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Love List Aug 16

August 30, 2016 · 17 Comments

It’s the end of August and we say goodbye to chilly nights and look forward to some more warmth of Spring! How has this month been for you?

Here are some things I have been loving in August.

 

Love List

 

Mandala Stencils

♥ Mandala Stencils

So excited about these beauties! The gorgeous Felicity has teamed up with a friend to bring you the brand new Yogini Divine Living Co.

Inspired by their trips to India where each morning they would watch the women decorate their homes, floors and surroundings with beautiful hand painted chalk designs. They learned these designs signify a welcome to guests, the divine spirits and good fortune. Back home in Australia, they have created a new collection of Yogini Mandalas stencils for us.

You can use them for a permanent artwork on your walls, floor, furniture, windows and fabrics using paint (or use spray chalk for a temporary mandala). How amazing would they be for weddings or celebrations? They come in all different sizes to suit your space.

The stencils are totally reusable – just give them a wash and store them in the tube they come with. So fun and easy. I am in love! They would make a gorgeous, unique gift for a special friend.

I am loving the idea of painting them onto a pot planter. You could make loads of these for Christmas gifts or the local school fete.

Until the 20th of October, you can get an exclusive 20% off everything in the store. Just use the code: NAM20 here.

 

 

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♥ Crafty Course

My amazingly talented friend and natural new age mum, Jasmine is running a crafty e-course! Starting on the 5th of September and running for five weeks, you will learn how to make vintage style home-made gifts perfect for Christmas. You will get access till the end of the year and an e-book, so you can go at your own pace.

 

 

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♥ Screw Infertility

Another beautiful natural new age mum is Robyn Birkin from Modern Day Missus. She has written a book called Screw Infertility! Lessons from a Fertility Warrior. Surviving infertility, IVF and miscarriage. It’s all about her heartfelt journey through infertility and out the other side. Beautifully raw and real, Robyn shares her story and tips to help navigate infertility.

Get it here.

 

Feel Good Food Packs

♥ Wholefood for the homeless

This is one of my favourite charity projects. Amber Magna is a girl with a big heart who has created Feel Good Food Packs. She believes everyone deserves the opportunity to eat food that helps them to thrive.

A typical pack contains items such as a trail mix, fruit and nut bar, jerky, healthy chocolate bar and energy ball and is given to a person experiencing homelessness or disadvantage in Melbourne and surrounds. You can help by donating, volunteering or spreading the word!

Check out the website here.

 

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♥ Lily Lolo

I have a 15 year old daughter and she loves makeup! Being a student with a casual job, the amount she can spend on makeup is limited (she needs fashion too!) It’s so tempting for her to buy the cheap toxic stuff but we try to compromise a little with her borrowing some of mine and me funding some as well.

Then along comes the natural range Lily Lolo for us to try out (with thanks to the gorgeous Kitsa at Emporio Organico) and we are in love. Fabulous quality products, all natural and affordable. There are some little gift packs as well so I know what my go-to for gifts is. The packaging is so trendy too. I think we are onto a winner here!

Check out Lily Lolo here.

 

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♥ The Best Coconut Cream

I often get asked what is the best coconut cream or milk to buy. This is my hot tip – Honest to Goodness. It’s certified organic, has no weird stuff like thickeners added, has only one ingredient – coconut and the can comes with a BPA free lining.

It’s the cream of the coconut creams!

I only ever buy coconut cream by the way, not coconut milk. Coconut milk is simply coconut cream with added water, so save yourself some bucks and get the cream and add your own water. We use it a lot in cooking – it gives a lush flavour to curry, biriyani and laksa while adding in lots of good fats.

If you can’t find it at your health food store, have a look online.

 

That’s it from me this month. What have you discovered? What are you loving?

 

 

Filed In: HOME / Tagged: charity homeless, coconut, coconut cream, craft, DIY gifts, favourites, gifts, infertility, lily lolo, love list, loves, make up, makeup, mandala, natural makeup, teenagers, whole food, whole food snacks

10 Cool Nature Crafts for Kids

September 28, 2015 · 5 Comments

10 Cool Nature Crafts for Kids

10 Cool Nature Crafts for Kids

Using items found in nature for craft or creative play is a great idea.

As well as being eco-friendly and sustainable, kids are getting hands on with nature – learning and appreciating our natural wonders. You don’t have to buy plastic stuff that ends up back in landfill – just throw it in the compost.

Here are some fun ideas for kids of all ages!

 

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 Natural Paint Brushes

 

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Nature Boats

 

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Dinosaur Play World

 

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Butterfly Finger Puppets

 

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Easy Pine Cone Bird Feeders

 

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Echidna Grass Head

 

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Pinch Pots with Nature Designs

 

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DIY Terrarium Necklace

 

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Seashell Windchime

 

Nature Dream Catcher

 

I hope these 10 Cool Nature Crafts for Kids have inspired you!

Want more?
Check out the Mother Natured blog. Penny has some amazing ideas.

Do your kids love nature and nature play?

 

Filed In: FAMILY, HOME / Tagged: activities, children, craft, creative, diy toys, holidays, kid's activities, kids, natural craft, nature, nature craft, nature play, toddler craft

Your guide to a happy, healthy Easter

March 29, 2012 · 17 Comments

Your guide to a happy, healthy Easter

Your guide to a happy, healthy Easter

Easter is just around the corner !!

Special occasions seem to go hand in hand with overindulgence, don’t they? Chocolate, hot cross buns, chocolate, huge family dinners and more chocolate!

I have the best ideas from around the web to make your Easter a whole lot healthier. Enjoy.

 

 

Hot cross buns, hot cross buns…….  Make your own hot cross buns this Easter and you avoid loads of sugar and additives. It’s really not that hard! Perfect for Easter Sunday brekky with some organic butter. Try these ‘Hot, Happy Buns’ from the clever Wendy at Vegie Smugglers.

You might also like this version from the amazing Teresa Cutter if you want something that is wheat free, gluten-free and paleo friendly!

Another cute idea for breakfast are these ‘chick eggs’ that I found on Pinterest. You can see how to make them here.

 

I know, I know, you are thinking “When is she getting to the chocolate?”

Okay, chocolate time is here. Yes, I realize that Facebook is going viral with news that chocolate is good for you and you can lose weight eating chocolate. I am pretty sure they mean two squares of good quality dark chocolate per day, not a bucket of Smarties! Personally, I would rather quality over quantity when it comes to chocolate. Choose the best quality, organic chocolate you can find, eat a small amount and enjoy it, guilt free!

What a cheeky organic chocolate bunny from Organic Times.

 

This one from moo free might interest you too. It’s vegan and dairy free.

Now if you want to get really fancy, you can have a go at making your own chocolate, from scratch (and I’m not talking about melting some cooking chocolate into moulds here!).

You can get a raw chocolate kit from Loving Earth. Very cool.

You can try Quirky Cooking’s thermomix recipe for Almost Raw Chocolate.

Now, Easter doesn’t have to be all about loading the kids up with chocolate. You can put non-edible things in the Easter baskets too! For a bit of fun, you can print off these cute Easter activities.

If you have any other ideas for making Easter healthy, please leave a comment below! It would be lovely to get some more thoughts!

 

Whatever you do for Easter, have a lovely time with your family. Stay safe, happy and healthy!

 

Filed In: FOOD / Tagged: chick eggs, chocolate, chocolate egg, craft, easter, easter eggs, hot cross buns, loving earth, moo free, organic times, quirky cooking, sarah wilson, sweet william, teresa cutter, vegetarian, vegie smugglers

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