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DIY Granite Bench Top Cleaner
Granite countertops showcase some of the most beautiful stone that nature creates. If you want to keep that gorgeous granite looking great, you’ll need to clean it every now and...
Read MoreBest Tiny House NZ
Does your tiny home stand out from the rest? If you're planning on entering your home into this year's Tiny House Awards make sure your entry is in by this...
Read MoreNatalie's Winter Millet Porridge
Some of you may remember Natalie's recipe for a delicious gluten, dairy and sugar-free buckwheat porridge that we shared about this time of year, a couple of years ago (how...
Read MoreAt a Loss With Failed Weight Loss? Lisa Can Help
Maintaining a healthy weight is unfortunately not always as simple as the old 'calories in versus calories out' approach. Although dietary factors and exercise play an important role in keeping...
Read MoreHemp & Coconut Face Polish
This homemade face polish recipe is one of my all-time favourites. It leaves your skin feeling refreshed, moisturised and clean. Hemp seed oil, coconut oil, and essential oils work to...
Read MoreAre Essential Oils Are Toxic To Your Dog?
Essential oils have gained immense popularity for their therapeutic benefits, but not all of them are safe for our furry friends. Some essential oils can be toxic to dogs, leading...
Read MoreHomemade Sinus Rinse
Nasal irrigation using a neti pot or a nasal irrigation bottle (available at most chemists) promotes good sinus and nasal health and can be a life saver for allergy sufferers....
Read MoreEasy No-Knead Bread
This is the easiest no-knead bread recipe that you'll ever make, from the book Mothers Little Helper. You can easily adapt it and make sourdough loaf by substituting the dried...
Read MoreAnna's DIY Household Product Workshop
Kickstart this Plastic Free July with inspiration from the amazing Anna from The Veggie Tree by joining her homemade household workshop this Sunday 7th, 2 - 5pm. Bring along your...
Read MoreTrisha's Golden Tofu Bites
Trisha's Golden Tofu Bites combine a tasty slightly chewing/crunchy texture with savoury flavours, fried to a perfect golden brown. They have a subtle crunch on the outside while maintaining a...
Read MoreHomemade Winter Root Tonic
The cold season is notorious for triggering various illnesses, especially viral ones. When temperatures drop drastically, we often seek comfort in hot beverages like teas to warm us up. This...
Read MoreHow Safe Are Dishwasher Tablets?
Commercial dishwasher powders and tablets often contain a variety of harsh chemicals that are not only unnecessary but also harmful. These chemicals can wash down your drain, polluting water systems,...
Read MoreSelf Heal By Design, The Role Of Micro-Organisms For Health
This is an absolutely awesome book by Barbara O'Neill. Barbara has helped so many people with her practical knowledge of natural healing and how the body works when given the...
Read MoreWild Rocket Roasted Squash Salad
This Wild Rocket & Roasted Squash Salad is a delightful combination of flavours and textures that make it both scrumptious and nutritious. The peppery bite of wild rocket pairs very...
Read MorePlantain, What a Wonderful Weed!
Have you noticed the miraculous appearance of 'weeds' over the last month? At this time of the year we get a resurgence of so many different types of weeds, and...
Read MoreTry This Fireside Scent
If you use an open fire, or have a fire pit in the back yard, you might like to try this little trick to give your room or the surrounding...
Read MoreNo Bake Chocolate Keto Cookies
These no-bake chocolate cookies are a delicious, keto-friendly treat that satisfies chocolate cravings without so many carbs and refined sugar. The combination of creamy nut butter, rich cocoa, hemp hearts...
Read MoreNonnas Of The World at Enoteca Maria
Last year, I shared a story that really stayed with me about the Nonna’s at Enoteca Maria, a unique restaurant in Staten Island, New York, where grandmothers from around the...
Read MoreHomemade Essential Oil Air Freshener
Make your own natural liquid air freshener by blending the soothing notes of lavender, the uplifting aroma of bergamot, the warmth of clove, and the refreshing touch of peppermint essential...
Read MoreBorax - To Use Or Not?
From time to time we receive emails about borax. If you Google it there is lots of conflicting information and the first thing you really need to know is that...
Read MoreAre You Considering Moving?
When deciding on the perfect place to live, it's important to not only consider how each house feels on the inside, but also whether it aligns with the kind of...
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