For popular Instagram user Gabrielle Santana, rocking a head of luscious, beautiful hair is something she’s quite well known for at this point. She ought to be, given she’s mastered the application of the perfect coiffed pajón and drawn over 18,500 people into following her account due to her must-try hair products and natural styling…
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While your vet will certainly have a ready treatment for your dog’s kennel cough, there are also some home remedies you can use alongside that treatment. In fact, kennel cough isn’t so different from the coughs we get when afflicted with a cold, which means these remedies could potentially help you out as well. Of…
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When it comes to choosing your next vacation, there are fewer places better than New Zealand, what with its natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and many, many things to do during your likely too brief a stay. It’s a bit of a cliché for travelers to step off a plane and declare the air of a…
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While you can always buy rabbit treats at your local pet store, there’s something fun about making your own treats. Whether you bake them or make them raw, your rabbit will certainly appreciate the effort, especially if you make them with raw honey. If you’re interested in trying out a few different types of homemade…
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When it comes to horses, it is apparently common practice within Middle Eastern and Eastern European countries to feed horses honey. The belief is that, due to its natural sugars, honey works as a reliable energy source, but even with anecdotal evidence backing it up, some out there may still be wondering if honey is…
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When something important is right around the corner, such as your wedding day, that is always when your face decides to break out in a fit of acne. We’ve all been there, and it drives us all crazy! If you find yourself a week away from your big day with uncooperative acne, there are a…
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While we love them a great deal, taking care of our beloved pets can be challenging in terms of the time and costs involved. When it comes to cost at least, there are a few things you can do to lighten the load, such as by making homemade treats rather than spending more on expensive…
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If you’re looking to make eating a more pleasurable experience, one of the easiest ways to do so is by bringing new flavors into your diet, which you can do by trying different butter spreads, such as peanut, almond, pumpkin, or apple. For those interested in apple butter recipes specifically, you might consider one with…
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If you’re looking for a healthy alternative for your dog’s treats, then you’re in luck! This recipe here for sweet potato Manuka honey dog treats is not only the better option for your canine friend in terms of health, but it is also the better choice for dogs who have allergies. With its select few…
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When compared to everything else you may be hearing about on the news, a simple case of shoplifting may not seem like much to scream about. However, as several of our recent stories have revealed, there is a pattern to be found when it comes to food theft, particularly with Manuka honey and people who…
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While she has been fairly busy working on her upcoming third album, Treat Myself, Grammy-winning singer Meghan Trainor took some time out of her busy schedule to sit down and open up a bit to her millions of fans, discussing the various things she totes around in her bag, which switches between a Gucci backpack…
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During this past year, there has been a surprising amount of food theft committed throughout the world, with one example being nearly $100,000 in ramen noodles being taken off a Georgian tractor trailer. Likewise, in Chile, drought and a high demand for avocados has led to armed groups assaulting and stealing from producers in the…
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Even for those of us who aren’t exactly cooking experts, it’s still plenty of fun checking out and trying simple recipes for pets. If you’re interested in baking some delicious treats for your pet bird while also saving a little cash for yourself, you can always start with the recipes below, all of which are…
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If you’re looking for a way to cut down on your dog’s expenses without sacrificing their health in the process, you can always try making your own dog treats, and these Manuka honey cream cheese dog biscuits are a great place to start! Not only is this recipe easy to make, but it’s also a…
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Plenty of people hear about foods like milk that, in addition to their medication, can help ease pain from an ulcer, but what other of your favorite foods might also soothe the pain? Many ulcers aren’t directly the result of stress but the result of a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori—hence why they’re treated often with…
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It’s a strange fascination, but there is something exhilarating and fun about taking a peek inside the bag or purse that someone carries around, whether it’s your best friend, a classmate, a celebrity, or even just yourself. Ronda Rousey, the famed UFC fighter, WWE wrestler, former Olympic bronze winner, and now film actress, recently participated…
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Just as with human beings, it’s usually better for dogs to consume fresh ingredients as opposed to food that’s far more processed. However, also as with human beings, eating healthy can get expensive, which is why home-cooked meals and snacks are so helpful. Making your own natural dog food can be a challenge, but if…
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With this summer’s temperatures hitting unfortunate new highs, your dogs may be hoping for other treats besides what they get regularly. That’s right—I’m talking about frozen Manuka honey dog treats to help your dog cool down from the rampant summer heat. Luckily, for those of us who are no Martha Stewart, this particular recipe is…
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While New Zealand is often seen at the top of most Americans’ vacation bucket lists, it turns out that a majority of Chinese citizens and vacation seekers also have dreams of seeing the close neighbor of the Land Down Under. According to research from the hotel booking website Hotels.com, New Zealand ranks near the very…
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For those who have never heard this, the medical name for the flu originates from an Italian phrase, which reads “influenza di freddo” or “the influence of the cold.” The flu distinguishes itself from common colds, which usually develop slowly while the flu affects individuals very suddenly. The common illness is the result of a…
