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View of Pararaha Bay lake at Whatipu Reserve with Waitakere Ranges in background As our planet faces a growing environmental crisis, it’s more important than ever to protect and conserve...

How gorgeous are Flouncy Overalls! I am in love with the vibrant fun prints and I think you will be too. Each Flouncy is lovingly made with 100% cotton in...

So many feijoa, what to do with them all? We have an array of recipes using feijoa on our blog - to find them type 'feijoa' in the search engine...

Whether it's managing dandruff, taming frizz or adding more body and shine, many issues we may have with our hair can be solved by using an old fashioned rinse once...

This nasty little moth is once again starting to flourish in New Zealand. The spongy moth is a pest and needs to be eradicated. If you see a weird fluffy...

Did you know that using natural methods to prevent or treat worms in your chickens can be more effective than non-natural methods? This is because worms can develop resistance to...

It's definitely feeling like Autumn now with the drop in temperatures and the daylight hours getting shorter. One of the things I love about this time of year is making...

Often all it takes to get rid of everyday stains on clothes and linen is to use the good old tried-and-true method of rubbing the stain with soap under warm...

Although the significance of protein in the human diet is undeniable, those looking for a plant-based diet still find it challenging to determine which options are rich in quality protein....

This natural shampoo recipe is a favourite from Wendyl Nissen, made with herbs from her garden. It’s very easy to make and will give your scalp and hair some loving...

I can't wait to try this Blueberry Chocolate Almond Bark, it looks so delicious! With minimal prep involved and no baking required it's very easy to whip up, the hardest...

You've probably heard of salmonella, listeria and e.coli... these are just a few of the nasty pathogens that can result in food poisoning, often because of eating undercooked or reheated...

This is the best vegan hemp parmesan ever from Anna at The Veggie Tree. I really do hope you check out her beautiful, delicious recipes on her website, or better...

We are coming into winter and while the cold does tend to slow down the spread of lice (nits won't hatch if they get below room temperature), they do survive...

While it's difficult, and sometimes outright impossible to control what toxins we are exposed to in the many different environments that we spend time in, there is fortunately a lot...

Warm Earth Cottage is a beautiful retreat nestled in a valley just south of Katikati, in the Bay of Plenty. It's unique as there's only two cabins, giving guests the...

This week we’re sharing more fascinating health information from Lisa Fitzgibbon, our favourite Naturopath and Medical Herbalist from Oomphhealth.co.nz. Lisa has been involved in the Natural Health industry for 16...

Pickling brings new life to vegetables creating a totally delicious flavour whilst extending the shelf life. This quick and easy method was inspired by Ali Daly - The Messy Cheffy...

Have you been about to do some baking and discovered that you had no baking powder? If you live in the country getting some can involve a long drive to...

An upside of having to find different ways to cook without an ingredient that you've been used to having on hand is that you discover a variety of new and...

There is a huge amount of often conflicting information available when it comes to how best to look after ourselves in terms of getting the right kind of exercise and...