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Hard water flows from an old tap aerator.

Tue, Jan 25, 22

Is your water too hard?

We often get questions regarding hard water and what can be done about it, hard water is high in dissolved minerals with magnesium and calcium being the main culprits. When...

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Vitamin D text on sand and starfishes

Tue, Jan 18, 22

Vitamin D, Are You Getting Enough?

This week we have an informative article on Vitamin D from naturopathic clinician Katherine Matthews. Katherine is a leading naturopathic clinician, nutritionist and medical herbalist based in Auckland and Tauranga....

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sticky fly paper DIY recipe

Mon, Jan 17, 22

DIY Sticky Fly Paper

Flies are driving everyone mad at the moment and unfortunately there is no Green Goddess, toxin free, natural spray that actually kills flies. We have previously shared the recipe for...

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no bake maple almond slice with coconut

Wed, Jan 12, 22

No Bake Maple Almond Slice

Wick from Wicked Wellbeing has shared several recipes with us before and we’ve got another goodie from her again… and I must say, this Maple Almond Slice looks like quite...

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lemon balm growing in garden

Tue, Jan 11, 22

How To Make Lemon Balm Tea

Lemon Balm is a perennial member of the Lamiaceae (Mint) Family with valuable healing properties. I love the lemony scent that is released when I walk through a patch of...

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cucumber pineapple pickle

Wed, Jan 05, 22

Pineapple & Cucumber Pickle

Cucumbers are plentiful this time of year and I'm always looking for new ways to use them. This recipe is one that my Nana Dorothy used to make when I...

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2 minute salad dressings, three versions

Tue, Dec 21, 21

Two Minute Salad Dressings

These four quick, easy and delicious plant-based dressings are my go to's to serve with green salads, roast vegetable salads and everything in between. The House Dressing is our family...

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eco gift wrap boxes

Mon, Dec 13, 21

Eco Christmas Wrapping Ideas

Kids young and old love tearing the wrapping paper off presents on Christmas morning and there's nothing quite like a beautifully wrapped gift sitting under the tree waiting for its...

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Pohutukawa Stamen Cordial

Mon, Dec 13, 21

Pohutukawa Stamen Cordial

Pōhutukawa trees are bursting in bloom around Aotearoa. These beautiful bright-red flowers are not just good to look at, you can use the stamens to make a vibrant red cordial...

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Christmas sweet mince pies with icing sugar

Mon, Dec 13, 21

Christmas Mince Pies

Making your own fruit mince is the key to melt in your mouth Christmas mince pies that everyone will love. Ready made mince from the supermarket often has bits of...

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Christmas Eco Tips

Tue, Dec 07, 21

Christmas Eco Tips

If you find yourself with an oversupply of food this holiday season then you'll love these fantastic tips from eco-warrior Hayley Crawford, Trash Talking Mama which will help you to...

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DIY brown sugar in bowl

Tue, Dec 07, 21

DIY Brown Sugar

It's currently very difficult to find brown sugar in Auckland due to the NZ Sugar/Chelsea Sugar recall of soft brown and raw sugar products that had low-level lead contamination. If...

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hand reaching out of water

Tue, Dec 07, 21

Anxiety Sucks Big Ones

Our favourite Naturopath and Medical Herbalist, Lisa Fitzgibbon from Oomphhealth.co.nz has written another fantastically informative article; the topic of this one is anxiety. Lisa discusses the modern day prevalence of...

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hemp seed dallas crackers

Tue, Dec 07, 21

Hemp Seed Dallas Crackers

Incorporating the goodness of hemp seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and linseeds these crunchy crackers are packed with essential vitamins and minerals making them fantastic for snacking -...

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DIY Christmas Dish Powder in jar

Tue, Nov 30, 21

DIY Christmas Dish Powder

This Christmas Dishwash Powder is a great DIY gift idea - pop it into a stylish jar, add a ribbon and a Christmas decoration and you have a lovely homemade...

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apple pie oat bars on a rack

Tue, Nov 30, 21

Left Over Apple Pie Oat Bars

These apple pie oat bars are a super easy, healthy and kid-friendly snack that use ingredients that you'll likely already have in the pantry. The main ingredient is unsweetened apple...

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Jetkrate international shipping nz

Tue, Nov 30, 21

Jetkrate International Shipping

Green Goddess products are now available to purchase internationally using Jetkrate - a new service which enables people from overseas to purchase NZ products that wouldn't otherwise be shipped to...

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Endocannabinoid and Body Systems

Tue, Nov 30, 21

Terpenes And Their Benefits

Have you heard of terpenes? Terpenes are found everywhere in nature and they have a wide variety of functions. The fantastic Renew Hemp Oil from Herbeauty is packed full of...

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mini raw carrot cakes gluten free

Tue, Nov 23, 21

Mini Carrot Cakes

With the festive season arriving very fast it's time for a few treats and these Mini Carrot Cakes don't disappoint! Wick from Wicked Wellbeing has shared this recipe with us...

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