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Author: Vanessa Dixon

Low-Carb Roasted Zucchini Hummus

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A low-carb alternative to traditional chickpea hummus, with all the flavour and no chickpeas! Chickpeas are a wonderful […]

June 30, 2022 Recipes

Low-Carb Seed Crackers

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These healthy low-carb keto seed crackers are great for snacking on and go perfectly well with any natural, […]

June 23, 2022 Recipes

Keto Coconut Pancakes with Berry Compôte

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These easy, low-carb keto pancakes are fluffy, soft and absolutely delicious. Rather than using grain flours, almond and […]

June 16, 2022 Recipes

Bulletproof Keto Hot Chocolate

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How to make a keto hot chocolate with just 5 ingredients! This sugar-free, low carb, high-fat hot cocoa […]

June 9, 2022 Recipes

How to Make Fermented Pineapple Vinegar from Pineapple Scraps

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I often have apple cider vinegar first thing morning with water to help kick-start my digestive system, or […]

June 2, 2022 Recipes

How to Make Thick, Creamy Acai Bowls Every Time

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How to make thick, creamy acai bowls from start to finish, as well as a few simple ways […]

May 26, 2022 Recipes

Easy Overnight “Oats” (Without the Oats!)

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How to make the perfect batch of overnight oats (just without the oats). I switch out the oats […]

May 19, 2022 Recipes

Health Lessons We Can Learn from Blue Zones – Healthy Ageing & Longevity

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Those parts of the world with more centenarians than anywhere else. I first heard of Blue Zones about […]

May 12, 2022 Health

DIY Activated Charcoal Whitening Tooth Powder

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Confession: I haven’t used toothpaste in 3 years. Honest. And I still have my teeth. I haven’t scared […]

May 5, 2022 Beauty

High Protein Vegan Chocolate Mousse

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Chocolatey dairy-free high protein mousse!! Swap out the moo for tofu and no one will ever know 😉 […]

April 28, 2022 Recipes

Why I Shop at My Local Organic Farmers Market

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The average farmer in Australia makes just 18 cents of every dollar when you buy from large supermarkets. […]

April 21, 2022 Natural Home

Why I Op Shop: I Haven’t Bought Any New Clothes for ONE Year Now… I’ve Op Shopped Everything!

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I made a commitment to myself when I moved back in June last year that I would only […]

April 14, 2022 Natural Home

DIY Dreamcatcher: How to Make a Simple Dream Catcher

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Dreamcatchers originated with the Native Americans, but rose to popularity in the Western World back in the 1960’s and […]

April 7, 2022 Natural Home

How to Make Rice Paper: for Homemade Rice Paper Rolls

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An easy step-by-step guide to making your very own edible rice paper. I just love rice paper rolls. […]

March 31, 2022 Recipes

Life with a Bike: My Life WITHOUT a Car Over the Past 8 Months

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Since June 6, 2021, I have lived my life without a car. Why? One of the biggest reasons […]

March 24, 2022 Natural Home

A Super Simple One-Pot Vegan Split Pea Soup

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Vegan Split Pea Soup is a delicious mix of green split peas, carrots, celery, onion, cabbage and a […]

March 17, 2022 Recipes

Fudgy Avocado Brownies: Flourless, Vegan & GF

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These Avocado Brownies are a delicious, easy gluten-free + vegan dessert, using avocado in place of oil or […]

March 10, 2022 Recipes

DIY Peppermint Oil: from Scratch Without a Still

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How to make peppermint essential oil without all the distilling equipment! This is the method I use for making peppermint-infused oil from scratch, that doesn’t require distilling. Essential […]

March 3, 2022 Natural Home

Red Spinach & Potato Curry (Aloo Palak-Inspired)

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This quick and easy Spinach & Potato (Aloo Palak) curry recipe is an Indian-inspired dish I recreated to […]

February 24, 2022 Recipes

3-Ingredient Vegan Hot Cocoa DIY

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Here it is – my go-to homemade hot chocolate that’s way better (and healthier) than any packaged mix […]

February 17, 2022 Recipes

DIY Castor Oil Pack (& Why to Do One)

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Castor oil packs are one of my favourite ways to gently detox my body. I personally use them […]

February 10, 2022 Remedies

1-Ingredient Lentil Tortillas: Vegan, GF & Plastic-Free!

