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The Bank of Real Solutions was initially discussed in 2009 at the Transition Towns national forum. It is now up and running and making a difference around the country by...

The lovely Daisy from Honeywrap is our guest blogger this week and has shared her top 6 essentials to live plastic-free. “Hi guys, I’m Daisy, Sustainability Champion at Honeywrap.I recently...

The humble cauliflower is now in season, this is one of my favourite winter veges due to it’s versatility and health benefits, it’s packed full of Vitamin C, contains Sulforaphane...

With so many of us now using yoga mats, not only for yoga but stretching, core work and Pilates too, it’s important to keep your mat clean and hygienic. One...

Plastic Free July started in 2011 in Perth and has now spread throughout 26 countries. The aim is to raise awareness of the amount of plastic that we use by...

This recipe uses only seven ingredients and is very easy to make compared to other cinnamon roll recipes I’ve tried in the past. The only drawn out part is how...

Our friend, blogger and healer Ash from Soul House has shared a lovely article on how to clear your crystals, something we do at home on a regular basis. If...

The revolution is now gracing our shores, all the way from its huge success in Finland. Competitive Hobbyhorsing kicks off at 11.00am at the Blackpool Old School on Waiheke Island,...

There are over 6 billion subscriptions to cell phone service providers worldwide, they have completely revolutionized how we communicate with texting being at the forefront. Our smartphones now make videos,...

This is the time of year when we start to get into the damp weather and can find that our curtains, window ledges and bathrooms are starting to show traces...

Now that winter is in full swing an ice cold smoothie for breakfast is not sounding quite so appealing! I’ve been on the search for a yummy, healthy, hot alternative,...

This week we have another guest blogger, holistic health and fitness specialist Elly McGuinness. Elly has been in the industry for over 15 years and has a wealth of information...

Many fragrances contain phthalates which can cause hormonal abnormalities, birth defects, reproductive problems and appear to have nasty effects on sex hormones. None of us want that! Here’s how to...

Our talented friend Steph from the Beauty Guru blog has shared her favourite natural-based winter skincare tips – including her favourite plant oils – to keep skin happy and hydrated....

Our friend and energy healer Ash Werner from Soul House has shared a wonderful piece on personal boundaries… I’ve never been good at establishing boundaries. I’ve been pretty piss poor...

This Orange Chocolate Body Scrub is easy to whip up out of ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, just in time for Mothers Day, it smells heavenly, takes...

DID YOU KNOW? You can remove mould from your curtains with salt water? For mildew on curtains, carefully take them down and soak in a bucket of warm water in...

There has been some very disturbing new information released that details what is actually in our cosmetics and personal care items. We’ve all heard about phthalates, parabens, formaldehyde, and nanoparticles,...

With winter approaching I’m finding my skin is in need of some loving attention – especially my legs. I’m still shaving them, but I’m not moisturising them as much as...

The women of New Zealand worked hard during the two World Wars to feed, clothe, and take care of their families when food was rationed and just about everything else...