Casez Creations - natural and organic skincare products

24/10/2025

10.30pm, we're home but still on an absolute high from the last 24 hours 💚

I think Ive had every single emotion hit me since receiving Casez end of year report yesterday which far exceeded any of my expectations 👏👏

Today at parent/teacher there was a common theme, his growing confidence, hes worked hard in all subjects & hes ready for next year 🙌🙌

Results had just come in for his math's exam & his teacher was happy to let me know he had passed and with it gained another 10 credits 🙏🙏

I then headed over to help prep Tangaroa for the kapa haka house comp & I think this was the most precious part for me, putting the boys earrings in & their feathers in their hair.

When it came to Casez turn oml lost my $hit cried inside because it was such a special moment, I was so proud of him.

Us parents dont have the privilege of seeing any of the behind the scenes stuff that goes on to get these boys ready for house comps & they're only given 3 months to come up with a 20 minute bracket.

The seniors run the house comps, no teachers/parents involved. They are the tutors, composers & choreographers and what a epic job these young men do to pull off some amazing performances on stage.

Tangaroa did not fail to impress from the start to the finish of their bracket. They were stunning to watch from the cheeky eyebrow raises, to the harmonies, to their powerful haka they put their heart & soul into their performance and came away with the win today.

Tangaroa House Kapa Haka Champs for 2025 💚💚💚💚💚

PROUD AS!!!

Thank you to Casez big cousin Mark (Y13) who has guided Case thru HPC life these last 2 years & his mum (my cousin) for guiding me. W love you & we'll miss you's next year ❤️

Roll on prizegiving next weekend 🙏🙏

22/10/2025

Today was my Friday at work so I was frantic trying to finish on time & leave my work in the best possible state.

Im heading down to Feilding tomorrow afternoon to catch parent/teacher interviews at 9am Friday morning & kapa haka house comps Friday afternoon.

Before I get there I have a hep of soap to make, cut & prep ready to cure for the next 4 weeks.

Being away for the night means prepping some meals to take with me. Hopefully im not suckered in by the big lights & yummy Kai 🤣🤣🤣

Home Friday night where Casez best mate will be waiting for him 🙌🙌🙌

Let's go Tangaroa whare 💚💚💚

20/10/2025

Most days I see my mum walking down the back and then I dont see her for a few hours.

Most days she comes back in with a arm full of veges & she talks about whats happening in her garden or what shes planted.

Its nice to see she's found something she loves to do & being able to provide yummy fresh kai for us gives her a real sense of satisfaction.

19/10/2025

This last week ive been sorting out all our soap as we head into our busier season 🙏🙏

With a 4 week curing period & pretty much 7 weeks till Xmas the next few weeks will be all about making enough soap to full orders.

In saying that Case is also busy for the rest of the term:

- parent/teacher interviews this Friday
- kapa haka house comps Friday afternoon
- compulsory weekend leave this weekend
- travel day back to school Tuesday
- prizegiving next Saturday
- junior camp in Whanganui
- awa run
- end of year

So back to being all over the place but wouldn't be anywhere else.

17/10/2025

1 week into this better eating thing, and Im pleasantly surprised at how good & easy it's been 😊🙏

Previously, my eating wasn't terrible, but it wasn't flash either, and term 3 saw lots of pies, chips & takeaways with all the traveling back & forwards to Casez rugby games

This week, I've dropped sugar, cows milk, and my go-to with every meal bread & real butter 😬😬😬

When we were growing up, bread & butter filled the gap. Still hungry, after-school munchies, bread at every meal filled with the contents on your plate & everything in between.

So, dropping this life habit & swapping it with good protein sources to keep you fuller for longer has been the most challenging for me.

However, the kai this week has been yummy & having it all prepped & ready to go has been a game changer in our house. Even mum has been enjoying it.

Wins for this week:
- changing some lifelong eating habits
- so much more energy
- sleeping way better
- no stomach bloating
- no alcohol (ask me again tomorrow 🤦‍♀️)
- lost 2 kgs (not really the goal, but I'll take it)

Not so good things about the week
- increased water means going to the toilet every 5 mins 🤣🤣
- I can hardly keep my eyes open after 7.30pm. I mean, 8.30 is my usual bedtime, but 7.30 is just ridiculous 😂😂

What has really blown me away this week is a visit to the doctors.

In the last year, I've managed to:

- reverse pre diabetes
- keep my blood pressure down
- and got my numbers for my liver & kidney function down as they were both borderline high

Pretty happy with that outcome, especially because this time last year, I was battling burnout, high blood pressure & exhaustion.

It really goes to show that you are the creator of your own destiny. No one is coming to save you!!

And that's better living from Tarnz this week 😅😅😅

Tune in next weekend for another wholesome update.

16/10/2025

Just in case your parcel hasn't reached you yet.

We still have roads closed from the slips & flooding earlier this week.

Appreciate your patience 🙏

15/10/2025

Not everyone's perfect 🤭🤭

Even the CEO screws up every now and then 🤣🤣🤣

Looks like I have to take a lavendar sleeve next time I go pass the Jailhouse Coffee shop in Waiouru.

14/10/2025

Case has put his hand up to take this awesome opportunity to help run the 102 km charity run from Raetihi to Whanganui next month raising funds to support students in rural communities.

It will be an amazing experience ✨️

Fundraising to reduce educational inequality in Aotearoa by running the length of the Whanganui River

13/10/2025

We have the most loyal customers 🙏🙏

Thank you for the continued support.

It's definitely tough out there, and we know there are so many other businesses out there you could purchase from.

So grateful whānau 🙌🙌

09/10/2025

Can't make soap in Auckland 🤭🤭

So, I'm making fried bread for my nieces fundraiser tomorrow 🙏🙏

This week just flew by.

Home Saturday morning to help cater for our marae & sit in on a land meeting.

Sunday, I'll be packing orders 😅😅😅