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MAIN FEATURES 10 LIVING OFF GRID

We explore what it means to live with no mains power or water. 15 ALTERNATIVE BREAKS

Last minute eco holiday ideas for those looking for something different. 18 RISING ENERGY

Natalie Fee shares tools and techniques to increase your energy.

FAMILY LIFE 17 SUNDAY SELECTION

Our favourite day of the week – places to go and things to make. 27 SPIRITUAL PARENTING

How to turn your junk into treasure. 82 SMALLHOLDERS DIARY

Janet Ross longs for a break but what can she do with all her animals?

BUMPS & BIRTH 21 TONGUE TIED

Jo Middleton explains how tongue-tie affects breastfeeding.

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24 BLESSINGWAYS

How to create a beautiful ceremony to honour pregnancy.

LEARNING 28 ON THE BOOKSHELF

Great green reads for the whole family. 30 NATURAL LEARNING

Gill Kilner shares stories of autonomous home education. 31 MAKE YOUR OWN

Painted picture collage inspired by summery leaves and objects.

HEALTH & BEAUTY 45 CHILD HEALTH

Dealing with constipation. 47 YOUR HEALTH

How our skin is affected by our emotional wellbeing. 50 SLEEPLESS IN BED

Rebecca Stonehill shares her experiences of insomnia and ways to combat it.

33 NATURAL HEALTH SPECIAL 34 GROW YOUR OWN DRUGS How to plant a magical herb garden for beauty and wellbeing. 36 MEET THE CREATORS Inspirational women who have started their own skincare ranges. 38 DIY BEAUTY Ideas and tips from making natural toothpaste to homemade shampoo. 40 MAKE YOUR OWN Recipes to make your own herbal lotions and potions for the whole family. 49 TRIED AND TESTED Luscious natural body lotions put to the test by our reader panel.

DIY BEAUTY Natural Health Special

Recipes for gorgeous natural skincare Page 40

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GROW YOUR OWN DRUGS Plant a garden for beauty and wellbeing 34

PLUS MEET THE CREATORS 38 | HERBAL HAIRCARE 41 | ORG ANIC LOTIONS 47

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