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A lovely sunny first day of Winter at Salamanca mkt today. visit us at stall 45 opposite our old site

Sadly we won"t be attending Agfest this year. They have reduced the Craft Sheds. We will miss seeing you all there.

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Salamanca Move this Saturday

After 13 years in the same spot (site 53) we will be relocating to site 45.
When you walk to our original site and we are not there just look up or behind you and you will see us just 5 metres away on the law court (building side) of the market.
hopefully you find us ok otherwise just send me a message and we will direct you to our new site

Christmas has come early for our Advent Calendar winner. Congratulations to Yvette.

We have 9 Calendars for sale. Lets kick off our first Christmas Gift to you with 40% off. Our Advent is full of goodies worth over $300 but for you this Christmas $195.

If you or someone you know just loves Christmas for the whole month it is a perfect gift.

remember only 9 available and lets get one to you by 1 Dec.

https://oliveandash.com.au/shop/advent-calendar-for-those-who-love-the-lead-up-to-christmas/

If you aren't part of our VIP skincare club you will not have received an invite to place an order by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT to go into the running our Christmas Advent draw. Our Advent is valued over $300 and can be yours for free. Just place an online order by midnight 15/11/23 to go into the draw to be eligible.

https://oliveandash.com.au/products/

offer is open to Australian residents only.

We wont be at Salamanca mkt today but you can find us Tasmanian Craft Fair venue 4 the performance art theatre. See you there

Sorry folks but We won't be at Salamanca Mkt this week 21st October. Sorry for any inconvenience and will see you as normal at site 53 on Saturday 28th October

Touched down and back in Tassie.
Store is open again and orders being filled.
Refreshed to start working on our Christmas program which we try and make fun for you each year.
Dont wait until December if you need product now or in gift organising already

The end of our trip was a few days in Madrid.
A day spent at the magnificent Parque de El Retiro. before a grueling 2 days traveling home

They say its about the journey not the destination but the destination was pretty spectacular too. With more than 1500 pilgrims from all walks ending here each day the Cathedral square at Santiago de Compostalla is filled with such Joy, New friends, Stories & Memories.
started 28th Sept-9th Oct. 12 days & 30km about 400,000 steps. It was fun and rewarding in one of those challenging ways 😊
1/ Mandatory to take yr photo at the Cathedral when you finish
2/ The Cathedral at night
3/ Pilgrim mass is given everyday at noon. A fitting conclusion enjoying the spectacle that is a full Catholic mass and yes it is grand but the rest of the builing is quite basic and simple.

Some more of the past 12 days. Still no major olives. not even with our bread at dinner 😄
1/ Andrew trying to get out of walking
2/ In streets of Pontevedre in the esrly.morning
3/ Catching some before afternoon bennies
4/ Andrew is normally the one attacked my Mozzies. They have got me and l must admit is greatly inconvenient and itchy 😊
5/ On the Spiritual varient these are/were used a grain silo's
6/ We do more than follow the yellow brick road. A humble direction marker on a stand or a yellow arrow placed in an abscure location on a corner to lead the way
7/ A predawn surprise of one of many magnificent structures

1/ Maybe the reason walking in Portugal is so relaxing for us is the amount of Gum trees. walking around a corner and the familiar woft drifting to us in anticipation.
It was the blackwood, Wattle abd Banksia that did surprise us seeing them growing here and there
2/ Olives may be scarce but they are big (l reckon the were probably removed by farmers)
3/ A perfect speciman tree
4/ even on a wall abd tippy toes l wouldbt reach the top of this beauty

1/ Ponte de Lima, my fav town to now. 1st centuary bridge
2/ The Moors (who were resonsible for the discovery of olive oil soaps) sadly did lots of bad amongst all the good. The tiles are original from the 7-8th centurary and are synonymous to the Moors architecture.
3/ This town was once walled and one of the original walls

1/ Starting early is the norm for us and the group we in the groove with to beat the heat. No stars but the north star and full moon to guide us. We are also 99.9% sure it was a wolf kindly crossed our path in the dim early morning light (numbers down to 2-300 population in the area of country)

2/ We may avoid the heat but the pathed paths and roads cannot be avoided anywhere on the central camino.

3/ It may be hard on the feet but we are now in lovely areas away from roads.

