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  1. Practicing Hygge: The Cosy Antidote To Winter

    Practicing Hygge: The Cosy Antidote To Winter

    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 during winter, I grew up practicing hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) - the now ridiculously popular Danish concept of cosiness.

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  2. Quick & Easy Avocado Chocolate Mousse

    Quick & Easy Avocado Chocolate Mousse

    After a decadent chocolatey sweet treat? You won’t be able to look past this super simple avocado chocolate mousse.
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  3. Exercising with Asthma

    Exercising with Asthma

    Exercise can be challenging enough for many people but for those who suffer from asthma it can be especially difficult. Both the fear of triggering an asthma attack and not understanding or knowing what types of exercise might be suitable and beneficial can prevent many people from getting involved in regular exercise.
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  4. August in the Organic Edible Garden

    August in the Organic Edible Garden

    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.

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  5. Pure gold: the benefits of Mānuka honey in skincare

    Pure gold: the benefits of Mānuka honey in skincare

    This liquid gold is finding fame worldwide for its natural antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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  6. 5 Surprising Benefits of CoQ10 For Your Skin

    5 Surprising Benefits of CoQ10 For Your Skin

    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 to make skin act younger.
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  7. Tips for KNZB Clean Up Week

    Tips for KNZB Clean Up Week

    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. 

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  8. An (almost) zero waste home - The Laundry

    An (almost) zero waste home - The Laundry

    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, but turns out there are simple ways to achieve it.  
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  9. An (Almost) Zero Waste Home - The Bathroom

    An (Almost) Zero Waste Home - The Bathroom

    Compromising my personal hygiene, or the way I look, aren’t sacrifices I’m willing to make to decrease my environmental impact.
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  10. Harakeke: NZ’s hydrating native flax

    Harakeke: NZ’s hydrating native flax

    Harakeke is the Māori name for native New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax).
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