In the last few years mineral makeup has invaded our homes in the form of infomercials declaring it to be natural and fantastic. Since then there have been some who have questioned it’s naturalness and safety. Should we trust those eternally grinning presenters, or is there any ...

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Wow, we have some happy news to report. People power is making a difference. In Tasmania, the government has recently announced that battery hens and sow stalls at piggeries are going to be phased out. They have taken this step because of increasing consumer concern about the welfare ...

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Two weeks ago we got our first puppy, her name is Ebony and she is the cutest cocker spaniel in the world. Well at least in our world!

Having not owned a dog since I was a child, I found the weeks of preplanning for her arrival a little overwhelming. I tried to read u...

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I was recently surprised to find out that Donkeys are endangered. If you’re like me you’re probably going to be a little surprised also. Whilst I personally find them more endearing than horses, for most people their popularity rating is not all that high.

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We are encouraged to buy clothes made from cotton, because cotton is a natural material – and the more natural the better, right? Cotton breathes and feels nice to wear, however there are many environmentally damaging practices that occur when the cotton is produced (grown). ...

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Do you, or your children, like dressing up in cheap costume jewellery? It sounds like fun, and might make you look pretty, but it may be damaging your health. A lot of these cheap, overseas produced items contain toxic chemicals, which are known to make us sick, some are even capable ...

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The Eurasion lynx is a regal, thick-furred cat that lives in snow country from Western Europe, through Russia to Tibet. The Eurasion lynx is not yet on the endangered list, but is classed as “Least Concern”. They could quickly become endangered if habitat loss and hunting ...

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Hi everyone. Today I’m posting about AUM Anti Age Organics. I’m usually not a user of skin care products. My skincare routine consists of washing my face with Sorbolene soap and that’s it. Recently, I’ve noticed more wrinkles appearing (they seem to sneak onto ...

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We all know the benefits of recycling. Today we’re going to remind you of something that’s even better—reusing. Our product of choice is the book. How many of us have boxes of books that we no longer read? We can take them to a secondhand bookshop, or put them in the...

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When you hear the word ‘formaldehyde’ what instantly springs to mind? For me it’s embalming and poison. So, imagine my surprise when I found out that a lot of clothes, especially those made in China, are treated with formaldehyde. Did I just hear you all scream, &ldq...

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