Since Plastic Free July in 2018 I’ve become so much more aware of the waste that we create on a daily basis, as well as on a “special occasion” basis. We’ve just had a 3 day hiking trip and it seemed only natural that I take on the challenge of Read more…
Since starting this blog and surrounding myself with an online community of inspiring and like-minded people, I stumbled on Use Your Own Cup (UYOC) www.uyoc.co.nz – a mobile friendly webpage that lets you search for cafes under a variety of criteria. This is a great tool not only for those Read more…
I am hugely passionate about proper recycling practices, and it’s something that I’m still learning about all the time. I’ve always been a recycler – I remember growing up where there wasn’t recycling collected (we are VERY spoiled in most of New Zealand) and my family would collect our recycling Read more…
I got some broccoli from the farmers market at La Cigale a few weeks ago. They’re awesome because they come with the stems and leaves that are often chopped off before you buy the broccoli – what a waste! The stems provide slightly more calcium, iron and vitamin c than Read more…
I recently went on a trip up north to Tutukaka and Ngunguru with one of my wonderful friends to enjoy a day out diving with Yukon Dive Charters. It was important to me to be aware of what waste I was creating when travelling. I was in a hurry when Read more…
This is my mum’s awesome granola recipe – seriously super-yummy on some yogurt for breakfast and if you fancy something extra filling I’d recommend a boiled egg or two on the side. This usually keeps me full until lunch time. When I’ve learned how to make my own yogurt I’ll Read more…