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...
Bamboo Toothbrushes and Plastic Free Toothpaste (The Easiest Plastic Free Swaps You Can Make)
When looking through your home, doing the weekly shop, seeing litter everywhere you go, it makes trying to reduce your plastic seem overwhelming and pointless. But we all have to start somewhere so why not a plastic free, bamboo toothbrush? As an Amazon Associate I...
7 Benefits of Embracing Minimalism as a Family
In today’s culture, we’re constantly fed the message that we need more in order to live a good life. More electronics, bigger homes, newer cars, more clothes, more hobbies—the list goes on. We’re led to believe that having more is a sign of success and will lead to...
17 Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts (And Why You Should Avoid Roses)
Valentine’s Day. That holiday that creates pressure to be uncharacteristically over-the-top romantic using red roses and chocolates. Well, if you are ready to try something different you've come to the right place. Here you will find enough unique gift ideas to get...
3 Ways to Avoid Minimalism and Decluttering Burnout
Congratulations on making the decision to declutter and make your family’s lives ones of minimalism and simplicity! Downsizing things, reducing debt, letting go of toxic relationships and overbooked schedules are all part of minimalist living and you’ll reap huge...
What Does Minimalism Mean for a Mum and Her Family?
Lots of people are talking about it, but it seems just as many are confused about the true meaning of minimalism, especially if you are a mum managing a household of non-minimalists. It’s easy to see why. The fact is minimalism means something different to everyone....
How to Give Your Kids a Plastic Free Bubble Bath
Bath time for your kids is probably one of the best parts of their day. Splashing in the tub is not only fun but is calming and a major part of many bedtime routines. So, can we preserve this part of the routine and enjoy an eco-friendly bubble bath? Yes, parents, we...
5 Easy-to-Swap, Zero Waste Bathroom Products
The average woman uses 16 different beauty products on her skin every day. Now add the products for your partner, your kids, and anything else you may have accumulated and you have the smallest room in your house storing the majority of your single-use waste. (Your...
The One Tip to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions (And Some Eco-friendly Resolution Ideas, Too)
According to U.S. News, of those of us that make New Year’s resolutions 80% fail by February. Turns out, I’m not one of them. Now, granted, my resolutions weren’t grandiose, just basic goals to improve my life. Many people choose exercising as made apparent by all the...