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1-ingredient red lentil tortillas that are naturally grain-free, vegan and plastic packaging free! You only need red lentils (plus a […]

February 3, 2022 Recipes

DIY Vegan Protein Powder

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Protein powder is something that is definitely NOT in short supply on supermarket shelves, but it can be […]

January 27, 2022 Recipes

Homemade Vegan Moussaka

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How to make your very own vegan moussaka at home to bring a taste of Greece into the […]

January 20, 2022 Recipes

Honey Soy Glazed Brussels Sprouts

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These Honey Soy Brussels Sprouts are a vegan spin on the classic honey soy chicken. Crispy roasted brussel […]

January 13, 2022 Recipes

How to Make Extra Sticky Beeswax Wraps DIY

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Beeswax wraps are a great plastic-free alternative for storing food, however they can lose their stickiness relatively quickly. […]

January 6, 2022 Natural Home

Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies: Vegan, GF & Refined Sugar-Free

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An easy way to sneak healthy ingredients into a delicious fudgy brownie. A more nutrient-rich, super fudgy, naturally-sweetened, healthier […]

December 30, 2021 Recipes

DIY Detoxifying Celery Juice (Without a Juicer)

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How to make an alkalizing celery juice recipe without a juicer!! This takes minutes and is so delicious!! […]

December 23, 2021 Recipes

DIY Iced Matcha Latte

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Homemade Iced Matcha Latte! Grab your mate who’s a total matcha fan and get making!! This is a […]

December 16, 2021 Recipes

4-Ingredient Piña Colada Nice-Cream

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Summer in a bowl. Nothing tastes quite like summer than a piña colada. This simple version requires only […]

December 9, 2021 Recipes

Black Bean Brownies: Vegan, GF & Refined Sugar-Free

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An easy way to sneak healthy ingredients into delicious fudgy brownies. No need to tell what’s inside until […]

December 2, 2021 Recipes

Vegan Ice-Cream Cookie Sandwiches

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Healthy ice-cream sandwiches that are vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free! Plus, plastic-packaging-free! Something delicious happened… these ice-cream sandwiches came into existence. A vegan […]

November 25, 2021 Recipes

Pineapple Soft Serve Ice-Cream

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For those allergic to bananas, or looking for a low-carb option, pineapple nice-cream is a delicious, refreshing way […]

November 18, 2021 Recipes

DIY Pickled Beetroot

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How do you pickle beetroot at home? It’s super simple and tastes a million times better than store-bought! What got me into […]

November 11, 2021 Recipes

Vegan Almond Butter Mousse Cups

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I’ve shared a recipe for peanut butter cups before, but here is my latest spin on these chocolatey treats: Almond […]

November 4, 2021 Recipes

Juice Cleansing: My Personal Experience

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I did a 10-day juice fast… here’s why. Fasting has become a regular part of my routine, I do it […]

October 28, 2021 Health

How to Compost Without a Compost Bin: Composting in Your Kitchen

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Not all of us have land or space on our property suitable for a compost bin. Here’s how […]

October 21, 2021 Natural Home

DIY Pickled Red Onions

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Take your taco, sandwich, salad, burger, nourish bowl and avocado toast to the next level with this super […]

October 14, 2021 Recipes

DIY Grapefruit Oil: from Scratch Without a Still

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How to make grapefruit essential oil without all the distilling equipment! This is the method I use for […]

October 7, 2021 Natural Home

Takeaway Coffee Cups: How to Recycle them Properly

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Single-use coffee cups can now be recycled in Australia!! Since launching in January 2019, we’ve been able to […]

September 30, 2021 Natural Home

No-Churn Vegan Lavender Honey Ice-Cream

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I don’t own an ice-cream maker. In fact, since moving out of home earlier this year, the only […]

September 23, 2021 Recipes

How to Build a Nourish Bowl

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Learn how to build a healthy nourish bowl using this simple 8-step guide. Great for lunch, dinner and […]

September 16, 2021 Recipes

Palm Oil: Where it’s Hidden & How to Avoid it

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This a topic that’s very close to my heart. Palm oil is something we’ve all heard of; especially […]

September 9, 2021 Natural Home

How to Make Veggie Stock (Using Veggie Scraps!)

