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There are particular blends of essential oils that are very effective in killing off bacteria. Bathrooms can harbour potentially dangerous strains of bacteria that are difficult to kill – even...

Turmeric, otherwise known as curcumin, is one of the most incredibly healing spices – its ability to reduce inflammation has been well documented. I take it every day along with...

Did you know you can exfoliate your skin gently using only natural yoghurt and flaxseeds? The lactic acid in yoghurt helps to break down dead skin cells and the ground...

It’s that time again, Plastic Free July, the month that’s drawing even more attention to our massive, world wide, single use plastic catastrophe. This initiative now encompasses 159 countries with...

A big part of regaining gut health is eating a diet filled with plenty of probiotics, one way to do this is to make your own yoghurt, there’s a lot...

All you need are a few essential items that you probably already have in your kitchen cupboard. Remove unsightly, damaging, rust with these five clever hacks. Green Goddess Premium Baking...

When you have a young family, you realise just how important it is to protect the ones you love. We are exposed to so many harmful chemicals and toxins in...

These are a few weird and wonderful wart removal hacks from an old book, could be worth a try! Find a dandelion plant and use the milk from the stalk...

Yum! This is the tastiest, delicately spicy, melt in your mouth apple cake ever, made with Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice it won’t last long. I have such...

This week we have a new guest blogger; Johanna Cider is a New Zealand-based writer who practices simple daily habits like journaling to keep a positive outlook on life. On...

Did you know that a good way to soften callouses on your feet is as easy as crushing some aspirin? All you need to do is to crush six aspirin*...

It’s the time of year when it’s very easy to slip over on our decks and driveways. Ours have started go have a slimy film that makes it quite dangerous,...

As you make the transition from chemical beauty products to natural ones it can be a very confusing process. My advice is always throughly check ingredients and certification if applicable....

I’ve had a few emails lately asking for tips on how to remove ink stains. There are several things you can do to remove accidental ink staining. If none of...

Yum! Light, fluffy, warm, perfectly cooked pita pockets straight out of the oven, sounds so much better than the dry slightly stale ones I got from the supermarket the other...

This week I am very excited to introduce one of my favourite bloggers, Lisa Fitzgibbon from www.lisasaid.so. Lisa is an experienced, qualified, registered Naturopath and Medical Herbalist who specialises in...

Family friendly, easy, nutritious and delicious! This one pot, slow cooker, Mexican Quinoa Bowl recipe from Holistic Nutritionalist Natalie Brady is the perfect meal to make any night of the...

If I buy perfectly ripe bananas now, how long do I have until they become overripe? Usually not very long; a few days at the most in summer and a...

Now that the colder weather has arrived there’s nothing like relaxing in a soothing hot bath, especially with the addition of these fragrant bath salts that you can make yourself....

We tone the muscles on our body through exercise, so why not the face? This clever technique is a completely natural inexpensive way to combat facial ageing. My Mum, Glenis,...