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If you’ve ever been stuck in traffic, crawling along and wishing you knew what was ahead, you’ll really appreciate this fantastic New Zealand based traffic community. Traffic Fox makes negotiating...

Silverfish are one of those pests that tend to appear quietly, often spotted late at night in bathrooms, cupboards, or along skirting boards. While they don’t bite or spread disease,...

Breakfast, morning tea, or an afternoon snack, this Apple Loaf with Hemp Hearts from The Hemp Farm chef is perfect any time of day. The apples keep it beautifully moist,...

I love discovering practical ways that we can reduce waste. Did you know that across Auckland, Community Recycling Centres are quietly doing amazing work to keep usable items out of...

This is hands down one of the simplest and most effective ways I’ve found to clean an oven door ... no harsh chemicals, no choking fumes, just a bit of...

Need some fresh ideas and inspiration for plant based meals, or a way to make your veggies a bit more exciting? Anna from The Veggie Tree is now offering online cooking...

Do you love discovering simple ways to make the most of services you already have access to - and this is one that feels like a bit of a hidden...

This beautiful cake comes from Trisha, the talented maker behind the healing balms we stock and totally love. If you’ve tried Trisha's balms, you’ll know how special her creations are!...

Slugs and snails may be small, but they’re incredibly prolific producing up to 60,000 offspring in their short lifespan. That’s a lot of hungry mouths heading straight for your cabbage, bok...

This lovely jam from Anna Valentine of The Veggie Tree is a wonderful alternative to traditional jams as it also contains chia seeds which are a super food that contain...

This is an interesting way to get rid of whitefly that I read about in one of mum's gardening books, and was reminded about by her very good friend Philippa...

Yum! It's feijoa season again - so I thought I'd reshare one of my fav muffin recipes. There’s nothing better than the smell of a muffin fresh out of the...

Pantry moths (also known as Indian meal moths) are a common nuisance in NZ kitchens. They lay their eggs in dry goods like flour, cereals, grains, and even pet food....

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is how to get soap scum off shower doors. Green Goddess Premium Double Strength White Vinegar is your friend here, consistent...

If you’re after a salad that’s anything but boring, this Sweetcorn & Bean Satay Salad from LeaderBrand is a winner. It’s fresh, colourful, and packed with plant-based goodness, with a...

I’m really pleased to share this thought provoking article from Lisa Fitzgibbon of Oomph Health. Lisa is a qualified, highly experienced, registered Naturopath and Medical Herbalist who runs her own private...

Are you getting little brownish black spots on your sheets when they come out of the washing machine or is your washing machine smelling musty? If so, your machine could...

Want to make the most of your Green Goddess Reward Points?  It’s easy once you know how! We’ve put together a step-by-step guide to help you sign up, log in, earn, and redeem points when...

Did you know your local library may give you access to thousands of free eBooks and audiobooks that you can borrow from home? How awesome is that! The Libby app...

I love this pancake recipe from Trisha who makes the fantastic healing balms that we sell. Buckwheat is naturally gluten free and makes such a great alternative to regular flour....

Over time, food particles, grease, and mineral deposits can build up inside your dishwasher. This buildup can affect the efficiency of your dishwasher, leading to poor cleaning performance and longer...