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This is a nutritious homemade version of store-bought veggie broths and stocks, using leftover veggie scraps! If you […]

September 2, 2021 Recipes

How to Make Organic Soy Milk & Tofu from Scratch!

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Homemade soy milk is super easy to make and makes a great alternative to dairy milk. It requires […]

August 19, 2021 Recipes

DIY Spa Day Products You Can Make from Ingredients in Your Kitchen!

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Pamper yourself at home with these easy DIY spa products made from natural ingredients you’d find in the […]

August 12, 2021 Natural Home

No-Bake Vegan Gluten-Free Berry Cheesecakes

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How to make raw vegan berry cheesecakes that are gluten-free, paleo and refined sugar-free. Guys, I cannot think […]

August 5, 2021 Recipes

My Zero-Waste Shopping Routine: How to Grocery Shop Sustainably + Zero-Waste

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Since I’ve moved out of home and up the coast to Queensland, I’ve really put in the time, […]

July 29, 2021 Natural Home

DIY Stewed Apples: That may help to Reduce Radiation Exposure in the Body

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This is a new recipe that I’ve only just started adding into my diet on a regular basis, […]

July 22, 2021 Recipes

DIY Natural Spray Deodorant (That Actually Works!)

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This homemade natural spray-on deodorant: Won’t stain clothes Contains NO baking soda Causes no itch or redness And […]

July 15, 2021 Beauty

HEALTHIER Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: Vegan, Gf & Refined Sugar-Free

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I’ve shared a recipe for peanut butter cup energy balls before, but I thought I’d share my favourite […]

July 8, 2021 Recipes

How to Harvest, Dry & Use Calendula Flowers

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Calendula is officially one of my favourite flowers to grow in the garden. I could probably say that […]

July 1, 2021 Natural Home

How to Dry Herbs at Home + Italian Herbs Seasoning

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Using up the veggies and herbs in my garden to make seasonings and recipes with. After making a […]

June 24, 2021 Natural Home

Oat-free Healthy Granola: Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free

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A deliciously healthy chunky granola that’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup. This “basic” granola recipe also happens to […]

June 17, 2021 Recipes

How to Make Sauerkraut

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All you need are 2 ingredients; salt and cabbage, to make some delicious, gut-healthy sauerkraut! Here’s how. My […]

June 10, 2021 Recipes

DIY Dandelion Root Latte: A Caffeine-Free, Dairy-Free, Adrenal-Friendly Tonic!

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A tasty, caffeine-free alternative to coffee! I’ve talked about the many benefits of dandelion in the past, one […]

June 3, 2021 Recipes

How to Make Sunflower Seed Yoghurt/Kefir (Without a Yoghurt Maker)

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Most pre-made, supermarket yoghurts have additives like sugar, and the cultures used in them tend to deteriorate over […]

May 27, 2021 Recipes

DIY Essential Oil Blends: for Congestion, Allergies & Immunity

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Ever had blocked sinuses? For most people it happens when we catch a cold or flu, but did […]

May 20, 2021 Remedies

How to Recycle Pool Inflatables

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Do you have an old pool toy that’s seen its last day in the sun? Inflatables that are […]

May 13, 2021 Natural Home

No-Churn 2-Ingredient Banana Coconut Ice-Cream

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Can you guess the two ingredients? Now, I don’t own an ice-cream maker. In fact, the only kitchen appliance I own is […]

May 6, 2021 Recipes

How to Soak & Sprout Nuts, Seeds, Grains & Legumes

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Did you know that you should ALWAYS be soaking your grains, nuts, seeds and legumes before eating them? […]

