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Covid and us

An update on the presales and the new covid lockdown that we find ourselves in.  I have spoken to the freight company and they are sure they are allowed into Auckland to pick up the epsom salts and bring them back to Hamilton.  This might be tomorrow.  We are waiting on confirmation. Those of you who have paid for courier will have them sent out as soon as the logistics company get them.  They have all of our sales on the board at the depot and are prepared.If you arrang...

Stockists

We are very grateful to our stockists for selling our food grade, natural epsom salt and our new organic herbal collection. You can buy direct from:Phillips Family Chiropractor, St Andrews, HamiltonCandles & Things, HuntlyThe Crystal Point, Dinsdale, HamiltonEscape Hair Therapy, Rototuna, HamiltonLana Hartstone Massage, RaglanThe Storeroom, Te AwamutuWhole Family Osteopathy, Claudelands, HamiltonAngela Ericksen, NgaruawahiaFill Good, CambridgeLady of the Rainbow Heart, Pip Oxlade, Camb...

My mother, Granny Soup.

I've been thinking a lot about my mother recently.  She passed over nearly 4 years ago and strangely I feel her presence more strongly in my life now than I did when she was here.  My mother was an interesting lady, not everybody's cup of tea, a little unusual, a lover of wine and fine things but also a down to earth, potter at home with her numerous animals, sort of person. My mother's mother was a nurse.  Sadly, I never got to meet her.  However I think her healing nature h...

Cats

Who loves cats? Me, for 1.  My kids too.  My parents did as well. I got turned into a crazy cat lady.  We used to foster... (notice the word foster please!)  pregnant cats from the local cat rescue.  Once the kittens were born (and in the process destroyed my carpets!) we let them self wean.  Pretty special to watch them being born and grow up.  We had 1 cat that was a tad violent and used to attack the dogs and my kids, so she needed rehoming.  Her kitten...

Shattered

Ever had one of those weeks?One where you worked 7 days solid and need to do another 5 before you can rest again?  Not the best, is it?  It happened to me this week.  I am shattered.  Happily shattered.  I spent the weekend with some awesome people that I work with in my "proper job" as someone recently called it :-)  I was with some fantastic colleagues who pull together as a team.  And best of all some fabulous teenagers who showed such respect and care for e...

Rest

How do you rest? Do you rest? I had a really busy day yesterday, dropping off natural epsom salts to some of my stockists and then the dreaded trip to the gynae 🤦‍♀️🍸 Today, I need rest.  But, today I also need to attend to my other work. 1 answer was to have some extra sleep as I didn't need to set the alarm. The cats and dogs wanting breakfast AGAIN put paid to that. The second option was to raise darling daughter to deal with the pets whilst I snuck back to bed!  It work...

Some days just need gin!

A friend came over to help me clear out my barn ready for the new shipment of natural Epsom salt. We need space for 20 tonne!  Whilst he had a coffee to ready himself for the job ahead, I carried on pounding my herbs.  Now my love of a wee GnT occasionally might be known in some circles!  He asked me why he could smell gin and tonic at 1030am!  Haha!  No, I haven’t started drinking before 5pm.  The GnT blend REALLY does smell of gin and tonic…. With the ad...

GF Doughnuts in Putaruru

Many years ago I was lucky enough to live near my dear old Dad.  When I was pregnant he and I decided to stay fit!  So, we'd toddle off in my little Micra to the local swimming pool and do a whole 10 lengths of their not so large pool.  The best bit was afterwards when we'd go to Tesco and buy jam doughnuts!  I don't think the evidence ever made it home, other than gaining more weight than I should have done and not staying quite as fit as was expected. It would appear that t...

Maungakawa Reserve

My darling daughter thought it would be a good idea to take her mother for a walk today!  Maungakawa Reserve got to experience this old body taking the steps very slowly and apparently looking like a crab.  I gather there is video evidence as a fit 17 year old thought it quite funny to watch her old and unfit mum hobbling around, huffing and puffing!Finally home and still out of breathe I think I need to soak in the spa with 25kg of epsom salt. I might even need another 25kg poppe...

Dr Steve Joe, Hamilton

My family and I have been lucky enough to have experienced the Dr Joe magic for the past 14 years.  Dr Joe helped to recover my 2 children who were struggling with numerous allergies and reactions to the environment and food when we first arrived in New Zealand.  We were originally directed towards Dr Joe when he was a GP near to where we lived and we were looking for a doctor with a biomedical approach.  Once he opened his own clinic, we followed him.  Steve listen...

Purity of Epsom Salts

Chances are you already know about the benefits of Epsom Salts. From soothing tension, muscles and sleep, all the way to supporting ASD, Fibromyalgia or CFS - Magnesium, (as Epsom Salts) are naturally the next best thing to a relaxing holiday! But with so many to choose from, which one is right for you, and is there even a ‘right’ one? If you’re using Epsom Salts to support detoxification, these questions make perfect sense. After all – we want to remove impurities, not add more in! And ...

STOCKISTS

We are very grateful to our stockists for selling our natural epsom salt and our new organic herbal collection. You can buy direct from: Phillips Family Chiropractor, St Andrews, Hamilton Candles & Things, Huntly The Crystal Point, Dinsdale, Hamilton Escape Hair Therapy, Rototuna, Hamilton Lana Hartstone Massage, Raglan The Storeroom, Te Awamutu Whole Family Osteopathy, Claudelands, Hamilton Angela Ericksen, Ngaruawahia Fill Good, Cambridge Lady of the Rainbow Heart, Pip Oxlade, Cambri...

