tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:49:57 +0000CleanLife: Modern Eco Living made Easy. Our guide to Living Life Lightlyhttp://blog.cleanlife.com.au/noreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)Blogger128125Cleanlifehttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-1309345155961035231Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:37:00 +00002010-06-24T02:43:10.833-07:00underwearpregnancychemicalsmotheringNatural parentingparentingbabiesorganic cottonclothingeco businessesbamboonappieschildrenwww.bootycrawl.com.au <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Trebuchet MS"; panose-1:2 11 6 3 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:647 0 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-paginationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/E2nQJ-7NQtc/search-for-ultimate-cloth-nappies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/E2nQJ-7NQtc" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2010/06/search-for-ultimate-cloth-nappies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-2817925234796287433Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:54:00 +00002010-07-06T02:22:05.058-07:00womenNatural parentingmotheringbooksbabieschildrenBeing is a parent is demanding, nobody would deny that.  Why then is it, that the 'job' of parenting, perhaps the hardest job in the world, is the one we receive the least training for and most certainly in some circles, the least recognition for. Recently when I told people I was going on a 'parenting course' some people laughed and said 'but you are already a parent'. I hope your GP does NOT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/C8B2YJeSoO0/heart-of-parenting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/C8B2YJeSoO0" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2010/06/heart-of-parenting.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-7145245805844210630Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:15:00 +00002010-06-21T02:15:18.418-07:00GM foodsinspirationalclean food organicchemicalsorganic foodbooksmagazinefoodcommentaryIt is no secret that I love national organic magazine Clean Food Organic.  I have been writing for them for some years now and still every issue that reaches my hands gives me a little more knowledge.  The latest issue is out now and contains an absolute bevy of useful articles.  My article in this issue is 'How Clean is Your Food' and details of just why food washing and hygienic food http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/GbaDH4LqMH8/clean-food-organic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/GbaDH4LqMH8" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2010/06/clean-food-organic.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-2685502963086271688Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:58:00 +00002010-06-21T02:01:49.305-07:00documentarynatural medicineGM foodsailmentsinspirationalchemicalssupplementsfood I've recently been having something of a health battle and when my husband arrived home with the 'Food Matters' DVD with a bounty of supplements from our local health food shop, I knew it was timely.  A very busy work, social and family  schedule had left us in a patch of sub optimal eating and minimal exercise - it was only a matter of time before it caught up with one of us.  I am glad it did http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/vD9-9gi3Y_U/ive-recently-been-having-something-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/vD9-9gi3Y_U" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2010/06/ive-recently-been-having-something-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-5311870295290528817Tue, 25 May 2010 05:22:00 +00002010-06-20T01:22:48.415-07:00womenbamboounderwearsleepwearorganic cottonclothingeco businesses <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} @page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:72.0pt 90.0pt 72.0pt 90.0pt; mso-header-margin:http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/tbTfA97ugk8/misoh-organic-sleepwear-for-sweet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/tbTfA97ugk8" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2010/05/misoh-organic-sleepwear-for-sweet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-3397998551390974064Tue, 25 May 2010 04:53:00 +00002010-05-24T21:53:32.479-07:00FOOD Inc Sounds like a movie we should all see!  A good friend from the UK, told me about  this film many months ago - I have been desperate to see it and now it has hit Perth shores.  I am seeing it next week, but thought I would give people some links to check out, so that you don't have to wait for my review.  From what I have heard Food Inc, should be compulsory viewing for anybody that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/cJKSYkcrxjM/food-inc-movie-for-masses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/cJKSYkcrxjM" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2010/05/food-inc-movie-for-masses.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-1237259585990090571Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:04:00 +00002010-05-19T20:09:23.552-07:00pregnancybabies Organic Kidz Stainless Steel Baby Bottles <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/5Rk5WMEsxwU/natural-newborn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/5Rk5WMEsxwU" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2010/04/natural-newborn.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-7859127456632767860Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:06:00 +00002010-05-19T20:10:59.230-07:00pregnancymens productsorganic beauty world It is that time of year again, the weather is getting cooler and I'm finding it a little harder to get up in the mornings (despite my 2.5year old shouting 'the birds are chirping it's time to get up everyone!'). While I am a big advocate of short showers, I still think an aromatic short shower should help you get geared up for the day ahead. That is why I LOVE.... Burt's Bees Men's Bodyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/YH4TC3q9Jy8/product-reviews-burts-bees-mens-body.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/YH4TC3q9Jy8" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2010/04/product-reviews-burts-bees-mens-body.