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It might not seem like winter is leaving us anytime soon with some of our recent cold snaps, which can wreak havoc with our best laid plans to exercise, but rest assured it will soon be on its way ...
This spring green salad is a lovely combination of flavours and textures. It’s perfect paired with a simple piece of grilled or BBQ’d protein for a fast, delicious and nourishing meal. Serves 4 (as...
As the chunky knits and heavy coats go back into storage, springtime is a great time to check and refresh your beauty tools, make up and skincare products. A clean sweep for brushes Apart from not ...
Over the last few years you may have heard about a new skin-protecting kid on the block – Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10 for short). It may not have the catchiest name, but it is catching on for its ability t...
Exercise can be challenging enough for many people but for those who suffer from asthma it can be especially difficult. Many of my clients have had asthma and I know for some of them it was quite ...
After a decadent chocolatey sweet treat? You won’t be able to look past this super simple avocado chocolate mousse. Avocados are a fabulous food for promoting skin health, as they’re loaded with sk...
My mum immigrated to New Zealand more than a decade before I was born, but even now, I’d say she still hasn’t fully adjusted to the cooler climate. So while I’ve never lived anywhere where it snows...
They may be proportionately small, but kids have a tendency to attract a whole lotta stuff and waste into your home. Being an aspiring minimalist and zero-waster, I've had to come up with a few sim...
August is an exciting time for gardeners. The days are starting to get a bit longer and it’s time to plan the garden for the warm weather coming. August is the month we start sowing our first seeds...
Keep New Zealand Beautiful is encouraging Kiwis across the country to ‘Do The Right Thing’ during G.J. Gardner Homes Clean Up Week, from 9-15 September. This is a great opportunity for people to jo...
Cleaning does not delight me. But what does is getting a good job done in the shortest amount of time possible, without nasty chemicals and packaging waste. It might sound like I’m asking for a lot...
This liquid gold is finding fame worldwide for its natural antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s been proven to help heal, cleanse and soothe skin and even beat antibiot...
