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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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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’....
Read MoreFri, 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...
Read MoreWed, 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...
Read MoreSat, 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...
Read MoreSat, 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...
Read MoreTue, 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...
Read MoreFri, 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...
Read MoreFri, 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...
Read MoreThu, Oct 10, 19
Natural Home Remedies For Toothache Pain
Have you ever just been eating something and then out of nowhere you feel a sharp pain in or around your tooth? It’s probably happened to you at some point...
Read MoreThu, 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...
Read MoreWed, Oct 09, 19
How To Clean Your Coffee Machine With White Vinegar
Instead of using a harsh chemical cleaner to clean your coffee maker try using our Premium Double Strength White Vinegar instead. If your coffee starts tasting strange, your brew takes...
Read MoreWhat 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...
Read MoreEasiest 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...
Read MoreThu, 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...
Read MoreThu, 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...
Read MoreTue, Oct 01, 19
The Low Down On Aerosol Dry Shampoo
Using an aerosol dry shampoo for weeks on end can leave you with residue on your scalp. This can cause your scalp to itch and become flaky, you may also...
Read MoreWed, 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....
Read MoreWed, 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...
Read MoreTue, 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...
Read MoreSat, 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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