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Lockdown Reflection
After looking through some of my posts from the last couple of years, I came across one about hiking off the Christmas food coma. And well I think it’s safe to say that once we are allowed out, then I will definitely have some… Continue Reading “Lockdown Reflection”
Nothing much 😐
I wasn’t going to write a post this week. I’ve gone back to studying this year and for the last month I haven’t really had the time to go out and do much adventuring. So as uninspiring as that is, I got to thinking… Continue Reading “Nothing much 😐”
How hiking builds resilience in kids
What does it mean to be resilient? Resilience is the capacity to adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma or stressful situations, it is basically the ability to “bounce back” from difficult experiences. Strength/Toughness 💪 (both physically and mentally). I’ve always believed that bush… Continue Reading “How hiking builds resilience in kids”
Te Whare Okioki – New DOC hut in the Kaimai Ranges
It is so awesome to have a new DOC hut in the Kaimai’s. Te Whare Okioki is situated at the Ngamuwahine Shelter along the North South track (southern end) and is accessible from heaps of tracks. My sister and I decided to meet up… Continue Reading “Te Whare Okioki – New DOC hut in the Kaimai Ranges”
“Let them be bored for a bit”
I was at my sons Rippa Rugby game one day and a couple of the teachers from his school had come to watch. Upon noticing some children on the side-lines sitting down looking at iPad screens (maybe siblings of players waiting their game), one… Continue Reading ““Let them be bored for a bit””
🌤 School holidays are here 🤗
Yay 🙌 The weather is clearing up and daylight savings starts on Sunday, time to get back out there! I don’t know about you, but this winter has been a tough one in my household, lingering bugs, uncoopervative weather and sadly a little girl with… Continue Reading “🌤 School holidays are here 🤗”
🌿🌳 Want more time in nature?🌱
I read something earlier this year about questioning yourself before committing to something, to anything actually. If your initial response isn’t a “Hell YES!” Then it’s a NO. 👉Thank you my girl Rachel Hollis. Because let’s face it we all have a lot on… Continue Reading “🌿🌳 Want more time in nature?🌱”
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2019
Kia ora 😊 This week is Māori language week here in Aotearoa. It is a week dedicated to helping keep the Māori language alive and thriving. I for one feel this is majorly important, as language is the heart of any culture, and Māori culture is… Continue Reading “Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2019”
Cheers Dads 🍻 Happy Fathers’ Day
With Fathers’ Day coming up on Sunday I thought share a photo collage of some Dads, Grandads and Uncles all getting out there with the kids – Ka mau te wehi! 🙌 If you’re stuck for ideas on what to do on Sunday check out our… Continue Reading “Cheers Dads 🍻 Happy Fathers’ Day”
10 free nature 🌿based activities to try this school holidays!
And just like that school holidays are upon us! 😲😃😍 [insert your emoji below]🍷🛌! Some parents will be dancing with glee (for a bit🤣) at the lack of routine (me), others may be dreading it due to the struggle of juggling children and work… Continue Reading “10 free nature 🌿based activities to try this school holidays!”
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