Rachel Kelly - Winner !
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARMITE - 100 WONDERFUL YEARS!
Our final photo. None of this would be here without you celebrating your 100th birthday - congratulations. We hope you enjoy reading our Marmite adventures. Thank you for giving us this opportunity.
USA Marmite squeaked "Just in case you missed me..."
"...I was sitting on top of the green suitcase on the right in the last photo...I wanted a snap shot to show off my new Louis Marmitelli suitcase that Rachel made me...I know you are jealous! I'll be checking this in at LAX in December! I can feel it in my yeasty bones! See you soon!"
31 October 10 at 10:41pm
Mr Smiley Marmite, that is one cool suitcase - you will be the envy of all the passengers if Rachel is one of the lucky 100 in this wonderful Sanitarium Marmite Competition. Good luck, Rachel, you deserve it with the fantastic postings that you have presented. I know it hasn't been easy, with all your other commitments ie being a new mother :), but you did it! Well done xo
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We are all packed, ready to go...Marmite Flight Control, just say the word
The eternal optimist in me made this photo happen. With all our NZ gear on, we're all packed and ready to go. Just say the word Marmite Flight Control. Thank you to everyone who helped us get here! It has been so lovely meeting you all - like Mum said, a few months ago we were all strangers and now we are friends. Best of luck with your entries.
31 October 10 at 10:47pm
All I can say now is please let it be, Marmite Flight Control :) Good luck, everyone.
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Dear Marmite Flight Control
Over the last few days, I've been wondering exactly what to say to you to convince you to pick me. Honestly, I've been at a loss for words because there are so many deserving kiwis in this competition. They are the ones that left their family to explore the big world, to look for better opportunity, to find an adventure, all to be left with a feeling of longing and sadness for the home that once was, and always will be...New Zealand.
I always find it so incredibly refreshing how passionate us kiwis are about our home country and anything that comes from it (e.g. Marmite ;D). I can almost taste the fish and chips, smell the ocean breeze, feel the green grass on my feet, and relish in the serenity that only NZ seems to perspire. Like me, I'm sure many of the people in this competition found themselves stuck somewhere else even though their hearts only wish to be in NZ, and it brings a tear to my eye to remember my own situation. My husband always says "life happens when you are busy making plans" - how true that is.
I came to the USA for job training. It was only supposed to be for 9 months. Then the NZ job fell through, I was offered a US one, I met a Texas man whose jigsaw piece fit part of my hearts puzzle, and the rest is now history. So, I left New Zealand just after my birthday in March 2006 expecting to come back in a few months to those faces that I adored, and life just swept me up and changed everything.
I don't think a day goes by without thinking about my NZ friends and family, no matter how busy I would get with the 60 hour work weeks, or now, taking care of Jacob. Distraction is only temporary. So, while there are so many deserving kiwis that I am 'competing' against, know that it would make my heart sing, my eyes weep, and my soul soar to know that I was going to visit home again this year. To have my NZ family plant a little kiwi tree in the hearts of my husband and 4 month old son so one day, hopefully very soon, we will find ourselves packing up our US belongings and finally coming back home to New Zealand for good.
Please help send us home.
31 October 10 at 12:35pm
Great plea Rachel. I hope you get home this year. All the very very best and take care :)
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31 October 10 at 12:51pm
Thanks everyone ***hugs***...I wish Marmite could take us all home.
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31 October 10 at 8:59pm
Oh you made me cry!!! Hope I get to see you. Please let Rachel be one of the 100.
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Bandana Marmite in the behind-the-scenes location search
"We were trying to find the perfect spot for our NZ Marmite meeting to throw around ideas on how else we can convince our Sanitarium parents to pick Rachel..." Bandana Marmite said. "I found a lovely spot right over those sand dunes...wait, I have no arms to point...just look where I'm looking!"
31 October 10 at 9:30am
well to combine with the bandana, he may just need a cap to fly! like SUPER MARMITE!!! or maybe a plane would be easier? I know who can solve that problem, Please Marmite bring Bandana Marmite a plane and also please please please with a cherry on top, bring Rachel a plane!
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31 October 10 at 10:18am
I think Cool Marmite is looking towards the pathway,waiting for Rachel to appear, so that the partying can begin. Sanitarium Marmite, can you please put Cool Marmite out of his misery & PLEASE get Rachel on that plane super quick!
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Marmite needs a suitcase! Behind-the-scenes creation
I realized that if we were to be one of the lucky 100, that Marmite would need his own suitcase to check in at LAX. So, here I am, creating a masterpiece...a fine Louis Marmitton made from a rice box, magazine paper, black vivid, felts, scissors, and tape (check out the miniature NZ flag that I was working on....you can hardly see it!)
