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As each school morning rolls around we’re faced with the same dilemma – what to put in the kids’ lunch boxes. Here are 15 ideas for smart, healthy and litterless lunches.

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A touch of luxury

article illustration We think this might be the ultimate glamping accessory – Tamsin Cooper's luxurious velvet and silk overnight bag. And we've got one to give away!

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There's still time to nominate and win!

article illustration Sick and tired of having to use scissors to open your razor packet? Hate filling up your bin with all the plastic left over from wrapped veggies? Here’s a chance to have your say on some of the best and worst packaging on New Zealand’s shelves.

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Pimp your coffee

article illustration Brighten the first month of the year with a colourful new KeepCup for your takeaway coffees. They'll stand up to 1,000 uses -- and save all those disposable coffee cups heading to landfill. What's more, we've got 20 KeepCups in a variety of colour combos to give away ...

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Psychological tips to beat those back-at-work blues

article illustration Sick and tired of work already? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or downright blue to be back?
Then it’s possible you have a case of the “back-at-work blues”, says psychology expert Dr Mary Casey.

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The fun in fundraising

article illustration Good guest bloggers The Ministry of Silly Walks returns to share their fundraising tips and tricks on the path to their first Oxfam Trailwalker.

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Summer food care tips

article illustration Don't get sick from food that's been out in the sun for too long! Here's how to get the most from leftovers as well as boost the fridge life of your fruit and veggies.

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Meet the Ministry of Silly Walks!

article illustration Introducing Good guest bloggers and Oxfam Trailwalker 2012 team, The Ministry of Silly Walks. Each fortnight the team will share their experiences as they prepare for their first Oxfam Trailwalker challenge to raise funds for Oxfam. The team is quietly confident they’ve got what it takes but there are sure to be life-lessons learned along the way!

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Confused about the new Food Bill?

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    Sick and tired of having to use scissors to open your razor packet? Hate filling up your bin with all the plastic left over from wrapped veggies? Here’s a chance to have your say on some of the best and worst packaging on New Zealand’s shelves.

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    Sick and tired of work already? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or downright blue to be back?
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    We cultivate the art of slow and bust five common food allergy myths. There are delicious fruity desserts and old-fashioned drinks to make, easy gardening tips, an inspirational glamping guide and the latest on natural body scrubs. Plus we look at the tough topic of slavery in our seas.

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We cultivate the art of slow and bust five common food allergy myths. There are delicious fruity desserts and old-fashioned drinks to make, easy gardening tips, an inspirational glamping guide and the latest on natural body scrubs. Plus we look at the tough topic of slavery in our seas.

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  • Kate on Pimp your coffee:
    It has to be the "Beachtowel" combination - love the aqua accents of the plug and band on the neutral cup and lid!

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