April 29, 2021 Natural Home

DIY Soothing Bug Bite Balm

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Not only can this balm deter mozzies and bugs from biting you, but it may also help to […]

April 22, 2021 Natural Home

Ways to Upcycle & Recycle a Stainless Steel Water Bottle

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If you, like me, have a stainless steel water bottle that’s lasted the test of time, there might […]

April 15, 2021 Natural Home

DIY Super Greens Powder: from Garden Greens

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Making your own greens powder has quite a few perks; It’s a great way to use leftover greens […]

April 8, 2021 Recipes

Low-Carb No-Bake Protein Bars: Sugar-Free, Keto, Paleo & Vegan

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The struggle is over! No more wrestling to get enough protein in. These homemade protein bars have gotcha […]

April 1, 2021 Recipes

DIY Rejuvenating + Hydrating Overnight Rosehip & Shea Face Balm: Also a Natural Makeup Remover!

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This rejuvenating rosehip and shea butter face balm is packed to the nines with skin-loving ingredients. If you’ve […]

March 25, 2021 Beauty

DIY Lip Scrub: How to Get Soft, Smooth, Plump Lips Naturally!

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How to make an easy Lip Scrub to help promote soft, smooth, plump lips naturally! An all-natural homemade […]

March 18, 2021 Beauty

Date-Free Protein Balls: Low-Carb, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free & Oat-Free

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These bliss balls are high protein, keto-friendly, vegan, gluten-free, paleo, oat-free, date-free, allergen-friendly, can be made nut-free, and […]

March 11, 2021 Recipes

How to Heal Stubborn Mouth Ulcers Naturally (Without Medication)

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I was going through a rough period not so long ago. I kept getting mouth ulcer after mouth […]

March 4, 2021 Remedies

How to Extract Aloe Vera Gel from the Leaf + DIY Face Mask

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How to extract the gel from an aloe vera plant, and a DIY face mask you can make […]

February 25, 2021 Natural Home

Fudgy Olive Oil Brownies: Paleo, Gluten-free, Dairy-free & Naturally Sweetened

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How to make fudgy, soft, moist brownies using olive oil! A healthy spin on your regular chocolatey brownies, […]

February 18, 2021 Recipes

How to Make Lavender Tincture: A Home Remedy for Great Sleep

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A homemade sleep aid that’s SO easy to make, and is completely natural and very effective for promoting […]

February 11, 2021 Remedies

3-Ingredient Flourless Banana Peanut Butter Cookies

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These gooey, chewy cookies are the easiest things you’ll ever make, from start to finish you’ll have ready-made […]

February 4, 2021 Recipes

HEALTHIER Choc-Chip Banana Bread: Sugar-free, Paleo, Dairy-free & Gluten-free

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Get ready for the ULTIMATE chocolate chip banana bread recipe… with the added benefits of being paleo, gluten-free, […]

January 28, 2021 Recipes

How to Make Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar with “the Mother”

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All you need is: APPLES (organic is best) SUGAR (it gets eaten up in the process so no […]

January 21, 2021 Recipes

DIY After-Sun Spray: for Sunburn

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For skin that’s seen a little too much sun, try this simple DIY after-sun spray to soothe, cool […]

January 14, 2021 Remedies

How to Heal Bacterial & Fungal Ear Infections Naturally: Homemade Ear Drops

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I’d been struggling with an ongoing bacterial and fungal ear infection for 2 years with no success, until […]

January 7, 2021 Remedies

DIY Natural Moisturising Body Washes

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Making your own all-natural body wash is easier than you might think. Here’s how to make a natural […]

December 31, 2020 Natural Home

DIY Coconut Wax & Beeswax Candles

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Did you know that indoor air pollutants are often 2-5 times higher than outdoor levels, with some cases exceeding 100 […]

December 24, 2020 Natural Home

How to Dispose of Your Bamboo Toothbrush Properly

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How to dispose of a bamboo toothbrush properly. Full step-by-step guide – plus ways to upcycle a toothbrush! […]