31 October 10 at 6:21am
Keep watching this space to see how this little suitcase will be used in our final photo...
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31 October 10 at 9:31am
i'm on the edge of my seat waiting! for the suit case and for you to come home!
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31 October 10 at 10:21am
Ha ha so super cute!! You may have to add ' handle with care ' onto that, Rach :) so that Mr Marmite arrives safely!
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Matching grins from backstage
I never thought I would make such a great grin for Marmite! A matching smile from me in celebration!
30 October 10 at 4:26pm
Well, I guess all we can do now is to do some 'wish-ing & hope- ing & pray-ing' that Rachel is one of the lucky '100' in this amazing Marmite Competition. Fingers crossed as well, as I would so love to see you again soon, Rachel. Love you xoxo
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30 October 10 at 7:46pm
Wow this is a great epic. I have enjoyed Marmite's saling and beach activities. I am sure Rachel that it must bring back the wonderful memories of the beach that you had when you were a child. Maybe you should bring back your Mr Marmite when you come as he might be homesick too. Lots of love and luck
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30 October 10 at 8:55pm
Hard to believe Marmite has been around for 100 years giving so much goodness to so many people's lives. It is still looking fabulous & may the Sanitarium Marmite brand be around for another 100 years! Congratulations & HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARMITE !
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My Dad charting a course in the 'deep sea'
For our 'Adventures of Mr Marmite and Son', here is Dad steering the boat while snapping some shots. Thanks Dad...hope we get to swim in the family pool in December!
29 October 10 at 9:16pm
Dad would do just about anything to have Rachel back in NZ. He may even consider the Marmite Duo to help him sail his big yacht!
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Mum and Dad in the 'forest'...
...capturing Marmite and Tui sitting in the tree. I would love to be small enough to sit up there with them, enjoying visits from my Mum and Dad every day.
29 October 10 at 7:11pm
Just one thing missing from this shot - the beautiful yellow kowhai flowers - they do not last long enough! It was fun getting in amongst the trees.
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The Marmite 'eyes' have it
Trying to make the perfect 'laughing' eyes for Marmite. There were a few attempts...
28 October 10 at 3:15pm
Just looking at your lovely pics and thinking that I would die for some blue sky and a sandy beach....I'm wishing you guys so much luck in these last few days! :) You've a lovely family!
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28 October 10 at 3:19pm
They are harder to make than you realize. Had to try & not make one different to the other - altho after the picnic with wine & beer, it probably would not have mattered!
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Food of champions! All this hard work needs to be fueled by good food
Home made bread with Marmite...and Weetbix!!! Another brilliant Sanitarium food...who got the lucky door stop piece? So jealous!
28 October 10 at 1:56pm
three of my kiwi favs...MARMITE, weetbi and the All Blacks! Vote 285
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28 October 10 at 3:12pm
Hee hee - organizing photo shoots takes a lot of energy, so it was ME who needed the door stop with a good spread of Marmite on it. Also my coffee mug says MUM! :)
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29 October 10 at 8:22am
Sanitarium is a real kiwi company We all have Weer-Bix for breakfast followed by Maramite and toast. I like the way they promote kids into sport.
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Mr Marmite picking up sea shells for the sand castle
"it took me a while to find all the sea shells...do you have any idea how hard it is to collect shells when you have no hands?" said Mr Marmite.
28 October 10 at 3:37pm
As the saying goes - " where there's a will, there's a way ", and the will is to get Rachel on that plane to walk these sands at Christmas :) Please Sanitarium Marmite :=)
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28 October 10 at 6:14pm
Marmite was a bit unstable on the sand with the water running around him, so we took several shots, as you do. Have been having fun making like a camera man. I didn't lie down for this shot either, but it was really fun lying on the sand for the other shots and fortunately it was very dry! I'm sure some people watching thought we were mad!
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29 October 10 at 10:28am
Vegetarian little Marmite has the power to manage any task Marmite looks so healthy and well playing in the water
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Here is the wonderful photographer behind the beach scenes...
...my Dad...thank you so much for all your hard work (and getting very sandy in the process!). Thanks to Mum for washing his sandy/dirty clothes! Tom, and Robyn: I'm sure you were involved with the set-up and/or at least moral support!
28 October 10 at 5:40pm
Dad spent a great deal of time getting " right down to it " ; but I think he enjoyed getting messy/sandy :)
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Mr Marmite replied "a great idea Lil' Bonnet!"
Mr Marmite continued "...like this castle in the sand, a lot of work has gone into convincing Sanitarium Marmite to bring Rachel home...we would hate for it to come to nothing - like the water washing all this sand away. Let's show them what we've been doing behind the scenes!"
