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We have decided to do a series of blogs that feature the heart and soul of our company, the makers of our products.  Today we will be talking to Morwenna Petaia, owner of Measina Treasures of Samoa.  Morwenna is not only the owner of Measina, she has designed various products for the store as well as creating art pieces. What does your business do? Measina Treasures of Samoa are an online business selling products made by Samoans all over the world and products that support Samoan causes.  Measina is also developing our party plans and fundraising services so that we are...

This has to be the easiest bread you will ever find.  Not only does it only have 5 ingredients, but you don't need to wait for it to rise and you have a choice of different flavours!  So how do you make 5 Ingredient Bread?  Just keep reading.   Ingredients: 1 packet of Get Ya Yum On Bread Mix 3 large eggs 1/2 cup Greek Yoghurt 6 TBSP of melted Coconut Oil 1 TSP Cider Vinegar That is all you need to make delicious, healthy fresh bread!  Making it is even easier, there are only FOUR steps! Baking Instructions: Preheat...

I grew up in a single parent home.  My mother raised myself and my brother and sister all by herself.  It wasn’t easy growing up in that situation.  I remember as I grew older thinking to myself “I don’t want to be like my mother.”  I didn’t want to struggle. I didn’t want to be tired all the time.  I didn’t want to be a single parent.  Little did I know that you can’t always choose how your life will turn out, no matter how hard you try and how hard you wish for it to be. If you were...

We are all hearing about the benefits of coconut oil for our skin, hair and bodies in general, but how does one go about actually incorporating the use of Coconut oil in their everyday lives?  Here are 5 daily uses for Coconut oil. Hair I was born with a head full of thick, curly hair.  Growing up I used many different products to tame my fro from hair gel and hair mousse to leaving hair conditioner in my hair.  All these products ensured that I was left with beautiful curls, but left my hair dry and brittle with a scalp...

Your child has reached the stage where they are able to begin eating solid foods.  This is a great time and should be celebrated.  However, babies don’t always like the food they are given and can even see food as being a new toy which can lead to a big MESS!  It will not only get on their clothes it will get on you, it can even get on the walls!  So here are 5 handy tips for feeding baby. Let baby set the pace for the meal When you sit down to eat a meal you may like to...