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cauliflower pakoras

Tue, Apr 30, 24

Trisha's Cauliflower Pakoras

These delightful Cauliflower Pakoras from Trisha are a mouthwatering vegan deep-fried treat. If you're looking for different and delicious ways to get the family to eat veggies then this gluten-free...

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washing pillows

Tue, Apr 30, 24

Who Knew You Could Wash Pillows?

I have to confess that I have never thought about washing pillows - who doesn't love sleeping on fresh, fluffy pillows, however constantly buying new ones is not very cost...

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PreKure

Tue, Apr 23, 24

PREKURE

Have you heard of PREKURE? They are a health education provider aspiring to bridge the gap that has been created from a lack of emphasis on prevention in the healthcare...

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Anna's Winter Waldorf Salad

Tue, Apr 23, 24

Anna's Wild Waldorf Salad

I didn't know you could eat fuchsia flowers and berries and wax begonia flowers and leaves! This recipe from Anna at The Veggie Tree is a delightful twist on regular...

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DIY Mouthwash w super silver

Tue, Apr 23, 24

DIY Natural Mouthwash

This pepperminty mouthwash will fight bacteria and give you fresh breath for hours. If you're like me and not fond of commercial mouthwashes (ethanol has been linked to mouth cancer)...

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A bottle of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar

Mon, Apr 15, 24

14 Ways To Use Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar can be used in tonics and remedies to aid in overall good health, weight loss, reducing cholesterol, lowering blood sugar levels (see my previous post 'apple cider...

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Shiloh Holistic Wellness Hub

Tue, Apr 09, 24

Shiloh Holistic Wellness Hub

A friend recently let me know about this awesome community wellness centre located at 117 Arthur Street in the heart of Onehunga. The Shiloh Holistic Wellness Hub aspires to encourage...

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basil salt canning recipes

Tue, Apr 09, 24

How To Make Basil Salt

What to do with all that basil? How about this super simple recipe for Basil Salt that uses just two ingredients and takes less than an hour to make. If...

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non-hodgkin lymphoma

Tue, Apr 09, 24

Round Up & Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

There have been a slew of cases filed against Monsanto claiming Roundup was a "substantial factor" contributing to plaintiffs non-Hodgkin lymphoma and that the company failed to warn consumers about...

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DIY weed spray

Tue, Apr 09, 24

DIY Natural Weed Killer

Last time we shared this weed killer recipe we had a few emails from customers who were concerned that the salt leftover from the soda ash in the soil would...

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Anna with roasties

Mon, Apr 01, 24

Anna's Workshops! The Veggie Tree

Anna from The Veggie Tree has an array of whole food, vegan, and natural product DIY workshops coming up and they all sound amazing! I absolutely love fermented foods and...

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Fresh towels in a basket

Mon, Apr 01, 24

Refresh Your Towels

Have your towels stopped absorbing moisture? Hard and less absorbent towels are often a result of mineral buildup, typically from hard water. Hard water contains high levels of minerals like...

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spiced feijoa chutney

Mon, Apr 01, 24

No Peel Spiced Feijoa Chutney

I adore the distinct smell and flavour of feijoas, they remind me of running into our small orchard with my sister and sitting under the feijoa trees eating all the...

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MicroMed Probiotic

Mon, Mar 25, 24

MicroMed Probiotic Treatments

MicroMed Probiotic Treatments are for Dogs, Cats, Horses and Livestock. Maria and Mike, the passionate and lovely founders of MicroMed, created these natural, organically based treatments to help pet owners...

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blackberry jam

Mon, Mar 25, 24

Reduced Sugar Blackberry Jam

At home we have an abundant blackberry vine with berries that are just calling out to be made into jam! I prefer a less sweet jam, this recipe only has...

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