KEEP YOUR FAMILY WARM THIS WINTER

Keep your family warm this winter with these items by small kiwi businesses!

It’s definitely getting colder and we thought it time to showcase some of the awesome products ideal to keep your family warm this winter!

and of course – as always – all of these products are by Small Businesses from New Zealand.

As the chilly winds of Winter AND economic struggles begin to sweep in, there’s no better time to consider the impact of your shopping choices.

Buying items from small businesses during this season isn’t just a great way to find unique items; it’s also a powerful way to support your local community.

When you choose to shop with a small business, you’re directly contributing to the livelihood of neighbors and friends who pour their heart and soul into their work – your hard earned money will benefit a family right here in New Zealand!

Crafters and Makers provide products that are crafted with care and creativity, standing out from the mass-produced items found in larger stores.  

Turquoise Twirl Stormy Winter Scarf
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Hot Chocolate Bomb with Spoon
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When you pick up a hand-knitted scarf from a local artisan like Cozy Woodland Cottage Knits or a gourmet hot chocolate bomb from a small business like Hot Milk Treats, you’re not just buying an item;

You’re investing in a story, a dream, and a community.

It’s -obviously – important to keep the kids warm, and it’s not just about comfort—it’s about health and well-being too.

Staying warm helps prevent illnesses. Cold weather can lower the immune system’s efficiency, making kids more susceptible to colds, the flu, and other respiratory issues. Ensuring they are bundled up in cozy layers, mittens, and hats can go a long way in warding off those pesky winter bugs.

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Keep heads warm with the Beanie by Boysenberry Crochet.

Handmade in New Zealand, these beanies are the perfect accessory for the cooler months. The twisted stitch pattern gives this beanie breathability while still keeping your head snug. Crafted with care using quality acrylic yarn, for those of us with wool allergies or the like, the design is a relaxed fit that is worn in the slouchy style.

Keep bodies warm with the woolen reversible vests by Anna Lee Handmade.

Gorgeous wool vests are warm, stylish and practical for your little ones. They are made from upcycled wool blankets teamed up with new cotton fabrics and are fully reversible which means you have two outfits in one.

Keep legs warm with grow-with-me joggers by Jazzi Designs.

This practical black jogger is sized for the range of 1-3 years. The size adjusts by having longer leg cuffs to fold up to whichever length you need. they are great value lasting for 3 sizes! This jogger has an elasticated waist, and is made from a soft loop-back french terry jersey for extra warmth.

Keep toes warm with socks by BCool.

Elevate Your Sock Game with 5 Pairs of Expression Print Socks!  Make a Statement with Every Step: Tired of blending in? Our Expression Print Socks are here to help you stand out from the crowd!

Keep baby warm with the baby blankets by Jaylee Knits, by Mums Craftin Ideas or the Cot Quilt by Wicket Craft.

Jaylee Knits’ blanket has been knitted with 100% wool. Made up of four different textured patterns.

Mums Craftin Ideas has a homemade super soft minky dot blanket for babies and young toddlers.

Wicket Craft’s Cot Quilt has super soft minky or fleece fabric on the underside – you can choose the colour.

Keep hands warm with the mini gloves by JillyB’s Ageless Creations

Available in all the colours of the rainbow, these cute little gloves keep little ones hands warm, while still allowing them full range of movement!

BUT THAT's NOT ALL WE HAVE...

With more than 2000 products by small kiwi businesses, you are sure to find SOMETHING on The Hive!

and remember; when you shop with small businesses from New Zealand, you’re supporting a dream, you are helping a family pay for ballet lessons or rugby and you are definitely helping New Zealand’s economy staying strong!

So from the bottom of our heart; Thank you so much for supporting all our vendors when you shop on The Hive NZ.

Would you love YOUR business and products featured on our website and in our blogs?

Make sure you register as a vendor on our marketplace and create your own mini website, a Hive store on our website!

