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DEC

2021

All you need right now: December 2021 update

Tags : Christmas, December, gifts, holidays, selfcare

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December always feels like a dash to the finish line. Ironically, just when we need the most energy, an end-of-year weariness often creeps in. This year is no exception. I’m taking an early mark this December, closing on Wednesday 15th and reopening Tuesday 11th January 2022....

DEC

2021

The Christmas food and gift edit

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Christmas, DIY gifts, edible gifts, gift vouchers, healthy christmas food, healthy presents, Wayside Chapel

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A hassle-free Christmas With supply chain issues and delivery problems, I have a few ideas for hassle-free (and delicious) gifts. Plus some inspiration for celebratory dishes that cater for all diets. Here are some of my seasonal favourites: Christmas feast ideas, including...

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DEC

2021

Gift vouchers for birthdays, Christmas or just to say thanks

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : birthday, buy online, Christmas, ethical presents, gift voucher, mentoring, online consultations, thank you, zero waste

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Gift vouchers – online naturopathy and mentoring Stuck for a meaningful present idea? Want an ecological, no-waste option that won’t end up in landfill? Would you like to support an Australian business? Give someone you care about the gift of health or mentoring!...

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NOV

2021

Finding joy: November 2021 update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Australia, Christmas, joy, lockdown, selfcare, tacos, wellbeing

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How are you? I’m slowly emerging as the restrictions ease and adjusting once more to the latest version of ‘normal’. Through those long months limited to a mere 5km from home, I craved the sea and bush. Over recent weeks I’ve been on some urban bushwalks, ridden 4 ferries, dipped...

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NOV

2021

Finding joy

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : anxiety, depression, how to make a joy list, joy, lockdown, moods, pandemic, post-lockdown

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By late spring the collective energy is usually at peak ‘out there’. The Spring Racing Carnival is in full swing and invites for end of year celebrations pile up. But this year in cities like Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland things aren’t quite back to normal. Other than the...

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NOV

2021

Recipe: Brunch tacos

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : breakfast, brunch, dairy free, eggs, gluten-free, healthy brunch, leftovers, salmon, scrambled eggs, tacos, tortilla

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I love tacos, though my usual vegan version is a little different to the standard fare. Soft corn tortillas are my go-to when making tacos, rather than the crunchy shells. Good tortilla contain just corn and salt and are the perfect gluten-free vehicle for savoury ingredients....

NOV

2021

Holiday checklist, videos and more: November mentoring update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : business mentoring, checklist, mentoring, naturopath coaching, preparing business for holidays, youtube

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How are you feeling as this challenging year (or two) comes to an end? It’s been another curly one! Congratulations to the practitioners who’ve reopened their clinics after many months of lockdown. And also those who’ve made the decision to remain online and are embracing a...

OCT

2021

Roadmap to better health in challenging times: October update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : anxiety, depression, drinks, healthy habits, Instagram, lockdown, walking

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This week Greater Sydney began its first steps out of 107 days of lockdown. I hope Melbourne is not too far behind. These three-and-a-half months have felt very different and a lot harder than last year. So too how I feel about lockdown easing. Last time I was fearful and...

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OCT

2021

Recipe: zero waste pineapple shrub

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : apple cider vinegar, ginger, pineapple, shrub, summer drinks, switchel, zero waste

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With summer coming, I’m always on the lookout for ways to stay hydrated without the sugar overload. In recent years I’ve concocted wild sodas, fruit sundowners and switchel (a traditional gingery shrub). Shrubs are vinegar-based tangy syrups to add to water, or sometimes...

OCT

2021

The lockdown habits I want to keep

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : friends, gratitude, healthy habits, lockdown, meal planning, Melbourne, picnic, rituals, sunrise, sunset, Sydney, walking

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As Australia’s two largest cities slowly ‘open up’, have there been any new or rediscovered habits from the extended lockdowns that you want to integrate into daily life? Positive habits learned from lockdown It’s tempting to pretend this historic time never...

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All you need right now: December 2021 update

The Christmas food and gift edit

Gift vouchers for birthdays, Christmas or just to say thanks

Finding joy: November 2021 update

Finding joy

Recipe: Brunch tacos

Holiday checklist, videos and more: November mentoring update

Roadmap to better health in challenging times: October update

Recipe: zero waste pineapple shrub

The lockdown habits I want to keep

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