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Discover the Many Benefits of Herbal Teas

Discover the Many Benefits of Herbal Teas

Herbal teas offer a wide range of benefits, from aiding digestion to detoxifying the body. By simply swapping out coffee or regular tea for a herbal blend, you can take the first step towards a healthier and more mindful lifestyle.
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The Amazing World of Bees

The Amazing World of Bees

It's hard not to be impressed by the humble bee. With 20 May being World Bee Day, it seemed fiting to write a small ode to these important buzzy heroes.
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Cleaning Hacks: Five Ingredients for a Spotless Home

Cleaning Hacks: Five Ingredients for a Spotless Home

Have you ever felt overwhelmed walking down the cleaning aisle of your local supermarket? What if I told you that you could make most of your household cleaning products yourself using only a few ingredients?
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Hidden Dangers: Do harmful Chemicals lurk in your cleaning products?

Hidden Dangers: Do harmful Chemicals lurk in your cleaning products?

The household cleaning products in our homes may contain harmful chemicals that pose health risks and are damaging to the environment. In this blog we list some of the more common ones to look out for.
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How to Eat Seasonally and Locally in Ireland

How to Eat Seasonally and Locally in Ireland

Discover the benefits of seasonal and local food shopping in Ireland, including better taste, nutrition, and reduced carbon footprint. Learn what fruits and vegetables are in season with this guide.
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Amazing Facts You (Probably) Didn't Know About Nuts

Amazing Facts You (Probably) Didn't Know About Nuts

We did some digging on one of our most popular categories, Nuts!, and learned a few interesting facts along the way.
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Kitchen Swaps to Eliminate Plastic

Kitchen Swaps to Eliminate Plastic

Our homes are often flooded with unnecessary plastic waste, prominently seen in grocery shopping, from packaging to pre-prepared foods. While single-use plastics are a known issue we look at the more permanent, multi-use plastics in our homes, particularly in the kitchen and explore the alternatives.
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Introduction to Permaculture

Introduction to Permaculture

Much more than just a gardening technique, Permaculture is a philosophy for a sustainable way of life. It's core principles of Care for the earth, Care for people, and Fair Share provide a blueprint for sustainable living and is more applicable to your daily life than you may think.
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Growing Your Own Indoor Herbs this Winter

Growing Your Own Indoor Herbs this Winter

Growing your own fresh herbs indoors can be done by almost anyone. With so many benefits from improved wellbeing, adding flavour to your cooking, and having less waste, why not give it a try?
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Winter Wellness: Nutritious foods for Health and Mood

Winter Wellness: Nutritious foods for Health and Mood

Now that we are deep into winter many people will start to feel winter-specific changes to mood and become more susceptible to getting ill. Here we share some guidance on how changes to your diet can enhance immunity and lift your mood.
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Happy Gut, Happy Life: Nourishing Foods for a Healthy Digestive System

Happy Gut, Happy Life: Nourishing Foods for a Healthy Digestive System

In this blog guest contributor, nutritionist Georgie Murphy, explores the crucial role of gut health in overall well-being, highlighting the impact of diet over genetics on gut bacteria. She gives her 4 easy tips to better gut health and a better you.
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Sustainable Gifting - Eco-Brands On Our Wish List

Sustainable Gifting - Eco-Brands On Our Wish List

Buying gifts is tricky at the best of times especially if you are trying to gift mindfully and sustainably. At The Source we love to follow brands trying to do good just like us so thought we would share some of our favourites to provide some gift inspiration.
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