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Littlest Lady with daffodils

Tue, Sep 28, 21

Spring Cleaning with Jessica

This week we're sharing a post from Jessica aka Littlest Lady. Jessica is a blogger, bear lover and recovery enthusiast who has been documenting her wild ride of a life...

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Nana Dorothys crocket jug cover

Tue, Sep 28, 21

Crochet Jug Cover Anyone?

Growing up I have fond memories of Nana Dorothy’s jug of freshly made lemonade on the bench with a cute crocheted jug cover (pictured), complete with little decorative beads around...

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frequency waves on black

Tue, Sep 21, 21

The Research Behind EMF Products

We are all very used to the electronic conveniences of modern life, with the digital age spurring on the need for faster, more efficient electronics, we are seeing (or should...

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yummy brown rice with almonds in dish

Tue, Sep 21, 21

Yummy Brown Rice With Almonds

This yummy brown rice with almonds comes together quickly, it's healthy and tasty and makes a terrific side dish to curries or other main dishes. I love it served with...

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DIY toothpaste with ingredients, coconut oil, turmeric, baking soda, and bamboo toothbrush

Tue, Sep 21, 21

Natural Toothpaste Options

DIY toothpaste with ingredients, coconut oil, turmeric, stevia, baking soda, and bamboo toothbrush Natural toothpaste has come a long way since dipping your brush in baking soda and turmeric. There...

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digestive chai tea with star anise liquorice

Wed, Sep 15, 21

Digestive Chai Tea

I came across this recipe when I was looking for ways to use herbs. Under my pile of books was one for herbal remedies, where I found this flavourful homemade...

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Homemade Vegan Pulled Jackfruit BBQ Slider

Tue, Sep 14, 21

BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sliders

BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sliders are so tasty and filling, you won't miss meat at all. Grab a can of jackfruit from the supermarket and make this clever vegan 'pulled' meat...

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kava in coconut bowl with hands

Tue, Sep 07, 21

Health Benefits Of Kava

Have you ever wondered what the big deal is with Kava? In this brilliantly informative article Naturopath and Medical Herbalist, Lisa Fitzgibbon shares with us her knowledge of Kava including...

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Probiotic Guacamole in a bowl with corn chips

Tue, Sep 07, 21

Probiotic Guacamole

With an abundance of avocados in the New Zealand market right now they are cheaper than they usually are at this time of year, and if you're an avocado lover...

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chickpea chocolate brownie

Tue, Aug 31, 21

Chickpea & Chocolate Brownies

Chickpeas (also known as Garbanzo Beans) are incredibly versatile and are high in vitamins, minerals, fibre and protein. They're commonly associated with hummus or added to salads or curries but...

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kids making oobleck

Mon, Aug 30, 21

Lucas's Seuss Oobleck

In level 4 lockdown last year we shared a fun recipe for making slime with borax as an idea for keeping the kids entertained. If you don't have borax at...

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Close-up of coffee spilling from cup on carpet

Tue, Aug 24, 21

How To Remove Coffee Stains

Oh no, you've split your coffee and are rushing out the door. Instead of scrubbing furiously with a wet washcloth, here arre a few tips on how to get rid...

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Can I Recycle My Unwanted Silicone?

Tue, Aug 17, 21

Can I Recycle My Unwanted Silicone?

Can I Recycle My Unwanted Silicone? Have you got silicone products that you don't use anymore pushed to the back of your kitchen cupboards? Old spatulas, silicone muffin cases, baby...

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Marshmallow Root, Liquorice Root, Mullein and Fenugreek Teas to remove mucus

Tue, Aug 17, 21

Herbal Teas To Help Dislodge Mucus

You've heard me talking about Marshmallow Root Tea (Althea officinalis) before. We drink this healing tea (which is great for the gut) every day and have now added Liquorice Root,...

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preserved salted lemons in glass jar with chilli

Mon, Aug 16, 21

Easy Preserved Lemons

Preserved lemons are lemons with superpowers! They add an exotic, intense, sweet and tangy flavour to any dish, equally good in desserts as they are in savoury dishes. With lemons...

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corn cauliflower and halloumi fritters

Tue, Aug 10, 21

Corn, Cauliflower & Haloumi Spiced Fritters

Corn, Cauliflower & Haloumi Spiced Fritters Combining low-cost, basic ingredients - many of which you may already have in your fridge/freezer - inspiring holistic nutritionist and health coach Natalie Brady...

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