December 17, 2020 Natural Home

DIY Lavender Tea: Using Fresh & Dried Lavender

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How to make tea from freshly picked lavender and mint. You can also use dried ingredients – it […]

December 10, 2020 Recipes

DIY Lavender Oil: from Scratch Without a Still

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How to make lavender essential oil without all the distilling equipment!! I share two different recipes for making […]

December 3, 2020 Natural Home

How to Keep Caterpillars Away from Your Garden: Without Chemicals

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My newly planted spinach, kale, cauliflower and broccoli leaves have been developing gaping holes. I’m an organic gardener, […]

November 5, 2020 Natural Home

The ULTIMATE Liver Cleansing Smoothies: Detoxifying Beetroot Smoothies

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Here are three liver cleansing smoothies that use beetroot to detox and cleanse the body naturally! I recently […]

October 29, 2020 Recipes

DIY Vegan Brownie Bowl

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A vegan gluten-free brownie recipe PLUS delicious vanilla nice-cream!! These brownies are the gooey-est brownies ever, and are […]

October 15, 2020 Recipes

DIY Cookie Dough Bowl

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How to make vegan gluten-free cookie dough and a THICK smoothie bowl base! This smoothie cookie dough combo […]

October 8, 2020 Recipes

DIY Macadamia Milk, Butter & Cheese

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Did you know: Macadamias, pecans and walnuts are some of the highest nut sources of omega-3. I struggle […]

October 1, 2020 Recipes

Sustainable Living: A Day in the Life

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What does sustainable living actually look like on a daily basis? We all have a different version, and […]

September 24, 2020 Natural Home

DIY Dandelion Tea: from Scratch Using Freshly Picked Dandelions

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DIY dandelion tea using fresh dandelions I picked earlier that day! Who as a child, picked these beauties […]

September 17, 2020 Recipes

Tips I’ve Learnt Since Going Zero-Waste(ish)

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I’ve been slowly transitioning over to a more zero waste lifestyle (with a lot of bumps along the […]

September 3, 2020 Natural Home

How to Dye Hair Red Using HENNA! (Natural Hair Dye)

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Henna, we most often see, is used for creating temporary tattoos on our skin. But what if we […]

August 27, 2020 Beauty

DIY Remineralising Tooth Powder

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I’ve shared how to make a remineralising toothpaste that not only whitened teeth, but could help re-strengthen teeth […]

August 20, 2020 Natural Home

How to Lighten Hair Using Apple Cider Vinegar

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I tried an apple cider vinegar lightening spray on my hair for 7 days (1 week) to see […]

August 13, 2020 Beauty

Fasting: My Personal Experience

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I tried fasting for 5 days… and this what happened (results). Fasting… sounds crazy, right? I recently did […]

August 6, 2020 Health

Vegan & Vegetarian Keto: Recipes

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I followed a vegan/vegetarian keto diet everyday for a month… and this is what happened. I recently took […]

July 30, 2020 Recipes

DIY No-Mess Lavender Sugar Scrub Cubes (Without Soap)

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These soap-free, moisturising AND exfoliating sugar scrub cubes are the perfect 2-minute DIY project to make, and smell […]

July 23, 2020 Beauty

DIY Hair Masks for Dry, Damaged Hair (That Actually Work!)

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Constantly getting split ends, damaged and dry hair? These hair masks might be just the trick. They’re 100% […]

July 16, 2020 Beauty

DIY Healthy Fruit Roll-Ups

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How to make a healthy version of the kid-favourite fruit roll-ups. They’re super easy to make, and only […]

July 9, 2020 Recipes

DIY Healing Balm: for Scars, Blemishes, Cuts & Abrasions

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How to make an all-natural cream to help moisturise and heal skin abrasions, cuts, bruises, scars or blemishes. […]

July 2, 2020 Natural Home

DIY Caffeine-Free Chai Powder: for Hot & Iced Chai Lattes

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How to make an immune-boosting chai latte at home (that tastes café-quality). The love affair between chai and […]

June 25, 2020 Recipes

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