In this video I discuss a few words and expressions that I use every day that are not used the same way here in North America as they were in New Zealand (for example in New Zealand we say “nappy” as opposed to “diaper”). I describe some situations where my use of Kiwi English confuses …
A year ago on February 22, Christchurch, New Zealand was devastated by an earthquake magnitude 6.3 that claimed hundreds of lives – fathers, mothers, daughters, sons, brothers, and sisters. I lived in Christchurch from February 2003 to July 2010, missing the first horrible earthquake by mere months. Even though I had moved to Auckland by …
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Welcome to the Lots of Love Giveaway Event. This event is hosted by And The Little Ones Too, Put A Little Umbrella In Your Drink, Seeds of Life, and Taking Time For Mommy. This event features giveaways with a value of $25 or more at each of the participating blogs! Be sure to visit each …
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At Christmas I wanted to make dishes to celebrate New Zealand, the country I used to call home for 8 years before relocating to New York. I had thought of making a pavlova, but they are pretty tricky and I wanted to actually succeed not frustrate myself in the process of making something. I decided …
Celebrate Waitangi Day (Feb 6) in style at Icebreaker, Soho with KEA NY and the Kiwi Club. Enjoy traditional NZ food and wine, great NZ company and take advantage at the event of an amazing offer from Icebreaker – 40% off Icebreaker product purchased in store (*excluding already discounted merchandise). Purchase tickets through Eventbrite. For …
The Dekalb Markets are boasting a slightly different from the usual Sant-A-Box. Unfortunately, Santa was back in the North Pole and is only at the markets to meet boys and girls on the weekends. Thankfully Monkey #1 was not upset, he liked the idea that Santa was busy getting his toys together. Secondly, I may have discovered …
Shopper’s Delight: a walk from Fulton Mall to the Dekalb Market Read More »