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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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frugal guys and girls out west weed eater

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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stop glyphosate

Tue, Jan 30, 24

What is Glyphosate?

Following on from a recent post we published on Roundup and if you should avoid it, this week we have further information to share on glyphosate, including how it works,...

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blood test thyroid function

Tue, Jan 23, 24

Thyroid Functioning and Blood Testing

Thyroid functioning is becoming an increasingly hot topic, including terms such as autoimmune disease, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. But are the issues in this area even worse than health experts are...

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anouks gluten free bread

Tue, Jan 23, 24

Anouk's Gluten Free Bread

  Elevate your gluten-free baking experience with this delightful recipe from Anouk. This homemade gluten-free bread is packed full of nuts and seeds and loaded with fibre and protein, as...

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clean clothes dryer open door

Sun, Jan 21, 24

How To Clean Your Clothes Dryer

Have you noticed that your dryer is smelling a little musty and kind of like old socks? This is not a smell that you want permeating clean washed clothes. It's...

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wicking garden beds at Dune Lakes Lodge

Tue, Jan 16, 24

Wicking Garden Beds

Have you heard of a wicking garden bed? A wicking garden bed is a type of raised garden bed designed to efficiently use water by preventing the water from leaving...

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bbq nachos on plate

Tue, Jan 09, 24

Best Ever BBQ Nachos

There's nothing quite like a big plate of BBQ nachos when away on a summer holiday. Gathering around a plate of nachos, digging in together, and maybe even engaging in...

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DIY glass cleaner

Tue, Dec 12, 23

DIY Natural Glass Cleaner

Dirty mirrors, windows or streaky glass doors are super simple to clean with this easy to make recipe. It's one of the most popular recipes on our website! Our homemade...

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pavlova slow cooker

Mon, Dec 11, 23

Slow Cooker Pavlova

Would love to make a pav from scratch this Christmas but don’t have the time or patience for the traditional method? We’ve found you the perfect solution! It really doesn’t...

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roundup being poured

Mon, Dec 11, 23

What Is Roundup? Should you avoid it?

Roundup is a popular residential and commercial weed killer made with glyphosate. Farmers, landscapers and agricultural workers have used it since 1974. However, some studies have linked heavy glyphosate use...

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natural oven cleaner

Mon, Dec 04, 23

DIY Natural Oven Cleaner

Cleaning the oven is potentially one of the most toxic jobs we do in our homes. If you've had a look at the ingredients that are in oven cleaners from...

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