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granite cleaner

Mon, Jul 22, 24

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...

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Best Tiny Home NZ

Mon, Jul 15, 24

Best 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...

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Millet-Porridge-natalie

Mon, Jul 15, 24

Natalie'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...

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hemp & coconut face polish

Mon, Jul 15, 24

Hemp & 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...

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lovely neti pot

Mon, Jul 08, 24

Homemade 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....

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No Knead Bread Loaf

Mon, Jul 08, 24

Easy 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...

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Anna's daughter veggie tree

Tue, Jul 02, 24

Anna'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...

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trisha's tofu bites

Tue, Jul 02, 24

Trisha'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...

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winter root tonic

Tue, Jul 02, 24

Homemade 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...

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dishwasher tablet

Tue, Jul 02, 24

How 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,...

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rocket squash feta salad leaderbrand

Mon, Jun 24, 24

Wild 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...

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plantain growing in field

Mon, Jun 24, 24

Plantain, 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...

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fireside scent

Mon, Jun 24, 24

Try 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...

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no bake chocolate keto cookies

Tue, Jun 18, 24

No 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...

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Nonnas Of The World at Enoteca Maria

Mon, Jun 17, 24

Nonnas 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...

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homemade air freshener

Mon, Jun 17, 24

Homemade 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...

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borax home compostable bag sodium borate

Mon, Jun 17, 24

Borax - 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...

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Are You Considering Moving?

Tue, Jun 11, 24

Are 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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