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Are you having problems with grout mould? You are not the only one, every week several people come into the shop and ask what can be done to get rid...

There’s nothing like a hot bowl of porridge in the morning on a cold winter’s day. This moreish recipe was created by Trisha from Naturally By Trisha who makes our...

This week lifestyle blogger Stella Green Thompson shares ten steps you can take to make your life more eco-friendly. Today, it has become more than essential to at least try...

No one likes cleaning the toilet, and inevitably it ends up being me who does the job. To make matters easier – and to inspire the teenagers and men of...

Recently, I’ve had a few people ask what the best way to revive tarnished cutlery.After checking several books to no avail, I asked my Mum what she used to do...

If you’re anything like me, you have an excellent slow cooker sitting in your kitchen cupboard (which comes out for about one week each year in winter when it’s freezing),...

Winter’s here, and eating comfort food is always high on my list when the temperature drops. I haven’t tried a lot of vegan cheeses, but the range in NZ is...

This article published in The Herald online looks at the dangers of Triclosan in antiseptic and antibacterial hand rubs and hand washes and toothpastes. Once again a reminder to read...

Cleaning With Condiments, They Aren’t Just For Food Anymore! This clever article is from Greg Wiszniewski from Busy Bee Cleaning, who’d have thought Mustard powder is a good deodoriser for...

This is a very old fashioned fix for corns that Wendyl found in one of her much loved old books. I have not given this one a go as I...

Tips To Help Boost Fertility in Men and Women: 8 Healthy Means to Getting Pregnant Faster This week our guest blog is from Clarissa Caouette who shares eight healthy ways...

If you’re into knitting and would like a new project, how about whipping up little coats for battery hens? When battery hens are saved they have few feathers to keep...

This recipe is originally from Michelin Hemp Chef Alan Dickson who comes up with marvellous creations for The Hemp Farm NZ using their delicious nutritious hemp products. Polenta chips are...

Brass looks lovely until it loses its shine. Here are some easy, natural ways to restore your brass to its former self. Soak brass in a solution of 1 cup...

This tip is one your Grandmother may have used to alleviate tooth pain temporarily, Wendyl initially shared it in her best-selling book Recipes For A Cleaner Life. “Did you know...

This week lifestyle blogger Sophia Smith has shared her informative article on which vitamins work best for the skin. Our skin is an integral part of ourselves, and therefore it...

This week our guest blogger is Emma from Health Grinder, she has shared her very well researched and informative article on the dangers of toxic chemicals in your home and...

This is another gem from back in the day: To whiten linen, crush several clean egg shells (from your happy free range chickens) and place them in a calico bag...