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close up of a apple and pecan muffin

‘Pink Lady and The Pecan’ Muffins (gluten|dairy|grain-free)

This valued gluten free, dairy free and grain free muffin recipe is a staple in the Green Foot home… One of our favourite times of year (food-wise) is Pink Lady apple season. They are delicious whether served straight up, gently roasted and served with pork, slowly dehydrated and savoured as chips, or sweetly encased and

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Wellness
Vegan Lactation Cookies

Lactation-Boosting Vegan Choc Chip Cookies

I was given the original recipe for these – which contained sugar, wheat etc. I have since altered to create a more wholesome and supportive biscuit that is extremely moreish…the dried white mulberries are a great source of protein, iron, calcium, vitamin K, C, A, B6 and E, fiber, potassium, niacin, riboflavin, folic acid, manganese,

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Recipes, Self Care
three jars of diy sunscreen

Easy Peasy DIY Sunscreen for Face and Body

With spring bursting it’s britches and the temperature on the rise, its time to dust off my diy sunscreen recipe. I love homemade sunscreens. Not only because I know exactly what is in them, but they also have many other beneficial properties. They are safe for bubbas, super-budget friendly AND fit into my newly-honed Zero

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Videos, Wellness
date and almond slice

Delightful Date and Almond Slice

My gran and great aunt used to make a much naughtier version of this slice using raspberries (and loads of sugar!) Apart from having loads in my freezer, dates are rich in magnesium and phosphorus…which are great tonics for our nervous systems. Almonds bring a quality source of protein and calcium. The buckwheat, macadamia oil,

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Recipes

Top 15 Reusable Products to Reduce Waste and Cost Now

I learned from both my nan and great aunt early on that there is no place called “AWAY’, when we throw things away. The cheaper disposable consumables we tend to use these days have a much shorter lifespan and are of poorer quality than their ‘built to last’ counterparts. The more of an item we

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Greener Living, Zero Waste
Woman holding vehicle door open looking into the sun

Natural Homemade Deodorant Recipe

For years I tried many brands of natural and eco under arm deodorants.  I struggled to find one that I like, that works, and that isn’t expensive.  This lead me to making my own natural homemade deodorant recipe. Why DIY Deodorant is the Way to Go Free From Harsh Chemicals: Store-bought deodorants are packed with

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DIY, Greener Living, Self Care, Videos

Zero Waste: 8 Top Compostable Products

We are only a few short months into our Zero Waste journey, and already I have learned so much. I think that the initial ‘Declutter’ process really does help develop a deeper awareness for what we purchase and consume, where they come from and where they will end up. We are nowhere near finishing the

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Greener Living, Wellness, Zero Waste

Zero Waste: The Medicine Chest

My very old and very flimsy cardboard ‘medicine chest’ was in major need of a Zero Waste overhaul. It was overflowing with empty boxes, loose half-opened band-aids, expired pills and new medicines I was prescribed but never actually used. There has been quite alot of media focus on prescription medications, and the over-consumption of modern

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Greener Living, Zero Waste