How to cleanse your crystals

February 14, 2018 · 2 Comments

How to cleanse your crystals

Did you know that crystals need to be ‘cleansed’ regularly in order to get the most benefit from them?

Now when I say cleanse, don’t mean cleaning physically with soap and water, I mean cleansing on an energetic level.

Why would you cleanse crystals?

Crystals work with energy. They pick up and absorb the energy around them, both positive and negative.

In order to keep the crystals energised and working in the best way possible for you, they should be cleansed.

You should always cleanse any new crystals you get to clear away any old or negative energy and start afresh.

Cleanse your crystals regularly, depending on how often you use them and how you use them. If you use them for healing or meditation or guidance, cleanse before and after.

Use your intuition to choose a cleansing method – whatever feels right for you and the crystal you want to cleanse.

How do you cleanse crystals?

♥ Moonlight

Simply leave your crystals overnight outside under the moonlight, preferably a full moon. This is the safest method and suitable for all crystals and crystal jewellery.

♥ Sunlight

Place your crystals outside in the sun. Leave from dawn until dusk or just a few hours at noon. Some crystals may fade over time with this method.

♥ Running Water

Hold your crystals in your hand (or in a porous bag) under running water. Fresh or sea water is best, but tap water is also okay if it’s all you have. Porous crystals should not be cleansed with water in case they get damaged.

♥ Salt

You can cleanse your crystals in salt water (fresh seawater or a water and sea salt solution) for a few hours. Alternatively, pop your crystals in a bowl of plain salt overnight. Make sure you use a glass or ceramic bowl, not metal. This method is not recommended for crystals that are porous or have metal or water.

♥ Visualisation

You can simply visualise all negative energy flowing out from the crystal and then visualising the crystal filling with clean and clear light.

♥ Other crystals

Some crystals are good at cleansing other crystals. Choose amethyst, clear quartz, carnelian or selenite crystals that have been cleansed and are bigger than the crystal you want cleansed. Crystal geodes or clusters are great for this.

♥ Earth cleansing

Bury your crystals in the earth (either outside or in a pot plant). Leave for two or three days and then uncover. Make sure you mark where you buried them!

♥ Smudge

You can smudge crystals using sage or a smudge stick. Hold it while you smudge around all sides of the crystal. Find out how to smudge here.

You can also use incense, but make sure it’s a natural one, not one made with nasty toxins!

♥ Sound

Sound has a lovely vibration which can be used to cleanse crystals. Use a singing bowl, gong, bells, cymbals, drums, a tuning fork or just your voice. Get the crystals as close as you can to the sound or pass through the sound wave too.

What do you use to cleanse your crystals? Let us know!

Need some more crystals?

Have a look at these crystal beauties.

Want to learn more about crystals?

The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall

Crystals by Rachelle Charman

Sources: The Book of Crystals, Judy Hall

Introducing… Bosisto’s Aromatherapy Mists

February 8, 2018 · 147 Comments

Introducing… Bosisto’s Aromatherapy Mists

I use aromatherapy sprays every day! I think I might be a bit addicted.

It’s a great way to get the benefit of essential oils in an easy, convenient way.

The lovely people at Bosisto’s have sent me their new Aromatherapy range of mists to try out. They have recently released three aromatherapy room mists – Sleep, Energy and Breathe.

You might already be familiar with the Bosisto’s brand because their gorgeous eucalyptus oil with the parrot logo has been an Aussie institution since 1852! In fact, they are the oldest heritage brand that is still 100% Aussie owned and they know a thing or two about essential oils after being in the business so long.

♥ Sleep

The Sleep Aroma Mist is a relaxing fusion of lavender and chamomile essential oils. Use it in your bedroom or on your pillow to help you get to unwind and get a better sleep at night.

This one would also be great to calm down the kids if they are getting a little bit feral. Spray some around and change up the mood!

♥ Energy

Energy is a refreshing blend of rosemary, lemon and peppermint oils. Designed to be invigorating and energising, you can use this blend first thing in the morning to get going or if you are having a mid-afternoon slump!

It would also be brilliant to spray around when the kids are doing their homework and need to focus.

♥ Breathe

The Breathe Aroma Mist is great if you are feeling a bit under the weather. It has a zingy blend of eucalyptus, rosemary and wintergreen to clear the head.

This one also works well as a spray for the sick room to freshen things up.

How do you use them?

So simple! Just pump 3-5 sprays into a room and use as often as needed.

As well as using them around your house, try them out in the car, class room, office or hotel rooms when travelling. You can also just use the aroma mists as an air-freshener in the smallest room of the house (aka the loo!)

While essential oils are all natural, they still need to be used with caution.

Spray into the room around you rather than towards you. As some essential oils are not suitable for pets, be mindful when spraying around your furry and feathered family.

As well as the therapeutic benefits of aroma mists and their nice smell, I always find that spraying a room with oils changes the energy too. Without going to woo woo on you, they are a great way to cleanse any negative energy and change up the vibe.

Whats in them?

Bosisto’s only use 100% pure essential oils, water and ethanol in their aroma mists. There are no nasties like parabens, pthalates or synthetic fragrances.

The verdict?

I think they are great! Not only are they very affordable, you can get them at most Woolworths, so they are easy to grab in your weekly shop.

My family are loving them too – I could not find the Sleep mist anywhere when I wanted to take a photo. Turns out my daughter had ‘borrowed’ it to help her sleep and make her room smell nice!

Bosisto’s aromatherapy mists are Aussie owned and made and never tested on animals. The spray bottles are also recyclable (or you could re-use them too).

I am a long time essential oils lover and it’s great to see natural aromatherapy products coming into mainstream usage. You don’t need to spend a fortune to experience the benefits of pure aromatherapy oils.

Bosisito’s have already done the blending for you, so you just need to spray and enjoy!

Where do you get them?

Most Woolworths stores stock the aromatherapy mists but Bosisto’s have their own online store where you can get them directly . If you shop at their online store, you can get 25% off until the end of February too!

Giveaway:

This giveaway has now closed. The lucky winners are: Tish, Lisa, Louise, Deborah and Debbie.

The lovely people at Bosistos are giving away five packs of all three mists to five of you!

How to enter:

Head to the Bosisto’s website and check out the sprays.

Leave a comment here and let me know which one you are going to use first and what for.

Terms and conditions:

This giveaway ends 16th February at midnite (AEST). The winners will be chosen using a random number generator from those meeting the entry requirements and notified by email. Sorry, only those with an Australian address are eligible to enter. Good luck!

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The NNAM Cracker Christmas Giveaway 2017

December 5, 2017 · 292 Comments

The NNAM Cracker Christmas Giveaway 2017

It’s baaaaaack!

You all loved it so much last year, the Cracker Christmas Giveaway is back again this year.

I have teamed up with some amazingly generous people to spoil you with some epic prizes worth over $1000.

All of these beautiful prizes would also make great Christmas gifts, so do check out the links I have there for you. If you can support an Aussie small business this Christmas, I know they will just love you for it.

Okay, here are the goodies. Enjoy and good luck!

