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HOUSE AND GARDEN 49 NATURAL LIVING Healing with blackberries 50 RADICAL HOMEMAKING Save money whilst running a home 54 SPEAK WITH YOUR WALLET Choosing ethical brands without costing yourself extra HEALTH AND BEAUTY 59 WELLBEING Improve your eyesight naturally GREEN TRAVEL 71 ON THE MAP Walking the coastal path 72 BEST OF BRITISH Holidaying in the Highlands ETHICAL CLOTHING 75 SLOW FASHION Clothes from recycled bits and pieces 76 PRIDE AND PASSION Best of the ethical clothing ranges for A/W REGULARS 21 SUBSCRIBE 80 HOROSCOPES 81 NEXT ISSUE 83 GREEN LIVING PAGES 15 pages of news, ideas and competitions

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ERRATUM: Apologies for the error in last issue. Claire Potter’s new book, Keeping the Little Blighter’s Busy is £5.99, rather than £9.99 as we originally published. tinyurl.com/clpotter meet our readers { { Enola Stevenson, 25, lives in Derbyshire with husband, Nathan and their two boys, Daniel, 28 months, and Asher, 10 months. Describe yourself: Redeemed, reformed homemaker Starsign: Saggitarius Favourite read: The Bible Best place in the world: Home Memorable experience: Lightbulb moment after giving birth Hobbies: I don't have the time - I would love to knit and bake more, though! Pet: Zippy, the Hungarian Vizsla Edible treat: Chocolate! Oh and cheese and olives... I love food.

Ailsa Almond, 29, lives in Stockport with husband,

Dave, and two year old daughter, Annabelle. Describe yourself: Patient, adventurous, faithful Starsign: Gemini Favourite read/film: Harry Potter Best place in the world: Scotland Highlands Most memorable experience: Bringing Annabelle home for the first time after a rough few weeks in hospital Hobbies: Cycling, blogging (at lovelaughandlearn.co.uk) and photography Favourite edible treat: Freshly baked bread!

Sonia Matthews, 36, lives in Leeds with husband,

Steve, and son, Reef, 10 months. Describe yourself: Adventurous, creative dreamer Starsign: Pisces Favourite read/film: Anything that leaves me thinking for days afterwards Best place in the world: Has to be at home with my son Most memorable experience: Apart from having my son, travelling round the world on my own Hobbies: Creating scrapbooks of my travels, walking, scuba diving and cycling Edible treat: My mother-in-law's homemade lasagne.

Lucy Benton, 23, lives in Sussex with her sixth-form sweetheart, Mark, and son, Ethan, 15 months. Describe yourself: Funny, quirky and nurturing Starsign: Virgo Favourite book: Anne of Green Gables Best place in the world: In bed with my boys Memorable experience: Finding out we were expecting Hobbies: I blog at princesspoetslifeadventures.com and help out at a breastfeeding drop-in as a peer supporter Edible treat: Homemade peanut butter cookies.

Janice Wong, 39, lives in Derbyshire with her soulmate, Nathan, two daughters, Nica, six, and Willow, 16 months old and mother-in-law, 86. Describe yourself: Hippy, earthy, and upbeat Starsign: Aquarius Favourite read: Women Who Run With the Wolves Best place in the world: Home Memorable experience: Holding and feeding my daughters straight after bringing them into this world Hobbies: Yoga, reading and trying crafts.

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