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HAPPI.EARTH
happi.earth is a certified organic laundry liquid based out of the gold coast that has the planet in mind. I got sent happi.earth to try and have been using it for the last 4 months. the laundry liquid came with a pump bottle and you only need 2 pumps per load which definitely does the job. if you like to get more bang for your bucks, one pouch is supposed to last 400 washes and you can can send the pouch back once you’re done to be sterilised and refilled which is pretty cool. previously I had been using soapberries (which is one of the main ingredients for happi.earth) for it’s multi-use and to reduce waste. and in no way is using soapberries any effort, but the pump bottle has made it simpler by not having to remember how many washes I’ve used the berries for, or dig around my wet clothes to find them. the only thing I’ve found is sometimes there can be a few drippy boys after pumping, and it can get a bit sticky so I’ve placed the bottle on a dish. another yay is that with each purchase, happi.earth plants a tree in their mangrove forest and right now for a limited time they are planting 5 trees. I learnt more about happi.earth from their chief entrepreneur alf orpen.
WHAT INSPIRED HAPPI.EARTH?
happi.earth has been brewing for several years. while we have been leaders in the organic industry, we knew we needed to be better, much better. happi.earth is the result of pursuing several goals.:
- let’s produce a product that no one else is making with all ingredients being grown organically?
- let’s create a price point that will create a happi.earth movement to enable us to plant a tree with every purchase yet still save money for the purchaser.
- let’s design packaging that will reduce the need for plastic. (the inspiration came from a kraft paper coffee pouch with the question arising, how do we put a handle and a spout of such a packaging).
- let’s produce a “green” product that at very least performs as good, if not better as one made from toxic synthetic chemicals?
WHERE IS HAPPI.EARTH MADE AND WHO MAKES IT?
happi.earth is made in our certified organic factory in molendinar on the gold coast, australia. ONEgroup (organic & natural enterprise group) make it and our origins stem back to the creation of the world’s first certified organic skin and personal care products under the brand miessence.
WHAT ORGANIC INGREDIENTS ARE IN HAPPI.EARTH?
all ingredients are certified organic: organic soapberry nut concentrate. organic bean glycerine. organic ethanol from sugarcane. organic eucalyptus & organic orange essential oils. nothing else.
WHAT MAKES HAPPI.EARTH PACKAGING ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS?
happi.earth packaging is not perfect. it is however so much better than the usual because it is made from kraft paper with a fine BPA free plastic lining so that it does not leak. with the capacity to hold enough laundry liquid for 400 loads of washing it replaces annually 13 plastic bottles from being produced and discarded into the environment.
WHERE DOES HAPPI.EARTH PLANT MANGROVE TREES?
we are proud to be collaborating with arne fjortoft and his team at the worldview international foundation with whom we have named a previously damaged mangrove area in myanmar the happi forest, where we have commenced its regeneration by planting mangrove trees.
WHAT’S NEXT OR IN THE WORKS FOR HAPPI.EARTH?
our current goal is to plant 1 million trees. we also have several exciting revolutionary products in the pipeline (sorry cannot expose them yet!)
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TIP OR PIECE OF ADVICE FOR GREENER LIVING?
it’s the responsibility of all humans to create our preferred future by deciding to act on a scale possible for us, small or large.
SAVE 15% OFF YOUR ORDER BY USING THIS LINK: WWW.HAPPI.EARTH/BRANDPARTNER/GREENERLIVING
you can connect and find out more about happi.earth through their website,email,facebook,instagramandyoutube.
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feel into the body. the breath. the heart beat. it’s easy to get frustrated when things aren’t going well but keep coming back to that brightness, goodness, the love and feed off of that ☀️
well, hot dang. I’ve taught over 2000 hours of this marvellous thing we call yoga when I stepped into teacher training my thinking was that I could teach maybe once a week, but yoga is all I have done ever since. I am super grateful to be able to do this, and for all the teachers who have taught me, and to all my fellow teachers and friends who keep inspiring me. and most of all so ridiculously thankful for everyone who’s taken the time to come to one of my classes and practice with me
constipation. yeah I said it. and this morning smoothie recommendation from my friend got things moving blueberries, banana, spinach, protein + acai powder topped with almond milk
there’s one more spot left for the beginners yoga course with me on monday’s 7:30pm-8:30pm from 4th february - 11th march at stretch yoga holland park. it goes over six weeks covering asana, pranayama, mediation, bandhas, mindfulness and philosophy ✨
https://www.stretchyoga.com.au/beginners-yoga-course.html
fabric softener always seems like a luxury but it makes your clothes smell and feel so good. this diy recipe is from low tox life
yummy-smelling fabric softener:
ingredients
↠ 20-30 drops essential oil of your choice
↠ 2 cups epsom salts
↠½ cup bicarbonate of soda
method
↠ simply mix the essential oil into the epsom salts, then mix in the bicarbonate of soda. keep in a jar.
↠ about halfway through wash (or from the beginning) add ⅓ cup of your mixture
the new year represents an opportunity to make room for new experiences. yoga helps us shed old ways of seeing things and invites us to take on a new challenge whether physical, mental or emotional. setting intentions let’s us practice self care and self love
these hemp face and body cloths from boho thingsare a great zero waste and plastic free alternative from usual cotton pads and loofahs. you can wash them in warm soapy water or throw them in the cold wash in a laundry bag.
