RE: https://mastodon.nz/@MichaelaKHulse/115622485432696398 To our anonymous first donor, if you see this, thank you

I don’t love having to ask for help but I do. Did some #insomnia page creation and now our #givealittle is up here: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-simon-access-adhd-meds Simon is a loving dad and husband who has ADHD, ASD, PTSD, post-concussion symptoms and burnout. It’s been hell the […]

Buying milk -noticed the ‘simply milk’ brand that donates $.10 per bottle two social supermarkets. Noticed the difference between the price of the ‘Simply Milk’ and the cheaper option. I’m happy they’re doing it, however, I decided to make a fortnightly donation of about the difference between […]

The problem with our current government is it’s a tail (Act) wagging a dog (the whole country) #nzpol The question is, how do we fix our voting system so this stops happening?

12 months ago, I realised that I was not living out my own values. As a whānau, we committed to a #nobuyyear2025 where we only bought essentials. A year ago, I had a 3 year old who was almost impossible to take shopping because she would beg for every random toy […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

Looks like we need to fundraise $970 to get @SimonCHulse access to ADHD medication. Any ideas what we could make and sell as easy fundraisers? (This is the current cost for a complex psyciatric assessment after he’s already been diagnosed) Current ideas are start a givealittle, also want to go […]

[Meat preparation and consumption] We bought a cow’s bum cheek for our daughter’s birthday. Our 4 year old requested steak for her birthday dinner. All of a sudden, we could barely find rump steak (our favourite cut) under $35/kg but a whole rump evened out at […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

Breaking news (to me): "If wheel running is indeed caused by captive housing, wild mice are not expected to use a running wheel in nature. This however, to our knowledge, has never been tested. Here, we show that when running wheels are placed in nature […] [Original post on social.vivaldi.net]

If anyone’s giftee likes photography of lovely New Zealand places, I have a RedBubble store where I’m selling exactly that, photos available on canvas, mugs, tshirts, mousepads, etc, etc. I’m just trying to get my little income stream started :) sold only one […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

I am both. I love coffee. Flat whites if I am out. Plunger grind for home. Love Aotearoa coffee brands like Havana, Samāori, and Good fortune coffee companies. Love tea too. Black, green, herbal and fruit. Like Tí Ora and Kaputi and other brands from Aotearoa. #SecretSantaAoNZ

Are we tea people? Coffee people? Or both? @SecretSantaNZ #secretsantaaonz

Hints: If it is practical, I really appreciate a gift that is hand made, thrifted, or re-gifted. I also like chocolate. My interests are food gardening, sustainable fashion (usually size 16), fitness, history. #secretsantaaonz

🎵🎶 It's the most wonderful time of the year...... Secret Santa NZ! 🎶🎵 I've just signed up. Have you? (Only open to people in Aotearoa New Zealand) #secretsantaaonz

Luke 6:20(b)-22 “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God, blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled, blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you… on account of the Son of man.” 6:24-6:26 “But woe to you who are […]

Behold: a very tiny broccoli #harvest #mygardenprotest

An ode to #Recipies where amounts of ingredients are expressed by weight… If you’re a professional or a baking nerd, it’s what makes the most sense, because flour (especially) and other ingredients can take up more or less space in a cup depending on how much […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

My harakeke is about to flower! #bloomscrolling

I don’t know why we were not taught about this growing up, but as we in #NZ come into #Summer, it is worth learning the meaning of the UV Index. Found the helpful graphic below just now explaining the numbers! I’ve found it helpful, not had a bad sunburn since I […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

“The butter was only $7.70” Today’s quote from @SimonCHulse

I thought these #pumpkin seeds were dead, which would have been unusual because pumpkins are usually really good at sprouting when you don’t want them to. Walked into my potting shed this afternoon and got a pleasant surprise. Which is extra lovely because it’s […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

Who’s grows #mushrooms outdoors? #Advice appreciated. Especially from those here in #nz. I’ve grown NZ oyster mushrooms from a grow bag previously but I’m preparing to innoculate a log and set up a patch or two (maybe three) in my #garden. -This might be my […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

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My favourite (at the moment) #salad #recipe -leafy greens, whichever are most abundant in my #garden For example, perpetual spinach, Kōkihi, the outer leaves from broccoli/cauliflower plants, bok choi, lettuce, rocket, as well as raddish, beetroot, and carrot leaves when I thin them out […]

Only #gardeners know how exciting this feels. #mygardenprotest #seed #garden #tomato #cucumber #lettuce

Out for a walk today and came across a few crocus in flower - apparently there are some that do flower in autumn! #bloomscrolling

Oh for the day when we can just treat each other like fellow humans From: @peribotsarah https://babka.social/@peribotsarah/115447698935901202

Neighbourhood kids are enjoying the decorations. The braver kids knock on the door and get a jump scare.

These were our offerings for #halloween. They were gone fast.

#harvest #mygardenprotest #spring

Happy with these. I turned 800g of leftover beeswax and 7 empty used candle cups into 7 lovely ‘fig & honey’ scented candles for #christmas #gifts. #handmadegifts #solstice

@SimonCHulse “This car has an irresponsibly long fuel light, I’ve driven over 40k with the fuel light on” … he doesn’t get it

Here’s a timely example: A bad boss is overworking his staff and forcing them to stay in the office. They’re not even allowed to go home. Yet he attempts to frame that as a good thing? Employers can offer additional perks such as accommodation or meals at the office but they don’t replace […]

We hunkered down for the big #storm, seedlings moved inside, we were inside with three kids all day. Only damage to our #garden is the poor sweatcorn starts :( thankfully I have more corn seed

Today’s #spring #garden #harvest being washed, and ready to be enjoyed. #mygardenprotest

Give me something #positive to think about. Please

If you want to kill someone, first accuse them of being a terrorist, second, get a bigger gun. #israel

We’d been saying it all that time From: @QasimRashid https://mastodon.social/@QasimRashid/115403746242013722

Real officers know the rules of engagement, and they don't bow to a madman. Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey resigned after refusing orders to authorize strikes on Venezuelan boats, citing his oath to protect innocent lives. Bravo. 👏👏

Pretty excited about my new #garden additions that are on their way. When I first shared in a #permaculture group about #MyGardenProtest (switching our vegetable consumption from 90% supermarket, 10% garden, to the opposite, in protest of unethical phosphate […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

Hmm, @SimonCHulse should we still plant ours? Now I realise that’s what the new type of daisy is that I’ve been seeing everywhere around Naenae From: @kattekrab https://aus.social/@kattekrab/115397771796789416

#capitalism has ruined #pinterest. Not surprised, just sad.

Further on #carrots, my lovely husband @SimonCHulse#Carrotshas made me three lovely frames for growing root crops. (Root boxes?) to allow them to sit slightly above the ground for better drainage. I’m currently working on filling them with a mixture of worked native (clay) soil, gypsum, and compost […]

1 week since I left Facebook. Times I’ve been asked if I’m on Facebook: 1 How happy am I with my decision to leave? 5/5 #facebook #social #media

In the last week we've gone from peas every meal to beans every meal. Seasons turn. #permaculture #retrosuburbia #fromthegarden

"why are you using autism as an excuse for making a mistake in a social situation" IDK why do people in wheelchairs use not being able to walk as an excuse to not use the stairs

Has anyone actually had success with using #Carrots 🥕 or other annual root crops to break up clay soil? I keep hearing this advice in the #permaculture internet and while I think it’s plausible with perennial roots, I don’t think I buy it with annuals. I’ve only ever had success with carrots if […]

Here’s @MichaelaKHulse digging in some coco coir into our compost/clay mixing pile #gardening #mygardenprotest