It takes about 10 minutes to register and another 10 to list your first products , we have made it super easy!

20+ PERFECT MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS ON THE HIVE NZ

It’s Mother’s Day soon here in New Zealand (12th May) and if you’ve been thinking what to get her, you want to get her something special, then look no further; here’s 20+ great ideas to gift Mum this year… 

All of the options below are by small kiwi businesses so you know you are not just spoiling Mum by gifting her something special, you also know you are actively supporting New Zealand’s economy in a VERY positive way…!

..and you might want to grab a second of these for yourself!

Whether mum is a keen gardener or loves her sparkly jewellery, or anything in between – we have got you covered on The Hive NZ

First of all please make sure you browse our Mother’s Day Category of course as you will find many other ideas there too!

Something for our keen gardeners and mums with green fingers

Not really keen on gifting another bunch of flowers that just wilts? This is for the mums who love plants and anything for their garden; we have perfect solutions for you!

Check out Kat’s Flora for the different plants on offer like these beautiful different types of Hoya:

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If she’s been working in her garden and would love some amazing decorations for her garden, then you definitely need to check out our vendor; Steel Art NZ

Here’s some of our most favourite garden decor items they have listed, metal decor for the garden in the shape of a tui/fantail/fern heart, a beautiful horse, the funniest goats and the fence cat that we just love. But they have MANy more designs so make sure you check their store page out as linked above.

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Something for the mums who need a special treat for just THEM

Is mum well into her skincare, health and beauty products including hair care? Then the below are some of the businesses we think you should look at!

For example, SJD Enterprises has an amazing Skin Smoothie, the conditioner bar by Eco Lou is well loved by this long haired mum as is the spikey ball (for massaging your own feet or back!) by Osteopathic Natural Health and the no-heat curlers by Omnishop, they have been well tested and truly work! The Sugar scrub by Bonny Bee is lucious, the foot loofah by The Loofah Patch will take care of Mum’s feet while the crochet face scrubbies by Boysenberry Crochet help cleanse Mum’s face gently, add to that the loaded lavender natural deodorant by Thirsty Pits and we have a complete package to spoil MUM with health and beauty products!

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Something for the mums who are hard to buy for

If there’s nothing in the above sections that speaks to you, we got you too!

Sometimes Mum is hard to buy for as she already has it all? maybe she is kinda picky? That’s ok, she knows what she likes!

This is where beautiful home decor items might be a great idea and personalised, custom made gifts are a perfect choice. What Mum doesn’t like a gift with her children’s or grandchildren’s names on it for example?!

Below some great gift ideas like the personalised feather necklace by Naia Collections, the mesmerising handmade coasters by Chitten and Co, there’s always the beautiful option of KJdesigns’ all my love pendant (I have so many of her pieces!), the love heart star map by Autumn Designs gives you the option to commemorate a special date for Mum, Nix Dungeon is the place to go for any CUSTOM made mugs; she can add your kids’ drawings for example, which is what I did for nana and pops! (AND check out her R18 sweary products while you’re there…shhhh…lol) , there’s the gorgeous personalised trinket box by The Engraving Studio and you can’t go wrong of course with the lots of love mug by Hashtag Print or the round hollow wax burner by KLK Scented Creations!

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Still not found what mum would love?

Then it’s definitely time you browse our categories!

With more than 2000 products by small kiwi businesses, you are sure to find SOMETHING for Mum!

and remember; when you shop with small businesses from New Zealand, you’re supporting a dream, you are helping a family pay for ballet lessons or rugby and you are definitely helping New Zealand’s economy staying strong!

So from the bottom of our heart; Thank you so much for supporting all our vendors when you shop on The Hive NZ.

Would you love YOUR business and products featured on our website and in our blogs?

Make sure you register as a vendor on our marketplace and create your own mini website, Hive store on our website!

It takes about 10 minutes to register and another 10 to list your first product , we have made it super easy!