♥ 123 Nourish Me Calm Kids Box

Friends Alisa and Danni have mums of Australia in love with them since the release of their 123 Nourish Me products. The feedback and reviews are glowing!

Alisa and Danni have kindly donated a Calm Kids box for one of you to win. In the box is their best-selling Sleepy Head Balm, Chest Rub and Magic Bath Wash.

They are made from all natural and organic ingredients including the highest quality essential oils. There are no harsh chemical, petroleum, mineral oils or artificial fragrance.

Check out all the 123 Nourish Me products here.

♥ Amazing Oils Vanity Pack

I am a huge fan of these two products – Amazing Oils Ugly Bits Stick and Skin Facial Moisturising Treatment. I have raved about them both on the website before. The team at Amazing Oils has changed up the packaging to orange instead of blue but it’s still the same awesome products inside.

The Ugly Bits Stick is great for skin tags, blemishes and spots. The moisturiser is one of the best I have ever used and has helped even out my skin tone and wrinkles.

Many thanks to the Harold family for giving away one Amazing Oils Vanity Pack to one of you!

Check it out here.

♥ Solidtekniks 22cm Sauteuse Pan

The hottest pans in town! Solidtekniks are the brilliant Aussie-made and owned iron cooking pots and pans and you can win one of your own. With thanks to Mark Henry and his team, we are giving away a 22cm sauteuse pan.

This pan has a lifetime guarantee and will become an heirloom piece. They are a healthy, non-toxic and durable piece of cookware – you can’t wreck this one. Brilliant for all non-stick cooking once you have seasoned it, you can also cook cakes in this sauteuse pan.

Check out the range here.

♥ Lhami Essential Oil Set

This essential oils set is divine and makes a very special gift. Four beautiful signature blends from Natalie at Lhami including Clarity, Relax, Refresh and Calm all in a beautiful wooden box. They are the purest quality, certified organic oils blended for the aromatic benefits.

Get it (on sale) here.

♥ Rainbow Sensory Sound Blocks

How pretty are these rainbow sensory sound blocks? Made ethically from safe materials, these blocks also have colour and sound to engage the senses. Use as rattles from a young age and progress up to rolling, stacking, sorting and building. They all fit together in the outer case so it also becomes a jigsaw.

This block set is from the brilliant online toy store, Eco Toys and Melinda is kindly giving away one set to one of you. See it here.

♥ IME Perfume Collection Pack

Tonia makes such beautiful, non-toxic perfumes! You can win an IME Perfume Collection Pack which is one of everything in the range. Tonia has a background in natural therapies and is master perfumer and she has designed these perfumes so you can choose by muse, mood, colour or scent.

With only 100% pure natural, non toxic ingredients, IME perfume is the perfect gift.

Find them here.

♥ Life Changing Food Cook Book

Jo Whitton from Quirky Cooking and chef Fouad Kassab have teamed up to share over 100 of their best whole food recipes. Every recipe is gluten free and most recipes suit Paleo and GAPS diets. There are dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, vegan and vegetarian variations where possible and a focus on gut healing foods.

It’s a truly beautiful hard cover book with stunning photography and design. I love my copy and Jo and Foo are kindly giving away a copy to one of you.

Get it here.

♥ Avanti Spiretti

This spiraliser from Avanti is a three-in-one machine so you can make slices and two thicknesses of spirals with three interchangeable blades. There are suction feet and an easy to turn handle that makes it safe and a breeze to use.

With thanks to Joanne at Shop Naturally, one of you will be winning your own!

Find it (on sale) here.

♥ Parker Unisex Safety Razor

With thanks to Tracey at Biome Eco Store, you can win a Parker Unisex Safety Razor and pack of blades. These safety razors are the stylish way to say goodbye to disposable plastic razors for good!

Parker Safety Razor products are hand crafted and made from brass and plated in chrome for a hard-wearing finish. The blades are fully recyclable so this is the most eco-friendly way to shave. Please note, the prize is this razor and slightly different to the one pictured (which is the one I got myself for Christmas!!)

See them here.

♥ Erica Brooke Deodorant Pack

My favourite deodorant! The lovely Erica is kindly giving away three of her natural deodorants to one of you. There are two 70g deodorants and a sample pot of the new gentle bicar- free version for you to try. Packaged in amber glass jars, Erica uses all natural organic ingredients and pure essential oils to keep your pits smelling fresh all day.

Check them out here.

♥ Karen Murrell Lip Palette

Karen Murell is a beautiful natural make up range from New Zealand. This lip palette has five lush colours with a lip brush. The lipstick is all natural, nourishing and with long-lasting colour. Kitsa at Emporio Organico is your one-stop shop for luxe natural skincare and make up and is kindly giving away this lip palette to one of you!

Get it here.

♥ Karmic Star Chakra Goddess Necklace

Karina hand-makes stunning crystal jewellery at Karmic Star and she is kindly giving away this Chakra Goddess Necklace to one of you! Using 100% recycled sterling silver wire, crystal beads and hemp cord, this necklace signifies the stunning colours of the chakras.

Karina infuses each piece she makes with love and positivity. Her creations are cleansed with water, smudged with incense (air), bathed in sunlight (fire), and spends time on her altar to ground (earth). They are then charged under the light of a Full Moon before being released into the world to find their new keeper. Divine!

Check out all Karina’s jewellery here.

♥ Eco Tan Duo Pack

Nina at Beautiful Because has an amazing range of natural beauty products. She is kindly giving away this Eco Tan Glow Pack to one of you. You get an organic Eco Tan Invisible Tan and Exfoliating Glove in a calico bag gift pack.

Invisible Tan is an organic moisturising self-tanner that nourishes your skin without any synthetic or toxic ingredients. The Extreme Exfoliant glove will help you prepare your skin for tanning. My daughter uses these products and loves them!

Check it out here.

♥ Fearsome Bear Bottle and Lunch Bag

Fearsome bottles and lunch bags are stocked exclusively by Julie at Flora and Fauna and she kindly giving away this set. In wolf, leopard, black cat and dog patterns as well as this gorgeous bear.

The 500ml bottle is insulated twin wall stainless steel and the bag is made from easy to wash neoprene. What a cute way to be eco-friendly and fight the war on waste!

Check out the range here.

♥ Love Tea Cup and Heart Chakra Tea from SpiritualiTEA

Naturopath and Herbalist, Cheryl Brady has formulated an amazing range of SpiritualiTEA chakra herbal teas. She is kindly giving away a tin of the Heart Chakra green tea and this bone china, gold plated LOVE tea cup and saucer.

You have to go and have a look at her shop!! As well as a gorgeous tea for balancing every chakra, there are some stunning tea cups and mugs that make brilliant gifts.

See the goodies here.

♥ The Chocolate Yogi Chocolate Lover’s Hamper

The Chocolate Yogi are kindly giving away this Chocolate Lover’s Hamper to one of you!! Everything is vegan, gluten free, dairy free and soy free.

