Mineral Sunscreen from Seasick
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by Kevin Blanchard
1y ago
Seasick Sunscreen. A unique mineral sunscreen born out of the desire to protect our oceans and the diverse range of creatures that call it home. Natalie Jones grew up in New Zealand and spent her summers by (and in) the sea. She is a complete water baby and loves nothing more than to be in the ocean snorkeling or diving, wholly submerged and surrounded by fish in their natural habitat. Her love of travel has taken her around the globe; exploring, hiking and of course… snorkeling!! One of her most memorable trips was to the Poor Knight Islands in Northland. Natalie rates this as one of her be ..read more
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Safe Homemade Cleaning Products – Easy Non Toxic Recipes that Save You Money
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by Kevin Blanchard
1y ago
Everyone likes to live in a clean and healthy home, right..?? Of course, so we work hard to keep our homes clean and safe for our families. And when we get out our arsenal of products to give our homes a really good clean, we could be forgiven for assuming they are non-toxic cleaning products!! But maybe we should look again. As it happens, some of the cleaning products we use to sanitise, whiten and de-grease our clothes, surfaces and dishes are actually a primary source of indoor air pollution; polluting the very air we breathe and the water that we wash away down the sink. Some of the prod ..read more
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How to Store Solid Shampoo and Soap Bars
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by Kevin Blanchard
1y ago
So, you’ve made the switch. Out with bottles and pumps, IN with solid shampoo and soap bars. Go YOU!!! To keep your amazing soap and shampoo bars amazing, you’re going to have to store them properly. And we’re here to help with that. Read on for all the info you’ll need on how to store solid shampoo bars. There is really just one thing you need to do for your bar…. LET IT DRY. We can’t stress this enough. If bars aren’t allowed to dry out completely in between uses, they become a mushy, slimey mess and will soon be unusable. And nobody wants that!! Letting your bars dry out properly will make ..read more
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Natural Moisturiser: which one is right for me…??
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by Kevin Blanchard
1y ago
Your Skin Your skin is unique. Just like you are. So there is no one size fits all when it comes to moisturising or designing a natural skincare routine that’s going to keep our outermost layer looking and feeling it’s best. Our skin is actually the largest organ in our body and accounts for 12-15% of our body weight. It is part of the organ system responsible for protecting our bodies from various kinds of damage like loss of water or abrasion. But it’s not just a protective layer. It regulates our temperature and carries out its own daily renewal process. Our skin heals itself when wounded ..read more
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How Safe is Your Natural Dog Shampoo?
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by Kevin Blanchard
1y ago
The picture at the top is my dog. He’s called Teddy and has a nasty habit of rolling in dead things or poo…. He likes living in the house with us and so if he indulges himself in his habit, he gets the hose. As was the case on this occasion…. If he stays out of poo and dead things, his shampooing is much more pleasant as he is allowed in the bath where there is warm water!! I love using a bar-style dog shampoo on him. They last for ages, lather up nicely and are really convenient and easy to use – especially for emergency situations like this one. There is a great selection of bars and natura ..read more
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8 Eco Friendly Laundry Tips
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by Kevin Blanchard
1y ago
Your laundry can be an energy (and money) sapping room – it’s used almost daily in most family homes!! The washing machine and drier are two of the top 3 appliances in the home for energy usage. Add to this the amount of water that is consumed and the potentially harmful chemicals that we wash into our clothes and down the drains and it’s clear there’s usually room for improvement!! Read on for some practical eco friendly laundry tips that you can use to save money and time AND reduce the chemical load on your family. 1. Choose a Non Toxic Washing Powder Washing powders and liquids contain an ..read more
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Natural Beauty: Why it’s better for you
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by Kevin Blanchard
1y ago
The most authentic beauty in the world is natural beauty. It can’t be faked or manufactured in a laboratory and it can’t be bought. But in the struggle to keep what we’ve got looking as good as it can be, and in our pursuit to retain those youthful looks even though we might be a bit beyond the teenage years, we could be putting our health at risk. Why….?? What’s the Problem? Many of the skincare, makeup and beauty products out there actually contain chemicals that have been linked to some serious health issues. Some are suspected or known carcinogens; some play havoc with our hormones and ot ..read more
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5+ Upcycled DIY Advent Calendar Ideas
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by Kevin Blanchard
1y ago
Advent is fast approaching (I’m not going to say how many sleeps….!!) and I’m betting many of you haven’t thought about an advent calendar yet…!! Back in 2015, I scrabbled around on the 1st December while the kids were at school putting together this envelope advent calendar. Don’t get me wrong….this is AWESOME when you’re short of time and materials but want to make something non-naff. It’s also great from a storage point of view – pretty much a flat pack DIY advent calendar!! The children LOVED it and it has been requested pretty much every year since, so yeah…. a WIN!! But, it’s always fun ..read more
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8 Sustainable Gift Ideas Everyone Will Love You For
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by Kevin Blanchard
1y ago
Christmas is coming and to help you avoid last minute panic and over spending, I’ve put together 8 of my favourite sustainable gift ideas. Hopefully this will give you some inspo and plenty of time to plan the making, creating and ordering of your gifts. 1. Make a Gift Hamper Choosing ‘The Right’ sustainable gift can be a bit overwhelming sometimes so why not break it down and instead choose some smaller gifts and put them together in a hamper or a pretty box..?? I love this idea and it’s so easy to do. You can mix and match purchased items with homemade ones and really tailor the collection ..read more
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Natural Moisturiser: which one is right for me…??
Green Elephant
by Kevin Blanchard
1y ago
Your Skin Your skin is unique. Just like you are. So there is no one size fits all when it comes to moisturising or designing a natural skincare routine that’s going to keep our outermost layer looking and feeling it’s best. Our skin is actually the largest organ in our body and accounts for 12-15% of our body weight. It is part of the organ system responsible for protecting our bodies from various kinds of damage like loss of water or abrasion. But it’s not just a protective layer. It regulates our temperature and carries out its own daily renewal process. Our skin heals itself when wounded ..read more
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