. Life Unfiltered - Pauline Stockhausen
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
April 26, 2023

From Pandemic Panic to Backyard Farming: How I Took Control of My Food Source

The pandemic, ah yes, the "unprecedented" time that affected us all in different ways. Some people learned how to make sourdough bread, while others learned how to avoid their family members for days on end.
April 26, 2023

New York is my soul city

Moving to New York City in your 20s is an adventure like no other. The energy and excitement are palpable, and the constant buzz of activity makes every day feel like a new opportunity for exploration and self-discovery.
March 13, 2023

Being a mum over the age of 40

Becoming a mother over 40 can be a challenge. I found out i was pregnant at the age of 45! Now that was a shock!