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Grout is notoriously difficult to clean, and lighter shades tend to discolour quickly. While conventional cleaners may work, the chemical footprint they leave in the home is not worth it!...

Through their 'Growing A Future' initiative Oke Charity are on a mission to cultivate a love for learning and healthy living in children by building school gardens throughout Aotearoa. They...

Borax is one natural remedy that you can use for eliminating mould and mildew from fabric. Mould and mildew can be a persistent problem, leaving fabrics stained and compromised. This...

Introduction In today's fast-paced world, where environmental concerns are becoming increasingly crucial, finding sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for everyday tasks is more important than ever. One area where we can...

Growing up this was a favourite for dessert. One of the reasons it was so popular was because Nana would make it with us when she came to visit; it...

If you saw our previous post on this topic earlier this year you will be aware that the New Zealand Government had re-introduced the “Therapeutic Products Bill”. Unfortunately this bill...

There’s never been an easier roast to prepare than this vegan version from Ali Daly aka The Messy Cheffy. You’ll totally get that warm and cosy Sunday roast feeling with...

Come and enjoy a cooking demonstration and delicious lunch with Anna Valentine! Anna from The Veggie Tree is heading down to Auckland at the end of the month to share...

Combined, the natural ingredients in this homemade syrup make it a time-tested remedy for soothing sore throats and helping to fortify your immune system. Sore throats are often caused by...

This plant based leek and potato soup offers a satisfying and comforting meal while providing a range of nutrients. It's a great choice for a wholesome and flavourful hearty winter...

Keeping cats out of houseplants can be a challenge, especially when they are young. Our cat Casper had a particular love of digging in our pot plants. I tried a...

Black salt, also known as kala namak or sanchal, is a type of rock salt that is commonly used in South Asian cuisine, particularly in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Despite...

This recipe is where it all started! Natural laundry powder concentrate is one of Wendyl's original recipes from the book Recipes For A Cleaner Life. I like to share this...

It can be tricky to find sugar free baking recipes that leave mums feeling good about what's going in lunchboxes, while still being tasty enough to have the kids coming...

As you know I avoid commercial anti-perspirants because I believe that we are meant to sweat. That’s how our body gets rid of toxins just as a car has an...

Help ward off those winter bugs by supporting your immune system with this homemade elderberry echinacea syrup from The Crafty Gatherer. The combination of potent immune supporting ingredients in this...

Flu season is upon us, so it's a good idea to keep yourself as healthy as possible and, if you do get struck down, boost your immune system. As colds...

I absolutely love this style of wrapping! It's so beautiful and low waste, whomever you gift the wrap to can reuse it and so can the next person and so...

These delicious raspberry and passionfruit muffins from Wick are the perfect addition to any lunchbox. You can vary the fruit depending on what you have on hand. They're gluten-free, dairy-free...

  Many commercial floor cleaners contain harsh chemicals that can be harmful to both human health and the environment. This homemade floor cleaner uses natural ingredients that are non-toxic and...

Plastic Free July is well underway, therefore it's the ideal time to consider what we can each do to help reduce plastic waste in our communities. One way to do...