Whether it be fleeting or ongoing, minimal or all-soul-engulfing. We all have experienced stress at some point in our lives. Motherhood, family, divorce, death, financial hardship, illness, work, home, our feelings towards the past, the future – many life factors deliver challenges to test our capacities to cope. These days we are overrun with well, […]
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Self Care, Wellness
Now that our pantries are clean and in order, lets take a look at one of the world’s most expensive problems – Food Waste. In my previous life as a chef, I did think about food waste from time to time, but not overly. These days as a society, we’ve become much more fancy with
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Greener Living, Videos, Zero Waste
I realised today that I began writing on this topic well over a year ago. It’s funny, I transitioned our bathroom, laundry and other areas efficiently. The kitchen though, given it is my hub and what I consider to be the most important area for managing our largest commodity (FOOD) has been my toughest conquest.
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Greener Living, Videos, Zero Waste
How I Saved Money Going Green When I first began this journey, I had no idea I’d save SO much money by adopting a greener way of life. Over $20,000! My intention was to reduce packaging, give myself and my children a better quality of life – in health, relationships, personal values and by creating
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Greener Living, Zero Waste
As Mamas we juggle so much. From nappy changes to playdates, bedtime stories to keeping the household running smoothly. Sometimes, amidst the whirlwind of motherhood, you might feel a little drained, a little weary. What if I told you there’s a natural way to boost your energy, strengthen your body and lift your spirits? All
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Recipes, Self Care
After discovering that two of my daughters have a dairy intolerance, I began searching out other options. Due to soy not liking me very much, soy milk was out. Oat, rice, legume and quinoa milks were all so-so but nothing really cut it. It was tough finding a good substitute that wasn’t too overpowering in
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DIY, RecipesThe more we delve into the Zero Waste concept, the more purposeful we are becoming. With our recent bout of decluttering I have found clumps of old linen that seem too good to discard. This got me thinking… there has to be a new purpose for unused items in our linen closets. So after some
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DIY, Greener Living, Zero Waste
I consider myself spoiled – growing up in the area where Byron Bay Organic Doughnuts originated. These sweet and very addictive treats were worth getting up early for on a Sunday when the local markets were on. Now that we are sugar free and more wholefood-based, I wanted to create a similar treat for our
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Wellness
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
Although I love the warmer weather – I am always going to be a comfort-food kind of gal. Years ago I discovered through Ayurvedic medicine that I was a ‘Vata’ type – so warming, light and nourishing meals are my thing. Early spring is still a wonderful time for soups…and after being inspired by some
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Recipes
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
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