28 October 10 at 5:36pm
The Marmite Team had such fun helping build this sand castle; very proud of Marmite collecting all the shells.
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29 October 10 at 10:37am
Fantastic sandcastle Marmite. Well done !!! Whangamata looks so warm and inviting. Must make Rachel so so so homesick. Good luck. We want to meet young Jacob soon Love to you all.
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29 October 10 at 11:15am
You hit the nail on the head Robyn...honestly can't wait to visit next.
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Lil' bonnet Marmite shouted "I have an idea!"
"Why don't we show Marmite all the behind the scene photos showing all the hard work in making this entry page!!!?? What you see here is just the result of a lot of hard work. Rachel has to take care of little Jacob's needs, work part-time from home, AND keep this entry page looking top-notch! Her Mum and Dad have jobs too and they've been helping out with the photos and stories as well! Let's see some of their work-in-progress photos!"
29 October 10 at 9:05pm
Even the littlest can come up with great ideas, especially if it is to try & get Rachel home for Christmas.
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Marmite Meeting in NZ - what else will it take to be one of the lucky 100?
Lil' bonnet Marmite cried "what else can we do to get Rachel home? We've gotten Mr Marmite and Son on board, there is our US cousin who is hanging out with little Jacob..." Bandana Marmite replied "oh, and there is Zoey the dog helping the cause, milky marmite and toasty snacks showing the Marmite lurve..." Beanie Marmite said "...I think we've just about done all we can to convince the people at Sanitarium Marmite Flight Control!" All three in chorus -> "Please Marmite! Send Rachel home!"
28 October 10 at 10:37pm
While we went for a walk along the beach, the Marmite whanau sat down to see what else they could do to get Rachel home. Consensus : to send out lots & lots of positive thoughts.
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Jacob and Marmite having a blast in the JUMPEROO!
Here is a photo of Jacob and Marmite having a blast in his new jumperoo!
27 October 10 at 11:29pm
Gorgeous pic! I'm from Hamilton so had to give you a vote! Good luck, from Marie Sheffields little sister.
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28 October 10 at 8:38am
Jacob looks ready to fly with his trusty friend Marmite Lots of love from your Kiwi neighbours
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Marmite Meeting in New Zealand - how to get Rachel home
My NZ Marmite family called a meeting to discuss how to get me home...they joined my parents in Whangamata and spent many hours deliberating the options while enjoying good kiwi food and the beautiful beach. Thanks for being the photographer Dad!!!! Love you!
27 October 10 at 6:48pm
What a great shot, Slice of Heaven. Good Luck
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27 October 10 at 10:04pm
Heard through the grape vine that negotiations are underway. Marmite is keeping tight lipped about it all !!
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28 October 10 at 10:26am
Heaven alright! Can't wait to be right there, enjoying a NZ feast!
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Jacob's apology to Marmite...is their best friend status saved????
Even though Marmite is incredibly tasty, Jacob felt awful about trying to eat his best friend. Hear what he had to say...
21 October 10 at 11:53pm
OK, what mischief have you been up to today, Jacob? Still playing with your friend, Mr Marmite?
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22 October 10 at 8:51am
Jacob's apology sounded so very sincere and Mr. Marmite is very happy now and their best friend status is saved. Once again, mommy is such a good interpreter for Jacob, you go Mom...all the way back to NZ!!!
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22 October 10 at 7:02pm
Well, Jacob - Nana & Poppa are off to the beach for the long weekend. Hope you & Mr Marmite have fun while we are away & hopefully we can show you lovely Whangamata when you visit us in December ( Please Sanitarium Marmite!). Be good :)
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Marmite and I are best friends! 1/3
..."and I love him sooo much, I could just eat him all up!"
20 October 10 at 3:30pm
Yes, I think that thought is quietly running thru Jacob's mind. He is waiting for you to turn your back!
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Jacob whispered "you just look so tasty...I don't know if I can control myself!" 2/3
Poor Marmite...
20 October 10 at 3:05pm
Umm this is a little too close for comfort, says Marmite's eyes & the smile is starting to wane.
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Jacob "I just can't help myself, you are just too good to be true!" 3/3
Jacob's self-control waned this afternoon..."Just a little nibble! Surely no one will notice!" Jacob cried.
20 October 10 at 12:44pm
That sure wiped the smile off lil' Marmite's face!