Malindi has put together some awesome hampers for Christmas, starting at just $16.95. They all come with a gift box, gift card and a no-melt guarantee insulation. With donations made to Sea Shepherd and The Orangutan Project, eating this chocolate is an extra feel good experience.

Check out all the hampers here.

How to enter:

This giveaway has now closed.

The lucky winners are:

Laura Power – Fearsome Bear Bag and Bottle

Lisa Murray – Karmic Star chakra goddess necklace

Lia Thede- Erica Brooke deodorant pack

Rebecca – Karen Murrell lipstick palette

Laura Kirk – SpiritualiTEA tea and love cup

Sue Lilywhite – Amazing Oils Vanity Pack

Kellie Moore – Parker razor

Sue Hills – Life Changing Food Cookbook

Janelle Utting – IME perfumes

Fiona Connan – Rainbow sensory sound blocks

Kylie Smith – Chocolate Yogi hamper

Rachel Durkin – Avanti spiraliser

Sharni Montgomery – Solideteknics pan

Stephanie Fleeton – Calm Kids Box

Bec Sherman – Lhami essential oils

Stacey Shailer – Eco Tan pack

This giveaway is a multi-draw so by entering, you may win any one of the awesome prizes shown.

♥ Leave a comment on this blog post, letting us know one of your family’s Christmas traditions (or if you don’t celebrate Christmas, one of your family’s favourite things to do together at any time of year)

♥ If you would like, let us know your top four prize preferences as well (but of course, we cannot make any guarantees!)

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Terms and Conditions:

This giveaway finishes on Sunday the 10th of December at midnight AEST. The winners will be chosen using a random number generator from those meeting the entry conditions. There are 16 prizes to win and there will be 16 winners. Prizes are allocated to the winners randomly. Please provide a current email address when you leave your comment (not made public) so I am able to contact you when you win. Sorry, only those with an Australian residential address are able to enter. Good luck!

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10 must-have books for Christmas

November 30, 2017 · 4 Comments

10 must-have books for Christmas

Let’s be clear here that when I say must-have I mean, I must have them!!

This is actually my Christmas book wish list. A girl can dream, right?

I wanted to share these awesome books in my Christmas gift guide but I ran out of room so they had to have their own gift guide.

In this world of technology, reading a real life book (without a screen that distorts your hormones), is one of life’s simple pleasures.

So here are my ten picks of the best books around this year for Christmas. Let me know what you think and also let me know some of your favourite books in the comments to add to our list!

♥ Earth Healing

If you’re worried about the state of Mother Earth but aren’t sure what you can do to actually make a difference, this book is for you! Dr Mahdi Mason shares with us simple and practical ways we can all start giving back to the environment on a daily basis – physically and metaphysically.

In this unique book, you will find strategies to help the environment and wildlife, ideas on how to support the earth energetically and how to become an environmental leader. It will inspire you to take action and get back in touch with the earth.

Mahdi is a land and property healer, international author, speaker and environmental consultant from Brisbane. She is a leading voice on the topic of earth healing and has an in-depth understanding of both corporate environments and alternative healing practices.

Get the book from Mahdi’s website here.

♥ The Art of Simple

I love the whole food recipes that Eleanor Ozich creates and can’t wait to take a peek at her new book, The Art of Simple. Eleanor shares recipes and ideas she has embraced in her quest to cherish life’s simple pleasures. There is nourishing food, practical help to declutter your home and recipes for natural cleaning and beauty products.

Get it here.

♥ Crystal Muse

A book of ‘crystal recipes’ to shift your energy field and empower your life. You can learn how to connect with crystals and use them in your life with daily rituals.

Find it here.

♥ The Garden Apothecary

Herb nerd and naturopath, Reece Carter shares 40 recipes for natural, healing remedies. With things from your garden and pantry, you can make tinctures and ointments to relieve a range of common ailments.

Get it here.

♥ Wholesome Child

Aussie mum and nutritionist, Mandy Sacher shares her strategies and easy, nourishing recipes for healthy family eating. Get help with fussy eaters and try some of her whole food recipes.

Get it here.

♥ Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

This book is a best seller and taking the world by storm! Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls tells the stories of one hundred remarkable women and their extraordinary lives, from Ada Lovelace to Malala, Amelia Earhart to Michelle Obama. Empowering, moving and inspirational, these are true fairy tales for heroines who definitely don’t need rescuing.

Get it here.

♥ The Sun and her Flowers

You may have seen the poetry and illustrations of Rupi Kaur on social media. This is Rupi’s second book, following on from Milk and Honey. The Sun and her Flowers is a journey of wilting, falling, rooting, rising and blooming. It is a celebration of love in all its forms.

Get it here.

♥ Hungry and Fussy

Over 100 recipes for sweet and savoury gluten-free baking by Helen Tzouganatos. There are also thermomix variations. Get in my belly!

Find it here.

♥ Kindness – The Little Thing That Matters Most

Jaime Thurston shares 52 simple actions you can do to spread kindness in her new book. There are also inspirational quotes, stories and heaps more.

Get it here.

♥ Finding Gobi

Available in an adults and a children’s version, Finding Gobi is a heart-warming true story about a marathon runner who was inspired and motivated by a stray dog in the Gobi desert.

Get it here.

Where to shop:

Dymocks

Angus and Robertson

Booktopia

The Book Depository

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The Natural New Age Mum Christmas Gift Guide

November 27, 2017 · 10 Comments

The Natural New Age Mum Christmas Gift Guide

It’s less than a month to Christmas Day!

I don’t know what it’s like where you are, but my hubby couldn’t even get into the carpark at our local shopping centre the other day. It’s crazy town. I avoid it like the plague and prefer to shop online. I don’t need the stress!

Here are some gift ideas to inspire you if you fancy a spot of online shopping for your gifts this year. Get in your pyjamas, grab a cup of tea or wine and have a relaxing browse!

♥ Shakti Mat

Our whole family loves the Shakti Mat! It’s the perfect thing to buy someone who has back or muscle problems or for the person who needs some relaxation.

The Shakti Mat is an acupressure mat with a cotton cover and plastic spikes that work on your body’s acupressure points. You can stand on it, put it under your neck, under your back or under your legs. Some people even do their yoga poses on it!

The ideas is that it not only relaxes you, it boosts circulation, calms down the nervous system and releases endorphins. Benefits can include pain relief, better sleep, more energy and less stress.

Who wouldn’t want that for Christmas??? Get it online here.

♥ Moeloco Inspirational Thongs

Kathy Wong from Moeloco sells very cool inspirational thongs (or fit flops!) that give back to those in need. The thongs come in various sizes and designs for men, women and children. They are ethically made using quality hard-wearing rubber and are packaged in a reusable bag.

As you walk in the sand at the beach, the thongs leave behind an inspirational message so you can spread good vibes and love wherever you go. For every pair of thongs sold, Kathy donates a pair of school shoes to a child living in poverty. I love that!

Get them online here with free shipping.

♥ Bone Broth Basics cookbook

I lovingly call my friend Micheline, ‘The Bone Broth Goddess’, because… she is! Mich is the founder and former owner of Broth of Life. She has been making and using broth for healing and teaching others how to do it for many years.

