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  • Food

    Sustainable sourcing, plant-based whole foods and vegan-friendly treats.

  • Sustainability

    Social issues, community opportunities, eco options and zero-waste lifestyle choices.

  • Wellness

    Mindfulness, spirituality and natural living.

  • Creativity

    Conscious content creation, purpose, creative personal expression and innovation.

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Maintaining sustainable habits when going out more
Eco Melanie Suzanne Wilson Eco Melanie Suzanne Wilson

Maintaining sustainable habits when going out more

Did you find it easier to live a sustainable lifestyle when we all had to stay at home a lot? Do you face more environmental choices when going out more than months ago? I certainly had this experience.

Here are some ways to continue the eco habits as life is happening.

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Introduction to vegan and plant based living
vegan, Food Melanie Suzanne Wilson vegan, Food Melanie Suzanne Wilson

Introduction to vegan and plant based living

This is a brief introductory guide to people who are completely new to the vegan diet and way of life. I nurture my health and also minimise costs of food.

These tips are a start. There will always be more ways to live the lifestyle. Hopefully this can be a useful starting point. I urge you to also search online for the health benefits of a plant based diet. That is a whole extra topic that deserves attention. But for now, let’s step into the vegan world.

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Healthy easy treats to make with frozen fruit
Food Melanie Suzanne Wilson Food Melanie Suzanne Wilson

Healthy easy treats to make with frozen fruit

Frozen fruit is useful in its own right, even if fresh produce is preferred. Store-bought options should be frozen when fresh. It also tends to be cheaper. If you have spare fresh fruit and need to use it up, rinse and freeze it. Everyone should freeze their own ripe banana to use in smoothies and homemade sugar-free ice creams. Whether you’re saving money by shopping in the freezer section, or preventing waste by freezing your excess fruit, you can create delicious treats at home with these foods.

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Balancing authenticity and aspiration
Creativity, Work Melanie Suzanne Wilson Creativity, Work Melanie Suzanne Wilson

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.

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Why the planet needs minimalism
Melanie Suzanne Wilson Melanie Suzanne Wilson

Why the planet needs minimalism

As much as companies and other structures must change how they operate, we need to transform the mindsets of people who consume more than they need. Our culture needs minimalism.

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How to experience abundance regardless of money
Wellness Melanie Suzanne Wilson Wellness Melanie Suzanne Wilson

How to experience abundance regardless of money

Abundance is powerful. When we see it, we can feel grateful and find courage to do more. We can have faith in the support and resources around us. I am choosing to feel abundant regardless of the amount of money I have. You can do this too. It’s a well known mindset shift that empowers us to see opportunities instead of limitations. It helps us to do the impossible.

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How to persevere with a project
Work Melanie Suzanne Wilson Work Melanie Suzanne Wilson

How to persevere with a project

Do you struggle in finding motivation to continue a project? It could be for yourself or for others. It could be commercial, for study or a passion project. Whatever the purpose, sometimes we need more inner strength to keep going. Here are some ways to stop procrastinating, continue working and focus.

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How to make hummus for around a dollar
Food Melanie Suzanne Wilson Food Melanie Suzanne Wilson

How to make hummus for around a dollar

You can make your own hummus at a low cost and it can become greater quality too. There are two versions. One is a bit more instant. The other will be even cheaper but require some more planning and preparation in a time efficient way.

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Dry July - would you try it?
Wellness Melanie Suzanne Wilson Wellness Melanie Suzanne Wilson

Dry July - would you try it?

Dry July. It’s about more than skipping drinks for a month. The charitable purpose is to raise funds that support services for cancer patients. However, it can provide motivation to improve your health by avoiding alcohol.

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Really looking after yourself
Wellness Melanie Suzanne Wilson Wellness Melanie Suzanne Wilson

Really looking after yourself

Looking after yourself. TV will tell you it’s about heating a frozen meal. Marketing may tell you it’s about feeling pampered. I believe we can look after ourselves through balanced responsible self-care. It’s about connecting with our surroundings and ourselves. This is what I did this week to look after myself.

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What I did when feeling overwhelmed
Wellness Melanie Suzanne Wilson Wellness Melanie Suzanne Wilson

What I did when feeling overwhelmed

This is a tough time. I was feeling it. Chances are, other people are facing challenges too. I felt overwhelmed by a pressure to get more work (and do more work), anxiety about my social life and confusion about the next steps. I am grateful to have eventually found guidance on all this. But until then, and as I continue to gradually journey, I have needed coping strategies when feeling overwhelmed.

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How to eat plants instead of meat
Food Melanie Suzanne Wilson Food Melanie Suzanne Wilson

How to eat plants instead of meat

Now is a great time for Aussies and anyone to eat more whole food plant based meals. They can help the budget and waistline too. Here are some common ingredients that can substitute meat.

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