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20 October 10 at 3:19pm
It certainly did! I wondered how long it would take before the temptation got too much for Jacob. You are in trouble now lil' Marmite :/
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Our Marmite is SUPER excited to be picked as a Marmite 'FAVE"
We just saw that we are a Marmite Fave and you have absolutely, positively made our day. Our little Marmite was so excited, he was found grinning from "M" to "E" on top of our NZ garden koru. THANK YOU, THANK YOU! We hope to continue making you proud and that we earn your overall vote for the lucky 100!
20 October 10 at 12:47am
Congratulations on making the faves list! You have one good looking jar of marmite! I'm voting to help try and secure you guys a flight home. xox
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20 October 10 at 1:38am
Thanks for supporting my mate Leah Swan....here's #235 for today!
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20 October 10 at 12:03pm
Thanks Lisa and Simon :) Votes coming your way!
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Police, police everywhere...I'm so over the crime here
I stopped counting the number of police cars that arrived at a drive-by shooting down the road from our house (yes, this photo was taken at the end of our driveway). Please help us get home - I miss being in a place where the police don't have to carry guns 24/7.
19 October 10 at 9:40pm
Please, Sanitarium Marmite, bring Rachel home away from scenes like this, to beautiful Hamilton.
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19 October 10 at 10:19pm
Although must admit the black n whites look kinda cool - the black reminds me of our delicious Marmite :)
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20 October 10 at 1:07am
wow! this is incredible. I hope you get home to safe old NZ soon :)
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Marmite!! Please help us recover in NZ!
Signs like this just make me want to cry. Not only do I worry about my health and the health of my husband, I am nearly beside myself thinking of the health of Jacob in this place...please send us home so we can detox!
19 October 10 at 10:58pm
So you have to go into the building to get the brochure!?! Definitely more marmite needed to build up the immune system or come home to NZ. Please Sanitarium Marmite!!!!!
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A little walk with Marmite to get some fresh air - Jacob on the road to recovery
Yesterday we bundled Jacob and Marmite up nice and warm, and took them for a walk to get some fresh air. Jacob was very pleased to have Marmite there for company...they're like peas and carrots.
19 October 10 at 10:08am
What a gorgeous photo Rachel! Sounds like you need some clean green Kiwi time. I completely appreciate what you are saying, I think it's easy to take our beautiful country for granted until you move somewhere else! Oh how I miss fresh air and wide open spaces... Good luck getting home!
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19 October 10 at 11:24am
Thanks Lisa and Imogen...I'll send a vote your way...kiwiMum-to-kiwiMum Vicki...thank you for your kind words...yes, it is so easy to take NZ for granted. The longer you are away, the more you forget what you are missing out on. Good luck to you too! A vote coming your way too :)
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19 October 10 at 10:30pm
Good to see Buzzy Bee hat keeping Mr Marmite warm & cozy.
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A little Marmite TLC for Mamma
The last few days have been a little unnerving with Jacob being unwell...I needed a little TLC: a Chocolate Muffin and Hot Marmite Milk...it definitely made me feel better. Thank you for all of your advice! He is on the road to recovery.
19 October 10 at 4:26am
It was a rough night last night and Jacob is finally down for his nap...I'm off to bed!
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19 October 10 at 10:40pm
Hope you have a better night tonight, Rach. Your snack looks scrummy & hopefully, with the help of Sanitarium Flight Control, I can give you some TLC soon :=)
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Jacob's first cold...Marmite will help!
It is 1:02am and I just finished nursing Jacob. He is having trouble breathing right now because he is just so stuffed up and, of course, he detests saline nose drops and the suction bulb!!! I wish he'd realize he feels better after we've cleared his nose and be okay with the procedure...how can a 3.5 month old understand that? I have a humidifier in his room helping with air moisture and I'll pick up some eucalyptus oil to put on a tissue (to place close to the crib) tomorrow.
So, with lots of Jacob love and cuddles, extra Marmite (vitamin B's) and orange juice (vitamin C) in MY diet (mega milk!), I hope he'll be back to 100% quickly. If anyone else has other ideas, please let me know!
19 October 10 at 4:17am
Thank you so much for all of your advice! We really appreciate it! Thank you for the votes as well. **HUGS**
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19 October 10 at 12:07pm
We have an electric nasal aspirator that sucks snot right out. It plays a tune before doing its job. Gordon really doesn't mind it! Please get well soon!
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19 October 10 at 12:17pm
Oh, and bring him into the bathroom with you when you take hot showers to loosen up his sinuses with the steam.
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Adventures of Mr Marmite and Son #1
"Ok son, keep a weather eye out for the next wind gust." "Ok Dad, I think I see one coming now!" Mr Marmite replied "keep her pointing downwind, don't let her round up."
