Small Steps To Sustainability in March 2018
I am not really quite sure how we are at the beginning of April already, and that March has vanished. This year really seems to be flying by, and I’m almost scared to blink! I think with the weather being so cold, it doesn’t really feel like spring yet and maybe that’s why I can’t believe we […]
Small Steps To Sustainability in February 2018
It’s funny how the more you learn about sustainability, the more there is to learn. Sustainability isn’t just about buying locally, recycling, avoiding plastic packaging, and planting a new tree here and there. It needs a mindful, almost holistic, approach and lots of things need to be taken into consideration the ethics, materials, production and […]
Solid Shampoo Bars: The Plastic-Free Way To Wash Your Hair
Solid shampoo bars have been around for the last few decades, but have been growing in popularity in the last few years. I think this is due to people looking for an alternative, to reduce both plastic usage and to avoid some of the chemicals that are found in liquid shampoo. (Although chemicals can also […]
How To Have An Eco Friendly Period – With A Menstrual Cup
Over the last few months, we have decided to make a few changes to the way we live, and one of those changes has been slowly replacing our disposable products with reusable versions. The amount of waste we produce is becoming a huge problem for our planet. While switching to reusable sanitary products doesn’t seem […]
Small Steps To Sustainability In January 2018
In November we started a journey to a more sustainable lifestyle, but our journey was put on hold a little when my dad died at the very end of the month. January has been our first month with any kind of normality and thought it would be nice to document our progress as we go […]
How To Use White Vinegar As Fabric Conditioner
There are lots of ways to use white vinegar in your home, but did you know it can be used as a fabric conditioner? Fabric conditioner can be expensive and coats your clothes with chemicals. The chemicals help them feel softer, reduce static and add artificial fragrance. White vinegar is a natural alternative that is […]
Back To Basics
This last week has felt much more ‘normal’ than any other week for the past six weeks. It’s taking a while to get back into a routine after Christmas, and the children are still expecting later bedtimes, their own food orders for lunch and generally being able to potter about doing whatever they feel like. […]
How To Minimise Your Plastic Waste This Year
*This post may contain affiliate links, read our disclosure policy here Plastic is found everywhere you look, it’s unavoidable. From your car keys, mobile and computer, to milk cartons and your toilet brush. In fact an astounding About 300 million tonnes of plastic is produced globally each year. Not all plastic is recyclable, and of the 1.5m tonnes of recyclable […]
A Second Christmas
This Christmas hasn’t been very festive at all. My dad died at the end of November, his funeral was mid-December. We were still clearing at his home and business just before Christmas. I was desperate for some closure, and I hoped that getting as much done before Christmas would achieve that, but it didn’t. I am […]
Through Tears and Pain.
Almost 2 weeks ago I received a message on facebook from a lady I didn’t know, and I knew something was wrong. I called the telephone number and heard the news. My dad had passed away. At first, I was in complete shock. Denial. Disbelief. The phone call from the police shortly afterwards confirmed it, […]