We Belong Outdoors

Twenty Years Outdoors

Twenty Years Outdoors

December 12, 2019 is a special day, as twenty years ago John and I were married. We also call it the birth day of Goodbye SANDFLY, because we gave ...

Workhomeworkhome and then . . . Home. and Work.

I have a lovely morning routine that gets me to work about 6:30, where I do something to acknowledge the start of the day, in the quiet before anyo...

Our Natural Sun Balm Has Arrived!

Ok, you truly delighted me. We've been working on our certified natural sunscreen called Sun Balm for far too long in my book, you can imagine afte...

Goodbye Said Hello to Adventure and Go Green

Goodbye said hello to the Spirited WomenAdventure in Whakatane Goodbye has been on the road finding adventure, inspiring green options, and busines...

As Seen on TV

I did not envision that my first famous moment on national tv would be singing and dancing about sandflies. No. And yet, I did sing and dance about...

A Million Leaves

This spring I prioritised 3 things, then only got 1 done I went away on holiday in July, and since my return have slid, fallen, been driven from is...

Now in Health Post

SANDFLY and OUCH are now in Health Post Health Post is a company founded on principles of integrity, empathy, and accessibility. They have grown tr...

Decluttering diva or denial?

De-cluttering mind body and soul Have you had a time in your life when you looked around your home and wondered why you collected so many things? W...

Imagine the Simplicity- A Beautiful Cabinet

Have you ever looked at your bathroom cabinet and wondered how you could down size the amount of product you need for your face and body? Or how t...

WHOA! The Cookers!

Your donation is headed to Solomon Islands You challenged me to write and ask clearly. And then, as a group, you sent a sustained YES with donat...

Community and Sustainable, Healthy Cooking.

It's been an outgoing autumn for me. Last month I was in Taupo, participating (as sponsor, not team member) in the Whai Ora Spirited Women's Advent...

Pukeko Garden

For those of you in the South Island, I hear you have been hanging out in the single digits at night. For us here in Northland, we have just had da...

Balm 101: Adventure

What's the most useful thing you could take with you on an adventure? Balm 101 Adventure is a series of tips and hacks that will let you stay a lot...

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