4/ We were a little shocked that it took until day 4 to see our first Olive grove.
We have learnt that all oil here is grown for expert and they use it for cooking in Portugal and to date not 1 pure oil soap on our trail

Our Camino adventure begins tomorrow
1/ from our accommodation in Porto.
2/ train station in Porto Sau Bento . was converted from a convent 1916.
3/Start of Camino at Cathedral

Day 1 Porto. All l can say is what a beautiful city. The Architecture is incredible.

starting walk tomorrow

🥾 Adventure Alert: We're walking the Portuguese Camino de Santiago!

Exciting news! If you're on our email list, you already know: Andrew and I are about to go on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Portugal and Spain, walking the Camino de Santiago.

💙 Why It’s Special: Castile Soap Tradition

This isn't just a hike; it's a soul journey for Olive & Ash! We're diving deep into the tradition of Castile soap-making, the heart of our brand. We'll be meeting local olive oil producers and discovering the age-old techniques that give Castile soaps their unique character. 🛁🌿

Follow our adventure!

Here on Facebook we'll be sharing highlights from our travels and what we learn about the sacred Castile process. Can't wait to share this adventure with all of you!

📬 Order Update

Just a heads up, the ordering window closed last Sunday. Any new orders will be dispatched after the 17th of October 2023, post our return. 🗓️📦

Deb x

🚨 LAST CHANCE to Place Your Orders: Deadline 10am tomorrow! 🚨

Andrew and I are heading off to walk the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. Unfortunately, no orders can be posted while we are away.

⏰ Orders Close TOMORROW at 10 am!
Don't miss out—any orders after this time won't be shipped until after Oct 17th.

Act fast and thank you for your support! Can’t wait to share our journey with you. 🌿🌱

Place your order now:

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🔴 IMPORTANT: ORDERS CLOSING 10AM SUNDAY

🌿 We're Off on an Adventure! 🌿

Andrew and I are hitting the trails of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago through parts of Spain and Portugal to explore the origins of Castile soaps and connect with local artisans.

In our absence, no orders will be posted.

📅 Mark Your Calendars!
🔴 Orders placed after 10 am on Sept 24th won't be shipped until after Oct 17th.

Place your order today: https://oliveandash.com.au/products/

Effective herbs for liver health....

🌿 Dandelion: This isn't just an annoying w**d. Dandelion, a potent cholagogue, supports both the liver and gallbladder. Especially important if you don't have a gallbladder.

🌿Artichokes: Pop a bit of artichoke leaf into your hot water for a detoxifying brew.

🌿 Sticky W**d: This garden annoyance, when not treated with chemicals, can be quite the detoxer. You can toss its leaves into a salad with an oil-based dressing. Its slight bitterness is fantastic for liver health.

Olive & Ash herbals teas to support your liver health:

🍵 LiverT
🍵 After Dinner Mint
🍵 Lymph Cleanse

Explore our hand-blended herbal tea range today:

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🔴 IMPORTANT: ORDERS CLOSING 10AM 24 SEPT

🌿 We're Off on an Adventure! 🌿

Andrew and I are hitting the trails of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago through parts of Spain and Portugal to explore the origins of Castile soaps and connect with local artisans.

In our absence, no orders will be posted.

📅 Mark Your Calendars!
🔴 Orders placed after 10 am on Sept 24th won't be shipped until after Oct 17th.

Thank you for your understanding, and stay tuned for updates from our journey!

Place your order now: https://oliveandash.com.au/products/

🌟 Skin Health: Quick Tip! 🌟

Struggling with dry skin? Boosting your essential fatty acid intake can help.

Essential fatty acids aren't called 'essential' for nothing! They're key to maintaining skin moisture.

🍴 Quick ways to get essential fatty acids in your diet:

1️⃣ Salad Dressings: Use nut oils like olive, macadamia, walnut, h**p, or avocado oil.
2️⃣ Fatty Fish: Think salmon or mackerel. 🐟
3️⃣ Nuts & Seeds: Macadamias and walnuts are great options. 🥜

Bonus: Many of these foods are also rich in magnesium, which helps lock in skin moisture! 💦

(Mini-cost saving tip💸) Extend the life of your bar soap!

How you care for your soap will impact its longevity - the longer it lasts, the less you have to spend.

