In this year’s budget, Finance Minster Trevor Manuel proposed a number of environmental reforms and incentives, as part of a domestic response to the global challenge of climate change. We bring you the low-down.
People who practice Feng Shui put a lot of energy into creating welcoming spaces for positive energy in their homes, but the garden is often neglected. Here are the basics of getting a garden in order to improve your outlook and your life.
Christmas is a time for celebration, sharing and festivity. Unfortunately, these activities often come with a steep increase in environmental impact. But there are ways to minimise the environmental impact of Christmas. It just takes a little thought and planning.
We all know the benefits of growing our own vegetables – a reduction in food miles and pesticides and an increase in nutrients and flavour. But the idea of getting started with a veggie patch can seem overwhelming to the novice. This outline of how to manage a vegetable garden is a practical user’s manual to a “GIY” vegetable garden.
With global battery sales soaring you can help yourself and the environment by making the smart switch to rechargeble batteries. We show you exactly why we’ve given rechargeble batteries the green light and why they should be top of your eco-friendly shopping list today.
Summer has arrived, with glorious hot days seeing flower beds flourishing. Make the most of the long days and outdoor weather by getting a bit of earth under your nails and you’ll see the rewards.
Gadgets have quietly nestled into our lives and homes as essential everyday tools we can’t do without. We would all be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't at least own a cellphone in today’s technological world. It’s easy to forget how much power these gadgets really use, but what about eco-friendly gadgets?
Come October, and summer is well under way, with the occasional cold snap still making an appearance. There’s lots to be done in the garden, tending vegetables, herbs, lawns and flowerbeds. Harmonious Living brings you monthly gardening tips to help you plan your gardening activities.
Television ads would have you believe that dangerous germs lurk on every surface, waiting to be transferred by children and pets until the whole world is overtaken by malevolent red dots, unless you make prolific use of antibacterial soap. But these soaps come with their own problems for people and the environment, and actually, most bacteria isn't bad at all.
Despite some recent scares, the water that comes out of our South African taps is still in line with international standards. If we’re still concerned, we should filter or boil it, because drinking bottled water is harmful to the environment.
Author: Cami Walker This is the powerful story of the author's struggle with Multiple Sclerosis and how a healer's unusual prescription of mindful altruism - to 'give away 29 gifts in 29 days' - ignited her energy, her happiness, and invited more abundance into her life. More details...
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Uplifting Colour
Orange is an uplifting colour, stimulating and energizing. It is associated the emotions of joy and excitement as well as movement and creativity. Considered to be very warm, optimistic and the most sociable of all the colours.
You can make your shower more revitalising by putting six to eight drops of stimulating oil into the bottom of your shower. Try Rosemary, Lemon or Peppermint oils.
Environment 
In this year’s budget, Finance Minster Trevor Manuel proposed a number of environmental reforms and incentives, as part of a domestic response to the global challenge of climate change. We bring you the low-down. 
People who practice Feng Shui put a lot of energy into creating welcoming spaces for positive energy in their homes, but the garden is often neglected. Here are the basics of getting a garden in order to improve your outlook and your life. 
Christmas is a time for celebration, sharing and festivity. Unfortunately, these activities often come with a steep increase in environmental impact. But there are ways to minimise the environmental impact of Christmas. It just takes a little thought and planning. 
We all know the benefits of growing our own vegetables – a reduction in food miles and pesticides and an increase in nutrients and flavour. But the idea of getting started with a veggie patch can seem overwhelming to the novice. This outline of how to manage a vegetable garden is a practical user’s manual to a “GIY” vegetable garden. 
With global battery sales soaring you can help yourself and the environment by making the smart switch to rechargeble batteries. We show you exactly why we’ve given rechargeble batteries the green light and why they should be top of your eco-friendly shopping list today. 
Summer has arrived, with glorious hot days seeing flower beds flourishing. Make the most of the long days and outdoor weather by getting a bit of earth under your nails and you’ll see the rewards. 
Gadgets have quietly nestled into our lives and homes as essential everyday tools we can’t do without. We would all be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't at least own a cellphone in today’s technological world. It’s easy to forget how much power these gadgets really use, but what about eco-friendly gadgets? 
Come October, and summer is well under way, with the occasional cold snap still making an appearance. There’s lots to be done in the garden, tending vegetables, herbs, lawns and flowerbeds. Harmonious Living brings you monthly gardening tips to help you plan your gardening activities. 
Television ads would have you believe that dangerous germs lurk on every surface, waiting to be transferred by children and pets until the whole world is overtaken by malevolent red dots, unless you make prolific use of antibacterial soap. But these soaps come with their own problems for people and the environment, and actually, most bacteria isn't bad at all. 
Despite some recent scares, the water that comes out of our South African taps is still in line with international standards. If we’re still concerned, we should filter or boil it, because drinking bottled water is harmful to the environment. 
This is the powerful story of the author's struggle with Multiple Sclerosis and how a healer's unusual prescription of mindful altruism - to 'give away 29 gifts in 29 days' - ignited her energy, her happiness, and invited more abundance into her life.