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We are all hearing about the benefits of coconut oil for our skin, hair and bodies in general, but how does one go about actually incorporating the use of Coconut oil in their everyday lives?  Here are 5 daily uses for Coconut oil. Hair I was born with a head full of thick, curly hair.  Growing up I used many different products to tame my fro from hair gel and hair mousse to leaving hair conditioner in my hair.  All these products ensured that I was left with beautiful curls, but left my hair dry and brittle with a scalp...

Your child has reached the stage where they are able to begin eating solid foods.  This is a great time and should be celebrated.  However, babies don’t always like the food they are given and can even see food as being a new toy which can lead to a big MESS!  It will not only get on their clothes it will get on you, it can even get on the walls!  So here are 5 handy tips for feeding baby. Let baby set the pace for the meal When you sit down to eat a meal you may like to...

"I believe the children are our future Teach them well and let them lead the way Show them all the beauty they possess inside Give them a sense of pride to make it easier Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be" Yes they are the lyrics to the Whitney Houston song 'The greatest love of all".  So why am I including them in today's blog?  I am including them because yesterday we saw a video of Pacific Island girls beating up on another girl at a train station blasted across the media.  I am including it...

A lavalava is a piece of cloth used as clothing.  It is also known around the world as a sarong and pareau.  It is worn by both men and women at any time of the day.  It can be worn while taking an outside shower, going for a swim in the ocean, as pyjamas and even as an evening gown to a fancy party. While the most common use of a lavalava is as a piece of clothing there are other ways that you can use your lavalava.  Here are thee ways to use a lavalava. 1. Lavalava Throw Blanket Most lavalavas...

I recently wrote this on my personal blog and felt that it was necessary for our customers to know this story. Not many of you know that I spent my last year in Samoa on assignment as an Australian Volunteer for International Development. I have been lucky enough to be one of the Victorian State Reps for returned volunteers and was able to attend a workshop in Adelaide this past weekend. Part of the workshop included public speaking and me presenting a three minute presentation. As you all know I suck at public speaking but I was pretty happy with...