Teen's back-to-school beauty
Spot the differenceWhat are your teen’s top skin concerns? According to Rebecca Freeman-Greene and Samantha Scarlett of Kiwi natural skincare brand Scarlett & Greene, it’s the obvious thing – pimples. “Teens tend not to worry about their skincare regime until they encounter problems. And then they’re not consistent with their ...
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Makeup counter guide
Beauty counters can be intimidating places – all those perfectly groomed assistants and the vast choice of products. But if you’re in the know there’s a huge amount of expert help and good (often free!) stuff on offer. So here’s how to get the most out of the top beauty ... More
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Summer beauty
For me, summer holidays mean minimal makeup and, to be honest, minimal effort. It’s all about spending time outdoors or lying around with a good book. So what I’m looking for are ways to stay looking good without really trying that hard. Beach hair I’ll be controlling beach hair by ... More
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Neat feet for summer
Footcare is the one thing that can really get away on me. The trouble is my feet are just so far away from my head that it’s easy to forget they’re down there, callousing and hardening and growing scary toenails. More
The young Christchurch promotions model determined to walk again after tragically losing her legs in the February earthquake is still coping with the ongoing complications ... More
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Over the Teacups
My four-year-old grandson was at the supermarket with his mother when he exclaimed, “You’re buying something, Mummy, auntie is buying something – I want to buy something!” Mum replied, “You have to be big, have a wife, have a job, then you can buy things.” He replied, “I have a wife – Maia,” meaning his four-year-old friend. Mum said, “What about a job?” Master Four replied, “My job is having a wife!”
Robyn, Whangarei
Water you want?
I was in the car and asking Master Three what he wanted for Christmas. He said he was going to ask Santa for a water pistol. “And Nanny,” he added, “I’m going to ask for some water for our paddling pool.” Now that could be interesting!
Julie, by email
Bee gone
Master Three had his first bee sting recently. The incident broke his heart, but after many cuddles he came right. Later he said, “I never want to see another bee again. I don’t like bees any more, I only like flies.”
Gaileen, by email
Fraud with worry
My daughter warned me that “old people are being taken for a ride,” and that I shouldn’t engage in conversation with phone sales people. To this, Master Five piped up, “Nana can’t go on that ride, she’s old.”
Joseph’s Nana, Hamilton
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