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Mon, Mar 11, 24

Beauty Product Bad Guys

This is Wendyl Nissen's list of six of the most toxic ingredients to look out for and why. The information initially came from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and was...

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only rain go down the drain

Tue, Mar 05, 24

Only Rain Goes Down The Drain!

This week we have some simple, yet super important tips from eco warrior Hayley Crawford to help us prevent commonly used chemicals from entering stormwater drains, where they can harm...

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Wick's Peanut Butter Bliss Balls

Tue, Mar 05, 24

Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls

Looking for more healthy sweet treats with a protein hit? These delicious Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls are exactly what you need! Wick Nixon at Wicked Wellbeing is passionate about...

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Tue, Mar 05, 24

Remove Bad Smells With Baking Soda

All homes suffer from lurking bad smells at some stage. For most smells you can’t go past Green Goddess Premium Baking Soda for it's ability to absorb and eliminate odours,...

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carpet indents

Tue, Feb 27, 24

How To Get Indents Out Of Carpet

Ever noticed those pesky carpet indentations left behind after moving furniture? Don't fret! We've got some clever tricks up our sleeves to help you restore your carpet's bounce and banish...

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spicy dill pickled beans

Tue, Feb 27, 24

Dill Pickled Beans

With beans abundant and ready for harvest, there's no better moment to share this delightful recipe for pickling them. While cucumber pickles steal the spotlight in many kitchens, I found...

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wasted with kate

Mon, Feb 19, 24

Wasted With Kate

Maybe you've already heard of Kate Fenwick and her Food Lovers Master Classes and Cloth Nappies & More parenting courses? Kate is an extremely passionate and humorous waste educator and...

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kerbside recycling update nz

Mon, Feb 19, 24

Kerbside Recycling Update NZ

This is now underway as of 1 February but many people still seem to be a little confused so I thought I would help to clarify what you can and...

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Tue, Feb 13, 24

Ginger Peanut Butter Cookies

These peanut butter cookies are literally delicious and you’d have no idea they’ve got chickpeas in them! They’ve got a soft texture, with a bit of crunch from the chocolate...

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copper coil electroculture

Tue, Feb 13, 24

Have You Heard Of Electroculture?

Electroculture is a method of using conductive metals to create antennas to capture free atmospheric ions and channel them to the soil to promote plant growth. By using basic materials...

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Lavender bath bombs

Tue, Feb 13, 24

Lavender Bath Bomb Recipe

I just love these bath bombs that are made out of baking soda, Epsom salts, almond oil, cornflour, citric acid and lavender essential oil. The first time I made them...

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Bonobo Cafe Vegan Pancakes

Mon, Feb 05, 24

Bonobo Vegan Cafe in Sumner

A Vegan Paradise at Bonobo Vegan Cafe in Sumner, Christchurch! I recently had the pleasure of dining at Bonobo, and I must say, it was fantastic. The food was outstanding,...

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miso butter corn salad

Mon, Feb 05, 24

Miso Butter Corn Salad

Make the most of sweetcorn while it's still in season with this Japanese inspired Miso Butter Corn Salad. Scroll down and check out the ingredients, the combination of flavours sound...

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Wed, Jan 31, 24

Frugal Guys and Gals Out West

I absolutely love this incredible initiative! If you live in West Auckland and have DIY that needs doing around the house but don't have the tools to get the jobs...

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spicy peach chutney

Wed, Jan 31, 24

Trisha's Spicy Peach Chutney

If you've got an abundance of peaches on your trees, or have been given some by a generous neighbour, a great way to ensure they don't go to waste is...

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