WEEK 72 Fill Good Bulk Foods XMAS & Holiday Trading

We're on the home straight now honey bunches, and our local stores and producers, total legends, are on call to save the day once again. 
 
No postage or crowded shopping centers are going to give you the exquisite hand-chosen ranges that are on offer, nor the personal and intelligent service that our community has in spades.
 
After my local Xmas shopping spree, to head down the line would feel like a McDonald's experience. 
 
So dear ones, as we bring closure to 2020 and are making choices from this new perspective, 2021 certainly feels like the year to move into with alignment of what makes our heart sing, our bodies thrive and minds open to the new world we want to create together. There certainly is no better place to be doing this for me, you guys are my local legends and many of my year's blessings were because of every single one of you. 
 
So let's revel and celebrate all our triumphs. Let's revolutionize rest and be open to what inspiration comes into this fertile space. And keep loving, well, because it feels so good.
 
Here's to our final 2020 newsletter.
FILL GOOD XMAS AND HOLIDAY TRADING
Our last day of trading will be Wednesday, Dec 23rd, then the site will be closed down and inaccessible.
 
The site will reopen on Sunday 17th January 2021 with the first 2021 newsletter ready for the new year.
 
Stock up dear ones with your favourite plastic-free whole foods at Fill Good's affordable prices!
FILL GOOD'S LOCAL SAVE THE DAY XMAS TIPS
DIY PAINTS MADE WITH SPICES!
 
Nicole @thesimplegourmetmamma shared the below recipe for Xmas DIY paints.  We made them, and they were beautiful.. The colours were earthy, festive and unique. Stunning and easy. Another plastic-free, low tox win that actually makes your cards smell festive too! Particularly if you use cinnamon and ginger.
 
Nicole is a total legend, with recipes and low tox tips galore. DIY low tox sunscreen recipe, she has it, DIY body balms and hair conditioners, ah yea, Nicole is your gal. Follow her on her socials here and thank me later.
 
This paint is easy to work with. It dries overnight & can be reactivated with water, like a watercolour, so you can continue to fill you paint pallet with beautiful colours from nature & use it over & over again. A little personalized paint set!

DIY LOW TOX PAINT RECIPE
You’ll need:
Spinach & Spiralina flour or Fill Goood Vital Greens
Turmeric
Cranberry Powder
Paprika
(Or any other plant based powder you desire)
Cinnamon or Nutmeg for earthy browns

Arrowroot starch
Water
Olive oil

Mix equal parts plant powder to arrowroot starch. For a tablespoon of paint add 5 drops of olive oil, add water until you reach your desired consistency.
Mix well & paint whatever you feel inspired to create
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FILL GOOD'S LAST-BUT-NOT-LEAST MINUTE GIFTS
BOOKS
Local legend Doris Pozzi's first book.

Edible Weeds and Garden Plants of Melbourne details over 25 of the most common edible weeds and garden plants found across Australia, the UK, Europe and the US. The edible weeds can be found across all urban areas of Australia including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart and Perth! Colour photos are provided for easy identification, the nutritional and medicinal properties, and, how to prepare them in the kitchen.

The purpose of e.a.t is to educate you on the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of healthy eating, as all too often we are told ​’what’ to eat without fundamentally understanding why.
Split into two parts, the book begins with an educational section covering realistic, balanced eating including what healthy eating involves, understanding macronutrients and everyday pantry staples. e.a.t then shows you how to put this into everyday practice, with a collection of whole food recipes.

Jessica is a local to the Yarra Valley and brings her expertise into our homes and community.

PERSERVES

Local legend Georgie's Moreish has a blend of warming moroccan spices and fresh vegetables, this fragrant condiment can be used hot or cold.

For the vegans - yes, this product is vegan! So enjoy it with your salads, curries or a stir fry.

For the vegetarians - Put with your eggs in the morning, cheese platter, steamed rice and greek yoghurt.

For the meat lovers - Compliments fish, chicken and hot and cold meats.

Let your soul be nourished by what you eat. x

A delicious locally made Yarra Valley jam. Containing only the freshest blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice, the perfection of this jam comes from its simplicity.

In Memory of our Twin Ally. Jack and Ally were born at 26 Weeks, 14 weeks early, they were cared for at the Mercy Hospital NICU. All Proceeds Go to helping Premmie Babies Thrive.

DIY GIFT JARS

Mix up or a  layer up a glass jar with dried fruit, nuts and confectionary creations!

DIY Epsom bath salts with Fill Goods Epsom salts. Pop in some fresh or dried herbs, petals or essential oils. Layer or Mix through!

DR PLANET NATURAL AND LUXURIOUS HONEY AND COCONUT BODY WASH

The honey and coconut oil mixed with Unscented Dr Planet makes the most delicious almost ANZAC biscuit aroma. No need to moisturise after bathing, skin is super soft. Smells and feels amazing, a gift or a gift for yourself as you dress up for Xmas celebrating.

HONEY AND COCONUT BODY WASH

Equipment
* Microwave safe bowl or saucepan for the stove top
* 250 ml pump bottle

Materials
* 1/4 cup coconut oil
* 1/4 cup raw honey
* 1/2 cup Dr Planet
* optional 1/2 teaspoon of essential oils (if using Dr P unscented)

Instructions
* Scoop coconut oil into a microwave safe bowl or saucepan and heat on medium setting for 30 seconds or until melted.
* Add honey and whisk together.(now is the time to add essential oils if you are adding them)
* Add Dr Planet soap slowly, stirring gently to avoid creating suds.
* Transfer to glass or plastic bottle. Shake before each use.

Notes
You’ll notice the body wash separates as it sits so just shake it up before each use. I have not had any problems with the coconut oil solidifying, but if you’re worried about that you can use fractionated coconut oil, almond oil or even coconut milk instead.

40 SECOND COFFEE SCRUB RECIPE

It does not get easier than 40 seconds to whip up a homemade, plastic-free gift. Have you noticed homemade is usually more decadent than what you find in mass-produced stores? Find the recipe here!

WHO DOESN'T LOVE COOKIES!
 
Halve your prep time by making2 to  4 batches at once of your favourite cookie recipe. We love gingerbread, shortbread and choc chip cookies. Roll the dough up into logs and put in the freezer for entertaining and gift-giving. When needed, pull them out of the freezer and half an hour later, slice and bake. Space out the work with dough making one day, then cooking in the oven another time as needed, halving the workload! Merry easy Xmas!

Sending so much love and thanks to you all,

Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays.

Chris and the Fill Good Fam
 

We acknowledge that this newsletter was written on and our business is located on Wurrundjeri Country. We pay respects to Wurrundjeri elders, past, present and emerging. We love and appreciate this land and those who have cared for it before us. May we leave behind the fruits of our care for those that follow. 


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