https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.pureandwholesome.co.nz en-us Sat, 15 Feb 2020 17:47:02 +1300 Rocketspark https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/post/48117/Do-you-have-a-Backyard-Baby/ I love mud. Grubby fingers. Mushy gunky chunks in my hands squeezing between my fingers. I love the feeling. I love how it all comes from my backyard and how I have taken care of my own waste. I love how it has become magic mud in my Backyard Baby (Compost) and not a preserved banana in landfill. For days and days, our indoor compost container has been full. With a bit of force and luck I have been able to squeeze down a bit more. I also started making new containers to put the scraps in. But wi... Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:26:23 +1300 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/#post48117 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/post/44813/Why-is-my-Dog-not-eating/ Will you just eat the food! C’mon, I know it’s not steak but it’s good, I mean it smells funky to me but you like that right?? What if I add some gravy….you’re not meant to just lick the gravy off….sigh.. Sheesh! What is the go with my dog? Did I get a dud one? Is he broken? Why does he refuse to eat his food? This was a question that I had to ask my Vet, all the while my sweet little Dudley was scoffing the liver treats like I had starved him forever… way to guilt t... Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:43:39 +1200 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/#post44813 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/post/43939/The-Grass-Can-Be-Greener/ Ok, so when you hear “Honey, I think there is something seriously wrong with the dog” said in a very serious “grown up” voice, like every other fur-parent…I PANIC!! What’s wrong with the dog! I yell as I run passed my husband at warp-9 only to be greeted by a happy, tail waggy retriever that’s kinda looking at me, going “what’s up Hooman? Is it dinner time yet?” So, I do the check over: paws, tail, head (and get a massive wet kiss for my efforts…bleh, thanks)&hell... Wed, 21 Aug 2019 09:50:25 +1200 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/#post43939 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/post/39158/Say-Hello-to-No-More-Stinky-Dog-Breath/ Sunny, Sunday morning ... the birds chirp away and the waves roll in and out. You can really feel that this is shaping up to be a great day.As the clock strikes 6:15, the whole family have one by one gathered in the big bed throughout the night. Maxine, the cheeky French Bulldog is not far behind. In fact, that naughty little pup has been snoring loud at the bottom of the bed for a good couple of hours now, waking us all up.   Ahhh…what’s better than morning cuddles with the entire... Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:52:28 +1300 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/#post39158 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/post/38537/Life-before-Little-Genie-Compostable-Baby-Wipes/ I’m a wet-wipe fanatic and I could possibly start a movement...... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:09:14 +1300 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/#post38537 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/post/31825/How-To-Choose-Which-Natures-Miracle-Pet-Clean-Up-Product-To-Use/ The Nature’s Miracle natural pet clean up range are some of our most popular products but there are many products in the range and it can be tricky to know which product to use when.  We have written this blog to explain the difference between the Nature’s Miracle stain and odour removal products and when to use them. Nature’s Miracle natural pet clean up products can be categorised by the severity of the mess you would like to clean up. Everyday Stains & Odours Stain & Odour Rem... Sun, 16 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/#post31825 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/post/30526/Why-is-Air-Dried-Pet-Food-So-Good/ We’ve recently started offering the Isle of Dogs air dried food range for cats and dogs. One of our early testers described it as like cocaine for pets - they go nuts for it.  Pure and Wholesome dog Sid loves it so much we have to keep the bags in a separate room he can’t get into! Nutritionally air dried food is one of the best foods you can give to your pet, it is almost always made from extremely high quality, whole ingredients …. but it’s pricey. So why do we spend extra o... Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:14:10 +1200 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/#post30526 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/post/27231/How-to-Compost-Little-Genie-Biodegradable-Disposable-Nappies/ Our Little Genie compostable nappies and nappy pants are some of our most popular products.  They are popular because they are safer for babies and toddlers as they don’t contain nasty ingredients found in other mainstream disposable nappy brands, but also because they are sustainably made, compostable and much, much better for the environment than sending truckloads of conventional disposable nappies to a landfill.... Fri, 20 Apr 2018 17:20:48 +1200 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/#post27231 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/post/24290/A-Wholesome-Story-how-Holy-Tote-Paper-Love-Got-Started/ Pure and Wholesome is about the belief that if everyone only bought products that were made sustainably and by people who were treated well, the world would be awesome!  I interviewed Danielle O’Halloran, who started Holy Tote and the small cooperative that makes our Holy Tote and Paper Love bags.  Her products are beautiful and also truly wholesome and ethical, and this is their story.  Hopefully it’s inspiring! ... Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/#post24290 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/post/24974/Nina-Ottosson-Dog-Puzzles-and-Toys-with-hidden-treats-new-in/ We've just received our first delivery of our Nina Ottosson puzzles and toys for dogs.  They are world famous, created in Sweden by Nina herself in the belief that dogs need mental as well as physical exercise. If they lack mental stimulation, they can sometimes create their own “fun”, like chewing on things, barking or hyperactive behaviour. These games are designed to stimulate a dog’s brain and reinforce it’s relationship with people. Each design demands mental as well as physica... Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.pureandwholesome.co.nz/blog/#post24974