18 October 10 at 9:51pm
More yachting images to follow for those keen to follow the sailing adventures of Mamite and son. The adventure continues! Keep up the great site work Rachel.
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Adventures of Mr Marmite and Son #2
"Great stuff Son, you coped really well with that gust" commented Mr Marmite. "I'm going below to make us a heap of Marmite sandwiches. Keep her steady". "Aye, Aye dad, hurry up, all this sailing makes me want more and more of your cool Marmite sandwiches" replied his Son.
16 October 10 at 8:26pm
Umm,yes, maybe Marmite jnr could do with more marmite sandwiches in him.
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17 October 10 at 12:16pm
Another vote for you from Leah's team ... you are going well. You and your beautiful family.
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Adventures of Mr Marmite and Son #3
Mr Marmite yelled "Hang on son, the next gust will really heel us over!" "I am hanging on as tight as I can" replied his Son, "trouble is I can't eat my Marmite sandwich at the same time!"
17 October 10 at 3:19pm
Holding onto each other so that the Marmite Legend lives on. Please Sanitarium, bring Rachel home so that I can give her big hugs & kisses & we can enjoy our marmite toast/sandwiches by the pool together.
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Adventures of Mr Marmite and Son #4
Mr Marmite said, "Hang on son, here we go!"
16 October 10 at 8:43pm
As the intrepid Marmite Duo sail off into the wide open blue to Marmite Land. How yummy would that be!
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Even my Dad is doing everything he can to get me home!
My Dad is coming up with some pretty unique ideas to help my entry page (as you can see, he loves to sail)...the next few posts will cover the "Adventures of Mr Marmite and Son"...enjoy. THANKS SO MUCH DAD...LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH. I hope we get to see you again soon xxoo
16 October 10 at 12:13pm
I'll post them in reverse order so they make more sense reading from top down :)
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16 October 10 at 12:18pm
Faye Birnie 2 minutes ago I like this .. a vote from a leah Swan supporter .. all the best <Rachel> Sorry, Faye, I mucked up the numbering and had to delete and unfortunately your comment went with it. I pasted it above...thanks for your support!!!!!!!
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11 reasons why we'd love a Marmite trip home...
...#11 - We can stock up on NZ goodies (Marmite included) #10 - Enjoy a fresh NZ summer while it is getting chilly in the USA #9 - Splash in the pool with my family to celebrate our early Christmas gathering #8 - Enjoy a NZ BBQ in our parents backyard!!! #7 - Help my Mum and Sister shop for Christmas presents! #6 - An opportunity to see my nephews growing up (even if it is only for a week or two) #5 - Meet up with friends at our favourite cafes and restaurants (I miss NZ food) #4 - Enjoy a little R&R, walking the beautiful forest tracks (with lil' sproggins-in-tow) #3 - Visit NZ's beautiful beaches (with Marmite sandwiches in the lunch bag) #2 - Let go of American stress (expectation of 60hr working weeks), bad air quality, and just enjoy NZ fresh air and family values. #1 - Introduce our little Monster, Jacob, to the rest of our loving family
16 October 10 at 12:16pm
What a beautiful family photo - it has become a bit too much for Jacob with all this excitement of hopefully coming to NZ, for his first Christmas, to see extended family, with the help of his friend, Mr Marmite!
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16 October 10 at 3:54pm
looks like Jacob needs some R & R too! Life's tough being a baby, I'm sure marmite can help give him a holiday! =)
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Marmite and Jacob - Best friends #3
Jacob whispered "Marmite, if you look really closely, you'll see our entry page is a Marmite favourite..." Please Marmite Flight Control! Help bring us home!
16 October 10 at 12:34pm
OK Mr Marmite, this is your chance to do your magic. Tell everyone at SANTIARIUM why Jacob needs to see his Nana at Christmas - & all the rest of the family, of course, but Nana needs her cuddles!
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16 October 10 at 3:56pm
everyone needs a Nana! and especially ones that loves marmite as much as this Nana!!!
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Marmite and Jacob - Best friends #2
Mamma! Stop taking photos of us! I'm trying to be cool over here...
16 October 10 at 12:29pm
So funny - the startled look on both Jacob & Mr Marmite's face indicates the sharing a very guilty secret! I wonder what it could be!
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Marmite and Jacob - Best friends #1
Having a heart-to-heart about the goodness of Marmite.
16 October 10 at 3:57pm
"Wow you look really delicious! only if i could get the lid off and eat the whole jar........!"
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16 October 10 at 5:25pm
I'm Kim's mum, here's my spare vote for you. Good luck!
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17 October 10 at 2:49pm
Thanks so much :) very kind of you ( Rachel's mum). Jacob & Mr Marmite certainly discussing something intently, and I think Kim may be right!
