry Fair, where red balloons floated in the air. We feasted on strawberries red, drizzled with cream. And watched the QM College girls sing like a dream. Alice danced, and clapped, along to the songs – dressed in a vision of strawberry red, with a Christmas tree, towering, over her head….

Merry Christmas! Love, peace & happiness this Christmas Eve x

Posted on December 24, 2010 by BritMumInNZ

Family and friends we wish you a very Happy Christmas and wish you all a New Year full of love, peace and happiness. With love from us all. And now, the much awaited annual Christmas Eve Show from Family Lee! Have a wonderful Christmas! And peace, love and wisdom from our three wise monkeys. They…

You know you’re a Mum when…

Posted on December 6, 2010December 6, 2010 by BritMumInNZ

you turn up at the doctor’s surgery covered in glitter and don’t blink an eye when both the receptionist and the doctor make a very obvious statement about it.  ‘No,’ I replied (in a very matter of fact, this is perfectly normal tone), ‘I am not heading out for an extravagant night on the tiles…

Christmas Carols & Writing Workshop: Let’s Get Lyrical

Posted on December 2, 2010December 3, 2010 by BritMumInNZ

In the boxes of decorations that we unearthed from under the stairs we discovered our wonderful collection of Christmas books and Christmas music.  We have books that tell the story of the birth of Jesus and the journey Mary and Joseph had to make to Bethlehem; board books for Alice to discover the joys of…

So Proud!

Posted on June 19, 2009November 27, 2009 by BritMumInNZ

Last weekend Charli said she’d like to audition for her end of term ‘Performance Assembly’. She had a few ideas on what to do, ranging from a dance to the Transformer’s theme tune to a dance routine learned from classes. In the end, she decided to sing one of her favourite songs from a Disney…

A magic weekend of Birthday party fun, Christmas carols and fun on the Kapiti Coast!

Posted on December 17, 2007November 27, 2009 by BritMumInNZ

What a magic weekend! Our good friend’s, Marrisa and Michael, organised the best Birthday Party for their daughter Bethany. It was at our favourite place, Te Papa, with a wonderful ‘under the sea’ theme. Afterwards there was a lovely Birthday lunch, balloons and cake. The Christmas trees in Te Papa’s foyer were gorgeous – three…

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