Now you can take advantage of her knowledge with her new book, Bone Broth Basics. You will find loads of information about broth, how to make it and 40 easy recipes to incorporate broth into your family meals. Broth is a nourishing cheap food you can make to improve your family’s immunity, gut health and overall good health.

Get it from Mich here.

♥ Blue Blocker Beauty Sleep Glasses

Crystal from Ecology Skincare got these Blue Blocker Glasses in store and I thought they would make an awesome Christmas gift.

When we sit in front of the computer, watch TV or scroll through our smartphones at night, the blue light from these screens continually stimulates the hormones that keep us wide awake. This blue light also prevents melatonin (our primary sleepy-time and anti-ageing hormone) from being released.

So, by blocking the stimulating effects of blue light from devices at night time, you can get a better night sleep! Just pop them on when the sun goes down and see what a difference it makes.

The glasses come ready for gifting in a little pouch and bamboo case. Crystal is also kindly giving you all a free Beauty Sleep Mask with every pair of Blue Blocker Glasses! Just use the code: NNAM here.

♥ Joyou Surprise Gift Box

What’s in the box? I have no idea! That’s the fun bit. Gorgeous mum, Amanda from the Gold Coast, has recently launched her unique gift box business, Joyou Gifts and I think it’s so cool.

You can buy a Joyou Gift box as a one-off gift or as a monthly subscription so your family and friends get a surprise every month! The Christmas Gift box is selling now and can be posted worldwide.

So what’s in it? Amanda carefully selects an ethical, eco-friendly, vegan, hand-made piece of art or organic product for each box. The boxes are an opportunity to discover and support Australian artists. No two months are ever the same and these are gifts you will never find in chain stores or mass produced. They truly are unique gifts of JOY.

Find Joyou Gifts on Facebook or at the website here.

♥ Bespoke Skincare Pack

This is something so special. Pure, organic skincare made just for you!! Anna D’Amelio is a very talented mum from Melbourne, with over ten years spent creating natural skincare and running workshops.

Now Anna is using her talent, knowledge and her intuition to create Bespoke Skincare products. We are all so different and unique and skincare is an incredibly personal thing as it’s always changing and is affected by so many factors.

Anna works with you to create the perfect product for your skin using the purest organic ingredients and a beautiful intuitive process. Your personal blend will be stored on file so you are able to purchase a refill at any time.

Get it here from Anna and send her an email if you want to buy it as a gift.

♥ Windowsill Greens Kit

A veggie garden can be a big commitment, but a windowsill garden is much more manageable and a great place to start. This kit has everything you need – a super stylish porcelain box with bamboo lid and drip tray, organic soil mix, Aussie micro-green seeds and full instructions.

Get it here.

♥ Aroma Cards

Just released from Sunshine Coast aromatherapist, Kim Morrison, these aroma cards are the perfect gift for the oil lover! There are fifty cards with essential oil profiles and an intuitive message on each. As well as learning about each oil, you can also use the deck for guidance as to what oil your body needs.

Find them here.

♥ Indah Rose Noir Perfume Balm

This perfume balm from Aussie natural skincare range, Indah, has exotic essential oils of Turkish Rose and Peru Balsam. Beautifully packaged with a surprise crystal in each pot, it’s designed to be lightly rubbed into your pulse points. $5 from each sale is donated to Indonesian charity, Borneo Orangutan Survival.

Find the balm here.

♥ Yoghurt Maker

This electric yoghurt maker has been designed to culture yoghurt at low temperatures so that the lactose is reduced and the live enzymes remain intact. It’s brilliant for anyone following the GAPS or SCD diet protocols because you can culture your choice of milk for 24 hours or longer.

It comes with seven glass jars and is easy to use with a timer, auto shut off and digital display.

Get it here.

♥ Handmade Viking Mug

Hand-made by Brisbane artist, Naomi, these Viking Mugs are inspired by an archaeological find on the island of Gotland, Sweden, that was dated to about 1000 years ago. So cool!!!

Naomi makes them in a range of sizes and colours and she will even personalise them with a name too. Check them out here.

♥ Hammock Chair

This hammock chair is woven from 100% cotton by Mexican artisans, supporting Fair Trade and the development of small communities. It’s got a high 1.5 metre back so you can get really comfy and chilled. It comes in a range of fun colours and designs but I love this natural look.

Get it here.

♥ Treetop Adventures

Experiences are the ideal zero-waste, eco-friendly gift. Adrenaline have vouchers available online for heaps of different activities around the country.

You can choose sailing, bike rides, horse rides and hot air ballooning as well as more extreme fun like jet boating and sky diving. I love the tree top adventures as a great family gift that involves nature, fresh air, movement and time spent together having fun.

Check them out here.

♥ Lotus and Moonstone Ring

Midsummer Star have a beautiful range of sterling silver and crystal jewellery at affordable prices. I really love this Lotus and Moonstone ring. Hot tip: Check out the sale category for some great bargains.

Get it here.

♥ Sol Reusable Glass Bottle

These new Sol glass bottles are so pretty! They are a big 750ml size and are made from glass with a silicone sleeve and bamboo lid. The glass is extremely durable as it contains a high percentage of borosilicate, making it strong, lightweight and 100% chemical free.

Get them here.

♥ Jade Face Roller

This jade crystal face roller is a traditional Chinese anti-wrinkle and anti-ageing beauty tool has been used for thousands of years. Keep it in the fridge and use it on freshly cleaned skin by itself or with a face oil. It helps to clear fluids, boost circulation, improve elasticity, boost cell renewal and improve the lymphatic system.

Sounds good huh? Check it out here.

♥ Stainless Steel Paddle Pop Maker

This safe and durable stainless steel kit is perfect for making your own healthy iceblocks or paddle pops over summer. Each set comes with a stand, six moulds, six wooden sticks and silicone rings (these hold the sticks in place for the perfect icebock).

These will last for ever and save you a fortune buying iceblocks!

Get them here.

♥ Twigseeds Diary

I am such a huge fan of Brisbane illustrator and artist, Kate Knapp. Her Twigseed range is designed to inspire and uplift in a whimsical way.

Made from eco-friendly matte paper and printed with vegetable based inks, it contains daily affirmations and gorgeous illustrations of the Twigseed characters.

Get it here.

♥ Aphrodite Candle Bowl

This is something very stunning! A beautifully hand-made ceramic bowl, lined with gold edging, hand-poured, soy wax mixed with lush pure essential oils and topped with crystals and rosebuds.

Jasmin from Lemon Canary on the Gold Coast makes these with a lot of good vibes and attention to detail. Inspired by love and the divine feminine, it has been set with intentions of happiness, love, sexuality, divinity, clarity, intuition and enlightenment.

Presented in a gift box and beautifully packaged, this candle bowl is something else! Find it here.

♥ Loving Earth Christmas Chocolate

What, you thought I was going to have a gift guide without chocolate?? It’s such a good old standby gift isn’t it? You can make it a bit healthier and a bit more special with this Loving Earth pack.

