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It’s not one of the best jobs; cleaning the shower, better than cleaning the toilet but still not exactly fun, especially when using shower cleaner from the supermarket, the horrible...

Ouch! This summer has been a killer for those that suffer from allergies due to pollen and airborne allergens, I’ve had several painful bouts already, in a previous newsletter we...

I have very fond memories of Dad growing an array of interestingly shaped gourds and drying them so we could seal, paint and display them. This was one of the...

Homemade English muffins are such a treat! This year on Christmas Day we are having brunch instead of dinner, and this recipe of Wendyl’s from our archives will be perfect...

My love for trees, gardening and just about anything green is not being reciprocated at this time of the year, there’s so much pollen in the air that my eyes...

Summer’s here, and so are shorts and skirts and swimsuits. This always catches me somewhat unprepared; I have to rummage around my wardrobe to find what I was wearing last...

This week Holistic Health and Fitness Coach, Elly McGuinness, shares her tips for successfully getting back into exercising after baby, it’s so important to have time for you and exercise...

Scrubs can be expensive to purchase, and many brands are loaded with chemical fillers, so why not make your own! This effective peppermint scented gardeners scrub works to exfoliate dry...

I love this time of the year when hydrangeas come into flower. For a plant that needs very little attention, it sure does put on a vibrant floral display; ours...

Back in the nineties I co-owned the first ever wrap cafe in the country – Duo Wraps and Espresso on Ponsonby Road. Our wraps were a little different from your...

Our friend Jaklin – health blogger over at The Modern Health Box – has shared her recently gained knowledge on detoxing. With the festive season about to hit, we’ll be...

I’m a little bit late in getting my tomato plants into the ground this year, and with the weather being so changeable I’ve been waiting for a good few days...

I’ve shared quite a few of my skin care recipes over the past couple of years, but this one is one of my favourites using hemp seed oil, it’s very...

What is aquafaba? No, it’s not an eighties pop band, it’s the magical liquid hiding in your tin of chickpeas! Never throw out the brine ever again: It can be...

Last week we had an article on comfrey and all of it’s many uses, one of them being that it’s great in the garden when used as a mulch, but...

This recipe is a super easy and fun way to make soap on a rope using a bar of grated Dr. Bronners Peppermint Soap, coconut oil, cornflour, water, and essential...

I’m so in love with sauerkraut, I love the crunchy tangy raw goodness, enough to say I may be addicted! There’s now so many different types of sauerkraut available thorough...

The lovely Tricia of Naturally by Trisha has shared her blog post with us on the many uses and benefits of comfrey. As well as being a wealth of knowledge...

This is such a light, delicious healthy meal, rice paper wraps are one of my fav’s and this recipe from Natalie Brady does not disappoint, especially when paired with her...

These gentle DIY wipes are a delightful way to remove your make up. There are no harsh chemicals or alcohol-based astringents to dry out your skin, and with only four...