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What the heck is smudging & why should you do it?

April 24, 2019August 20, 2021By Nell Common
Lit sage smudge stick and wafting smoke

Here's how to start cleansing with smoke – commonly known as 'smudging'.

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Natural Living

Veg patch diaries: part two – an update

April 10, 2019August 20, 2021By Nell Common
Green shoots poking through soil

Growing our own food has been a dream for a long time. Here's some of our progress.

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Food & Recipes

How to make decent oat milk that’s great for coffee and cuts down on packaging waste

April 7, 2019August 20, 2021By Nell Common
Scattered dry oats

An easy, quick and fuss-free oat milk recipe that requires no cooking, soaking, special ingredients or equipment.

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Natural Living

In conversation with: Odette Smaldon, designer-maker

April 3, 2019February 22, 2022By Nell Common
Geometric jewellery design by Odette Smaldon

Should we treat plastic as a precious material? I interview acrylic artist Odette Smaldon to see if a shift is coming.

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Natural Living

Review: Love the Planet mineral makeup

April 2, 2019February 22, 2022By Nell Common
Close up of the Love the Planet logo on the packaging

Sometimes finding ethical brands with great products is hard work.

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Natural Living

Review: Nuud, the carefree deodorant

March 27, 2019August 20, 2021By Nell Common
Woman's underarm

I’ve tried making the switch to natural deodorant. So. Many. Times.

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Natural Living

Flying, food and climate change: is it possible to travel plastic-free?

March 10, 2019August 20, 2021By Nell Common
Aeroplane in a clear, cloudless sky

If me and my fellow primates aboard this brilliant plastic sky ship have anything in common, it's our love – if that's a strong enough word – of convenience.

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