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Dogs love Marmite too!
Our dog, Zoey, is going to town with a plate of Marmite...a few licks and it is GONE! See, it keeps everyone healthy and happy.
12 October 10 at 9:03am
Zoey sure is a nice looking dog - but Jacob will be going with Mom and Dad to NZ you know.
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12 October 10 at 4:55pm
Zoey will get an extra shiny coat eating Sanitarium Marmite. Yum Yum.
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12 October 10 at 10:13pm
Zoey will think it was Christmas with that special treat of Marmite on a plate - she is probably begging for more :) Hopefully, you will be able to take some extra jars back for her if you win :/
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Big bite of Marmite goodness!
Here we are, enjoying a morning snack of Marmite on toast. Food of champions!
12 October 10 at 10:33pm
Great minds think alike, except I have my Marmite made up into sandwiches for lunch. Helps me get through the afternoon at work!!
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15 October 10 at 9:22pm
A snack of marmite & toast while watching the Silver Ferns win GOLD at the Delhi Commonwealth Games. I think Sanitarium Marmite is the BLACK Gold.
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CAUGHT! Red-handed! Having secret Marmite meetings
Jacob and the toy box are still having secret meetings with Marmite to get to the bottom of the "best friend" business. I also overheard them talking about how wonderful it would be to win to a trip to NZ! Pretty please Marmite!
12 October 10 at 10:01pm
Makes me laugh that Jacob looks so innocent - like " Who me! No way would I influence this discussion! " Now Mr Marmite, what are your thoughts on this matter about coming to NZ? Vote is in - overwhelming YES please Sanitarium.
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13 October 10 at 11:07pm
Well, Master Jacob, I do hope you have finally got things sorted with your Marmite group. Any troubles, refer them to your Mummy!
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19 October 10 at 12:10pm
Marmite is a great motivator during tummy time! Gordon likes the sound of his mommy's voice, but then he's not a Kiwi!
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Slowly converting our neighbours!
As you can see, our neighbours are pretty excited about Marmite too! World domination!
12 October 10 at 4:58pm
Go neighbours. Hope you enjoy your Marmite. :)
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12 October 10 at 10:21pm
You have neighbours with class - they know a great product, like Sanitarium Marmite, when they see it.
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20 October 10 at 12:43am
This is one of my favourite photos in the comp. These guys are great! Well done for converting your neighbours. It is not always easy.
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Jacob saying thank you to Marmite - two of the only ways he knows how
100% unedited, 100% Jacob (we promise!). Being only 3 months old, there are only three ways Jacob can really communicate - crying, cooing, and farting. Since cooing and farting usually means he is happy (as any Kiwi bloke could attest to), I know he is expressing his heartfelt thank yous to Marmite and all the people who have been voting for us...so THANK YOU VERY MUCH! (P.S. turn up the volume or just listen carefully)
7 October 10 at 4:20pm
Another NZ Marmite day - wish you could join us!
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9 October 10 at 12:26pm
Jacob really knows how to show his appreciation and Mommy sure knows how to interpret for him.
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9 October 10 at 8:32pm
Toss up between Marmite & Peanut Butter for lunch and the winner is------- Sanitarium Marmite, yah!!
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Dylan having fun in the sun...with MARMITE!
My nephew, Dylan, was recently having fun in the sun with our favourite friend Marmite! Even an empty jar can offer hours of fun to our little ones (especially since they are strong and healthy from eating the yeasty goodness in the first place!)
6 October 10 at 11:17am
Dylan had so much fun playing with the water and throwing the Marmite jar into the water. Such simple things give so much pleasure to our little ones. Marmite, thanks so much for an awesome toy and a yummy spread to make my baby healthy and strong.
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6 October 10 at 1:20pm
Hey, Karla, welcome aboard & thanks a million :)
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Marmite and Tui, up a tree...
..."100 years is a long time and don't we still look great!" said Tui. Marmite replied, "and we will still look great in another 100 years"
4 October 10 at 8:37pm
Tui sits in the kowhai tree, singing merrily to his friend Marmite ---- ohhhh, how happy they seem; Sanitarium, please fulfil our dream!
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Round Table (errr, Mat) discussion - very serious matters
A meeting was called to discuss who Marmite's best friend was...a poll was called for but everyone voted for themselves so the results were inconclusive. Jacob "No Mr Giraffe, I think you'll find that I am Marmite's best friend"
3 October 10 at 9:43pm
Ha ha, that is so cute - a budding CEO in the making and all down to Sanitarium Marmite!
