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FNC - The Christmas countdown

Kia ora friends! It's Friday Night Chats time. It's so lovely to be together while we count down to Christmas. It's been such a sad and hard week - a gut wrenching week for many - so I'm glad we can come

Christmas wishes from your favourite people

With just a few days until Christmas I thought I'd ask some of my favourite people about their Christmas wishes. Finding out what inspires the people who inspire me has always helped me to feel encouraged, and remind me I'm part of a community. I hope

Action is the antidote to despair

Look for the helpers - and then help them.

FNC - Unbothered. Happy. In My Lane. Focused. Flourishing.

Welcome to Friday Night Chats! I am so excited to chat with you. My break was so so good. I loved it, and I am so much happier. Truly, all I needed was to dance with my friends. And then I thought the transition back to Real Life would be

The Christmas balls story

I tried to recreate the Christmases of my childhood - it was A TIME lol Around this time, every year since it was first published in 2017, I’m asked to share my ‘Christmas balls’ story. So here it is. Meri Kirihimete. Subscribe now After my grandmother died, Christmas became

Supporting neurodivergent children at Christmas 🎄

Most people with neurodivergent children will know Christmas can be difficult because it is a major change to routine and there are enormous expectations. There are many aunties and uncles, siblings, grandparents, and family friends who want to support the kids they love who have autism, ADHD, or any other

AI stole my books - and I won't get a cent from the lawsuit

FK AI 4Eva honestly Once upon a time, a fantastic woman rang me to say she was from Penguin Random House and she wanted me to write a book. I was at my public sector job, exhausted, with two kids under two. I thought it was a prank call. Feel

FNC - Yes, I'm obsessed with the gay sports show!!!

What we're watching, reading, and listening to as we hurtle towards Christmas

Apparently feeding your kids is easy

...as long as you're not the one doing it.

The gift guide that gives back

This Christmas, do you want to support the community while buying presents? You can! This is our annual gift guide that gives back. Almost all of the gifts on this list are from not-for-profits or are fundraisers. I hope you find something you love to treat yourself or someone else!

FNC - No longer round earth committed

Kia ora, how are you doing? It's Friday Night Chats time! I am so happy you're here with me. I have some really great reads to share this week. Like a lot. A lot. Let's chat! Subscribe to Emily Writes WeeklySkip to comments if

The winter tragedy being hidden from view

Aotearoa is just days away from the start of summer. In Palestine, winter officially begins in December, but it's already in full force. And it's adding even more misery to Palestinians trying to survive a genocide. That's why we are launching a campaign to