This coming week I’ll be immersed in the Urban Permaculture Design Course offered by The Permaculture Research Institute at the Sunshine Coast.
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1. When natural, organic produce need a special label. Apparently it’s normal for pesticides, herbicides and other chemically ridden produce & products to adorn our supermarket shelves. Read more ..
Have you ever caught yourself out saying something along the lines of, “Gees, I just wish I was normal?” Or maybe a more common one, “I wish my family was normal.” Or maybe even, “If only this situation was normal…” Read more ..
How often do you take out the trash? Is this a daily task for your household? Or maybe a weekly chore? Read more ..
You know those days when you wake up and you look outside and the sun is shining, the birds are tweeting and there’s not a cloud in the sky, and you just think to yourself, “Wow, I could really plant a garden right now.” Yeah, probably not.
I’ll be the first to admit that those kind of days I’m usually thinking more along the lines of, “I could really go for a piña colada by the pool right now and commit to doing absolutely zilch!”
Which is why I’ve got to hand it to this guy: Ron Finley. His story sure is motivating if ever you need a reason to go plant garden. Take a moment to watch it now. I promise, it’ll bring a smile to your face. Read more ..
What a hectic day! Rushing around like a headless chook. You come home from work absolutely dead to the world. Exhausted. Ready to flop on the couch. The last thing on your mind is cooking dinner. So you whip out a frozen meal and chuck it in the microwave. Bing! Five minutes later, dinner is served.
Sixty or so years ago this scenario was unheard of. Centuries ago, this would have been unfathomable. Read more ..
Emily here! A self-coined urban hippie who’s here to break-down the essence of sustainable living & make this lifestyle more accessible to my fellow urban dwellers & ‘hippies’ at heart (no dreadlocks required). This blog is more than just learning how to recycle. It’s a full lifestyle makeover – of the mind, the home, the food, the habits… nothing is safe. I’m bringing you back down to earth baby! Peace xEmily More…
