Today we have a guest post about the importance of nature based play by early childhood educator, mum of two and director of educational toy store Growing Kind Amie Hankinson where she shares her #1 tip for getting children outdoors. Avoiding Nature Deficit Disorder – A Practical Tip for Busy Parents by Amie Hankinson We all […]
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Self Care, Wellness
Growing your own kitchen herbs benefits you in the long run, since you save both money and time – and enjoy the convenience of fresh herbs exactly when you need them. It is also a great way to involve your children in preparing a meal (and convincing them to eat it).
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Greener Living
I recently came across soap nuts at my local health food store. As someone with sensitive skin that reacts badly to chemicals and fragrances in commercial products, I’ve long made my own cleaners. I liked that soap nuts were all natural, sustainable and long lasting. But best of all they are hypoallergenic and won’t irritate
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Greener Living
Benefits of Green Cleaning Green cleaning can have many different definitions. But the goal of all of them is to use techniques and ingredients to keep your home and the environment healthy. It is more eco-friendly to clean with green cleaning solutions, it also reduces waste and is safer for you and your family. So
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Greener Living, Videos
I love this recipe because it is so easy to make, the pancakes are packed full of nutrition and everyone loves them, they freeze well and can be popped in the toaster for breakfast-in-a-hurry.
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Recipes
Australia Day is upon us, so that means it’s time to think about going back to school.
Are you as ready for that as I am? I love the freedom of holidays with long, sunny days spent getting back to nature with the family. Swimming, picnicking, camping – every day is a new adventure! But by the end of the holidays I’m starting to struggle to keep my daughter busy and entertained day in and day out…
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Greener Living, Wellness
Dealing with skin problems can be difficult, especially when there are so many products on the market that promise to solve all your worries. I don’t think it’s any secret that at Green Foot Mama, we believe what you put in your body is as important than what you put on it. Here’s a tip for any skin issues you may have: try to improve the condition of your skin with what you eat
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Wellness
Buying from local creators, makers and growers supports small businesses and their families. It also contributes to the local economy. You’ll also find a more unique range of items to choose from that are made or grown straight from the heart.
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Greener Living, Wellness
Studies show that the fewer toys children have, the more creatively they play. But what do you give them as Christmas presents if not toys?
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Greener Living
It’s not easy to find the perfect natural ingredients to care for your skin. After all, we need to be extremely careful with what we use on our bodies. Did you know though that there’s a much sought-after natural ingredient right on our doorstep? Natural remedies for skin treatment such as Australian beeswax are known to be very effective in maintaining healthy and hydrated skin. Australian beeswax is used in many skin care creams and lotions today and is one of our signature base ingredients.
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In The Spotlight
I like to minimise waste where I can – and plastic wrap has got to be the definition of single use plastic waste. In honour of plastic-free July I decided to have a go at making my own eco-friendly re-useable beeswax wraps. A quick google search found a number of tutorials and two different methods.
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DIY, Greener Living, Zero Waste
As the temperature drops, your skin is more prone to dryness – due to lower humidity, heavier clothing and indoor heating stripping moisture from your skin. Here are three tried and tested solutions for reducing dryness, improving moisture and restoring harmony to winter skin.
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Wellness