I wrote a while ago about my “must-have” kitchen gadgets, but I have to add another one! I recently bought a Sodastream (yep, the Sodastream many of you may remember from the 80’s) and I am in love! As part of my making this my best year, a few months ago I decided to ditch…
Mt Claremont Farmers Market
Farmers Markets have been popular in the US and on the east coast of Australia for quite a while now, but they are only just starting to take off here in the West of Oz. Lately, I have been making the early (early for me, anyway) trip to the Mt Claremont Farmers Market located at…
Beating Colds and Flus the Natural Way
Cold and flu season is in full swing and for many of us, that means resorting to a pharmacy worth of cold and flu meds. But is this really the best way to beat a cold? According to the FDA in the US, a old wives remedy as simple as honey beat over-the-counter cough suppressants…
Homemade Bread and Yoghurt (Yogurt)
As part of my Best Year, I really wanted to make more things at home, as I really think that this is better for the environment and for our health. Inspired by Rhonda Jean’s blog, I decided to try out her recipe for homemade yoghurt (yogurt), as well as making homemade bread. The picture above…
27 ways to be greener in the laundry
Keep your washing machine running efficiently. Run a regular cycle without clothes or detergent, adding in a large bottle of cheap white vinegar into the drum. The vinegar will dissolve limescale as well as soap scum, so your clothes will be cleaner with less detergent. Use cold water to do your laundry – the majority…
