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Wed, Feb 21, 18
10 Eco-friendly Substitutes For Plastic
There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t hear another story or post about the devastation single-use plastic is having on our environment. If we continue plastic consumerism...
Read MoreWed, Feb 14, 18
Low Fat Toasted Muesli
If you’ve always wanted to eat toasted muesli which isn’t laden with oil and refined sugar then this is the recipe for you. Originally this recipe had 1½ cups of...
Read MoreWed, Feb 14, 18
DIY Tea Tree Dishwasher Liquid
Every now and then I find our dishwasher isn’t working quite as well as it should. I only use our Lemon Dish Powder as I don’t want to put all...
Read MoreTue, Feb 13, 18
18 Amazing Benefits Of Yoga
This week our guest blogger is Jen from Jen’s Reviews. Jen writes in-depth, well-researched reviews on an array of health, well-being, and lifestyle topics. This week we are sharing her...
Read MoreSat, Feb 10, 18
DIY Bluing Powder Recipe
While I was writing the new book I remembered the terrible days when I ruined three sets of beautiful white sheets trying to recreate Bluo from my nana’s day. The...
Read MoreThu, Feb 08, 18
Borage Healing Spray
Did you know that borage can be made into a healing spray? Make an infusion by pouring one cup of boiling filtered water over a quarter cup of bruised fresh...
Read MoreWed, Feb 07, 18
Raw Chocolate Valentine Pie
Want to splurge on chocolate this Valentines Day but don’t want all the added sugar and dairy? Try making this absolutely delicious raw vegan pie that our favourite holistic nutritionalist...
Read MoreWed, Feb 07, 18
Beet Greens; Spice Up Your Life
Beet greens aren’t particularly spicy, but they can help spice up your love life! Nature’s Viagra is the common beet green: used by the ancient Romans as an aphrodisiac due...
Read MoreWed, Feb 07, 18
Romance Pillow Spray
We had a great response from the Bergamot & Lavender Spray recipe that we shared last week with many people emailing in to ask for a spray that can be...
Read MoreWed, Feb 07, 18
5 Ways To Protect Your Hair
The experts at Holistic Hair have shared their tips to help keep your hair healthy and protected this summer. “We all love to spend time in the great outdoors, embracing...
Read MoreFri, Feb 02, 18
DIY Mini Foosball Table
This week our guest blogger is professional foosball player Mark from Foosball Zone, Mark’s blogs cover everything from different foosball tables (one size does not fit all) to tips and...
Read MoreWed, Jan 31, 18
Keep Your Food Fresh This Summer
The lovely people at Love Food Haste Waste have put together a plethora of information on their website about how to reduce food waste, I highly recommend you check them...
Read MoreWed, Jan 31, 18
Bergamot & Lavender Air Freshener
If you can’t find the ingredients on that can of air freshener or gel deodoriser, why would you use it? This recipe uses essential oils that not only perfume your...
Read MoreThu, Jan 25, 18
Lemon Electrolyte Sport Drink
Water has always been my first choice of drink when it comes to hydration. I’ve never had the want or need to pour heaps of sugar into it or make...
Read MoreThu, Jan 25, 18
Our pastes make jewellery sparkle
Did you know our Rose and Peppermint Cleaning Pastes make wonderful jewellery cleaners? All you have to do is put a little paste on a soft, non-abrasive cloth and rub...
Read MoreThu, Jan 25, 18
How To Remove Rust From Carpet
This is a very handy tip sent in by one of our readers. We’ve had a spot of rust on our carpet since we moved in and I couldn’t wait...
Read MoreWed, Jan 24, 18
Tank Water; Is Yours Safe To Drink?
Water water everywhere but not a drop to drink! While I’m writing this we have just had one of the biggest downpours on the North Shore in eight years. Over...
Read MoreAre Essential Oils Toxic To Your Cat?
The answer is yes, but it depends on the oil and the application. Some oils are more toxic than others; Tea Tree oil is the most dangerous to our feline...
Read MoreTue, Jan 16, 18
Quick Baked Nectarines
Thanks to Theresa Grainger for the pic and for suggesting this recipe. This is a quick, easy, sugar-free, absolutely delicious recipe for quick baked nectarines that a friend of mine...
Read MoreTue, Jan 16, 18
DIY Coconut Hemp Shaving Cream
Have you looked at the back of a shaving foam label lately? TEA-Stearate, Isobutane, Laureth-23, Tocopheryl Acetate, Capric Triglyceride, and Butane, Propane are just some of the nasty ingredients contained...
Read MoreThu, Jan 11, 18
Solar Guava Moth Trap
It’s that time of year again when those pesky little moths from Australia start to cause havoc from Auckland to Northland, although now with the heat, other locations south of...
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