I’ve heard a few conversations about how we’re managing our “grooming” over the past few weeks as stay-at-home-working-homeschooling mothers, with beauty salons shut down due to COVID-19 restrictions. In my 20’s I used to go to a salon for occasional waxing. As time became more precious and prices crept up I started DIY waxing at home. […]
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Television, newspapers and magazines display images of what the ‘perfect’ Christmas looks like. Shops are packed with Christmas decorations and gifts and the message is to buy now or miss out. It’s not even December yet. In fact the message to spend on Christmas starts the minute Halloween is over. It is more important than
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Concerned by all the waste involved in throwing a birthday party for your little one? Green enthusiast Will H. Sandford shares some ideas for throwing an eco birthday party to leave a greener footprint.
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Greener Living
Do you hate shopping for clothes? I do. The shops are full of “fast fashion” where the latest styles are available for low prices for just a few weeks before being replaced by new items. It makes my head spin!
If you’re looking for a more sustainable alternative, pre-loved clothing might be the way to go.
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With so many of us used to the convenience of plastic, did you know that humans have now produced more in the last 10 years than we did in the whole of last century? In Australia alone, 10 million plastic bags are used a day. Our overuse of plastic is causing alarming amounts of pollution worldwide.
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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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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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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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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
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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