Although glass is THE choice when it comes to packaging you can re-use, it is not the right choice for us. Confronting broken glass when opening an online purchase from us is not pleasant, nor is knocking a product from your bathroom shelf only to have it shatter. And in our beautiful part of the world, […]
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I felt the first cool chill of the year this week, and realised that I am well behind in my goals for 2016! I had planned to launch two new products by this time, and although I won’t be ready to do that for a while, I have a special gift to share with you
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Millions of people worldwide are susceptible to disease-pathogens transmitted by mosquitoes. Here are 9 ways to avoid mosquito bites naturally – without the need for toxic chemical products. Introduction Changing climatic conditions are altering rainfall patterns and causing flooding and it’s no secret that mosquito-borne illness is on the rise. It is so important to
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There’s often a debate about whether or not natural cleaning products are as effective as their chemical counterparts. Whilst there’s no denying that chemical products can do the job, they are inherently designed to knock over everything in their path…including us!
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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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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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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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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 WasteI 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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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, VideosWe 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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