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Tue, Oct 09, 18
DIY Cracked Heel Foot Butter
Now that summer is approaching and wearing bare feet and sandals is just around the corner, it’s time to give your feet, and, in particular, your heels some love. This...
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Green Peppercorn Mustard
This lovely peppercorn mustard recipe is from the archives. It’s a good one to share at this time of the year as you’ll have plenty of time to make it,...
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Emma's Eggless Chocolate Cake
Thank you all for the fantastic recipes that have flooded in. By far the most popular is for eggless chocolate cake with several variations. After trying a few recipes the...
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What’s Wendyl Been Up Too?
We haven’t caught up with Wendyl, the original founder and creator of Wendyl’s Green Goddess, for quite some time. When we did, she had some awesome news: Wendyl has a...
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The Holiest Of Grails ... The Menstrual Cup
Our guest blogger this week is Naturopath and Medical Herbalist Lisa from Lisa Said So and Oomph Health. Lisa is touching on a topic that isn’t talked about nearly enough:...
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DIY Lemon Coconut Furniture Polish
I tried this recipe out a couple of weeks ago and it’s fantastic. Super easy to make and is another way to use up all those lemons before the season...
Read MoreWed, Sep 26, 18
Too Many lemons? Freeze Them!
Have you got a whole heap of lemons ripening at once? Did you know that you can freeze them whole? I’d not thought of this before, but after getting the...
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DIY Spring Oil Diffuser Blend
This natural oil diffuser blend is a lovely fresh scent that will bring spring indoors. The last time I shared an oil diffuser blend was for winter; the carrier oil...
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Tasty Treats For Your Dog's Immune System
Our guest blogger this week is Jenny Mc Gee who has shared a fantastic article about canine health, and ideas for special treats to boost your pups immunity. “It doesn’t...
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Roasted Broccoli with Miso Glaze
The lovely Natalie Brady (our favourite holistic nutritionist) has shared one of her favourite side dish recipes on the blog this week. “I’m a Japanese food lover, and I’ve been...
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Ann's Eggless Fudge Slice
This is the first of the eggless recipes to be published, thanks to Ann Kidd for sending it through along with several more that also sound delicious. Grant really loved...
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Female Hormone Imbalance
As I creep closer to 50 I’ve noticed my mood is not quite as stable as it used to be around THAT time of the month. I tend to get...
Read MoreTue, Sep 11, 18
DIY Face, Wash, Dishcloth
This easy pattern is one from the archives. You don’t need to be a seasoned knitter to whip up a few of these lovely natural cloths. The size, shape and...
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Awapuni's Lemon Muffins
With only six ingredients, these delicious little muffins from the team at Awapuni Nurseries are quick and easy to make and are great for kids and adults alike to bake....
Read MoreMon, Sep 10, 18
A Quick Guide To Keeping Hens
I’m in a serious battle with a group of pukeko that are raiding my veggie garden. They are such a nightmare compared to our two free-range hens, Zippity and Doodah...
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Anti Ageing Foods for a Youthful Appearance
Beauty and lifestyle blogger Sophia Smith has shared an informative article detailing the use of healthy food to help prevent ageing. “The pursuit and preservation of youth is and has...
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Upcycle Your Pantyhose
If you’ve paid for a lovely pair of stockings or pantyhose and now they have a ladder running up the side, but don’t throw them away! They can be upcycled...
Read MoreEgg Free Banana Cake
Recently we have discovered that Grant has a severe egg intolerance and has to avoid eggs completely for the next three months while his body resets (after that he may...
Read MoreTue, Aug 28, 18
You Should Expect To Feel Healthy, Right?
The wonderfully knowledgeable Lisa from OOMPH Health has shared an interesting blog post about what happens when her clients restore their health. Lisa is a fully qualified Naturopath and Medical...
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Get Rid Of Invasive Weeds
I took this picture last week to show the devastation caused by an errant choko vine, this one looks like it was planted intentionally some time ago and has gotten...
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Cashew, Hemp & Peanut Butter
Hemp seed oil and hemp hearts are two of the absolute best nutritional products we can eat, but what’s the easiest way of adding them into your diet on a...
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