1516 days ago

Homemade Rosemary Mint Shampoo

Way Of Life Health Shop

In a bid to get unnecessary plastic out of our lives, many of us have turned to making our own products. This is fun and can be very satisfying. Here is a lovely recipe for a homemade shampoo that can be put in a glass container or in a recycled shampoo bottle.
Ingredients:
1 cup Aloe Vera Gel
3 tblsp Olive Oil, or oil of choice
10 tblsp Baking Soda
20 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
Mix all ingredients together and store in glass bottle, or reuse an old shampoo container.

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1 day ago

Commemorate Anzac Day on 25 April

Auckland Council

Remember our servicemen and servicewomen past and present by attending an Anzac Day service on Thursday 25 April.

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1 day ago

Turn downsizing stress into strength

Possum Bourne Retirement Village

Downsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a good thing, such as a move to somewhere you will love to live.

Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.

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1 day ago

Minimalist Design in Apartment Living

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.

She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.
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