Loving Earth chocolates are fair trade, organic, gluten free and use compostable, recyclable packaging. Get it here.

Wrap

Christmas is such a wasteful time of year with so much packaging going to landfill. Check out my eco-friendly wrapping ideas to inspire you to have a more sustainable Christmas.

Where to shop

Biome Eco Store for all things good for the planet

Emporio Organico for a beautiful range of eco and luxe gifts

Flora and Fauna for all things natural and cruelty-free

Lemon Canary for beautiful, spiritual things like candles, new age, crystals, oils and perfumes

Australian Geographic Shop for educational and nature gifts

Etsy for all things handmade, unique and beautiful

Dymocks for books, books and more books

Want more?

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Natural and Non-Toxic Gifts for Kids and Teens

How to choose safe, non-toxic toys for kids

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20 Awesome Christmas Gifts for Kids

November 22, 2017 · 11 Comments

20 Awesome Christmas Gifts for Kids

I had so much fun browsing for kids’ gifts and choosing the perfect things for this year’s gift guide. I hope you love it too and get some inspiration and ideas.

A few weeks ago, I wrote about what to look for when choosing safe, non-toxic toys for your kids. Be very careful of toxins in plastics and lead in paints, in particular. Cheap toys are often made with inferior, toxic materials in countries with poor quality control. We all know kids like to put everything in their mouth, so it’s really important to find good quality, safe gifts and toys.

Here are 20 ideas to get you started!

♥ Kids’ Gratitude Journal

One of our very own natural new age mums, Rebecca Ernest, has created this brilliant journal just for kids. It’s a beautiful gift that can teach gratitude, mindfulness, self-belief, resilience and kindness in a fun and positive way.

Each page is different in design, content and layout with 365 spaces for gratitude entries with lots of prompts, positive affirmations, animal totem cards, spaces to draw, fun worksheets to do and heaps more.

Rebecca has created a truly thoughtful, quality journal. I love the spiral binding as this makes it so much easier to use and long-lasting. Find it here.

♥ Outdoor Adventure Pack

This cute pack from New Zealand company, Seedling, encourages adventure and exploration. Included is a wooden slide whistle, a wooden nature bingo game with chalk and a colour-your-own canvas satchel with markers.

Brilliant quality, ethically made and using recycled material where possible, this kit get kids out into nature and sparks imaginative play.

Get it from Meg at Sustainababy here.

♥ At My Family Table

I am so in love with this book!! I am a long-time fan of the beautiful Mandy Dos Santos, nutritionist at Little People Nutrition and mum of three. She has outdone herself with her amazing new book called ‘At My Family Table‘.

It’s a children’s story book which follows four multicultural families sharing their favourite meal around the table. Although each family is unique in appearance, family make-up and foods they eat, they all enjoy that special time around the family table eating, chatting and connecting. The family table is a place to nourish our bodies and our hearts and this book beautifully highlights that in all it’s forms.

‘At My Family Table’ is a quality hard cover book with matte pages illustrated using pencil and water colour by Kancy Ho. Get it straight from Mandy at her website here.

♥ Kinderboard

I know, I may have mentioned this a couple of times, but I think the Kinderboard is just so brilliant! These beautiful beech wood boards are a traditional Danish toy that provides hours of imaginative play. You can balance on it, rock it, push it, spin it, slide on it, use it as a stool, as a house for toys or curl up on it and rest.

Get it online here.

♥ Organic Sashiko Birds Baby Set

This beautiful bloomer and headband set is made from certified organic cotton by a clever Perth mum – Marie Helene from Organic Minikins. The sets are available in different prints or you can request a custom order in sizes from newborn to 12 months. I just love the beautiful colour and design of this Sashiko Birds set – something you don’t often see marketed for babies!

Get them here.

♥ Bamboo Rocking Horse

A lovely first Christmas gift, this bamboo rocking horse will become a treasured family heirloom. Made from renewable and sustainable bamboo and with a natural finish, it will match in with any decor.

Get it here.

♥ Pixipop Bunny Lunchbox

If you need an insulated lunchbox, these new ones from So Young are PVC free & phthalate free. Made of durable raw uncoated linen, it come with a leak proof insert for easier cleaning, bag strap and a cool flying bunny graphic on front cover. I love that these are machine washable too!

Get it here.

♥ Star Wars Reusable Cups

For the Star Wars fan *cough* nerd in your family (yep, I have two!), these Star Wars Keep Cups are the ticket. Use them for hot or cold drinks and ditch the single use cups. They come in a variety of Star Wars characters and help you fight the war on waste!

Get them here.

♥ Beneco’s Makeup

This is such an affordable brand for teenagers just getting into makeup or for kids that want to play. Perfect for experimenting without breaking the bank. My 16yo daughter is a fan of this brand and I’m happy she isn’t using something cheap and toxic.

Check it out here.

♥ Wooden Laptop Stand

This is the perfect idea for kids and teens who like to put their laptops on their laps! Keeping devices away from the body as much as possible is a much safer way to use them. It also improves the airflow around the device so it doesn’t get too hot.

Joe, the ‘Woodmeester’ from Melbourne, designs and hand makes these ergonomic stands from re-claimed solid pine. He will even imprint a name on it for you too. See the little wooden toy laptop on there with the chalkboard? He makes those for the younger kids! So cool.

Find them here.

♥ Lhami Teen Skincare Kit

Natalie at Lhami has a teenager and he told her what to put in this skincare kit! It’s getting great feedback from kids with troubled skin. I love the gender-neutral, unobtrusive packaging that doesn’t scream, “I’ve got acne!”

You get five natural, hand-made products and a cute toiletries bag and it’s 40% off! Get it from Natalie here.

♥ Macrame and Crystal DIY Kit

Macrame is so hot right now and this kit has everything the kids need to make a wall hanging for themselves! Included is 100% Australian cotton cord, a Tasmanian oak dowel, a beautiful crystal (you can choose), easy to follow instructions and a meditation to help you get the creative juices flowing!

The kits are made by a very creative mama, Katrina from the Gold Coast in Queensland. Find them here.

Under $20 for the stockings…..

♥ Happily Made Monkeys

These cute monkeys start at just $12 and are a perfect stocking stuffer! Veronica, a mum from Melbourne, supports women in developing countries with her Happily Made Monkeys’ business. The monkeys come in a range of colours are hand-made ethically in Cambodia. The hands are magnetic so you can have lots of fun hanging them around!

Get the monkeys here.

♥ Dindi Soap Animals

Handcrafted by a mum in the mountains of Victoria, these animal soaps are made from all natural ingredients and no palm oil!

Get them here.

Gift wrapping?

Christmas is one of the worst time for excess waste. We can make a difference by choosing eco-friendly gift wrap ideas.

Where to shop?

Biome Eco Store for all things good for the planet

Emporio Organico for a huge range of eco and luxe gifts

Flora and Fauna for all things natural and cruelty-free

Lemon Canary for all things candles, new age, crystals, oils and perfumes

Australian Geographic Shop for educational and nature gifts

Etsy for all things handmade, unique and beautiful

Dymocks for books, books and more books

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Love List ~ October 2017

October 8, 2017 · 2 Comments

I haven’t done a LOVE LIST in forever.

