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Let's Make a Healthy Smoothy

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  Smoothies are a fantastic way to get in your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and with a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy smoothie in no time. Gather your ingredients: 1 cup frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a mix of all) 1 tablespoon peanut butter 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate flavor) 1 cup milk (cow's milk or non-dairy milk like almond milk or soy milk) Instructions: I throw my frozen berries straight in the blender but you can always let them thaw for a few minutes first. I also leave the green bits on the strawberries Add the berries, peanut butter, and protein powder to a blender. Pour the milk over the top of the other ingredients. Blend on high until everything is combined and smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, add a bit more milk to thin it out to your desired consistency. Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy! Tips for making a healthy smoothie: Choose high-quality ingredients: Choose fresh o
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The Benefits of Using Products at Home Made from Natural Ingredients

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The Benefits of Using Products at Home Made from Natural Ingredients In today's world, people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of using natural and environmentally-friendly products. One area that has seen a surge in popularity is the use of home products made from natural ingredients. These products offer a number of benefits over those made from synthetic chemicals.  Niaouli & Myrtle Disinfectant Spray Here are some of the key benefits of using home products made from natural ingredients: Safety: Natural ingredients are generally considered to be safer than synthetic chemicals, as they are less likely to cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or other health problems. Effectiveness: Many natural ingredients have been used for centuries for their cleansing, moisturising, and healing properties, and have been proven to be effective. Environmentally friendly: Natural ingredients are biodegradable, which means they break down naturally in the environment and
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How To Recycle Soft Plastics

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  Like everyone else you've probably got a cupboard or a drawer full of plastic bags, because in Australia soft plastics can’t be recycled through most kerbside recycling services. Seriously right ? So, what do we do with them? They can't be thrown in the bin because they'll end up in landfill and take years to break down. Stopping soft plastics from entering landfill is one of the simplest ways to do your bit for the environment.  How many soft plastic bags do you really need ?  Here's a simple guide on how to r ecycle those soft plastics you don't need. What are soft plastics? It’s really important to be able to identify soft plastics. These items are generally the plastic bags and packaging that we get from stores. From bread bags to bubble wrap, there are many forms of soft plastic so here is a list of some common ones you'll find in your home or workspace: Cereal box liners  Snap lock bags / zip lock bags Cling film Dry pet food bags Fresh produce and froze
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Easy Swaps to Reduce Plastic In Your Kitchen

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  I know how hard it is to start creating a home where we recycle, reuse and try to limit our impact on the planet, it’s such a daunting task. It can be a little overwhelming for us humans, we are creatures of habit after all, how do you even know where to even start?  Personally,  the logical place for me to start was the kitchen. It’s the place where the magic happens (kidding). Seriously though, it was the easiest place to make the biggest impact because it’s where I notice the most how much rubbish I create when I buy and store food.  It’s also where I separate my recycling and where I store my cleaning products so for me it was a no brainer. I don’t think it matters where you start, just start somewhere.  It’s crazy how much ‘stuff’ I used to put in the normal bin, embarrassing really.  I’ve come a long way from the weeks of putting out a full bin each week. It's so satisfying now, secretly knowing it only has one bag in it. All the rest goes into the recycling bin or the soft
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