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Thu, Jan 12, 17

Easy Detox Water

After a busy and slightly indulgent silly season I’m feeling a little sluggish and in need of a gentle detox and re-hydration, drinking lots and lots of water regularly throughout...

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Thu, Jan 12, 17

DIY Algae Killer

This is a very simple solution that Wendyl came up with a few years ago to kill the green algae-like growths that would grow on the roof of her caravan....

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Wed, Dec 21, 16

Watermelon Vodka Slushie

Watermelon Vodka Slushie This is my favourite summer cocktail, so refreshing and tastes amazing! I’ve also made an equally as good non-alcoholic version by leaving the vodka and melon liqueur...

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Wed, Dec 21, 16

Refreshing Body Spray

Refreshing Body Spray Summers here and so are the holidays, we are off camping over the break and no doubt will spend a bit to long in the sun, even...

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Wed, Dec 14, 16

Weight a Minute before Replacing Sugar

Weight a Minute before Replacing Sugar Before substituting sugar for an artificial sweetener there’s quite a bit you should know, sweeteners are a never ending source of controversial claims both...

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Wed, Dec 14, 16

Moisturising Lotion Bars

Moisturising Lotion Bars These bars smell wonderful and make your skin feel amazing. I use mine in the shower as an all over moisturiser just before I hop out; however,...

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Thu, Dec 08, 16

Sugar, Sucre, Zucker, Etc.

It’s been made very clear recently that the American political landscape is bizarre and confusing, but the same can’t be said about their food labels. Impressively, the nutritional information labelling...

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Thu, Dec 08, 16

Microgreens: Benchtop Super Garden!

For the last few weeks, we’ve been experimenting with growing micro greens. These little plants are packed full of nutrients and flavour; they’re lovely in salads or as a garnish,...

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Thu, Dec 01, 16

DIY Coconut and Cacao Toothpaste

This is a great option instead of using regular toothpaste – even my 13-year-old son uses it from time to time without grimacing. It’s taken me about a year of...

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Thu, Nov 24, 16

Christmas Crupple Stuffing

With Christmas just around the corner, I’ve been trying out a few recipes to ensure we have plenty of options on the day, especially when quite a few of us...

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Thu, Nov 17, 16

Hemp Seed Oil for Dogs

Not only can hemp be used in beauty products, textiles, food, and natural medicine—but hemp seed oil can be used as a dietary supplement for your dog, too! Hemp is...

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Thu, Nov 17, 16

Be Prepared

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected by the quake and continuing aftershocks this week. With a large part of our country under a great...

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Thu, Nov 03, 16

Maximise Your Healthy Food

If you enjoy eating healthy and want to make the most of your food’s nutritional benefits, this article is for you. It describes different ways you can add things, remove...

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Thu, Oct 27, 16

Hemp Seed Oil Vinaigrette

Summer’s almost here which for me means eating a lot more salads and what better way to get a daily dose of Hemp Seed Oil than in a yummy healthy...

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Thu, Oct 20, 16

Sugar-Free or Just Less Sugar?

Wendyl Nissen interviewed Jamie Oliver recently for the The Australian Women’s Weekly. Wendyl reports – ‘we spent a lot of time talking about the sugar tax which he and his...

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Thu, Oct 20, 16

Brain Food for Thought

We all know that a healthy diet is critical for a child’s development. As parents, it’s our responsibility to ensure that our children are given all the help and support...

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Thu, Oct 13, 16

What Is Clean Eating?

It’s not often (maybe never) that I find myself ahead of any trends, but after reading this definition of what clean eating actually is, I’m feeling trendy. Clean eating is...

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