I keep circling back to this so thought maybe writing it all down again would get it out of my system for good ❤️Have you ever experienced that sudden jolt of discomfort when you see someone who instantly triggers your fight-or-flight response? The kind of person whose presence brings back memories of situations that deeply impacted your mental health. In small towns like Cambridge, where everyone seems to know each other, the chances of bumping into people you'd rather forget can feel frustratingly high.Working in hospitality has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, but let’s not

Hey there, Sweet Spot Creations family! 🧁Let me take you on a journey into the not-so-glamorous life of a baker-mum—aka me, the human equivalent of a KitchenAid mixer set on turbo speed. Lately, my life feels like one of those cartoons where the character is juggling flaming cupcakes and knives on a conveyor belt, while a herd of elephants plays the trumpet in the background.Between making the perfect batch of Taylor Swift-themed cupcakes (queen of sparkles and sprinkles, after all) and trying to be supermum to my three neuro-spicy kids, I’ve started to feel like I’m spreading myself thinner than

Weekends with kids? Total chaos, but so worth it. Here’s the lowdown on our recent escapades: playdates, one-on-one time, ice cream, walks, playgrounds, and picnics.Saturday Shenanigans:Saturday started with Mr. 7 off to a playdate—probably up to some mischief and swapping snacks with new buddies. Miss 15 was off with her cousins, probably huddled together in the same room but living their best antisocial lives on their phones.That left me and Miss 10 to have some quality mother-daughter time. We hit Kmart, because nothing says bonding like wandering endless toy aisles and questioning why we didn’t just order everything online. We

Let’s be honest: the best therapy sessions involves zero couches and absolutely no digging into your childhood traumas. It’s all about the legendary Girls' Night Out. Sunday, I had one such night at the Celeste Barber comedy show in Auckland with an amazing group of ladies. And honestly, it was the kind of night that made me appreciate the magic of getting out of the house and having some good old-fashioned adult time.We kicked off the evening with delicious food, and drinks at The Glass Goose. Even though I didn’t know everyone, the conversation flowed like the cocktails. Then we

Let’s talk about the colossal mess that is week two of the school term. It's like the honeymoon phase is over, and reality just smacked us all in the face.My three kiddos? They’re over it already. Grumpy, tired, and looking like little zombies who don’t know what sleep is! Not to mention, the weather is a total disaster—cold, dreary, and just the right kind of miserable to make you want to hibernate until spring.So, what do I do when the kids are dragging themselves through the week, and I’m teetering on the edge of sanity? Enter: CJ's Hot Chips and

Whew, can we all collectively sigh in relief now that the school holidays are over? 🙌 I don't know about you, but keeping up with all the demands during that time felt like juggling cats in a room full of laser pointers. 😅So, here's the deal: I owe you all a huge apology for being MIA and slow on the draw lately. Life decided to play a game of "how many things can we throw at you at once," and let's just say, I was this close to hiding in a blanket fort with a stash of chocolate. 🍫 But