Actually it’s been nearly a year to the day since I did the last one!

I had a bit of a break from posting this year while I was getting my health sorted out. Now that I am feeling a bit better, I am trying to keep up with posting once a week. Remember the days when I used to smash out three a week!?

Anyhooooo…. I have had so many things in that time that I have been wanting to share with you, so it’s a bumper edition this time around. I hope you enjoy it!

♥ Antipodes Juliet Cleanser

Antipodes is a gorgeous NZ natural skincare brand. This is the first time I have tried anything in the range and I love the cleanser so much. It’s a breeze to use and it leaves my skin feeling soft, clean and fresh. It combines exfoliating action into the gel cleanser so you are doing two steps in one!

My daughter who has blemish prone skin keeps stealing it too. I love that it’s in a big 200g size so it lasts longer and it’s affordable too.

Check it out here.

♥ Kinderfeets Kinderboard

How awesome is this!!! I need an adult one.

These stunning Scandinavian Kinderfeets balance boards are made from eco-friendly beech wood. They were created to help children develop a sense of balance, stimulate their vestibular system and gain a deeper awareness of their body and body parts. It can help improve mental focus and functional strength.

You can rock it. Balance on it. Push it. Spin it. Flip it and slide. Nap, relax and read on it. Use it as a play house for toys or as a bench seat. Let the kid’s imagination run wild with it!

Brilliant for kids with sensory processing disorders, on the spectrum or with special needs. These have been selling out around Australia so be quick if you are interested!

Find out more here.

♥ Mellow Deodorant Paste

The awesome peeps at Happy Skincare have released another in their Woohoo range of natural deodorant pastes. This one is a bicarb-free, essential-oil free version. It’s perfect for all you sensitive souls who react!

In their typically generous fashion, Aaron and Phoebe are giving away their new product whenever you order something over $50!

Check it out here.

♥ Lemon Canary Tea

With Pukka being taken over by Unilever (check out our convo on Facebook about it), many people are now looking for alternatives. Personally, I love buying things from small businesses that handmake their products – there is just that extra love and passion that goes into it.

I recently bought the sample pack of all the teas from Lemon Canary to see what they were like and I am not disappointed!!! Jasmin has hand-crafted an organic, loose leaf range of blends including Love, Mystic, Happy, Meditate (awesome chai), Grateful, Summer, Winter, Dinner Party and Australiana. The packaging is so gorgeous and they would make perfect gifts.

Check them out here.

♥ Tuff Stuff Stain Removing Soap

I bought some of this stain removing soap about 18 months ago at an expo and was wondering how I was going to get another one. Luckily Julie at Flora and Fauna is now selling them!

They are amazing! You just wet it and rub it on the stain – the mesh bag helps to get right into the stain as a scrubber and the stains just wash out. It even worked on a pair of my daughter’s work jeans that had some really black and greasy patches. Julie mentions that a lot of people are using it for nappies and reusable cloth pads. The Tuff Stuff is a great price and lasts ages.

Check it out here.

♥ Eco by Sonya Rosehip Sunscreen

Do you hate the ghost look when using sunscreen?? My hubby often walks around looking like something out of the Walking Dead much to the embarrassment of the teens. 😀

Sonya Driver from Eco by Sonya has a new sunscreen out that solves that problem. This non-zinc, non-greasy formula rubs in clear but sill has broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection, a SPF30 and a water resistant rating of 3 hours.

Find it here.

♥ Lilypad Reusable Covers

The lovely girls at Biome sent me out one of these to try and I love it!! It’s a BPA free, food-grade silicone cover (inspired by lily pads!). You can convert any bowl you own to an air-tight sealed container for the fridge. It fits onto any smooth rim bowl or pot including glass, ceramic, wood, stainless and more.

You can even put it in the oven or microwave if you want to and you could even use it as a splatter guard. Whack it in the top shelf of the dishwasher when you are done. So brilliant.

Check it out here.

♥ Free Gut Health Video Series

Cyndi O’Meara from Changing Habits has teamed up with Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness to bring us a free four part information series on gut health. I am in the midst of my own gut healing adventure and I am starting to discover that bad gut health is the the cause of so many health issues. It’s not just poor digestion, it’s fatigue, brain fog, mental health and more. It all comes back to the gut!

I have registered and got my spot and can’t wait to learn more from these amazing ladies. When you sign up, they also give you a free ebook with healing gut recipes. Winning.

Check it out here.

♥ Aroma Leather Bracelet

This is on my Christmas wish list!! They are a leather and stainless steel aroma diffusing bracelet. A stylish and safe way to wear aromatherapy oils without touching your skin. There is a felt pad in the stainless steel locket bit that you put a few drops of oil on.

Find out more here.

♥ Low Carb Healthy Fat Cookbook

I’m not a Pete Evans fan in particular, but I do like his recipes! Having to do months of gut repair and a strict diet, I was getting really bored with it but some new recipes have really helped keep me motivated. You definitely don’t have to be attempting to lose weight or be on a low carb diet to enjoy this book. The recipes are just simple, family friendly type food (that just happens to be low carb and high fat).

I have made a few things already and everyone has been impressed. I usually pop the photos on Instagram if you are interested – but be warned, I don’t do fancy styling or anything, I just take a quick photo before we eat!

Check the book out here.

That will probably be my last love list for the year now as I gear up for my Christmas Gift Guides – which really are a love list with more of a gift giving focus. Let me know if you have something that would be perfect for a Christmas gift!

How to store fruit and vegetables without plastic

August 17, 2017 · 8 Comments

How to store fruit and vegetables without plastic

What’s wrong with plastic?

I know, it’s easy to grab fruit and veggies, put them in a plastic bag and fling them in the crisper when you get home.

But, if you are keen on doing your bit for the planet, searching out other options besides plastic is really worthwhile.

Hopefully you have somewhere you can source loose produce, which is always the best option. Get some reusable produce bags to take with you when shopping or use a basket or box. It really does become a habit, just like using your reusable shopping bags!

As well as being environmentally unfriendly, plastic bags don’t allow your produce to breath so it decays quicker and loses flavour. Slimy zucchini anyone? There are also some concerns about plastic leaching into our food and causing health issues.

Reducing food wastage is also a hot topic at the moment, so storing your food correctly and keeping it fresher for longer can help you significantly cut down how much you waste.

Convinced to make the switch?

First up, lets talk about things that go in the fridge and things that don’t.

Produce that like being at room temperature are tomato, potato, onion, garlic and most fruits. Pop them in a basket so there is a bit of airflow around them. Mushrooms store better in a paper bag or a dry cloth bag.

For the fruit and vegetables that are stored in the fridge and for anything you have cut, here are some ways you can do store them without plastic:

♥ Use a wet tea towel.

Okay, pretty basic right? Pop a damp tea towel over the fruit and vegetables in the crisper and tuck it in well. You usually need to wet it every couple of days. The only problem with this method is training everyone else in your house to put the tea towel back properly so it’s all tucked in around the produce!!

