Summer is alive and kicking here in New Zealand and whilst we love the warmth and the feel good factor that the sunshine brings, we all know that our exposur...
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Ethical Jewellery – From the Mine to the Market
What is Ethical Jewellery..?? Following hot on the heels of the ethical fashion movement, there is now growing awareness and appreciation for ‘ethical jewe...
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Beach Life, Romance and Roses
This is Suzie. She creates unique and original pieces of jewellery from her workshop, based at her home in Titirangi. She is passionate about using sustainab...
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10 Winning Organic Garden Pest Control Methods
If you have ever attempted to grow vegetables, the chances are that you have also experienced the disappointment and frustration of seeing your plants and cr...
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5 Easy Things to do This Year That Make a Difference
Do you normally think about or make resolutions every time a new year rolls around..?? The dawning of an entirely new year and a clean page in a pristine bla...
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Believe in the Beauty
This is Sonia in her Christchurch workshop where she creates pieces of jewellery made from sustainable materials – think recycled, repurposed, ethically so...
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Easy Peasy Cookie Mix in a Jar Gift
I love to give homemade gifts and I'm always on the hunt for new ideas to try!! I've seen a lot of 'jar-mixes' around this year, and they look fantastic but...
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Snow at Christmas, Sherry Trifle and Dish Soap
Lesley is a busy mum, nurse and small business owner. She cooks a full roast dinner on Christmas Day (at the insistence of her family...!!) and there's alway...
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Health & Wellbeing
This is where you’ll find all things ‘Healthy Living’. We're talking about diet, exercise, mindfulness, sleep, relationships and more. We take a holist...
Natural Beauty
We’re here to help guide you through the do’s and don’ts of natural beauty. A lot of skincare is full of harmful chemicals but we'll help you understan...
Sustainable Living
Sustainable living is all about reducing our impact on the environment whilst still having fun! Here, you’ll find lots of tried and tested hints and tips i...
Your Healthy Home
Creating a healthy home environment can have a positive impact on you and your family. Using non toxic cleaning products and reducing the number of chemicals...