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10 Ways I Have Adapted My (small) Garden to Cope With Climate Change
Climate change, whether you want to hear it or not, is here. Each year we are seeing more extreme weathers, such as longer periods of drought followed by big downpours that the ground can’t cope with. Earlier springs leading to confused wildlife, sudden heatwaves that
5 Smart (and Eco-Friendly) Tips for Your Next School Sports Day
There’s something so fun and heartwarming about a school sports day. The kids’ excitement, the team spirit, the slightly chaotic three-legged races, and parents making fools of themselves in egg and spoon races. While it’s all fun and games on the day, behind the scenes,
Training for The Three Peaks – Month One
As you may have seen in one of my previous posts, myself and a small group of friends and family are going to attempt to climb the Three Peaks at the end of July to raise money and awareness for Men’s Mental Health. This challenge
An Honest Review of Fussy Deodorant
We all want to use products that are safe for us and the planet and an eco deodorant is one area I thought I had nailed. I switched to Wild around 5/6 years back and was happy but as many of us know, Wild were
Why I Am Going to Attempt The Three Peaks Challenge
This is something I didn’t ever think I would be saying – I am going to attempt the Three Peaks! My husband has done this challenge twice before, and both times I thought “he is mad,” but yet, here I am (at the age of
A Green Takeover: Why I Will No Longer Be Supporting Wild
Well, it happened. We all read the news a couple of months back about Unilever being in line to purchase the green company Wild (at a wild amount) and most of us couldn’t believe it. Having worked with them for the last 5 years or
What It’s Like to Have Laser Eye Surgery… Twice! My Experience with LASIK and PRK
When my eyesight began to deteriorate at the age of 9, I thought the idea of wearing glasses was pretty cool. However, over the coming years, with my eyes worsening and my lenses getting thicker with each prescription change, my view drastically altered. We all
How to Have a More Sustainable Easter
*Affiliate Links Easter is one of my favourite times of the year – the arrival of spring, the extra-long weekend, the perfect excuse to eat chocolate all day! But like with many of our annual celebrations, this one can also come with a lot of
Simple Ways To Reduce Food Waste For A More Eco-Conscious Kitchen
Did you know that in the UK alone, we wasted more than 10.7 million tons of food in 2021? Food waste is a major problem, with the average household chucking the equivalent of eight meals away per week. Reducing food waste is a brilliant way
10 Last Minute World Book Day Costume Ideas
World Book Day, it creeps up on us every year, doesn’t it? And no matter how organised we try to be, sometimes life gets in the way, sometimes the school lets you know very last minute and sometimes your child changes their mind ten times
How to Make Your Bridal Shower Eco-Chic and Sustainable
Glittery decorations, overflowing tables and stacks of glossy-wrapped gifts – bridal showers can leave behind a trail of waste that lingers far longer than the celebration. On the other hand, an eco-friendly bridal shower can take a “green” turn and become a statement of values
How to Create a Zero-Waste Bathroom: Simple Steps for a Greener, Eco-Friendly Home
When it comes to reducing waste at home, the bathroom is often overlooked. Yet, it’s one of the most waste-heavy spaces, filled with single-use plastics, disposable products, and unnecessary packaging. By making intentional changes like using hair bars, we can transform this space into a