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Personally, I like drinking out of a straw, it just makes the drink more fun. But few of us realise that those straws are tremendous source of pollution; with the...

Are you still buying water in a bottle? Following on from the UK’s sugar tax, perhaps there should now be some bans placed on bottled water sales. Some cities in...

Finally, after much debate a sugar tax of 25p (53c) a litre has been placed on soda drinks in the UK. Here in New Zealand, we drink 85 million litres...

Homemade Baby Wipes ½ cup pure filtered water with no chemicals or chlorine 1 tbsp rosewater 1 tbsp witchhazel Pour a little of the mixture into the bottom of a...

I’ll be honest with you, working in an office as I do for half the month seriously stresses me out. I can’t see outside, and I find that after a...

I have some very good news for you this week because Wendyl’s has new owners. Please meet Triona Daly (pictured) who will be running the business with her partner Grant...

More and more people are turning to organic and natural products, we are becoming so much more aware of what goes in and around our bodies. This week Jenny McDee...

I love using the old labels you get in the cellophane jam jar covers we have all bought for years. I went online to try and buy some more with...

As you know, I’ve grown my grey hair in and I can’t tell you how nice it is not to have to rush off to the hairdresser to get the...

No Knead Wholemeal Bread 1 cup wholemeal flour 2 cups white flour ¼ tsp granulated yeast 1 ¼ tsp salt 1 ½ to 2 ½ cups water Method Mix the...

I’m always looking for ways to de-clutter and organise my kitchen, but if I’m totally honest it’s Paul and my daughter Pearl who keep the kitchen tidy and organised. I’m...

I know I would. The only adjustment I’ve had to make working at the Australian Women’s Weekly offices for two weeks every month is not being able to take a...

My parents’ generation will remember the time when you bought a fridge which lasted your lifetime, and a washing machine. These days we have designed obsolescence which means appliances are...

Stuck for something to give your loved one for Valentine’s Day? Forgot to buy up large during our Valentine’s sale last week? Well I am here to help you out....

As you know, I’m caffeine free at the moment and spending a lot of time sampling different herbal teas, and making my own up north from peppermint, lemon balm and...

I loved this study which found that when you have a cluttered kitchen you are more likely to snack! I am the queen of clutter, but fortunately Paul goes around...

Then you might be interested to hear that the government is passing legislation called the Natural Health and Supplementary Products Bill that will limit access to minerals and vitamins. Please...

Ever wondered how hotel bathrooms smell and look so clean when you arrive? Wonder no longer and read these great tips which include using hydrogen peroxide which is a much...

Thanks to everyone who sent me ideas for caffeine free drinks after I gave up tea and coffee. Eileen said: “ Healtheries do a nice bevvie known as Cranberry and...