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While a combination of Manuka honey, garlic, and soy sauce may not seem especially appetizing at first glance, it’s in fact one of the best ways to flavor up beef, making for one of the best wraps you can find outside of a restaurant. If you want to try out these garlic Manuka honey beef…
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For those who consider themselves “dog people,” there are probably fewer things better than seeing your furry companion happy and healthy. Unfortunately, not everything that makes your dog happy is considered healthy. This can make finding healthy treats your dog actually likes hard to come by. When this happens, you can try making your dog…
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According to cosmetics and fragrance entrepreneur Amanda Connock, she started learning of little-known beauty ingredients in her home of Hampshire, England, roughly when many of us were learning the complexities of tying shoelaces. Several decades later, Connock currently runs a fast-growing skincare and fragrance brand called Connock London, selling with Fortnum and Mason while developing…
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There are those who would say Debbie Matenopoulos, a staple of the Hallmark Channel, is a contemporary renaissance woman. As the host of a morning show called Home & Family, a four-time nominee for the Emmys, a bestselling cookbook writer, a spouse, and the mother of a three-year-old, Alexandra, Matenopoulos, 43, certainly has her hands…
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There is plenty of talk going around about what Manuka honey can offer for people, but we aren’t the only ones who can benefit from the fairly recently discovered powerhouse honey. From the smallest of our pets to the wildest of animals, Manuka honey can be very effective, which one very lucky hedgehog can attest…
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We’ve all been there—your skin breaks out so badly that the (seemingly) only viable solution left for you is going out your front door with a bag over your head. However, what do you when your job requires you in the spotlight, where everyone spends way too much time looking for flaws and then spending…
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Back in March of this year, the Australian Manuka Honey Association (AMHA) was awarded a grant from the country’s federal government to expand its place in the international market for the novelty honey. Now, the AMHA has received even more support—this time from heavyweights in the country’s honey industry. Specifically, the Australian Honeybee Industry Council recently…
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For anyone who has owned a dog long enough, you know that taking care of just one, let alone several, is not the easiest task, especially when it comes to paying for their expenses. From shots, training, vet bills, dog food, to something as small as dog treats, the costs can seem overwhelming at even…
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With the Manuka honey rush going strong to this day, especially in New Zealand, the organization Manuka Farming New Zealand (MFNZ) began offering free seedlings to local farmers and landowners as a way of providing honeybees with the plants needed to produce more of the incredibly popular honey. However, the MFNZ never expected the turnout…
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While it may be too hot for comfort up here in the U.S., the bottom half of the world is facing the opposite—winter, and as we all know from our own experiences, it’s easy to lose motivation to get out and be active when the temperatures start dropping. However, all it takes is a change…
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For most people, their busy work and personal lives prevent them from taking part in hobbies and activities they enjoy in their free time. This can especially be the case for those who love baking but never seem to have the time for it, opting instead for whatever the nearest grocery store has to offer.…
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Summer is here, and we all know what that means—time for parks, pools, hikes, beaches, and a dozen other activities in the great outdoors and that big hot sun. While taking advantage of the sunshine is among of the greatest aspects of summer, those strong UV rays are definitely not one of those aspects (no…
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After rising to fame as a star of the reality show Big Brother in 2014, Aisha Jade, now a fashion designer, has kept up a physique that would make many out in the world envious, as she often does via social media. Jade, who is originally from New Zealand, recently revealed how she approaches fitness…
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As with children, dogs can be expensive members of the family, and it can be hard to give them the best care and attention they need. As a way of providing a little bit of a reprieve, why not consider making your own dog treats as opposed to spending your paycheck on overpriced stuff from…
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Roger Pearce, who works as a farmer in New Zealand’s Taranaki hill country, planned to retire his land to the South Taranaki and Regional Erosion Support Scheme (STRESS). However, upon further inspection, it was revealed that the retired land actually had great potential for the beef and sheep farmer’s future, and part of this included…
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While everyone is familiar with charcoal, whether as a water filter or for an art class, there is a different class of charcoal that is actually helpful in more ways than one—activated charcoal. This type of charcoal is made differently, being pure and intended for medicinal and food-grade use. Also, more oxygen is added during…
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Since 1917, the United Kingdom has had the PDSA, the country’s most prominent vet charity, which provides low-cost and free treatment for pets who are in need. As part its goals to help as many animals as possible receive the care they deserve, the PDSA also offers first aid courses for owners to learn regarding…
DetailsThere’s nothing better than discovering multi-step beauty routines that work—as well as finding out just what works for your unique complexion. Finding a beauty regimen that perfectly works for you is an ongoing practice, which is why it’s best to be on the lookout for improvements and to consider the healthy outlooks of individuals whose…
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Whether it’s gelato or ice cream, nothing beats a cool, frozen treat on a hot summer day, except maybe the fresh kind made with your own two hands—even better than that is using Manuka honey to do it! While you will need an ice cream maker for this recipe (hand-crank or electric—the choice is yours),…
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Recently, a critically acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter by the name of Brigid O’Neill sat down to discuss what it is that keeps her going as her career continues to take off. Playing with influences of bluegrass, country rock, and a little bit of jazz, O’Neill’s newest album, “Touchstone,” has received considerable praise from critics, some of…
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