♥ Use a fabric bag

You can utilise reusable produce bags I mentioned for shopping and for storage. They are smaller and as they are quite lightweight you do have to keep wetting them more often. Obviously the mesh ones don’t work.

I prefer the organic cotton bags.

♥ Use The Swag

The Swag bags are pretty awesome! Made from 100% natural unbleached cotton, these award winning bags have a three layer design to keep your produce fresher for much longer. They come in different sizes or you can get a starter kit.

To use, simply wet the bags, pop your produce in and store anywhere in the fridge. When it gets a little dry, you can simple sprinkle a bit of water on top!

Find out more about The Swag here.

♥ Use the Greenleaf Bag

Created by Helen, a mum from Toowoomba, the Greenleaf Bags are a larger size bag than the reusable produce bags. They are made from unbleached, undyed 100% hemp which is a very sustainable and safe fabric. These bags need to be damp, so you wet them, wring out and put your veggies in. Repeat every few days as they dry out.

You can store several different types of vegetables in the one bag but softer leafy greens should be on their own. Simply throw into the wash after each use.

Find out more here.

♥ Use beeswax wraps

Beeswax wraps are great for wrapping around cut bits of fruit and veggies instead of cling wrap. You can also make little pockets with them to store smaller portions.

The Honey Bee beeswax wraps are a great quality brand and are hand made by a small business in Byron Bay. They are made from organic cotton and locally sourced organic beeswax which is naturally anti-bacterial. Beeswax wraps keep produce really fresh and are toxin free.

Check out Honey Bee Wraps and the vegan version here.

♥ Use food covers

These canvas food covers with a biodegradable lining work really well on things like pumpkin, pineapple, melons and coconuts once you have cut them.

I have been using these for years and they are incredibly durable and still in great condition. I just throw them into the washing machine.

Check them out here.

How do you store your fruit and veggies? Got any tips for us?

15 Cool Father’s Day Gifts

August 8, 2017 · Leave a Comment

15 Cool Father’s Day Gifts

Father’s Day is the 3rd of September this year and has come around quickly!

As usual, I have been researching to find you my top picks of dad gifts this year that are healthy, organic, eco-friendly, recycled, ethical, fair trade or just cool.

I hope it helps with your shopping!

♥ Lhami Mens’ Cologne

It can be really hard to find a natural mens’ fragrance or cologne – there are not many around. But, the lovely Natalie from Lhami has released one! It’s all natural and contains pure essential oils with fresh citrus top notes that settle into a masculine scent that lasts all day. The blend of sandalwood and peppery spice base notes, and the beautiful Buddahwood gives a real leather and tobacco note to the fragrance.

Natalie also makes a mens’ face lotion and shaving gel if you want to make up a little pack.

Check it out here.

♥ Thug Kitchen Cookbook

If your Dad likes a bit of swears and has a wicked sense of humour, this cook book is good fun and the food is delicious. Thug Kitchen is out to prove that you can be healthy and still be a total badass in the kitchen.

Get it here.

♥ Wooden Nutcracker

Did you guess what this was? I think it’s so cool and it’s less than $10! This wooden nutcracker is made from FSC beechwood using biodegradable tools. Based on an early 17th century design, there is a chamber to catch the shells as well. It’s even strong enough to crack macadamias. Throw in a bag of nuts and Dad will have a zen activity to do all afternoon.

Get it here.

♥ Finska Bocce

For the person who has everything… bocce! A great way to get all the family outdoors and having fun at family gatherings. This set is made by quality Aussie brand Finska and will last you forever. It comes packed in a sustainable wooden crate and the bocce balls crafted from high quality resin.

Check it out here.

♥ Man Scrub

Spring is nearly here, so time for a spruce up! This scrub by Bean Body is designed specifically for blokes and made with coffee beans and coconut oil.

Find it here.

♥ Mushroom Box

Such a fun idea and a good price. This grow your own mushroom kit from Lifecycle uses coffee grounds to cultivate oyster mushrooms at home. It’s so easy and the mushies only take 10-16 days to grow.

Get it here.

♥ Contigo Reusable Mug

We have tried so many brands of reusable cups and mugs and we all agree Contigo is the best. One of our mugs is four years old and still going strong. The Contigo is an insulated, stainless steel mug and is virtually indestructible, 100% leak and spill proof.

We have thoroughly tested this out at home and out and about and it’s a winner! It’s also easy and safe to drink while driving and around kids. It keeps things cold for 12 hours and hot for 4. Contigo have also recently updated the design to make cleaning the lid easy.

Get it here.

♥ Brew It Yourself

This book shows you how to make your own wine, beer, cider and other alcoholic concoctions. Brewing at home saves money and you know what’s in it! From Pear & Ginger Cider and Viking Ale to Rasberry & Thyme Whisky and Limoncello, there are 70 recipes with something for everyone.

Check it out here.

♥ Tall Ships Twilight Cruise

We are at the point where we buy our parents experience gifts, because they have everything they want and need! Check out Adrenaline online where you can book a huge range of experience gifts like this Tall Ships Twilight Cruise. If your Dad is into cooking, there are a range of cooking classes including BBQ and beer. If he is an adventure seeker, you can also do jet boating, quad biking, skydiving, rally driving and hot air balloon rides.

Find the cruise and other experiences online here.

♥ Coffee Kapow Chocolate Bar

Aussie business, Loving Earth, have always been leaders in the healthier chocolate market and a personal favourite in our family. If your Dad loves coffee, this Coffee Kapow chocolate bar is a winner! It also comes in Banoffee Bang Bang, Turkishly Delightful, Salted Caramel Swayzee and Very Buck ‘n Berry flavours. They are gluten free, dairy free, vegan and fair trade.

Under $5 here.

♥ Cedar + Stone Shave Bar

Boutique brand, Cedar + Stone make this lush shave bar with eucalyptus and white clay. As well as giving you a great lather and smooth shave, it nourishes the skin. Totally natural, vegan and palm oil free, this bar also has no plastic packaging so it’s eco-friendly too!

Check out the whole Cedar + Stone range here.

♥ Recycled Tyre Wash Bag

Something a bit quirky! This wash bag or toiletries bag ethically handmade in Colombia using is recycled from tyre tubes. It’s water proof and has several compartments.

Find it here.

♥ Badger Hardworking Hands Balm

Dads that get their hands dirty can need something really heavy duty to help heal and repair them. Check out the Badger Balm – it comes in a recycled and reusable tin with manly packaging (important!) and it’s 100% natural and certified organic. Ultra-rich and ultra-moisturising, it will smooth and soften the most chapped, cracked, rough or weathered skin.

Find it here.

♥ Personalised Leather Key Ring

These leather key rings are handmade in Adelaide using quality full grain vegetable tanned leather. As well as getting initials, you could also get their name or the longitude and latitude of Dad’s birthplace or some special dates. Under $15 too!

Find them here.

