. Life Unfiltered - Pauline Stockhausen
November 30, 2024

Are We Drowning in ‘Stuff’?

Have we become a bit too caught up in accumulating things, without really stopping to think about what they bring to our lives?  With consumer culture […]
November 30, 2024

The Desire for a Simpler Life

As a city girl, I have always found comfort in the heartbeat of urban life. The hustle and bustle, the lively cafes, the vibrant streets all […]
November 10, 2024

A Stress-Free Approach to Saving Money with ADHD

Have you ever found yourself riding high on a wave of abundance, only to later be scraping by, counting every dollar? Been there, done that. From […]
July 21, 2024

Designing My Dream Kitchen

One room in the house that I believe is the most important is the kitchen. Over the years, I’ve rented many homes, and one thing I’ve […]
July 20, 2024

Discovering Tonga

I’ve discovered a deep love for Tonga and its wonderful people, and I get asked frequently what it is I love about Tonga so much. Let […]
July 20, 2024

Escape the Winter and Head to Rarotonga

If there’s one local destination that’ll whisk you away from the biting cold of New Zealand’s winter, it’s Rarotonga. Just a few hours’ flight into the […]
July 20, 2024

Discovering the Magic of Hobbiton

If you’re planning a trip to New Zealand, there’s one destination you absolutely must visit—Hobbiton. Now, you might be thinking, “I’m not really a die-hard *Lord […]
July 20, 2024

Recycling and Building in Tonga

One of the primary goals when building our house in Tonga was to see how cost-effective we could make it. With covid arriving, it was evident […]
July 18, 2024

Finding the Rebel Within: Crafting Your Own Path to Success

I’ve always been someone who resists the status quo. Whether it’s travelling the world as a single mother, writing a book that sold over 5,000 copies, […]
July 16, 2024

Navigating the Wild West of Building in Tonga

Given the current living crisis, you might be wondering – what’s the next step? You’re not alone. I’ve had heaps of people with land in Tonga […]
October 2, 2023

Three years in building the Tonga house – What i have learnt and next steps

For the past three years, we’ve embarked on quite the adventure — constructing our very own house in our beloved Tonga! Not just an average, run-of-the-mill […]
August 17, 2023

Mad Hatter’s Pride Month Photoshoot: A Flamboyantly Magical Family Affair

If you don’t know me, I’m Pauline Stockhausen. Quirky, approachable and a sucker for flamboyant fancies, I am the mad hatter of my vibrant, eclectic clan. […]
August 5, 2023

5 Achievable Goals Every New Mum Should Consciously Embrace

  Becoming a mum brings an exhilarating surge of love and a montage of challenges. Balancing on this seesaw of newfound emotions and experiences, every mum […]
July 29, 2023

Top 5 Reasons Why having a baby over 40 Rocks!

Are you considering starting or expanding your family over the age of 40? There’s a prevailing myth that motherhood after 40 is challenging or less fulfilling, […]
June 27, 2023

The Power of Starting Over in Midlife

Surviving Your Internal Rebirth, One Laugh at a Time   Picture me, cowering in the corner, terrified of the inevitable life change headed my way. And […]
June 13, 2023

Embracing Parenthood at 45 and Beyond

As I sit down to write this, I am filled with a sense of awe and reflection as I realize that two years have passed since […]
May 23, 2023

Things i wish i knew when i was younger

Hey You, You won’t believe the wisdom I’ve gathered since our last heart-to-heart. Life, my dear friend, is like one crazy rollercoaster ride. And along the […]
May 23, 2023

Unlocking the Power of Forgiveness: Why Cancel Culture Needs a Rethink

We’ve all been there. Jumping to conclusions, judging others based on a single mistake, and forgetting their positive qualities. It’s like we’re caught up in the […]
May 22, 2023

Motherhood: The Greatest Role I’ll Ever Play

Motherhood: The Greatest Role I’ll Ever Play – Unleashing Love, Growth, and Unforgettable Memories I take being a mum seriously, just like a dedicated storyteller who […]
May 1, 2023

From Victim to Victor: How Taking Ownership of My Life Changed Everything

I was sluething around in my life with no real direction. I had spent too much time losing myself in books and soap operas, wishing for anything better than the existence I was living then