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Wed, Nov 06, 19
How to use your Essential Oils Safely
You may have seen the two part investigation on The Project last week about essential oils and multi level marketing. We felt so strongly about including this important message this...
Read MoreWed, Nov 06, 19
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
This week our talented friend Miriama Smith has shared her delicious chocolate mousse recipe, there’s no eggs in this one, the base is just avocado and coconut cream. It is...
Read MoreMilk Bottle Solar Guava Moth Trap
Do you have a guava moth infestation? You'll be able to tell as your fruit will fall early from the tree and upon inspection you'll see a little hole, often...
Read MoreSat, Nov 02, 19
Stock Drenching With ACV
The awesome health benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar aren’t for people alone. Animals benefit too from this natural health tonic which is a safe, organic and cost-effective stock drench. As...
Read MoreSat, Nov 02, 19
DIY Two Fruit Fly Traps
Fruit flies are not fond of clean surfaces so keep benches and table tops as clean as possible, wipe up sugary spills quickly and lightly spray trouble areas with a...
Read MoreWed, Oct 30, 19
Bring Your Own Containers
Did you know that you can now bring your own containers along to some supermarket deli’s? New World, Pak N Save and Countdown supermarkets throughout the North Island are now...
Read MoreMon, 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...
Read MoreSun, 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’....
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...
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