Stories, News & Voices
Sharing stories that strengthen our commitment to nature, community, and a healthier planet.
Furoshiki for Stylish Reusable Gift Wrapping
Wrapping presents adds an element of surprise and delight. Still, it’s an avoidable waste when wrapping with new, single-use wrapping [...]
read more...Be Kind to Ourselves with Sustainable Gift Giving at Christmas
Cheap costs and neverending availability of stuff to buy at Christmas feels more like a sales and marketing pitch of [...]
read more...How to Get the Most From Your Lipstick
I’m at the end of my favourite everyday nude colour lipstick. The lipstick is flat to the metal rim and [...]
read more...Myall Lakes: My Photo Story
Myall Lakes National Park is one of our frequently visited outdoor and adventure holiday spots. My photo series captures a [...]
read more...Creative Repurposing with Blankets and Jumpers
Have you ever wondered what to do with the old fashioned wool blankets or the used woollen jumper that’s beyond [...]
read more...Locally Handcrafted Natural Soaps for a Plastic Free Bathroom
Local to Lake Macquarie, NSW Mell started her natural soap business – Honeybee House Skin Co – in March 2020. [...]
read more...Socks are Miscellaneous Textile Waste
Instigated by an inbox message, I discovered that socks are miscellaneous textile waste that add to the little book of [...]
read more...Shop Local. Support Local. Buy Local
Shop Local. Support Local. Buy Local. These simple sentences have had greater prominence in our lingo over the last couple [...]
read more...Connecting with Nature for Purposeful Sustainable Living
Intentionally connecting with nature for purposeful sustainable living helps set the foundation for understanding why we need to live mindfully. [...]
read more...My Low Tox Journey
After six months of honing in on what French for Tuesday offers to our community in terms of low tox [...]
read more...Maitland City Op Shop & Preloved Shop Guide
Set halfway between Newcastle and the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, Maitland is a town with rich architectural & social history. [...]
read more...Daily Habits for Low Impact Living: Use What You Have
Are you feeling overwhelmed on how and where to start your authentic, low impact living journey? Creating do-able daily habits [...]
read more...Bring Your Own Sustainable Habits to Your Overseas Family Holidays – Part 3
If we could predict how our ingrained daily sustainable habits would work in another country, travelling would be a breeze. [...]
read more...Hop in a Kayak to Relax and Explore the Outdoors
The early morning sounds of fish jumping, kookaburras laughing, magpies warbling and the sun sparkling gently on the water is [...]
read more...Creativity is at the Heart of Sustainable Living
Tapping into our creative streak helps us cope with stress (aka develop resilience), appreciate beauty and approach life with a [...]
read more...Bateau Bay Op Shop Guide
Bateau Bay is known for its picturesque, unpatrolled swimming beach located within the Wyrrabalong National Park. Relax and connect with [...]
read more...6 Ways to Create a New Normal for Grocery Shopping
It’s early 2020, and the global pandemic COVID-19 virus has shaken up our everyday living. One of the most significant [...]
read more...5 Perks for BYO Coffee in a Vintage Thermos
In a country town op shop sitting on the top shelf amongst the large glass vases and picture frames, I [...]
read more...5 Ways to Reduce Your Need to Buy
The convenience of buying stuff now has moved stealthily into our everyday living psyche. Our “throw away buy new and [...]
read more...Belongingness to People Makes a World of Difference
Twenty years as an early childhood educator broadened my skill of being with and understanding a diversity of people. From [...]
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