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-6442957402166635294Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:22:00 +00002010-05-19T20:11:20.854-07:00bamboosleepwear 'Grace Story' 'Misoh Organic Essentials' hits the stores again this winter with a gorgeous range of earth friendly sleepwear and underwear for women. Mixing feminine, romantic styling with cosy, eco friendly fabrics… Bamboo, Organic Cotton and Organic Velour. Launched in 2008 the Misoh label had overwhelming success with it’s fresh, unique approach to women’s sleepwear. Offering women an http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/AxxgloSNT7k/organic-sleepwear-product-feature-misoh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/AxxgloSNT7k" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2010/03/organic-sleepwear-product-feature-misoh.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-5389368583436806611Mon, 29 Mar 2010 06:46:00 +00002010-03-29T00:50:17.605-07:00makeupskincarehair careorganic beauty worldbeauty products <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/vjtnDxufjyY/hair-dye-natural-alternative.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/vjtnDxufjyY" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2010/03/hair-dye-natural-alternative.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-1773020995747303408Mon, 29 Mar 2010 06:18:00 +00002010-03-28T23:39:47.887-07:00fair tradefair trade fortnightfoodSometimes it can all seem too hard to live ethically - or at least that is what people often tell me. No doubt it does require a little extra planning - but if we can all just change one thing a month to a more ethical sustainable choice and then stick to that - an enormous difference can be created. In the case of coffee, just by buying organic fair trade coffee, you will be improving the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/fwO7XHbK_-E/ethical-coffee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/fwO7XHbK_-E" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2010/03/ethical-coffee.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-7644996587919277489Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:49:00 +00002010-05-19T20:12:02.828-07:00bookschildrenseminarsCleanLife readersIt is no secret that I am a huge fan of the fabulous cook and author Jude Blereau. Reading her books are for me like reading a warming novel, yet ultimately more nourishing and rewarding. The gifts keep coming as you cook more and more of her food. So it is an understatement to say that I am excited about her Wholefood for Children (Nourishing children with whole and organic foods) book that ishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/9EJl36xljA0/seminar-wholefood-cooking-for-children.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/9EJl36xljA0" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2010/02/seminar-wholefood-cooking-for-children.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-6809837330743180456Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:56:00 +00002010-05-19T20:12:37.426-07:00gift ideaschristmasChristmas is a very special time for me. I think the excitement is palpable around the city and the serenity of the countryside it somehow more revitalizing at this time of year. For me it doesn't matter if I am in cold London or sunny Perth, I love the whirlwind that surrounds us be it in frost or sunshine. What I don't claim to love is the tacky side of Christmas, with cheap toys and gimmicky http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/3vgsC1D91tM/these-are-few-of-my-favourite-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/3vgsC1D91tM" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2009/11/these-are-few-of-my-favourite-things.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-7595066139248130209Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:12:00 +00002010-05-19T20:13:08.119-07:00gift ideaschristmasKylie Johnson ceramic decoration(from www.biome.com.au) <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-AU; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} h4 {mso-margin-top-alt:http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/gxr0xinxx5o/does-my-conscience-look-big-in-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/gxr0xinxx5o" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2009/11/does-my-conscience-look-big-in-this.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-7379825499360666038Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:05:00 +00002010-05-19T20:17:32.168-07:00networkingOrganised networking can be fantastic of absolutely awful (in my opinion) and for someone who turns down many networking events every month, this one sounded a little fresh and exciting. No membership fees, a good place to have lunch and a green focus. The Green Network is launching with their first lunch on Tuesday the 17th November, but even if you missed the boat... there are many benefits tohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/JsQAY_sj0pE/get-yourself-into-green-network.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/JsQAY_sj0pE" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2009/11/get-yourself-into-green-network.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-4001731343058553330Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:58:00 +00002010-05-19T20:18:08.545-07:00mobile phonesanimalsPerth Zoo are running a recycling programme for old mobile phones with proceeds going to the Jane Goodall Institute supporting Gorillas in the wild. Below is some info from the Zoo's website, check out the link below for full details on how to recycle your phone. http://www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au/en/Get-Involved/Theyre-Calling-On-You-Phone-Campaign/ They're Calling On You Phone Campaign http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/Wq-J0-uSzlA/perth-zoo-recycling-old-mobile-phones.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/Wq-J0-uSzlA" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2009/11/perth-zoo-recycling-old-mobile-phones.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-4770276063206088862Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:13:00 +00002009-11-08T21:20:21.965-08:00If you are serious about seriously good food, then you will love these upcoming seminars. Many of you would know that I am a HUGE fan of Jude Blereau, Wholefood cookbook author extraordinaire. So get a taste of her at this fabulous event. See below for all the juicy details...‘Everyday with Wholefood’ is a new seasonal seminar series bought to you by Jude Blereau and Whole Food Cooking to answerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/3kVF7MsdXVU/everyday-with-wholefood-seminars.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/3kVF7MsdXVU" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2009/11/everyday-with-wholefood-seminars.