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Mon, Oct 28, 19

Unplug - Take A Digital Detox

This article from Lifestyle Blogger Sophia Smith looks at ways to unplug from our devices and take a break. Checking our phones has become a new norm, which isn’t a...

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Sun, Oct 27, 19

DIY Merry Wives Furniture Polish

This is an old fashioned (not totally natural but very effective) recipe that Wendyl found in one of her books, it used to be called ‘Merry Wives of Windsor Balm’....

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Fri, Oct 25, 19

Green Goddess Hemp Smoothie

No, this smoothie won’t get you buzzed. But it will get you buzzing with energy! Hemp has an optimum blend of essential fatty acids omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9, it also...

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Wed, Oct 23, 19

Awapuni Winners October 2019

And the lucky winners of a mixed bundle of seedlings from Awapuni are …. Leslie Whitehead Fiona Bulcraig Amber Walden Michelle Beard Brenda Sherman Amy Evans Marianette Moller Vanessa Stephenson...

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Sat, Oct 19, 19

DIY Moth Proof Woollen Wash

If you’re putting your sweaters, cardigans, shawls or blankets away for summer you’ll want to make sure the moths don’t make a meal of them. It’s not the actual moths...

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Sat, Oct 19, 19

Soft Plastic Recycling

Eco-warrior and Trash Talking Mama Hayley Crawford is passionate about reducing waste. This week she looks at which soft plastics can be recycled and who will take them. There have...

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Tue, Oct 15, 19

Tonic For Tiredness

Did you know that rosemary made into a tea can give temporary relief from fatigue and overwork? Mum found this tip in one of her old gardening magazines, it’s very...

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Fri, Oct 11, 19

Thieves Oil Room Spray

Deodorise the air instantly with this wonderful smelling blend of cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, rosemary and lemon essential oils. Thieves oil is one of my favourite essential oil scents with its...

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Fri, Oct 11, 19

Nat's Super Powered Banana Cacao Waffles

This is a delicious, reasonably healthy, twist on chocolate waffles from our favourite nutritionalist Natalie Brady Perfect any time of the day, this low fat, refined sugar free version ticks...

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Thu, Oct 10, 19

Masuta Matcha Mousse Pots

Those wonderful ladies at I AM CO have done it again and inspired us with a delicious recipe. Many people don’t realise matcha is derived from the same tea plant...

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Wed, Oct 09, 19

What To Plant In October

It's time to get planting your summer veggies and herbs now! Awapuni Nurseries reminds us of what we should be doing in our gardens this spring. We need to start...

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Wed, Oct 09, 19

Easiest Ever Weed Killer

Here is an easy natural alternative to commercial weed killing products that contain harsh chemicals which can damage your health. Use this spray on a warm, sunny day for best...

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Thu, Oct 03, 19

Zesty Edible Flower Cookies

Bring out your ‘inner hippy’ and try making these yummy, refined sugar free, edible flower cookies. This recipe is from Tess who, along with her partner Marco, create and sell...

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Thu, Oct 03, 19

DIY Natural Dry Shampoo

DIY dry shampoo for light hair made with tapioca flour and cacao powder. Sometimes life can be so busy that simply finding time to wash and dry your hair just...

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Wed, Sep 25, 19

Strike For Climate Change NZ

Swedish school striker Greta Thunberg, aged sixteen, started a global movement just over twelve months ago. For the first time adults have been asked to join in the youth protests....

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Wed, Sep 25, 19

Does Raspberry Tea Help With Labour?

Wendyl originally mentioned this in her book Mother’s Little Helper. Here’s some updated information … The reason for its popularity among mums-to-be is that it’s thought drinking raspberry leaf tea...

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Tue, Sep 24, 19

Blueberry Lemon Paleo Loaf

Unsure of what to do with all those lemons? Here’s another delicious recipe for you all from Holistic Nutritionalist, Natalie Brady. Seeing you guys love all my loaf recipes so...

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Sat, Sep 21, 19

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

This week our guest blogger is Michael Feldman, a freelance journalist from NYC. His article looks at the amazing health benefits of chia seeds.Not only does he explain the science...

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