Wendyl Nissen figures out the sustainable habits that are still realistic for her. Every day I go on an egg hunt. It involves a tour of our property, peering in behind bushes, in the woodpile, under buckets or in the middle of flax bushes for the eggs
Start your own cost-effective kitchen garden to save on your next grocery shop. With the cost of living soaring, there’s never been a better time to become more self-sufficient. For many families, food is one of their biggest weekly expenses – and one we don’t want to
You are the greatest project you will ever work on. Reset your life with our round-up of the top six areas to consider, including tips from top experts. The New Year is here and as the work year kicks into gear it’s the perfect time to reflect
With the rising costs of living there has never been a better time to look at making energy efficiency savings around the home. As well as cutting down on costs and saving yourself some money, it helps the planet too! The production of energy and water
Not all supplements are created equal, and if you’re like us, you’ve tried what feels like all of them! Premium New Zealand brand, About Health, have a range of high-quality, to the point natural supplements to support a range of health and wellbeing needs. The boutique New
The end of the year is usually packed full of to-do’s which can be overwhelming. It’s a time when we are juggling social events and holiday plans. Some of us will be working too, and the silly season often doubles the workload! Overwhelming emotions are tough
Everybody loves Christmas: presents, great food, gathering with friends and whānau under the tree. But it’s usually not a very ‘green’ holiday. There’s a lot of waste associated with the season – just think of all the wrapping paper, used Christmas crackers, discarded decorations and unwanted
All the organic ins and outs of environmental decomposition. What’s the dirt on compost? It’s the magical substance that’s formed when food scraps and garden waste break down into their component nutrients, creating a rich natural fertiliser that boosts plant growth and fertility. Compost has a
Set yourself up for success for the year ahead and beyond by taking time out to ask yourself these questions, and allowing space to dream. How fortunate are we to be living in Aotearoa. In a position to sit and contemplate goal-setting and designing a lifestyle
Incremental goals are at their most important during our toughest times. In tackling a spinal cord injury, I utilised both aspirational and incremental goals. I aspired to a nearly full recovery but also needed incremental goals I could perform each day (or even more frequently)
