Getting to Know the 5Rs of Recycling
Growing up we learned the 3 Rs of Recycling; reduce, reuse, recycle. We recognise those three folded arrows that have been around since 1970 (which were actually created as part of an Earth Day contest). Over the last 50 years we have focused on the recycling part. We...
What Do Minimalism, Zero Waste, and Gratitude Have in Common?
Minimalism, zero waste, and gratitude are terms that seem to show up everywhere these days but, did you know they are all connected? Living with less? Having an empty bin as a goal? Practicing gratitude daily? They may not seem like they are connected but I will show...
A Different Kind of Earth Day 2020 (10 Earth Day Projects You Can Do from Home)
2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the largest non-religious holiday celebrated in the world. Earth Day is a day where we mobilise to demand more protection for the planet, but this year will be different. The last couple of months have seen the world...
My 4 Favourite Zero Waste Cleaning Products
There are so many disposable products out there to clean your home besides the actual plastic containers of commercial cleaning products. Before I knew better, I felt smug cleaning my home with all the disposable wipes because I was soooo efficient. I bought my...
6 Surprising Ways to Use Citric Acid to Clean in Your Home
When searching for natural cleaners for your home, no doubt you come across a lot of ways to use white vinegar for cleaning. It’s a versatile cleaner that’s cheap, has a great shelf life, and is safe to use around your family and pets. But what do you use when white...
How to Save Money Using White Vinegar to Clean Your Home
I started using homemade white vinegar cleaners when I was living alone in California. I didn’t like the fumes from the shop bought cleaners and knowing the fumes were not only strong, but toxic, I decided I needed to find something else. As an Amazon Associate I earn...
How I Save £202 a Year Making My Own Cleaning Products With Only 4 Ingredients!
When I started making my own deodorant and body butter in 2013 it was because I became aware of what ingredients I was applying to my body. I wanted to make sure I was only using ingredients that were found to be safe and natural. It didn’t take long for me to connect...
13 Simple Tips to Declutter Your Home (And Keep it That Way)
Spring Cleaning should really be called Spring Decluttering. It’s the time of year where we are most motivated to go through everything on our homes with the sole purpose of having less stuff. So often though, instead of getting rid of things that are no longer...
23 Activities to Keep your Kids Educated and Entertained at Home.
As schools and nurseries are being closed down to stop the coronavirus from spreading, I feel, as a teacher, compelled to step in with some ideas to help keep your kids occupied while under quarantine- with an educational twist. These are fun and educational...
The TWO Best DIY Body Butter Recipes
Your skin is your body’s largest organ. It is also directly exposed to nasty chemicals from the air and the products you use every day. While you can’t control everything you are exposed to in the environment, you are in control of what goes in your body-in terms of...