Blog

Cosy Toes celebrates merino wool products, sheep farming, family life, and rural New Zealand.

This blog is dedicated to stories, tips, and insights about all things wool, farming, and rural living. We love sharing our experiences and welcome your comments, feedback, and stories too!

The Story of Cosy Toes - a look at why Cosy Toes began and the journey so far.	Baby Layette - here is the list to help you get started with a new baby.
Wholesale Socks & Tights New Zealand	How to Knit an Easy Garter Stitch Blanket (FREE)
We Love New Zealand Wool	The Classic Kiwi Rugby Sock - A NZ Tradition
How to Keep Your Feet Warm This Winter with Merino Socks in The South Island
A Perfect Gift - a NZ Wool Blanket	Cosy Toes on You Tube
Wool in Cold and Warm Conditions	How to Make The Next 12 Months Your Best Year Ever.
Development of Sheep Farming in New Zealand	A Merino Is A Breed Of Sheep
LOOK Book	The Christmas Country Fete
Christmas Gift Ideas	Continually Connected - Why it's important to limit your children's gadget time.

Wool Education in New Zealand

A Visit to A Local New Zealand School

Baby Tips & Advice

Should I Swaddle or Wrap My Baby?	How To Keep Your Baby Warm.
Baby Sleep Tips Using Merino Wool.	Why merino socks are best for baby's feet.
The Importance of Keeping Baby Warm.	Morning Sickness - 10 Tips to Help You Cope

The Dog Coat Company
Stansborough - farm and wool mill
Skeinz - from farm to yarn

Foot Health.

Keeping Your Feet Warm - helpful tips for when you struggle to keep your feet warm.

Winter Warming Recipes from New Zealand

Ginger Crunch	Jam Steam Puddings
Nana's Farm-style Tomato Sauce	Chocolate Sauce recipe - Our Easter gift to you. This recipe is really easy and you'll love it.
Apple Shortcake	ANZAC Biscuits

Fun Customer Feedback

Posh Socks

Cosy Toes Fun Stuff

Christmas Decorations - Made from wool.
Free Merino Hand Warmers Knitting Pattern.
How To Make a Chunky Knit Wool Blanket.
Donald Trump Socks

Cosy Toes Helping the Community.

Women Living in Rural New Zealand.

Here you can read my view of being a rural woman living in New Zealand as well as many other stories put together by friends of Cosy Toes. Thank you ladies! What an amazing bunch you are.

Rural New Zealand Wonder Women

Cows, Sheep, Dogs and Chicken’s to Feed, by Raewyn.	Rural Living is Great for Boys, by Amanda.
Hectic but Fun, by Kara.	Taking the Baby to Work, by Jaimee
The Best of Both Worlds, by Elaine.	Possum Trapping and Cups of Tea, by Sharleen.
Sharing the Work and the Baby, by Margot.	Home Business and Farming, by Angela
OK it’s Not Quiet, by Megan	Female Farming Partner, by Gill
A Privilege To Live Here, by Alex