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andreakristin
Jan 11, 20247 min read
Why it’s time to get plastic out of your kitchen
If we put the environmental issue of plastic aside (which is a huge problem!) the other issue with plastic in the kitchen is that it’s in...
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Andrea Kristin
Aug 3, 20236 min read
Review: Switching to the Period cup
It's been a year since I made the switch and here's what I have learnt and what you need to know if you starting to warm up to the idea of b
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andreakristin
Apr 21, 20236 min read
Plastic Free Toy Ideas: Our favourite toddler and preschooler toys
About 2 years ago I decided I was done buying plastic crap for the kids. When I got cheap plasticy toys, we subconsciously didn’t care...
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andreakristin
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Easiest household items swaps - Beginner level to Sustainability
I know a lot of changes to becoming less wasteful and more sustainable require you to change your habits (such as taking keep cups with...
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andreakristin
May 16, 20223 min read
Recipe: The BEST Cake that’s also Gluten Free & Dairy Free!
In trying to make a gluten free and dairy free cake that my husband can eat, I tried so many recipes, some GF and DF specific, others I...
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andreakristin
Aug 1, 20212 min read
Recipe: GF Almond Jewel Cookies
This recipe makes beautifully chewy gluten free cookies with almond crunch and a delicious gooey fruity centre!
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andreakristin
Jul 27, 20216 min read
Review: Pros and cons of 5 different workout apps
Sam Wood 28, Sweat with Kayla Itsines, Fresh Body Fit Mind by Amanda Bisk, Nike Training Club and Apple's Fitness Plus.
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andreakristin
Jul 15, 20216 min read
Beautifully functional: Small family bathroom design
Our only bathroom in our house is on the small size and has the door in a place that doesn’t allow for maximizing the space. It’s a...
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andreakristin
May 29, 20212 min read
Country road: Starting to put their money where their image is... Australia!
I am always conscious of taking small steps to help my consumption be more ethical to people, animals and the environment. I am also a...
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andreakristin
May 26, 202114 min read
The first year of motherhood: 10 things I learnt to thrive instead of just surviving!
From the moment your first child is born, people say you are also born as a mother and while you are, people often forget that you are...
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andreakristin
Jan 17, 20212 min read
Recipe: Gluten Free raspberry and chocolate tart
Looks can be deceiving, this is not crazy rich or decadent, but a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavours. This is always a crowd...
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andreakristin
Jan 13, 20214 min read
Practical (and beautiful) alternative to plastic dinnerware for kids
If you have little kids or have been around them you would know the need to keep them far away from standard dinnerware - glasses and...
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andreakristin
Jan 5, 20214 min read
Designing a small room for a toddler
My little boy is almost 2yrs and it has come time to move him out of the nursery and the cot in prep for the arrival of baby number 2....
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andreakristin
Dec 8, 20202 min read
Recipe: Gluten free choc chip and pecan cookies
Earlier this year my husband was diagnosed as celiac and we have been going on a gluten free journey in our household since then. Meals...
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andreakristin
Nov 25, 20207 min read
Ideas to be more sustainable this Christmas
As I get older I have become more and more aware of my consumption and impact on the world, and Christmas is one of those times what you...
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andreakristin
Nov 18, 20202 min read
Hanging Rock: The Blue Mountains best view
Out of all the trails and lookouts I have been to in the Blue Mountains, this by far is my favourite. It’s remote, sheer, easy to get to...
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Andrea Kristin
Apr 23, 202017 min read
My birth story Part 2: Birthing Breech Naturally
On Sunday morning at about 2am I woke up from what felt like a contraction. I had never had a contraction before so I didn't really know...
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Andrea Kristin
Apr 22, 202012 min read
My birth story Part 1: The importance of choice and knowledge
Like so many I believed that the best care during pregnancy and birth was only with an obstetrician. I had paid the crazy amount to up my...
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Andrea Kristin
Nov 12, 20196 min read
Modern Cloth Nappies: easy and so rewarding
To be honest I had never really considered using anything else but disposable nappies until I was pregnant and learnt there were other...
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Andrea Kristin
Feb 3, 20198 min read
6 Steps to Achieving a Successful Active Pregnancy
As I enter the last week of my pregnancy I have been able to reflect on where I started to where I am now, and that my expectation of...
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