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Food
Sustainable sourcing, plant-based whole foods and vegan-friendly treats.
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Sustainability
Social issues, community opportunities, eco options and zero-waste lifestyle choices.
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Wellness
Mindfulness, spirituality and natural living.
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Creativity
Conscious content creation, purpose, creative personal expression and innovation.
Articles from all categories
Art and craft supplies that are so good, you could eat them
Do you ever worry about a child eating crayons and paint? Do you want natural alternatives so you know what ingredients are in art supplies? Here are some options.
Sustainable cruelty-free arts and crafts
Here are some favourite sustainable tools for creating arts and crafts. You could be doing mindful creative expression or activities with young ones. Whichever the purpose, these supplies are eco and useful.
Reasons to create regardless of results
We need to explore creativity, whether it achieves quantifiable success or simply exists in its own right. Here are some reasons why everyone should create anything and take the pressure off.
International Women’s Day
8th March is International Women’s Day. It is an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements. Organisers are focusing on equity this year.
The IWD 2023 campaign asks questions such as, “Why equal isn’t always fair.” Equity aims to compensate for disadvantages. I can highlight my own experiences in my professional life. Then I will share how we can reduce disadvantages as consumers.
A New RDL in 2023
Real Different Living is re-emerging. It will be more influenced by the author’s spiritual journey, continuing an emphasis on nourishing a holistic lifestyle.
What to do with Talk Like a Pirate Day
I saw a very silly celebration day in my calendar. It is Talk Like a Pirate Day on the 19th of September. This day grabbed my attention because I have been speaking to more people lately - definitely not in pirate language. But we all need a sense of humour. What should we do with this?
Judith Durham passed away on the weekend
Australia mourns the passing of Judith Durham, after we lost a shining star on the weekend. The emotional impact is gradually sinking in for me as I am a sentimental fan.
Balancing authenticity and aspiration
I believe we now need balance. Share some of life’s difficulties but not all. Express your goals and motivation when also showing the real hustle. Reveal something but not everything. Balance looks different for each individual - especially based on how much online presence we have and who we are connecting with.
How to start a blog
Anyone can create a blog to share ideas, build a personal brand or even grow a business. It all starts with ideas and an understanding of the audience.
Boho outfits for going out in town
Bohemian style inspiration for going out and having fun
2022 is the time to get back into the world. Here are some styles to inspire for when you’re more hippie than classic.
How to create an online presence when you don’t have much time
Every person is a brand in some way, presenting an image of ourselves to the world. Most will have an online presence in either a minimal or prolific way. If you want to spread the word about yourself or your other brands, you may consistently share content to maintain awareness and conversions. How can we publish online when we feel time-poor? Here are some ways.
The retro folk music everyone should hear
Be free spirited. And listen to the music that inspires free spirits. 60s folk music is alive now as much as ever. Here are some songs that stand the test of time. These lyrics could resonate for anyone.