Let it dry well between uses on a draining soap dish and you'll find our soaps outlast any other bars of the same size on the market.

Shop our long-lasting, pure olive oil bar soaps today:

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Start preparing for hay fever season now!

Don't wait for the snuffles and sneezes. Here's a quick guide to what you can add to your plate and mug to combat hay fever naturally.

🌟 Garlic
Swallow chopped raw garlic as 'pills' to fight symptoms.

🌟 Vitamin C
Acts as a natural antihistamine.
🍊 Eat: Parsley, kale, broccoli, kiwi, lemons, oranges.

🌟 Quercetin
Brilliant for inflamed airways.

🥦 Eat: Leafy veg, red onions, peppers, apples, grapes.
☕ Also in: Black & green teas, red wine.

🌟 Horseradish

Clears upper respiratory passages.
👍 How: Raw and fresh, grated.

🌟 Local Honey

May desensitise you to pollen.
🍯 How: Eat small amounts regularly.

🌟 Fenugreek

Loosens phlegm naturally.
🌿 How: Toast the seeds or soak them overnight for a jelly-like texture.

🌟 Olive & Ash Sinu Herbal Tea
🍵 Eases:

🔹 Itchy eyes
🔹 Runny nose
🔹 Scratchy throat
🔹 Sore sinuses
🔹 Sneezing

Shop our Sinu blend today:

Tea: Sinu Blend Organic Herbal - Olive & Ash Are you a sufferer of all things hayfever or allergic rhinitis. The itchy eyes, congestion under eyes or across forehead or what about that nose that streams like a tap […]

Can you feel it? We're nearing the tail end of winter. If you've been struggling with the winter blues, you're certainly not alone. 🌨️

🌞 Vitamin D, our "inner sunshine," can't be manufactured by our bodies and the cold and dark days can really eat into those happy hormones.

Here are some quick tips to lift your spirits:

☀️ Consider Vitamin D Supplementation
Naturopathic levels often lean towards the higher side. Daily intake of around 2-3,000IU of a quality Vitamin D supplement (bonus if it contains K2) can help.

☀️ Embrace the Morning Sun
On sunnier days, make a morning ritual of soaking up the rays. It resets your circadian rhythm and gifts you a mini mood boost!

☀️ Skin Rejuvenation
Revitalise your skin with our Spearmint exfoliating soap or a dry brushing session and follow with our Lavender & Sandalwood or Manuka Honey Lotions for deep skin nourishment!

Shop today: https://oliveandash.com.au/shop/nitty-gritty-peppermint-gum-olive-oil-soap/

Due to illness l will not be trading at Salamanca today 19th August. See you next week. deb

🍃 Tasmanian Tea Tree, scientifically known as Kunzea ambigua, is a native Australian plant found predominantly in the cooler coastal areas of Australia's southern states, including Tasmania.

🍃 It's known for its unique therapeutic properties and the essential oil derived from this plant has a clean, fresh, and invigorating aroma.

🍃 Traditional uses of Kunzea oil include relief from skin irritations, minor burns, insect bites, and muscle pain. It's also often used in aromatherapy for its calming effects.

You'll find Kunzea in our Tasmanian Tea Tree Liquid Castile.

Liquid Castile - Tasmanian Tea Tree (kunzea) - Olive & Ash This liquid Castile soap is made from pure ingredients, including essential oil from the Kunzea Anua – a tea tree indigenous to Tasmania. Natural antibacterial properties will leave your hands, face, body and hair and home perfectly clean.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I have used other brands of Liquid Castile soaps, but I love how yours has so much olive oil and not bulked with lots of coconut or especially palm so does not leave the waxy feeling others do and it doesn’t block the pump either. I love it in the shower but also use it to make my cleaning products out of it and know that I am truly limiting the amount of chemicals in my home.' - Judy

Try our wonderful range of Liquid Castile soap for yourself! - https://oliveandash.com.au/shop/tasmanian-tea-tree-liquid-castile/

Liquid Castile - Tasmanian Tea Tree (kunzea) - Olive & Ash This liquid Castile soap is made from pure ingredients, including essential oil from the Kunzea Anua – a tea tree indigenous to Tasmania. Natural antibacterial properties will leave your hands, face, body and hair and home perfectly clean.