"Stink" & "True Cost"
“If you’re interested in living more consciously, two documentaries I recommend are Stink! and The True Cost. Stink! looks at the hidden chemicals in everyday products and why transparency matters, while The True Cost exposes the real impact of fast fashion on people and the planet. Both offer a powerful reminder to question what we buy and choose more mindfully.”
Facial "the Kiwi way"!
Kiwifruit for a Facial!
Shampoo.. Why pay for water?
That's right.... Liquid shampoo is just that, soap mixed with enough water to create a liquid you can squeeze out of a bottle! The word shampoo comes from India champu meaning to massage. The Indians used soapnuts (Sapindus) boiled and mixed with herbs to create a soapy lather which left the hair soft, shiny and manageable. My first memory of liquid shampoo is Egg Shampoo and VO5..... maybe even with Farrah Fawcett Major advertising Wella Balsam with her beautiful hai
The Butcher, the Baker, the Candle Stick maker..... where have they gone?
I don't think we really understood the importance of individual stores making their own products, being able to go to your local town or nearby town and wander into each store, having a chat to the owner, sampling their wares, knowing that majority of the ingredients would have been sourced locally and having your goods wrapped in paper and string. Well the Soap maker is back! Why do I love making soap for myself, my family, friends, and, of course, those who choose to buy
ECO TIP OFF THE WEEK!
It's amazing how inventive people become when they choose an eco option. To look at an object and think now "can I use this item again in another way before just throwing it out?" Oranges, Oranges, Oranges....... I love oranges! New Zealand Oranges are absolutely beautiful.... juicy, sweet and leave a fresh taste in your mouth. I've swapped using Bananas in my smoothies to Oranges, adds fibre, naturally sweetens it and is super refreshing! If you use lots of oranges and
CHARCOAL FACE MASK!
Today I thought I would share with you all another benefit of Activated Charcoal Powder . By using two great natural ingredients of Activated Charcoal and Bentonite Clay they are not only great for getting your teeth looking fab by absorbing toxins, removing tannins and stains and detoxifying your mouth……. they are also fantastic as a face mask! That’s right…… create a mixture of activated charcoal and bentonite clay (optional), then just splash some warm water on your