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-3363225628312251907Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:11:00 +00002009-10-27T08:41:19.207-07:00makeupskincarebeauty products Reviewing natural products is one of the many great joys of this job and the days that you find something, that you know you will be using for many years to come, is always really exciting. Last week, I had such a moment with Burt's Bees Super Shiny Natural Lip Gloss. Lip gloss is one of those things that most females (and some males) just love to use. A quick slick of lip gloss seems to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/ql4MYB2Ioe0/product-reviews-burts-bees-goodies-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/ql4MYB2Ioe0" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2009/10/product-reviews-burts-bees-goodies-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-2229367081891726751Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:23:00 +00002009-10-26T02:49:12.205-07:00toothpastelabellingeczemasoapbabiesmakeupskincarehair careCleanLife readersbeauty productsLike to have your say about what constitutes a natural personal care product?Burt's Bees (Natural personal care company from the US), have launched an Australian survey, so you can have your say. It is easy to complete and takes around 5 minutes or a little less. You'll find the link on the Burt's Bees home page. http://www.burtsbees.com.au/Below is a little information from Burt's Bees on the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/xaaPnvPvrpE/what-does-natural-mean-to-you-when-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/xaaPnvPvrpE" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2009/10/what-does-natural-mean-to-you-when-it.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-1061331157723095711Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:54:00 +00002009-10-26T02:33:55.091-07:00eczemasoapbabiesskincareOne of the most common questions we get asked at CleanLife is; 'What is your favourite .........?' In the days when green, natural and organic products were limited in number, it was fairly easy to say which was our favourite nappy, lipstick, sheet set etc. Now however we are blessed to have a bounty of great natural products in Australia, more than the CleanLife team can possibly test http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/0bIPNbHFKjg/whats-your-favourite-product-imse-vimse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/0bIPNbHFKjg" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2009/10/whats-your-favourite-product-imse-vimse.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-9071193347688471794Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:30:00 +00002010-05-19T20:13:39.437-07:00bamboopregnancybabiesHaving a baby is undoubtedly a daunting task. So once you are in the know about what is good (and not so good) for baby and the environment, it can seem as if merely finding the safe and green products you need could take you more than the full 9.5 months of gestation. That is why I love Mini Eco (www.minieco.com.au). You can find everything eco-friendly and safe for babies and children http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/Y5RnOnmaZOk/mini-eco-safe-green-goods-for-next.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/Y5RnOnmaZOk" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2009/10/mini-eco-safe-green-goods-for-next.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-6385824775007045544Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:12:00 +00002010-05-19T20:14:09.752-07:00skincare <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} @page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:72.0pt 90.0pt 72.0pt 90.0pt; mso-header-margin:35.4pt; http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/x1OXb-Lk_MY/treasured-earth-skincare-for-you-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/x1OXb-Lk_MY" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2009/10/treasured-earth-skincare-for-you-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-945012864047450374Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:56:00 +00002010-05-19T20:14:24.744-07:00nappiespregnancybabies If you thought reusable nappies were a thing of the past, you have something exciting to learn. If you are a dedicated user, then you have some new friends to meet! It is reusable nappy week and their are events happening all over the country, so get you nappies on (your little ones that is) and check the ongoings out on the link below. http://www.reusablenappyweek.com.au/events.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/yFkMyVtL-Bw/reusable-nappy-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/yFkMyVtL-Bw" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2009/10/reusable-nappy-week.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-1079565732768741651Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:25:00 +00002009-10-13T01:53:10.914-07:00labellingsaving waterbabiesCleanLife readersfoodSIGG Replacement Bottles - Update Thanks to a CleanLife reader and one of CleanLife's favourite companies, BIOME (www.biome.com.au) we have discovered a little more about the SIGG saga detailed below. The really good news is that SIGG are offering to replace your bottles with their new BPA free version. You need only return your bottles by mail, free post and notify them of which bottle you http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/6kGX7NjZWN4/sigg-bottles-not-as-safe-as-we-have.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/6kGX7NjZWN4" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2009/10/sigg-bottles-not-as-safe-as-we-have.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229695.post-1322183992562748636Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:40:00 +00002010-05-19T20:14:53.750-07:00homegardenSome time ago, I had a thought that perhaps for people who didn't have enough space to grow fruit and veg in their back yards, the verge might be a good idea? I had visions of neighbourhoods sharing their veg, having street parties with goodies made from the fruits of their labour, cook offs and bottling jam. To me it seemed like a wonderful 'fix' to many of the modern problems we face; poor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cleanlife/~3/EYGwOSHtH18/what-is-your-council-spraying-on-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Cacho)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cleanlife/~4/EYGwOSHtH18" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.cleanlife.com.au/2009/10/what-is-your-council-spraying-on-your.html