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Chocolate Zucchini Brownie
Another divine recipe from Wick Nixon at Wicked Wellbeing. Wick is a super passionate foodie, a mother of three teenagers, a gluten-free guru and a double award winning cookbook author....
Read MoreThe Life Of A Katydid Nymph
Have you found one of these intriguing creatures in your garden? If so you’ve found an elusive katydid nymph! With a name as aesthetically pleasing as “katydid nymph,” one might...
Read MorePuff Painting Fun
Looking for something to entertain the kids this lockdown? These paints are super-easy to make and use only a few standard pantry items. Encourage your children to get creative with...
Read MoreFerment: A Guide to the Ancient Art of Making Cultured Foods
This is one of my favourite books, there are so many fantastic recipes – I’d like to try them all! Fermented foods are not only delicious but good for you...
Read MoreKumara Toast with Toppings
The perfect gluten-free lunch alternative to bread from Wick Nixon at Wicked Wellbeing. Wick is a super passionate foodie, a mother of three teenagers, a gluten-free guru and a double...
Read MoreDIY Fruit Fly Traps
Previously we shared a couple of natural methods to eliminate fruit flies, I've now updated this blog with more information to help you get rid of these pesky little bugs....
Read MoreBest Ever Salad Vinaigrette
This easy salad vinaigrette is flavourful and refreshing. You can easily make it ahead of time - and add some mint leaves to your salad before serving for an extra...
Read MoreSustainable Swimwear With Juliet
Juliet from ‘The Great Eco Journey’ has put together this fantastic article that covers ten of the best NZ brands including one for the littlies. If you are on the...
Read MoreRefined Sugar Free Baked Beans
This week Natalie Brady (Holistic Nutritionist and Wellness Expert) is sharing her tasty and nutritious baked bean recipe with us. I LOVE baked beans, however I stopped buying them many...
Read MoreZucchini Frittata With Rice Base
How are your courgettes/zucchini doing? Mine seem to have super growth hormones! One day they’ll be regular size and the next they have morphed and become marrowesk. Finding new and...
Read MoreCan CBD Oil Help With Acne?
You are probably aware that CBD oil has a plethora of healing qualities, although currently in NZ you are not able to purchase it without a prescription and it’s very...
Read MoreAlkalising Green Goddess Smoothie
Everyone wants to have glowing skin, heaps of energy and and a clear head right? Drinking an alkalising green smoothie everyday with these potent ingredients can help you achieve those...
Read MoreDIY Karitane Ointment
This is an old, quintessential Kiwi favoute that has been used by generations of mothers. The chemist used to make it up for people, but I have found an old...
Read MoreThrive Magazine
2020 was a tough year for many people and many businesses. Following the close down of Bauer Media, our very own Wendyl Nissen found herself re-evaluating life and asking herself,...
Read MoreHomemade Fruit Ice Blocks
How delicious do these vibrant fruit ice blocks look. These are such a great way to get your daily serving of fruit and they’ll help you to keep cool at...
Read MoreSummer Salad With Avocado Dressing
I do love to eat salads all year round, but in the warmer months they are a something we eat almost daily. This one that my friend made last week...
Read MoreTue, Dec 15, 20
Homemade Energy Tonic
Need a pick me up but don’t want a caffeine hit or an energy drink packed full of sugar and additives? Try making this energy tonic that uses a powerful...
Read MoreMon, Dec 14, 20
Beetroot, Carrot & Pear Salad
This simple salad has a delicious orange vinaigrette dressing. It’s lovely on it’s own, but I think it’s best as an accompaniment to your main dish. It looks colourful and...
Read MoreWed, Dec 09, 20
Homemade Christmas Presents On A Budget
Here are some budget conscious ideas for gifts you and your children or grand-children can make at home this Christmas. Make up spice mixes. Collect some old glass jars (baby...
Read MoreTue, Dec 08, 20
Get Those Windows Sparkling
This is one of the easiest, but most effective DIY recipes on our blog. With only four ingredients it’s very quick to make. The super cleaning powder comes from our...
Read MoreFri, Dec 04, 20
Dairy Free Raspberry Scones
What a delicious alternative to the typcial savoury cheese scones! This one is so delightfully easy that it’s sure to be a winner for budding bakers once school is out...
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