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Sun, Feb 10, 19

Can CBD Oil Treat Sick Dogs?

With any luck it won't be long until here in NZ we can have access to reasonable priced CBD oil, not only for humans but for our beloved fur babies...

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Fri, Feb 08, 19

Quick Pink Pickled Onions

Don’t you just love pickled foods? That sharp refreshingly acidic taste is just the best. This recipe uses both lemon juice and organic apple cider vinegar for a more complex...

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Fri, Feb 08, 19

Remove Mascara With Potato

Have you ever packed quickly and gone away without your makeup remover, then found yourself wearing mascara that you really need to get off? Finding a potato is a lot...

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Thu, Jan 31, 19

The Benefits Of Basil Seeds

Here’s another superfood to add to the list: organic basil seeds. These little black tear-shaped seeds from the holy basil plant are packed full of dietary fibre, protein, essential fats,...

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Thu, Jan 31, 19

Natalie's Sunflower Seed Nutella

This recipe from holistic nutritionist Natalie Brady is a saviour for those with nut allergies who’d like a chocolatey nutty spread. Her delicious seed “Nutella” is sweetened with maple syrup...

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Wed, Jan 30, 19

Make Dish Cloths Out Of Towels

I’m absolutely loving using the crocheted dishcloths that Ann made for me, they don’t get smelly, are super easy to clean and are very absorbent; so much better than using...

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Thu, Jan 24, 19

How Bluing Powder Works

Tired of yellow/grey tinted white sheets? Return those expensive Egyptian cotton sheets to their former glory along with your shirts and undies by adding our concentrated Bluing Powder to your...

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Tue, Jan 22, 19

Bringing Up An Eco-Friendly Baby

During pregnancy you become much more aware that almost everything has a way of affecting your baby. Making eco-conscious decisions and incorporating green habits during this time will be the...

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Tue, Jan 22, 19

Natural Hair Rinses To Suit Your Hair

Putting a rinse through your hair after shampooing was something everyone used to do before the onslaught of shampoos and conditioners that we know today. One of the most popular...

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Thu, Jan 17, 19

Zinc Face Creams

Did you know that all of our face creams contain non-nano zinc oxide? They don’t have an SPF rating but they do provide mild protection, I wear mine every day....

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Wed, Jan 16, 19

Fried Green Tomatoes

Due to my inadequate bird netting attempt in the first week of my tomatoes starting to turn ripen quite a few birds made it into the garden where my tomatoes...

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Tue, Jan 15, 19

From Juicing To Smoothies

This week our guest blog is from Gregor & Merryn at Bushlore Herbal. It’s a light-hearted, informative piece about their nutritional journey from juicing to smoothies, how to grow wheatgrass...

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Tue, Jan 15, 19

Freeze Those Avocados

Avocado season is in full swing, and we saw some super deals when we were on the road over the holidays: $5.00 for five avocados, or even better, $10.00 for...

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Thu, Jan 10, 19

Iceberg Wedges With Seeds & Sprouts

This is a fresh twist on the classic iceberg wedge that is traditionally served with a creamy dressing and topped with blue cheese and walnuts. I was after a lighter,...

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Thu, Jan 10, 19

DIY Varnished Wood Cleaner

Cleaning varnished wood surfaces with soap will cause them to look old and worn before their time, and using commercial wood cleaners and polishes can work well, but most contain...

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Wed, Jan 09, 19

Lemon Clove Fly Buster

Flies don’t like the smell of cut lemons or the pungent scent of cloves. Combine the two and you have a natural fly repellent. For extra fly fighting oomph, add...

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