How to have an Eco-friendly Children in Need
It’s almost that time of year again when we all dress up, bake, and generally have fun to raise money for BBC’s Children in Need. It’s a brilliant cause, and one which we love supporting, yet it feels like its something that’s become more and more commercialised over the years. We are always looking for […]
Life On The Veg – Jumping Into #herbivaugust
If you would have asked me three years ago if I would have been thinking of giving up meat, even for a month, my answer would have been a firm ‘No’. Growing up with my grandparents my meals have always revolved around ‘meat and two veg’. I didn’t discover pasta, pizza or rice until I […]
Diy easter bonnets – for an eco-friendly Easter.
Every year, at each seasonal change I walk around the shops and I feel a mix of emotions. I absolutely love celebrating the different seasons and making them special for my children. At the same time, I feel physically sick when I see so much colourful plastic on the shelves, that will no doubt end […]
Save money with a refillable oil spray bottle
I’ve always loved using Frylight for cooking, it’s quick and simple to use and you save so many calories! Then last year we decided to try and cut down on the number of single-use plastics in our home. Frylight had to go, and we decided to try and find a more eco-friendly AND cheaper alternative. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]