Healthy Households

If you don’t own a cleaning book from Shannon Lush, then you’d best jump out and grab one. Her tips on cleaning all manner of messes an spils without using chemicals are nothing short of amazing.  You’ll find them in most ABC shops. I have a copy of Spotless and have used it on many [...]

Today we’re comparing the Lock & Lock glass food storage containers with a cheaper brand, Glasslock. PRICE COMPARISON 400ml Round container (RRP) – Lock & Lock $8.95 vs. Glasslock $9.95 2 litre (approx) rectangle (RRP) – Lock & Lock $26.95 (2.1L) vs. $19.95 (2L) Note, both brands can be found on sale at various kitchenware [...]

If you don’t mind drinking something that can strip the dirt off of coins or clean oil off your driveway, you may not mind that there’s a potential issue with the Caramel used in Coke & Pepsi. Read more….

In the past, Roundup has been a popular choice for killing weeds. Recent research has shown that even when it’s diluted down 450 times, it can still damage human DNA. Scary. Read more here

We were sent a press release about a great new website called HEALTHSHARE. Partnering with a large number of credible organisations (including Beyond Blue, Brain Injury Australia, Heart Foundation, Diabetes Australia, Lifeline, Leukaemia Foundation, Pallative Care Australia and many many others), this website is a source of information and a way of communicating with others [...]

There are many chemical free cleaning solutions around for all manner of jobs. Good quality microfibre cleaning cloths & gloves do wonders in the bathroom, kitchen and beyond, but mould is a tricky one. If you don’t want to clean mould with toxic chemicals, there is a chemical free solution – clove oil. After hearing [...]

I just watched an interview with Cyndi O’Meara, author of Changing Habits Changing Lives. Her message is simple, eat good quality natural ingredients. You can still eat chocolate cake, just make it yourself with quality ingredients. Butter instead of Margarine. Rapadura Sugar instead of Cane Sugar. Watch the interview for more details and check out [...]

Anyone who has purchased Decor thermo glass cookware from Coles between 19th July and 2nd August 2011 is urged to take it back. An official recall was announced and then re-announced when the issue was discovered to be wider spread than the original 13 suspected cases. We commend Decor for their quick action and public service [...]

I love it when celebritities lend themselves to causes that aren’t necessarily glamorous. We stumbled upon a fantastically written and well produced mockumentary with the voice of Jeremy Iron - you may know him as the scary guy from Die Hard 3 who steals all the gold, or more recently, the robed gentleman in The Borgias. [...]

When choosing fresh fruit & vegetables, they’re always cheaper and nicer when you pick something that’s in season. Now that spring has sprung, it’s the perfect time for avocados, mangos, melons, papaya, strawberries, asian greens, asparagus, sweet potato and ann things salad! We found a beutiful Nutty Roast Sweet Potato Salad at taste.com.au that’s perfect [...]