How Can We Stay Civil in the Age of Outrage? Here are Three Ideas

By: Sheridan Voysey

In 2016 I found myself in the United States at the time of the Presidential election. Heading to Nashville airport one morning, my taxi driver told me he was thinking of voting for Donald Trump and asked me what I thought. An hour of lively but friendly debate followed.  Read more

Grain and Gluten Free Hot Dog Buns

By: Susan Joy

These hot dog buns came about after I received a message from a mum. Her daughter needed a grain and gluten free bun that looked like other kids buns for when she went to parties. I’ve used yeast to help create a soft-centred bun (choose a yeast without additives, Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the type for baking bread). They are perfect to cradle your hot dog or sausage in. Read more

Paleo Chocolate Crackles

By: Susan Joy

I’ve turned an unhealthy high-sugar kids birthday party treat, into a healthy nourishing snack. My version of crispy chocolate crackles contain organic coconut, sunflower seeds and flaked almonds in place of processed cereal. This recipe can also be made nut-free. Read more

A Practical Guide to Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Garden

By: Anne Rinaudo

In her book, Habitat – A practical guide to creating a wildlife friendly Australian Garden AB Bishop shares a wealth of advice and information, including how to build places for all sorts of animals to congregate. There are even step by step guides to building an insect hotel and a bee apartment block. Read more

Rest Doesn’t Equal Being a Couch Potato

By: Susan Browning

So often we talk about “rest” and the importance of making room for it in our busy lives. Except for one thing, how do we actually rest? Read more

5 Signs That It’s Time to Look for a Counsellor

By: Danny Huerta

When life kicks you, it’s easy to become disoriented. Counselling is simply a way of pressing the “reset button.” Read more

Tropical Smoothie

By: Susan Joy

This creamy, refreshing tropical smoothie not only tastes amazing but it contains ingredients to help with gut health and digestion. Read more

5 Reasons to Spend Time with a Senior

By: Ange King

That smell? The one you think will never happen to you? It will.
Time to face reality, people.
But why embrace the truth sooner rather than later?
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Salted Caramel Fingers

By: Susan Joy

This slice tastes awesome! Even if I say so myself. It’s my version of a Snickers Bar in a slice. It has a firm salted caramel layer with roasted macadamias, between a soft textured base and a chocolate topping. My homemade version doesn’t contain peanuts, vegetable fat, soy, gluten or refined sugars, it’s actually good for you. Read more

Think About Everything You Buy: The Zero Waste Lifestyle

Above: Blogger and author Erin Rhoads

By: Clare Bruce

In her new book Waste Not, eco-blogger Erin Rhoads says that every year, Australian households produce enough rubbish to fill a three bedroom home. Read more