Kiwi dairy brand The Collective has recently introduced two new flavoured Kefir ‘Tummy Love’ pourable yoghurts to its range which already included an unflavoured Kefir yoghurt. Available in two flavours – blueberry or unsweetened coconut – The Collective sent me a bottle of each to try out. What is Kefir? Kefir is a tart, fermented …
So you’ve made the decision to purchase new workout gear and part of your clothing hunt is for a new pair of training pants. I’m already jealous, buying fitness clothing is my favourite pasttime! You would think this is a pretty easy thing to do, but there are actually a fair amount of factors to …
Now that I’m no longer pregnant and my hormonal skin isn’t allergic to everything on the face of the planet, it’s been lovely to rediscover beauty products again! Here are some of my top beauty must-haves for this summer. OPI Nail Lacquer OPI keeps coming out with amazing colours all the time, but I gotta …
I have only recently discovered pomegranates and now I can’t get enough of them! There are so many amazingly colourful veges in season at this time of year, it’s a fantastic excuse to incorporate all of those colours into a salad. Here’s a salad that’s quick to put together and looks great on the table …
We all know that trees and fresh air go hand-in-hand, but did you know that your houseplants can improve the quality of the air in your home? This is actually legit. Back in the 1980’s, NASA conducted a clean air study which found that certain common indoor house plants could provide a natural way of …
Need a healthy salad dressing you can whip up in minutes? This Italian salad dressing is light, super easy to make, and uses ingredients you’re likely to have lying around at home (not to mention you’ll be avoiding the added flavours and preservatives that are found in many store-bought dressings). A great recipe to have …
Giving gifts at Christmas time can be so much more fun than receiving them, but if you’re on a limited budget it can sometimes be tricky to figure out what to get your loved ones; especially if you want to get something meaningful rather than just a token gift! Here are some of our top …
Hot on the heels of Lewis Road Creamery’s ridiculously popular fresh flavoured milks, another New Zealand artisan food producer, Puhoi Valley, has fronted up with their own take on this premium product. Puhoi Valley are now making Fresh Milk with Belgian Chocolate (750ml and 300ml), and Fresh Milk with Caramel & White Chocolate (300ml). The …
These raw bliss balls are easy to make, vegan and gluten free. Not only are they healthy, but they also look great which makes them a good option if you need to bring a plate to a party. As the recipe makes a lot of them, they store well in the fridge and can be …
Personal trainer Ange Noy has recently had her first child and after experiencing sensitive skin issues throughout her pregnancy, went through a process of trial and error to find some of the less irritating health and beauty products on the market. I’ve always had an issue with sensitive skin, but during my pregnancy it went …
So many of the store-bought beauty and bathcare products we use contain ingredients that can irritate or damage sensitive skin. Even the products that claim to have no parabens/chemicals/phthalates/fragrance may have natural ingredients that can still cause skin reactions. I use oatmeal baths for my 3-month-old baby who experiences eczema; I tried numerous varieties of …
Personal trainer Ange Noy has recently had her first child and has been trying to maintain her fitness level as best as possible while navigating sometimes conflicting advice from her endocrinologist, GP, midwife, family, friends, assorted fitness instructors, online forums and phone apps. When you fall pregnant, how do you keep fit while doing what’s …