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Sun, Aug 26, 18

Choko Vine Update

Why do I have a medical grade ventilated mask and rubber gloves on you may ask? No, I was not in Carterton where students were rushed to the hospital and...

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Wed, Aug 22, 18

The Dangers Of Ingesting Essential Oils

Did you know that you shouldn’t ingest essential oils unless advised by a practitioner who has been specifically trained to prescribe essential oils this way? Stacey, Aromatherapist Extraordinaire and creator...

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DIY Cold Cream

Wed, Aug 22, 18

DIY Cold Cream

A gentle, natural make-up remover and cleanser and a highly effective barrier cream, cold cream has been around since the second century, the creation of which has been credited to...

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Tue, Aug 21, 18

Olive Oil For A Healthy Heart

This weeks guest blogger is Jenny Mc Gee who’s is sharing her article on the health benefits of olive oil. “Olive oil originated in the Mediterranean and forms the basis...

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Tue, Aug 21, 18

Trisha's Lemon Madeira Cake

We all know someone with a lemon tree (if we’re not lucky to have one ourselves), and with lemons growing in abundance, why not get baking and try this gorgeous...

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Wed, Aug 15, 18

Say NO to Roundup!!

For most of us making the decision to not use a potentially deadly weedkiller seems pretty straightforward, however, our councils in New Zealand are still spraying it all over our...

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Wed, Aug 15, 18

Hemp, Broccoli & Silverbeet Soup

This tasty green soup will give you a protein packed nutritional boost, perfect for the end of winter when cold days drag on and you may be feeling a bit...

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Wed, Aug 08, 18

Hydrate With Soaking Drops

Have you heard of soaking drops? Soaking drops are added to warm water and help to hydrate, gently cleanse the skin, as well as increasing its ability to absorb the...

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Wed, Aug 08, 18

That F Word ... Fatigue!

If you’re feeling worn out, you’re not alone. Fatigue is incredibly common due to the demands of modern life, and in many cases, it’s a symptom of underlying health problems....

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Tue, Jul 31, 18

Chickens Driving You Mad?

Chickens are a never-ending source of entertainment – sometimes the entertainment is better than others! Zippity and Doodah (pictured using our Dog Cruz’s agility course) have started to lay again...

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Sun, Jul 29, 18

Work Your Curls The Natural Way

This week’s guest blogger Jennifer Dawson is sharing some excellent tips on how to tame curly hair naturally. Work Your Curls The Natural Way When you have naturally curly hair...

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Thu, Jul 26, 18

Hemp Update

On 12 November 2017 the sale of hemp seed foods for human consumption was passed by the New Zealand Food Standards Code, however, we are still waiting for domestic laws...

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Thu, Jul 26, 18

DIY Natural Baby Bath Wash

A lot of commercial baby bath washes contain an array of toxins, be very careful when buying and make sure you go over labels with a fine-toothed comb. One of...

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Sat, Jul 21, 18

Is Your Recycling Confusing?

So many numbers, what do they all mean? What plastics can be recycled and which ones can’t. Are there different rules depending on what region you live in? Is your...

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Wed, Jul 18, 18

Feed The Birds!

In winter give the wild birds on your property a helping hand when it comes to finding food with these tips and recipes. They’ll love you for it and you’ll...

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Tue, Jul 17, 18

Make Your Dog A Snuffle Mat

How’s this for an inventive way to keep your dog busy looking for their favourite treats? I really like this idea and it looks quite easy to make. It’s basically...

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Wed, Jul 11, 18

Pumpkin Maple Fudge Cake

Our guest blogger this week is our beautiful friend and hardworking entrepreneur Michaiah Simmons whose blog inspires and guides others who have struggled with depression, mental illness and losing a...

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