I made this sweet potato mac and cheese recipe from @onegreenplanet.
the original recipe is below however I would definitely cute the nutmeg quantity by half and if you’re not a fan of spice the cayenne by half too.
ingredients:
2 medium sweet potatoes
450g dried pasta shells
1/3 cup vegan butter
1/3 cup flour
2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 tsp white miso
½ tsp cayenne
1 tsp nutmeg
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 cups baby spinach, chopped
ground pepper, to taste
method:
↠ preheat oven to 220°c. poke a few holes with a fork into sweet potatoes and wrap them in foil. bake until cooked through, about 60 minutes. when sweet potatoes are cooked and slightly cool, scoop out the flesh and discard the skins. set flesh aside.
↠ cook pasta according to package instructions. drain and set aside.
in a medium pot, melt the butter. stir in flour and cook, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until mixture thickens. stir in half the non-dairy milk and continue stirring another 2 minutes or so as mixture continues to thicken. stir in sweet potatoes. add in remaining milk, garlic, mustard, miso, cayenne, nutmeg, nutritional yeast, and salt. continue cooking another few minutes until a thick sauce consistency is reached.
↠ transfer sauce to a blender and blend until smooth. place cooked pasta into the sauce pot. over low heat, pour blended sauce over pasta and stir well. stir in baby spinach and cook about 2 minutes until pasta is warm and spinach is wilted. serve with freshly ground pepper.
you know that feeling we get when we hear from somebody who’s interesting to us and we get that burst of energy? that feeling of being seen and being heard and being noticed. we’re constantly seeking that validation externally but it’s so much more energising to create that validation and love from within ourselves. through everything this year my love for myself has flourished.
take a moment and repeat the words I love you silently to yourself. does discomfort arise? it’s not unusual, but as you keep saying those words notice the softening. there is nobody on this planet who can give that to you but you. you are seen. you are heard. you are loved. anytime we feel that we are less than magic or doubt our self worth we go back to this practice of taking a full breath and find space in our body to begin again.
inspired by elena brower
getting amongst the lunch specials at saiko teppanyaki in fortitude valley, brisbane. tofu, pumpkin, carrot, onion, zucchini, sweet potato, eggplant, mushroom and cabbage
thezama yoga pose of the month is bird of paradise. challenging, but a fun one to do! the abloom challenge has kicked off too so try and get to as many classes as you can to win some awesome prizes
uhhhh dis vegan mac and cheese udon noodle dish blew my mind. the sauce is miso and siracha. the tofu bites were so good too. everything on the menu at netherworld in brisbane is vegan and it’s a bloody good time with craft beer, arcade & board games. if anyone wants to go take me
have you got amongst the beeswax wraps train yet? reusable, washable & sustainable. these cute ones are fromnurture earth, locally made in brisbane
I’m trying to make some more fun salads so gave this warm pear & spinach salad a go from honestlyhealthy. it’s supposed to be with figs but as they aren’t in season I used pear instead
ingredients:
↠ ½ red onion, sliced
↠ 60g green beans, sliced
↠ 1 tbsp sunflower oil
↠ 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
↠ 1 pear or 3 figs
↠ 2 tbsp water
↠ 80g spinach
↠ 5g parsley
↠ 30g pistachios, chopped
method:
↠ saute the onions and beans in a mixture of sunflower oil & apple cider vinegar for 2 minutes.
↠ slice the pear/figs in half and put them cut side down in the pan among with the onions and beans and cook for 1 minute on each side. after you flip them, add the water and leave for another minute.
↠ serve on a bed of spinach leaves and garnish with the parsley and pistachios.
how have I not tried no no’s until now? all the salads are vegan and the falafel is
made these roast chickpeas with cumin and chilli as a snacky poo for the week
ingredients:
↠ 2 tablespoons pumpkin oil
↠ 1 tablespoon ground cumin
↠ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
↠ ½ teaspoon chilli powder
↠ 1 pinch sea salt
↠ 1 pinch ground black pepper
↠ 1 dash chilli togarashi powder
↠ 1 (400g) tin chickpeas, rinsed and drained
method:
↠ preheat the oven to 180°c.
↠ whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl adding the chickpeas last to toss and coat.
↠ spread a single layer on a baking tray.
↠ roast in the oven for 45 minutes stirring occasionally until nicely brown & crispy.
so when you make nut milk you get the leftover pulp which is too expensive to just chuck out. what you can do is make some bliss balls out of them. this recipe is inspired by vibrant plate
ingredients
↠ 1 cup leftover almond pulp
↠ 1 cup soft dates
↠½ cup psyllium husk
↠ 2 tsp cacao
↠ 1 tsp melted coconut oil
↠ 1 segment of orange
↠ pinch of salt
↠ 2 tsp cinnamon
method
- pulse together almond pulp & dates in a food processor to break the ingredients apart.
- add psyllium husk, cacao, coconut oil, orange, and salt. blend in food processor until thoroughly combined and you get a sticky blended mixture that will hold together.
- remove the dough from the food processor and add to a bowl. take a pinch of dough, press together and then roll into a small ball. place on a plate and repeat to use up all the mixture.
- on a separate plate sprinkle the cinnamon and roll the balls to coat.
- store in fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.
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