♥ Boody Bamboo Boxers

Okay, I know sox and jox are so cliche, but truth is, everyone needs them! So Father’s Day is as good a time as any. Boody make a whole range of eco-friendly, organic bamboo underwear. The natural properties of the bamboo make them anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic.

20% off the whole range, right now here.

Need a card?

Check out the range of eco-friendly options here.

Wrap?

Check out these 8 eco-friendly ideas here.

Where to shop?

I love my partner stores – all run by amazing, ethical, passionate women making a difference.

Biome Eco Stores for all things good for the planet

Emporio Organico for a huge range of eco and lux gifts

Flora and Fauna for everything natural that is vegan and animal-cruelty free

My Top 20 Mother’s Day Gifts

April 24, 2017 · 5 Comments

My Top 20 Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother’s Day is on Sunday May the 14th this year, so you only have a few more weeks to get organised.

If you have been wondering what on earth you are going to get your mum (or put on a wishlist for yourself), take a look at my top twenty gifts. I have hand-picked some amazing products to show you at a range of prices. They are either eco-friendly, recycled, natural, fair-trade, healthy or organic.

Let me know what you think!

♥ Prana Chai Gift Box

You have not really tasted chai tea until you have tried Prana’s chai tea. Trust me on this, I have tried a lot of chai tea! Prana Chai is hand made and blended in Melbourne from all natural ingredients and uses 100% Australian quality honey blended by hand with tea and whole spices. You make it on the stovetop by gently infusing it with your choice of milk and straining. Heaven!!

Their Mother’s Day gift box includes all you need to make a real chai – a cute little stainless steel stovetop pot, a strainer, a gorgeous Robert Gordon hug mug and a bag of Prana Chai tea. Plus a bonus gift until May 14th is a packet of Vanilla and Almond Porridge from The Wild (you can also make a chai porridge…. umm hello yes please).

Even better, the box is on sale with over$67 worth of goodies for just $42. Winning!

Get the Prana Chai Mother’s Day box online straight from the guys at Prana here.

♥ EverEscents Hair Care Pack

Julia and her husband Luke have been handcrafting their organic hair care range, EverEscents for over 10 years from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. They have some gorgeous gift packs for Mother’s Day which include an organic shampoo, conditioner and treatment. There are seven different varieties to choose from including the Bergamot range pictured and they all come in a lovely gift box or bag.

EverEscents is a premium salon quality, vegan range made with only the best possible ingredients including plant extracts and essential oils.

Check out their rave reviews and get the packs on sale here.

♥ Botica Bliss Bath Tea and Clay Mask

My friend Rebecca has bundled together her divine bath teas and clay masks for a budget-friendly Mother’s Day gift. For just $14, mum can feel like she’s having a day spa at home! You can also mix and match the various blends to get one that’s just perfect. All Botica Bliss products are 100% natural, vegan, cruelty free and handmade on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Get them here.

♥ Earthing Oz Yoga Mat

Do yoga and earth at the same time? Genius.

Laura at Earthing Oz has this new ‘Grounded Yoga Mat’ which is made from 100% eco friendly, recyclable materials. It is anti-skid and odourless. You just plug it into a power point with the switch off and do your thing – yoga, stretching or just relax.

Laura is giving us all a 10% discount on the Yoga Mat! Just use the code: SPECIAL here.

♥ Life Changing Food

The hottest cookbook for mums this Mother’s Day!! The gorgeous Jo Whitton from Quirky Cooking and chef, Fouad Kassab have joined forces to bring you this epic whole food cookbook. All recipes are gluten free and designed to be easy, nourishing, gut-friendly and full of flavour.

Life Changing Food is full of stunning photos and lots of tips and personal stories from Jo and Foo. Most of the recipes also include thermomix instructions.

Only available online here.

♥ Lhami Essential Oil Box

Natalie is a beautiful natural new age mum from the central coast of NSW and her Lhami range is one of my favourites. I adore this oils gift set she has on sale – a handmade wooden gift box with four of her signature 100% pure essential oil blends. They are Clarity, Relax, Refresh and Calm so you have a blend for every occasion. They are also delightful to use as a perfume.

Get it online from Natalie here.

♥ Papaya Coin Purse

These sweet little zip up purses are made from durable oil-cloth material and features Papaya artwork, contrast lining, zipper closure and lotus charm.

Get it online here.

♥ Bambu Bread Board

Anyone who makes their own bread can tell you how annoying all those crumbs are when you cut it! Well this Bambu bread board solves all your problems. Made from 100% organic, sustainably harvested bamboo, it has a pull out tray that catches the crumbs.

Get it here.

♥ Positivi-tea Hand Made Tea Cup

Made in Noosa, these beautiful tea cups are hand thrown on a potter’s wheel using fine white stoneware and a lead free glaze. Perfect for mums who love tea and puns!

Get it online here.

♥ Macrame and Crystal Wall Hanging

Flashback to the seventies! Macrame is cool again. I adore this wall hanging that’s been hand made on the Gold Coast. Featuring cotton cord that is 100% Australian grown and made and infused with a Tibetan quartz crystal, it hangs on a piece of hand collected driftwood.

The hangings are made to order and charged with high frequency Reiki and blessings. Divine!

Get it online here.

♥ Mad Millie Coconut Yoghurt Kit

Make up to 8 litres of your own coconut yoghurt with this Mad Millie kit. It’s a bit tricky to get right, but this kit makes it easy and will save you lots of dollars by making it yourself.

Get them online here.

♥ Lavender Heat Bag

These heat packs are made from natural cotton, organic lavender and wheat. The safe alternative to a hot water bottle to keep you snuggly this winter, help you sleep and soothe any aches and pains.

Get them online here.

♥ Mindfulness for Mothers Book

This beautiful book by Rebecca Ryan is designed to help mums create a sense of balance, awareness and calm for themselves and their children. It includes simple meditation exercises from 10-second tension breakers to 30 minute restorative sessions.

Get it online here.

♥ Cedar and Stone Perfume Powders

These adorable little pots of all natural, vegan perfume powder are from Aussie brand, Cedar and Stone. Pop the scented powder on your acupressure or pulse points for instant calm. They are made with pure essential oils and sandalwood powder in a portable little pot, perfect for your handbag. Available in Meditation, Dharma and Nirvana.

Get them online here.

♥ Pana Chocolate Gift Box

What you thought I was going to do a gift guide without chocolate??

Luckily Pana chocolate is healthy! Handmade in Melbourne, it’s organic, raw, vegan and delicious. Included in the recycled gift box (with free gift tag) are four varieties. All of their chocolate is gluten free, soy free, dairy free and refined sugar free. Yummo.

Get it online here.

Thinking of perfume this year?

Don’t gas your mum with nasty, toxic stuff! Choose something all natural from this list of the best natural perfumes.

Where to shop?

I love my partner stores – all run by amazing, ethical, passionate women making a difference.

Biome Eco Stores for all things good for the planet

Emporio Organico for a huge range of eco and lux gifts

Flora and Fauna for everything natural that is vegan and animal-cruelty free

Beautiful Because for the best range of natural beauty

Don’t forget to wrap your gift using something eco-friendly!

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