22 Eco Friendly New Year’s Resolution Ideas
Ahh New Year’s Resolutions. Those things that about 60% of us make, but only 8% of us follow through on. (This is especially obvious in the gym by mid-February when the resolutioners drop off and capacity goes back to normal). But does that mean you shouldn’t make...
14 of the Best Experience Gifts for Kids
Giving the gift of memories are the gifts that genuinely last a lifetime and while a child’s memory is limited in what it will remember long-term, giving them experiences won’t be a waste of time or money. First, you will remember. You will remember the big squeals...
14 Fun Subscription Gifts for Kids
Christmas, birthdays, and any other occasion that needs gifts can easily become an overwhelming time for kids. When they get so many gifts that it all becomes one big blur, and they don’t appreciate everything they’ve received. Whether you are buying for nieces and...
15 Unique Christmas Gifts for Toddlers (No Plastic Tat Here)
As the holidays rapidly approach, the stress of what to get everyone creeps into our minds even faster. Luckily, shopping for toddlers isn’t too hard especially when you have this huge list of ideas. When shopping for toddlers it can be tempting to buy “educational...
Sustainable Halloween Costumes You Can Make at Home (And Where to Go if You Can’t)
Halloween. The holiday that tends to creep up on us just as the back to school rush calms down. Crap. You may already be panicking. What do the kids want to be this year? I need to start decorating. What treats should I get? Where’s the pumpkin carving kit? But here’s...
The 10 Best Second-Hand Shops Online in the UK
Helloooo #SecondHandSeptember! Oxfam kicked off this campaign in 2019 as a way to get us to slooowww down and promote shopping second hand, first. The UK alone buys more than 2 tonnes of clothing per minute which is a completely unsustainable use (and waste) of the...
Where to Get Eco Friendly School Supplies in the UK
As a teacher shopping for school supplies was one of the highlights of the school year. I loved wandering the aisles of coloured crayons, pencils, notebooks, and organisers galore! But now when I wander the shops, I see endless plastic wrap and cheap plastic and...
30 Fun Activities to do With Your Family on a Budget
In a world where most of us spend a lot of time looking at screens instead of truly interacting in meaningful, fun ways; it is important to keep family time a priority without having to go crazy with the spending. Studies have shown that the simple act of having...
34 of the Best Sustainable Swimwear Brands in the UK for your Whole Family
Summer is here and even if it only means sunbathing and paddling pools in the back garden, you still will want your natural sunscreen and some eco-friendly swimwear. Choosing sustainable swimwear is just as important as making sustainable fashion choices for the rest...
The 14 Best Zero Waste Sunscreens in the UK for You and Your Family
With warm weather and sunshine making regular appearances the call to be a part of it is a strong one. Olivia and Penny regularly run outside to play and end up in their birthday suits playing with the hose pipe and paddling pool. As a parent you want to make sure the...