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Maximum Love, Minimum Rubbish: Jessica & Jim’s Waste-Free Wedding

January 17, 2018 at 4:44 PM

When you hear ‘wedding’, what do you imagine? You might think flowers, gorgeous dresses, fresh-pressed suits, bubbles, cake, loving smiles (and tears!) and lots of dancing.

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How To Tell If The Eggs You're Buying Really Are Free Range

January 17, 2018 at 4:43 PM

In a survey conducted by SAFE, 8 out of 10 New Zealanders said that they cared about buying free range eggs.

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NZ Cheese Month: 3 Steps to cheese board perfection with Teva

January 17, 2018 at 4:43 PM

October is Cheese Month in Aotearoa New Zealand. It’s a GOUDA time to try some of the GRATE options made here in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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The Magical Commonsense Coffee from Good Fortune

January 17, 2018 at 4:43 PM

As part of our 25th birthday celebrations, we've been lucky enough to be given some extra love by some of our favourite local foodies: Wellington Chocolate Factory, Garage Project and…

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Where to Find Free Pallets in Wellington

January 17, 2018 at 4:43 PM

At Commonsense, of course! Our stores regularly have free pallets available for customers to collect which are available on a first come first served basis, so swing by the shop…

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Health & wellbeing: what services do our Health Practitioners offer?

January 17, 2018 at 4:42 PM

Health and wellbeing is an essential part of the service we provide here at Commonsense! We sell a range of natural health & beauty products and have experienced Health Practitioners on hand at each of…

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Can using a Mooncup REALLY change your life?

January 17, 2018 at 4:42 PM

If you’re interested in organics or sustainability, you probably have at least one friend who is a Mooncup Zealot.

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Sprouting Guide for Seeds and Grains

January 17, 2018 at 4:42 PM

What Seeds Can I Sprout?Sprouts are delicious, rich in nutrients and easy to grow.   A wide variety of seeds and beans can be sprouted.

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Cameron Family Farms

January 17, 2018 at 4:42 PM

Nestled in the beautiful countryside of South Wairarapa sits Cameron Family Farms, an extensive organic farming operation set up by Filmmaker James Cameron and Author Suzy Cameron, both keen environmental…

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The Urban Monk: Fantastic Monastic Cultured Food

January 17, 2018 at 4:42 PM

We love how passionate our suppliers and growers are, and Christchurch-based Matt Morris is as passionate as they come! Director of The Urban Monk, he takes a spiritual approach to creating delicious certified organic…

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Your Commonsense Guide: Flours & Grains A-Z

January 17, 2018 at 4:42 PM

Looking for only gluten free options?  See our Gluten Free Flours and Grains A-Z. FLOURS AND GRAINSGrains are the seeds and fruits of cereal grasses.

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Your Commonsense Guide: Cooking Beans, Grains & Legumes

January 17, 2018 at 4:41 PM

Beans and grains are a necessary and nutritious part of our diet.

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