For the past decade, bee populations across North America have been sending up alarms. Some bee species are at or near the brink of extinction. There’s a close link between the continued population decline and the use of industrial pesticides on crops and in gardens, as well as sustained loss of habitat for many bee … Continue reading
Category Archives: Sustainable Living
African Penguins are Grounded!
Not only can you hear the Atlantic Ocean crashing into the shores of the Cape Point Nature Reserve; there are some soothing sounds from appreciative humans. Play it on a loop to ensure a deep and restful sleep! Now some interesting facts about African Penguins 😀 These penguins are also known colloquially as the Jackass … Continue reading
Fun Fact Friday – The apple of my eye
Happy Friday everyone, Apples! Who doesn’t love apples? Well, I’ve met people that don’t like apples but let’s pretend for the sake of these fun facts that you can’t live without them. Did you know? The most popular apple in Australia at the moment is Pink Lady – two thirds of our households purchase them … Continue reading
Fun Fact Friday – Ding Dong – Avon’s days in Australia are numbered
Many thanks to Jo-Anne Arnold for sending through the post below. Yes, she is awesome! Happy Friday everyone, Last week we heard that Avon, one of the labels which is very familiar to many of us, is withdrawing from the Australian and New Zealand market at the end of 2018 Interesting information that I found … Continue reading