Organic Camomile

Camomile tea was introduced to me when I was 13 years old. Yes, that was a long time ago!  My oldest and dear friend Dr Nick advised me to drink Camomile tea and it soon became a staple in my life.  It is a very soothing drink, settling the tummy and inducing relaxation.  Not so long ago an organic gardener stayed in my home for a few months and grew organic camomile flowers which we used for tea.  It was delicious.  The joy of walking outside to pick your own camom...

My love of lavender

My memories of lavender go back to university days when I began to have an interest in essential oils.  It is my go-to essential oil and led me to become an aromatherapist 25 years ago.  I rarely go anywhere without a bottle of lavender oil.  I clean my desk at school with it, I put it on my arms when I accidentally burn myself with the iron or when cooking and I offer it to friends and family when they have a headache, pain, anxiety, upset et al.  My children know the answer...

Do you put Epsom Salts in your spa?

I sometimes have damaged sacks that I cannot and will not sell, especially if there are holes and the lovely natural epsom salt are leaking out.  But, I also cannot waste 25kg.  So, what do I do with it?  Well, one of the things I do is get my kids to dump all 25kg into my spa.  I've had my spa for 3.5 years and have never had a problem running it with a sack of epsom salts.  However, disclaimer here we come.... I am not recommending you necessarily follow my lead.&...

Compostable bags

It only seems right that we add compostable bags to our range of natural, food grade, chemically pure Epsom Salts with organic herbs & flowers.  Our new 750g bags are compostable when disposed of in a composting environment containing heat, water, oxygen, soil and micro-organisms.  Note that you will need to remove the labels before you compost the bags. ...

Rainbow Burst

Literally bursting at the seams with organic herbs and flowers. Herbals are combined, stirred and pounded to produce a stunning visual and beautiful scent. Containing organics of lavender, rose petal, camomile, calendula and peppermint. The burst of colour is purple, pink, yellow and green.  Simply gorgeous. Designed to calm, soothe, revitalise and heal all at once....

Phillips Family Chiropractor

We are grateful to Kylie & the team at Phillips Family Chiropractic for stocking our Natural Epsom Salts.Bodies are amazing things. They are designed to self-heal and self-regulate. But modern life really gives our bodies a hard time – every day we experience some levels of stress, trauma, and toxins. Just like a car needs maintenance to keep running well, your central nervous system needs regular maintenance, too. That’s what a chiropractor&...

Organic Camomile & Calendula

Soothing Camomile and Calendula Camomile is one of the most gentle flowers around.  This soothing child friendly herb calms upset stomachs and relaxes the body.  An anti-inflammatory and analgesic flower. Calendula comforts the heart and spirit, heals the skin with its soothing antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. ...

Slip into Serenity

Organic Rose Petals & LavenderRose is the queen of flowers, a feminine flower and essential oil. A gentle antidepressant and a renowned aphrodisiac. A long time remedy for insomnia, menstrual “moments” and inflammation. Lavender is my all time favourite go-to herb and essential oil.  It is calming, soothing and balancing.  Reputed to be anti-depressant, antiseptic, analgesic,  anti-inflammatory, decongestant, sedative and hypotensive to name but a few.  Great for kids and...

The Crystal Point - Holistic & Spiritual

The Crystal Point proudly stocks our collection of Epsom Salts.   Found at Shop 3, 152 Tuhikaramea Road, Dinsdale, Hamilton.  The place where magic begins. Instore readings and healings, crystals, tarot and oracle cards, incense, salt lamps and singing bowls. Also handmade goodies from people in the community.  Visit our website for free delivery in Hamilton. www.thecrystalpoint.nz...

Organic Lavender

Organic Lavender is my all time favourite go-to herb and essential oil. It is calming, soothing and balancing. Reputed to be anti-depressant, antiseptic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, decongestant, sedative and hypotensive to name but a few. Great for kids and adults....

The Herbal Collection

The Herbal Collection started a couple of years ago when my great friend, Ang, suggested making up Christmas jars.  They were so successful that we decided to branch out and produce our Herbal Collection.  I have created 7 organic herbals so far, with more to come.  As we only offer Natural, Chemically Pure and Food Grade Epsom Salts I made the decision to only use organic herbs and flowers.  The combinations have been thought through using my aromatherapy hat to produce...

Thank you Mom and Dad

How did we arrive at our new logo?  With love and guidance from above.  My parents passed away a few years ago.  They both still have a very strong presence in my life.  We kept our quirky dragonfly and gave it a nudge and a wiggle.  The dragonfly came about from a trip to England to see my best friends and just seemed to land in my lap.  I loved my last logo.  It was a bit hard to give it up.  But thanks to the patience and talent of a family friend, we c...

Nicky, NV Hair

I am a hairdresser and work on my feet daily. I find at the end of a hard working day, the Epsom Salts that Sam Walker supplies me with are excellent for soothing and relaxing my feet.  They are a high quality product.Nicky http://www.nvhair.co.nz/    https://www.facebook.com/nvhairandmakeup/...