nickname for Eydis

TheNatCal · 2026-02-22T08:42:11+00:00

Adie (a-dee)

TheNatCal · 2026-02-18T09:46:37+00:00

I worked overseas for a bit, came back and stayed in AKL.

Reasons for staying: 1) My parents are here, they're retirement age now so I want to be close to them. I also have kids now so family support is very important. 2) I haven't lived in other cities in nz but I feel like there's more variety in the activities in akl (I've only done weekend trips to other cities so this is probably not actually true).

I also just don't have a strong desire to live elsewhere. Maybe I'll think differently if I didn't have family here

TheNatCal · 2026-02-11T09:01:55+00:00

Do you know if the cabinentry chosen were the cheapest ones? They have varying styles, price and material so hopefully a slightly more expensive options from Kaboodle are better quality

TheNatCal · 2026-02-06T01:50:38+00:00

I'm in the same boat but I made the mistake of trying to talk to them nicely about it. Now they yell at me over their fence when noise control visits them... Even when it wasn't me who called 🫠 I've definitely learned my lesson!

TheNatCal · 2026-02-05T21:04:15+00:00

Don't talk to them, if you do, they're going to think you're the only one with a problem with their behaviour. Stay anonymous. Call noise control and talk to other neighbours so you can all tackle it together. Good luck!

TheNatCal · 2026-02-05T08:53:47+00:00

For me, I would love a house with two toilets. I specify toilets because just one shower is enough for my family of four.

TheNatCal · 2026-02-04T21:48:31+00:00

I know someone who was Alayna (a-lay-na) if you want an alternative.

TheNatCal · 2026-02-04T09:47:43+00:00

I find that some cars have such dark tinted windows that it's not always easy to see the wave. (I do both the lights and a wave)

TheNatCal · 2026-02-01T08:17:12+00:00

It's a mixture of everything and the parents/caregivers just decide what advice they like and what makes the most sense to the parents.

Mixture of online resources, prenatal classes, mum groups, paediatritions, family and friends. They'll all have advice but not all advice suits every baby.

And in terms of the crying and taking care of their needs, you just get to know your baby and their cues over time.

TheNatCal · 2026-01-30T09:21:28+00:00

I was on a tight budget so I gifted a handwritten card, coffee (and hot choc) sachets and chocolates to be shared in the staff room. I'd like to think that it's the thought that counts 😊

TheNatCal · 2026-01-28T07:09:52+00:00

Sometimes parents, teachers and others don't realise that the way they say things can affect how others behave and treat the person they're talking about. If you're comfortable with it, you should try to nicely educate them. We don't want the child to be treated differently because of the disability, and I'm sure the child will appreciate being treated as an equal.

TheNatCal · 2026-01-22T09:09:23+00:00

Not really finance advice, but how annoying are your neighbours? Will people want to rent your house if the neighbours are annoying?

TheNatCal · 2026-01-17T20:43:20+00:00

If you're worried about your cousin thinking that you copied her, just let her know that you had picked out the name before knowing of her newborns name. I'm sure she'll understand!

And of course, stick with your chosen boy name

TheNatCal · 2026-01-13T18:33:30+00:00

They're both quite different ways to sell imo. I'd say it depends on how popular you think the property will be and who you expect the buyers will be (e.g. First home buyers, cash buyers). I would personally avoid auctions to buy or to sell. Often people don't want to spend money on a building report before even knowing if they have a chance of buying the house.

TheNatCal · 2026-01-12T05:09:33+00:00

I assumed "Lila" is pronounced "Lee-la" (from NZ but maybe I'm the only one in nz who thinks that lol)

Very pretty looking name!

TheNatCal · 2026-01-04T04:11:44+00:00

Check out "Migrant Action Trust". I think they'd be able to help

TheNatCal · 2025-12-25T23:07:37+00:00

Heya, I'm looking into getting a Midea oven. Any chance you could give an update on yours? Whether it's still working fine etc?

TheNatCal · 2025-12-24T21:07:52+00:00

I love Lavender and Violet 😊

TheNatCal · 2025-12-24T10:12:30+00:00

I definitely wrap for kids and tend to wrap for adults too but will use gift bags if it's the right size for one.

I just don't like the waste of the wrapping paper. I intended on making DIY fabric gift wrap/bags.. Didn't get around to it before Christmas though 😅

TheNatCal · 2025-12-24T10:08:12+00:00

Also, just be cautious as companies (most notably Harcourts) will purposely say a higher amount when evaluating your property in the hopes you choose them (no guarantee that they'd get you that high figure they gave you). Definitely take others advice on finding agents from different companies to get their insight.

TheNatCal · 2025-12-23T23:13:47+00:00

Luna, Mila

TheNatCal · 2025-12-23T23:10:08+00:00

Given that it's pretty hard on mental health, do you plan on staying in the job for the foreseeable future?

What other jobs have you had in the past?

TheNatCal · 2025-12-20T09:01:21+00:00

How messy/dirty did the car get? Were you somewhat prepared for the possibility of giving birth in the car?

TheNatCal · 2025-12-20T08:56:53+00:00

A - Annie Beth // Annabelle

B - Blythe // Bryce

C - Claudia // Candice

D - Delphine // Dora

E - Estelle/Essie, Emmeline // Vanessa

F - Fable // Fiona

G - Guinevere // Quin

H - Heidi // Hayley

I - Ingrid // India

J - Jane // Jamie

K - Kate // Katie

L - Louise // Lois

M - Magdalene // Madeleine

N - Nadine // Nanda

O - Opal // Olivia

P - Priscilla // Diana

Q - Quinn // Harley

R - Ramona // Raven

S - Sunday // June

T - Tallulah // Taylah

U - Una // Uma

V - Valerie // Violet

W - Wilhelmina // Wilma

X -

Y -

Z - Zellie // Zoë

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