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5 October 10 at 8:33pm
He is - but then I am so biased :) (from a proud Nana)
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Jacob and Marmite are like peas, carrots, and the whole garden
I can say with certainty that the All Blacks and Marmite go together like peas and carrots, but Jacob, wearing an All Black outfit, with Marmite, going on an evening stroll is like peas, carrots, beans, and the whole garden!
5 October 10 at 10:25am
It was so nice to meet Jacob - I hope the family gets back to NZ very soon. I will vote for you every day! Best, Debbie & Phil
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5 October 10 at 8:26pm
Great - thanks for your support. Rachel can do with all the votes that she can get :) Plus help from the wonderful Sanitarium Marmite Team to get her back home!
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A big "don't mess with me" private security guard company to secure the Marmite
Marmite is just so precious over here that we need to get the big boys out with private security detail...this one came from Florida just to protect the NZ iconic Marmite!
3 October 10 at 10:31pm
Nice to know the American people take protecting our SANITARIUM MARMITE so seriously. It has been around for 100years, so we need to know that it will safely be around for another 100years!
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Got Marmite???
Jacob helped me stock up on the Marmite...he'll grow up being a strong and healthy kid once he is on solids with Marmite on toast!!!
2 October 10 at 1:48pm
Our little sweetie, Jacob, surrounded by & dreaming of Sanitarium MARMITE. Yummy dreams, honey!
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2 October 10 at 2:50pm
My Kiwi babies (now 22 yo and 14 yo) were raised on Marmite Toast! You get my vote, your baby is beautiful!! Home Marmite Takes You Home! Good luck!!
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2 October 10 at 3:23pm
Yum yum yum Jacob. When you can start eating solids you will be stoked with your Sanitarium Marmite toast. It will make you grow up big and strong. Oh... if you, mummy and daddy get picked and you come at Christmas you will be 6 months old and you might be able to have your first taste of Marmite here in lovely New Zealand. And I will make it for you. :) Sending lots of love to the Kelly family.
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Marmite enjoying the sun at Redondo Beach Pier
Kory, Jacob, Heather, Greg, Gordon, Marmite and I had a nice Saturday stroll on the Redondo Beach Pier the other weekend. Marmite got a little scared as a seagull was eyeballing his rich yeasty goodness...
2 October 10 at 3:24pm
I bet that seagull would love to get his beak into that Marmite.
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2 October 10 at 3:42pm
What a beautiful setting for NZ MARMITE to be in. Seagull would sure like to investigate more!
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My NZ Marmite arrived!!!!!
Ugh! I'd been putting up with British Marmite for a while now, but my NZ Marmite arrived today courtesy of my wonderful Mother! Thank you, thank you, thank you :)
1 October 10 at 8:20pm
Yeh, it is Friday & had crumpets for tea. I love the way the butter & MARMITE drip down into the little holes - so scrummy, yummy. Everyone try it!! :)
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I miss my Mum...
This is the note that my Mother left on the day of her departure on that days' calendar page. It was so appropriate, but so incredibly sad. She came over for 3 weeks to help me take care of Jacob when he was only a few weeks old. We have a very special relationship - she is my best friend and I miss her very much.
19 September 10 at 5:00pm
I hope you do come home. I miss you a lot, too. See you soon!
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19 September 10 at 7:10pm
I love the Sanitarium Marmite video clip! Overseas Kiwi is so cute, trying so hard to fly, with the Marmite dream in his eyes; along with lots of support from NZ Kiwi plus kiwiana :)
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28 October 10 at 7:58am
I am having a little weep, with two sons over in the USA and one daughter in Korea I know how your mum feels, so I best give you my extra vote today. From Alicia Froomes MUM - good luck :)
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Best ice cream in the world...
I took my husband, Kory, to NZ last year. It was really his first experience of our cuisine. We had the BEST ICE CREAM EVER during our travels and I forgot how much better NZ dairy tasted compared to Californian Cows (sorry Mr CA Cow)...I can't WAIT to scoff down some more ice cream during our next visit.
29 September 10 at 9:45pm
Do I see some drops of Marmite on top of that ice-cream? That would make a scrummy combination!
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Missing my Dad and Brothers
This is a photo of my eldest brother and father just mucking around during our last Christmas together (we've only had one Christmas together as a family in 5 years). I miss joking around with them...this photo always makes me smile because we all look so goofy!
29 September 10 at 9:47pm
I would call those very happy MARMITE smiles!!!! Can we have some more, please?
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It would be wonderful to visit my Nephews!
This is a photo of my nephew and I when we last visited a year ago. He just celebrated his 1st birthday and we only get to see photos. It would be wonderful to see him now, and give him another cuddle like this one.
