Living in close quarters can lead to a rise in family conflict between members, shorter fuses, or boredom. And how do adults get time to work amidst all the action that’s often happening in the home? We head into holidays soon which means we’ll likely need smart and varied ways to keep everyone busy. I…
Author: WorldSkoolie
5 Ways With Frozen or Leftover Bread
Ever bought too much bread and watched it go to waste? Or needed a meal or a pudding but not had fresh bread handy? Want inspiration for your spare hot cross buns? With these delicious ideas on what to do with your leftover bread, it never has to be boring, dry or wasted again. 5…
10 Ways To Thrive During Lockdown
New Zealand and other nations around the world have moved or are moving into lockdown status in response to the current pandemic to help health services better deal with cases as they arise. Shifting to Alert Level 4 means that to protect NZ and reduce the transmission of COVID-19, only essential services remain running. Public…
Ways to Deal with Condensation
It’s cooling down and there’s condensation developing on your windows and metal linings in the morning. Droplets form then run down and wet timber or items in storage. Condensation’s no good for books either and left unchecked can encourage moulds, mildew, rot, or rust. But how can you deal with condensation in winter? Dehumidifier? Log…
10 Quick & Easy Dinners Without An Oven
Running out of inspiration at mealtime? Need to freshen up your go-to menu? Or don’t like spending ages in the kitchen and want new ideas for quick, easy meals that don’t need an oven? Me too! So I’ve put together a list of 10 Quick & Easy Dinners which I hope will inspire you in…
The Pros & Cons of Living Small
Ever wanted to live in a small space? Or to travel in a motor home or get ahead financially by going small? Unsure what it might be like to live smaller? Wherever you live there are up and downs to it but if you’ve ever wondered what some of the pros and cons of living…
10+ Ways To Save Money On The Road
Looking for ways to cut your spending on the road? Here are ten easy to implement ideas for saving your dollars so you can go further on less. 10+ Super Ways To Save Money On The Road in NZ 1. Join the NZMCA Three great financial reasons I can think of: *Cheap accommodation options…
Akaroa Day Trip
Akaroa Day Trip The Banks Peninsula is beautiful volcanic territory and the town of Akaroa is nestled deep in the heart of it to the southeast of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand. Akaroa was settled in 1840 by French and German immigrants who arrived just after the Treaty of Waitangi had been…
Christchurch
There’s a lot to love about Christchurch aka The Garden City. We drove in through Rangiora and Amberley from the Lewis Pass and Hanmer. Reminders of the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes can still be found scattered throughout Christchurch and on entering this time, our first since 2015, we noticed large green spaces now covering huge…
Cheap & Free Things To Do In Christchurch
Looking for a range of low-cost activities to do in Christchurch? Got kids or visitors to entertain while in town? Here you’ll find a list of 10 Cheap or Free Things To Do In Christchurch With Kids or Without PLUS some bonus paid activity ideas at the end. 1. Botanic Gardens & Hagley Park Christchurch…
The Ultimate Gift Ideas List for RVers
RV Tools Home Toiletries Vouchers Tech Clothing This ultimate guide is to inspire you with gift ideas that would make an excellent addition to an RV or tiny home. There is a huge range of gift options and prices so you’re sure to find something suitable. Note: Contains affiliate links. This doesn’t cost you any…
Getting between the North & South Island
Wondering about your options to get between the North and South Islands of New Zealand? This post covers the options you’ll have for inter-island travel and their pros and cons. Getting there If you’re on a budget or transporting a vehicle across, you’ll take a ferry between the main North and South Islands of New…