Homemade Baker

Back to school = back to the lunchbox grind.😵‍💫
The parenting task no one really warns you about.

It’s not difficult… it’s just relentless.
The shopping, the prepping, the hoping it gets eaten, and the constant juggle between convenience and nutrition.

If I’m honest — I detest making lunchboxes. And that feeling was a big part of what sparked Homemade Baker. I wanted low processed snack options that could help make lunch-box easier, while still feeling OK about what I was putting in the kids' lunchboxes.

First week back to school lunchboxes feature the OG favourite in our house:
Banana Choc-Chip Muffins made with our ready-made muffin batter 🍌🍫

I’ve shared more about the lunchbox grind and our journey in a new blog here:
👉 https://www.homemadebaker.co.nz/blogs/healthy-eating-for-children/the-lunchbox-grind-a-parenting-task-no-one-warns-you-about

Back to school and back to the dreaded lunchbox packing grind… the idea behind Homemade Baker baking mixes was to try and help parents with the “what do I put in their lunchbox?” conundrum. 🥪🧁🍎🍪

The Lunchbox Grind: A parenting task no one warns you about. Phew, we made it through the school holidays and we’re back to school - with routines, new teachers, fresh stationery… and the dreaded lunchbox packing. Every, single, day. When I became a parent, I never expected the lunchbox packing struggle - so monotonous and draining. It isn’t technically...

Pack the picnic… even if the weather hasn’t quite got the memo ☁️💛

It hasn’t been the sunniest summer, but we’re still big believers in getting out, wrapping the kids up, and making the most of the small moments 🌿

A picnic doesn’t have to be fancy — just a few homemade snacks, some fresh air, and kids being kids.

This one was a full Homemade Baker moment:
🧀 NEW Tasty Cheese Muffins
🍫 NEW Dark Chocolate Brownies (with beetroot, apple & spinach!)
Plus fruit, a few nuts, and whatever sunshine we could find ☀️

It feels good sharing treats that aren’t full of highly processed ingredients — and showing our kids that good food can still be fun (and delicious).

If you’re squeezing in a beach stop, park play, or backyard picnic between showers, these two new mixes are perfect picnic-friendly options 🧺

👉 Shop online: www.homemadebaker.co.nz

Pack the Picnic: Easy Family Outings with Homemade Baker There’s something magic about a simple family picnic — a rug on the grass, little hands reaching into the snack containers, fresh air and time together. And somehow food tastes better when you eat it outside rather than at home?! At Homemade Baker, we love anything that makes life easier and hel...

Savoury Cheese Muffins in no time…
Bake up warm, golden-cheese muffins and enjoy straight from your oven — no measuring, mixing, or ingredient hunting required. Just thaw, pour into a tray, bake, and enjoy. 👩‍🍳🔥
Made with real cheese, milk, eggs and flour — zero additives or preservatives, just wholesome, honest ingredients for a comforting snack or lunchbox treat. Perfect for busy mornings or cozy afternoons.
Whether hot and melty from the oven or cooled for an easy grab-and-go snack, these muffins always hit the spot. 💛
Ready to transform snack time? Head to our online shop to order yours now! 👉
www.homemadebaker.co.nz

Such an awesome event! The St Clair School Fun Run – Colour Splash & Dash is the perfect mix of fun, fitness and community spirit. 🌈🏃‍♂️✨ All proceeds go directly toward developing an incredible new school playground that will be an amazing asset for the whole community. Let’s get behind it and support our kids and our neighbourhood! 💙🙌

But wait, there’s more! 🎉 Our last episode of Colour Slime Splash & Dash TV stars Henry, Arthur and their mum in a cheeky nod to classic TV infomercials - complete with a dramatic lunchbox faint 🤯 and a taste-test of The Homemade Baker three muffin batter mixes 🧁. Congratulations to our deserving winners: 🏆 Taliah from team Karaka Jack Lewis from team Kākāriki You’ve each scored a voucher for 4 x muffin baking mixes from The Homemade Baker. Ka pai! 🙌 Big shoutout to everyone keeping those pages humming - your mahi is turning fun into funding for our Big Backyard 🌟. Create or share your page: stclairsplashanddash.raiseit.co.nz Live totals: stclairsplashanddash.raiseit.co.nz/totals

NEW! 🍫
Introducing our Dark Chocolate Brownie Batter — packed with real beetroot, apple & spinach, but all you’ll taste is rich chocolatey goodness.
Just pour, bake and enjoy! Ready in around 30 minutes and makes 9 café-size brownies.
Perfect for lunchboxes, weekend treats or quick desserts.
Order yours today... www.homemadebaker.co.nz
**Order by 20th December 2025 for pre-Christmas delivery**

🎁 End-of-year gifting doesn’t have to be stressful.

Between teachers, colleagues, coaches and friends, it can start to feel like one more thing on an already full plate.

That’s why we love these ready-made baking mixes — wholesome, fun, and genuinely useful gifts that feel thoughtful without the overwhelm. Pair them with a handwritten card from the kids and you’ve got a sweet, heartfelt thank-you that anyone will appreciate. 💛✨

You can order online for easy, last-minute gifting, or pick them up in person at Farro stores across Auckland.

Make gifting simple, meaningful and delicious this holiday season. 🧁💚

**December 20th is final day for Christmas orders**