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This simple, vibrant salad from LeaderBrand makes the most of seasonal greens and comes together in just 15 minutes. Lightly sautéed asparagus and broccoli are tossed with tender spinach, creamy feta,...

Did you know everyday items can contain lead? These beautiful glasses from my late Nana Dorothy are ones I’ve used for years - long before I knew about the risks....

This beautifully Christmas-scented cleaning paste is incredibly versatile - perfect for lifting marks off walls, making baths and showers sparkle, and cutting through baked-on grime on pots and pans. It’s...

A while ago I mentioned that No More Glyphosate had tested supermarket breads, and unfortunately some brands did not come out with flying colours. Well, recently, they completed independent testing...

Cleaning silver the natural way has never been easier and with only two ingredients! You’ll need a container large enough to hold the items to be cleaned, preferably made of aluminium,...

No wheat, no refined sugar, no dairy and no eggs – but totally delicious! This inventive recipe is very easy to make - these are now my absolute favourite brownies....

Keep this lemon tahini dressing on hand in the fridge, and you’ll eat more salads than you ever have before! This simple, creamy, and flavour packed dressing is one of...

  Have you ever thought about what’s really in your everyday deodorant or antiperspirant? Many conventional options contain a cocktail of harsh chemicals that block your sweat glands and can...

Have you ever been to the Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival in New Plymouth? I went with my family last year and absolutely loved it. There’s such a great mix of...

If you’re a parent or soon-to-be parent looking to reduce toxins in your home, you’ll love this list from Sarah @lowtoxinrabbit. These are some of Sarah's low toxin baby essentials, most...

This beautiful golden cake is perfectly sweet with a touch of tang and a gentle hint of lavender. Finished with a fresh lemon icing, it’s bursting with flavour and absolutely...

  Many commercial floor cleaners contain harsh chemicals that can be harmful to both human health and the environment. This homemade floor cleaner uses natural ingredients that are non-toxic and...

With my new interest in buckwheat (thanks to Eve for sharing her delicious sounding gluten free bread recipe - I still haven’t made it yet, but it’s on my list!),...

This week’s article comes from my favourite (and brilliant) Naturopath and Medical Herbalist Lisa from Oomph Health, who’s taking a closer look at a daily habit many of us don’t...

  Like many skincare products, aftershaves can be packed with hidden nasties - not exactly what you want to be applying straight after a shave. At that moment, the pores...

These delicious Vegan Protein Pancakes are gluten-free, nut-free, and completely free from refined sugar. Naturally sweetened with dates and apple, they’re full of protein, fibre, and healthy omegas. Light, fluffy,...

If you love good food that doesn’t cost a fortune, you’ll definitely want to know about Alice Taylor from @alicetayloreats. You might recognise Alice from Master Chef New Zealand, where she...

If you are a pet owner, you are already all too familiar with the difficulties posed by getting rid of all the hair, paw prints and food stains our beloved...

It's almost that time again .. when the dreaded pantry moths (aka pantry weevils) start to appear and multiply? I've had several episodes over the years, and I'm really pleased...

Readers of this blog will know by now that I’m very much against air fresheners in any form. When I'm out and about (which is not that often these days)...

If you’re after a sweet twist on the classic scone, these dairy-free raspberry scones are just the thing. Light, fluffy, and bursting with raspberries, they’re the perfect treat for afternoon...