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Thu, Jun 06, 19

Glazed Lemon Bread

An oldie but a goodie, this lovely light lemon bread recipe has been on our blog since 2012. It’s tangy sweet flavour is perfect for morning tea or with a...

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Wed, Jun 05, 19

Great Uses For Coffee Grounds

Instead of throwing out your coffee grounds, collect them and put them to good use around the home. You can also ask your local cafe for some next time you...

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Wed, Jun 05, 19

7 Hair Rinses You Can Do At Home

It’s so easy to help your hair to shine without using nasty chemicals. Try these easy rinses next time you shampoo your hair. Catnip: For a quick dandruff cure, brew...

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Thu, May 30, 19

Thai Style Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower has always been one of my favourite winter vegetables; it can easily be added to an array of dishes and flavoured to taste like different cuisines. This versatile vegetable...

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mould in corner of a room

Mon, May 27, 19

Get Rid Of Mould And Mildew

Many people struggle with mould and mildew at this time of the year, airing your house as often as possible is crucial to help prevent it. Open the doors and...

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Thu, May 23, 19

Health Benefits Of Cleaning Green

This week our guest blogger is health and lifestyle blogger Jenny McDee. What Are the Health Benefits of Switching to Green Cleaning Products? “The air quality in any given home...

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Thu, May 23, 19

Honey Balsamic Roast Vegetables

How wonderful are roast veggies? There’s nothing quite like that delicious, caramelised, slightly charred flavour.This recipe for honey balsamic roast vegetables is from Terry at Earthbound Honey Earthbound supplies the...

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Wed, May 22, 19

Almost Cold Cure

I came down with a cold last week that just wouldn’t budge. Liposomal vitamin C several times a day was helping but the chest pains and clogged throat weren’t letting...

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beetroot relish in a jar on table, natural organic food - homemade preserve for winter

Mon, May 20, 19

Homemade Beetroot Relish

What's not to love about beetroot? It's colourful; the colour of beetroots is caused by the colours, betanin and vulgaxantin. Beetroot extract is used as a food colour and has...

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Thu, May 16, 19

DIY Essential Oil Wasp Repellent

Even though the weather is getting cooler there are still a lot of wasps and hornets all around our garden, I was hoping they’d die off by now but with...

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Thu, May 16, 19

White Tea And Why You Should Drink It

Our guest blog this week comes from Sarah Lucas, one of the lovely ladies who makes our liquid castile soaps. Sarah also runs The Tea House, sourcing sustainable, organic teas...

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Wed, May 15, 19

Where Does Baking Soda Come From?

If you’ve ever wondered what exactly baking soda is, how it’s made, and where it comes from – look no further. We’ve always taken great care to ensure that our...

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Thu, May 09, 19

Simple Bircher Muesli

Now that we are going into work and not working from home, I’m on the lookout for easy meals I can prepare ahead of time. This recipe from Holistic Nutritionist...

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Thu, May 09, 19

Are Commercial Baby Wipes Ok?

New babies can require up to eight changes a day, and with most changes comes the need for baby wipes. They’re quick and convenient, but what about all that packaging...

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Wed, May 08, 19

DIY Winter Blend Reed Oil Diffuser

Give yourself a boost with this uplifting blend of essential oils; perfect for the winter months. Patchouli, Cinnamon, Sweet Orange, Clove and Ylang Ylang are the perfect blend to warm...

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Thu, May 02, 19

DIY Magnesium Body Butter

Do you suffer from magnesium deficiency? There are many different symptoms as magnesium deficiency can contribute to an array of health conditions. Signs to look out for are muscle cramps,...

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Thu, May 02, 19

Easy Eggless Corn Fritters

Perfect for a busy evening, these easy eggless corn fritters are quick and easy to make. They’re bursting with flavour and make a light dinner when paired with a green...

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Thu, May 02, 19

An Eagle Is Hunting Our Hens

This is a photo of our two free-range hens Zippity and Doodah, happily clucking around our lawn. This behaviour has now stopped and both of them are missing their tail...

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Wed, May 01, 19

Seven Health Benefits Of Matcha Tea

Our guest blogger this week Tim Shanley – tea aficionado – shares his knowledge on antioxidant packed matcha. Move over green tea. Matcha may be the new super drink to...

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