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Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to attend a retreat at Dune Lakes Lodge with Rosemary Wyndham Jones who is a gifted horsewoman, equine specialist and holistic horse and...

I hope you are keeping healthy and avoiding ills and chills this winter. After a mild and easily managed bout of Covid we are all in good health and are...

I love this idea from Anna at The Veggie Tree of preserving lemons and limes for the warmer seasons when they are less abundant. You'll be extra pleased to have...

Most people are aware essential oils have the potential to be incredibly beneficial in the relief of headaches, stress, and insomnia. However, they can also help with congestion, certain oils...

Not far away from where we live there’s a little vegetable and fruit stand with juicy grapefruit from a wonderful old tree, I love having a plentiful supply of grapefruit...

How to safely guard dogs and cats against fleas and ticks can be a difficult decision. These jumpy little bugs can transmit diseases to both pets and humans so getting...

During our quest for the perfect skincare products we'll find many different ingredients and solutions, all promising to give us the skin we desire. From serums designed specifically for menopausal...

Essential oils don't just smell great, they also contain hundreds of different components some of which are beneficial to our health. Several studies have shown that certain essential oils have...

Eco warrior Hayley Crawford (aka Trash Talking Mama) is passionate about our environment and sharing her low waste tips so that we can all live more sustainably. This week we...

It's hard to argue that getting outdoors helps us to feel refreshed and can bring a sense of calmness and increased productivity to our day. Although it helps this isn't...

Now that we’re heading into winter, we’re swapping salads for soups to nourish and warm us through the colder months ahead. This flavoursome soup recipe is from the lovely people...

Car and outdoor furniture rust can be annoying, but when that stain seeps into clothes or furniture, it becomes an even bigger headache. Clothing with unsightly rust marks may seem...

These grain free Seeded Crackers with Chocolate Hazelnut Avocado Spread are sugar and dairy free and are a fantastic afternoon snack as they are not only delicious but high in...

Are you a new knitter or haven't knitted for a while? Why not make a cute turtleneck teapot cosy this weekend to get you back into it. Studies have shown...

I've never been big on cleaning everything until it sparkles or killing every germ in the house which is why I don't use nasty supermarket cleaners. The fear of germs...

The Vegan Society NZ has gathered together the best vegan sausages and sausage rolls from around the country and we have the winners! I love a good plant based sausage...

This week we have another vegan recipe from Fat Sparrow, a super cute porch takeaway coffee stop on Albany Highway in Auckland where you can grab a blessed coffee and...

Pack your plate full of red and boost your daily intake of important, and often overlooked, nutrients. Colourful fruits and vegetables contain many of the vitamins and antioxidants we need....

    As it turns out, sanitising a cutting board is a very easy task. There are different ways to “clean” a cutting board, or mat, regular cleaning, deodorising, and...

We all know that what we eat for breakfast sets us up for the day and this recipe from holistic nutritionist Natalie Brady is sure to keep us functioning at...

As the temperatures start to drop plenty of us tend to start making the mistake of skipping out on our daily sunscreen routine although many of us don't realise using...