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What the Beautiful Mana Island Has to Offer in Fiji
Mana Island, part of Fiji’s stunning Mamanuca Islands, welcomes you with friendly locals upon arrival. When you get to Mana Island Resort check in you are aware of Fijian time and slow down. Kids Club, Adult Activities and great snorkelling,
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Amazing Unbreakable Sunglasses For Your Kids
The best sunglasses for kids that they can’t break, and they’re Australian made. So fashionable and sustainable that you may as well buy your kid two pairs.
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Practical Books for Parents Who Need Mum School
Recommended parenting books if you have strong willed children, don’t want to change them, but need help finding your old parenting perspective,
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How to Make Waste Free Lunch Boxes
How do you make a waste free lunch? Kids love exciting new treats like pretzels or dried mango bought from your local bulk food store.
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Great Fun Sustainable Gifts For The Whole Family
I hope this list helps you rethink your gift giving, and makes things a little easier. Let me know if you’ve stumbled upon a great item that needs to be added here.
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Is There a Food Revolution About to Happen Soon?
We need to get back to the love of food, the love of flavour and texture, and start reaping all the healthy nutrients that the land provides us when we farm sustainably.
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5 easy ways to save water at home
Simple every day tips to help you save water in your home.
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7 easy ways to reduce plastic pollution at home
How are you going with your Plastic Free July efforts? If you are new to this effort, give yourself a pat on the back every time you remember your coffee keep cup, reusable drink bottle and reusable shopping bags. It takes time to change habits, so start now.
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My First Chicken Rooster Harvest Challenge
The real life highs and lows of keeping chickens as back yard pets.
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How to Install a Raised Garden and Grow Vegetables
There are many things to consider when making a new garden bed, particularly when the intention is to grow food. The most important thing is the amount of sun that the spot in the garden gets. To grow vegetables you need a minimum of six hours of sunshine a day. When deciding to start growing…
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Things to Do To Feel Better When You Feel Lost
I originally typed “Things to do when you feel like sh*t” for the title, but that apparently wasn’t acceptable. Yep, you read that right. What happened to honesty? At the moment you can split my community into three groups of people. The first group says they are great whilst they look like they are running…
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Books For Your Holiday Reading Wish List Now
Are you looking for a good book to read? Pick a genre and make a selection from this list.
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New Restaurant Rosa in Mona Vale Serving up Delicious Mexican
If you haven’t been eagerly awaiting the opening of restaurant Rosa in Mona Vale than you probably haven’t spoken to me lately. It is located on Barrenjoey Road in the old Tex Mex building, and the moment you walk in the door you will be surprised by the revamp they have given the space. It…
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How To Make Simple Ramen with Miso Glazed Chicken
This ramen with miso glazed chicken and kale recipe was an absolute winner for four adults and four children. Even Olivia smashed out this dish without the kale, and she has assured me that she will try a tiny bit of kale in it the next time I cook it. She asked me if we…
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Are Solar Panels the Best Choice for Your Home?
Are solar panels the right choice for your home? This is our experience, and if you can afford to get panels I say you should invest in them.
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The Unexpected Ice Bath Experience Made Me Positively Breathless
It seems like everyone is now talking about ice baths and raving about them. I did one, and whilst I’m keen to do another one, I can’t understand how so many people are choosing to do them every week. I guess that’s just the lizard in me.
The Beaches Farm Girl
Straight talking sustainability
This is how it all started…
My eco-warrior journey started out as a primary school child when the World Wildlife Fund visited my school. I became aware of people who were looking out for Mother Nature and her creatures, and realised that I was one of those people.
The journey of an eco-warrior is never ending, and when I moved out of home I was quick to start growing my own herbs. At the same time I figured I may as well grow my own tomatoes and strawberries too, and this attempt led to an unexpected friendship with my elderly neighbour who didn’t speak English and I who didn’t speak Italian. What my neighbour didn’t know in English she made up for with food growing knowledge and kidness which she passed on to me. It was her influence that has led me down the path of empowering others to grow their own food.
Nadene Dorling
Blogger, Eco-Warrior and Actor