2 October 10 at 4:54pm
You will notice a big difference in this little boy, if you are blessed to be home for Christmas, thanks to SANITARIUM MARMITE :)
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Checking out flight prices
I checked Kayak last night for flights back to NZ...they are still expensive. I'm hoping that AirNZ has some super duper deal (i.e. $780 return flights) again so we can take advantage. I wonder how it works with a baby...do they still need their own seat? I know we'd need one of those fold down bassinet trays at the front of the aisle. I guess we'll find out one of these days. Fingers crossed!
15 September 10 at 4:33am
Awww Aunt Mary you are so cute, thanks for using your other votes for deserving kiwis :) Good luck Rachel!!!
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16 September 10 at 11:50am
Thank you so much for the advice and the votes!!!! Any other thoughts on how to keep the little ones happy during a 11/12 hour flight? Good luck Pippa!
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19 October 10 at 6:32am
I've flown with babies (from London) to NZ and the bassinet is a must!! Air NZ were really helpful every time. I try not to fly with anybody else to be honest.
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Coming back home to visit
Kory and I were discussing the idea of visiting NZ later on this year when Jacob is ~5 months. We hear that traveling at this age is fairly safe/straight-forward and I really don't know when we'll get another good opportunity since I'll be back at work again in January with no vacation (part-time work means absolutely no benefits i.e. no sick leave, vacation, retirement etc.)...it would be great if we could at least get one ticket free through this Marmite competition.
Please vote to help us get home with our new little boy.
29 September 10 at 10:10pm
Yes SANITARIUM MARMITE, please make this a very strong possibility- please, please, please :)
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Getting jiggy with it...to see NZ family?
Music was one of the only ways to calm Jacob...now he is a little older, it would be great to have the rest of my family enjoy his antics and to help soothe him when he is having a rough day.
16 September 10 at 12:03pm
This video was taken when Jacob was a few weeks old. Nothing really calmed him down except music. Here is Daddy giving him a little jiggle during one especially shrill crying episode.
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29 September 10 at 10:04pm
I would love to dance with you anytime, Jacob. Hopefully it will be this Christmas with Marmite's kindness :)
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Nana Visit...only for 3 weeks when our baby was first born
A photo of my Mum and her new grandson...she only got to stay for 3 weeks and was really here to help me cope with my new role as a first-time mother. Unfortunately she is now missing some of the most special parts of early development: smiles, coos, giggles, and recognition. So sad.
29 September 10 at 9:56pm
That very special moment - please let there be of more of them soon, Marmite!
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New baby to visit family
Here is a video of our newborn baby boy during one of his first giggling sessions...I would love to take him home to see his grandparents, aunty, uncles, and cousins so he has more reasons to giggle.
16 September 10 at 12:04pm
This video was recorded when Jacob was ~10 weeks old...it always cheers me up when I watch it but breaks my heart at the same time that my Mum and Sister is missing out on the developmental milestones.
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29 September 10 at 9:53pm
Praise be for videos on computer when I can see Jacob's progress. He is growing up so fast - will have to call him our SANITARIUM MARMITE baby! Would be so lovely to have Christmas with family in NZ.
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16 September 10 at 12:24pm
Everyone vote for Rach, she has been gone too long. I can't wait to meet little Jacob, and for my little boy Caiden to meet Rach, Kory and Jacob. Rach is one of the kindest, funniest, loving people I know, she would truly appreciated this opportunity to come home.
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2 October 10 at 3:00pm
Please pick my sister-in-law Rachel. She has a wonderful loving family and I would love for Jacob to spend his first Christmas with his grandparents. Rachel is a very sweet person, and when I met her for the first time, I felt like she was my long lost sister. They deserve this so much.
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2 October 10 at 4:51pm
It has been hard for Rachel being so far away & not having family support, that it would mean so much to have her and her new family home for Christmas. It is such a very special time of the year, so please make it possible for her to be sharing it with us. We love her so much & miss her greatly. Thank you Sanitarium Marmite :)
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327 votes
Judging
Sure, you may have 100,000 facebook friends to vote for you but it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re on the plane. It’s a quality, then quantity rule round here. We’ll be making our decision based on originality and creativity, how well your entry fits with the values of the Marmite brand, then popularity.
31 October 10 at 8:18pm
Happy Birthday Marmite and good luck guysl. It has been lovely reading your posts. Jacob is a real cutie. Thanks for the support and I hope you guys are part of the lucky 100. All the best x
Report this comment31 October 10 at 11:10pm
Sanitarium Marmite - hope you have enjoyed all the postings in celebration of your 100th Birthday. Enjoy the years to come:) Haere ra.
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