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How Green Burials Contribute To The Global Eco-Living Movement
Eco-living has evolved a lot in recent years to stretch far beyond things like transportation, energy consumption and consumer goods. And today in 2025, people are now ironically thinking of eco-living in ways that apply to how we all say goodbye to our loved ones.

Training For The Three Peaks – Month Four
This was it, the final month before the big climb, and guess what? Yep, my leg WAS injured from my hike – if you’re not sure what I am talking about, you can go back and read month three’s update here. This, unfortunately, meant that

Why Supporting Local Coffee Roasters Makes a Big Difference
There’s something magical about a cup of coffee. It energises, comforts, and brings people together — but behind every great brew is a story worth telling. In an age of convenience and mass production, a quiet revolution is unfolding in towns and cities across the

Why Rural Living is Naturally Sustainable
There’s something about rural living that makes sustainability feel less like a buzzword and more like a way of life. In the countryside, it seems just to come naturally. It’s in your everyday. Without the distractions of busy city life, you feel the shift in

Training for The Three Peaks – Month Three
I’m not sure where that last month went, but it absolutely flew by, and that means I am a little late in writing you a training update. If you’re new here, I am going to attempt to climb The Three Peaks – Ben Nevis, Scafell

Budget-Friendly Home Updates That Reduce Waste
Revamping your home doesn’t have to involve high costs or throwaway materials. Today’s homeowners are looking for solutions that save money and help the environment. One practical approach is to make smart use of leftover building and decorating materials. Among the most useful are carpet

Why Should You Invest in Solar Water Features This Summer?
With summer fast approaching, many of us are starting to get back outside. Maintaining the garden is certainly more enjoyable throughout the warmer months, and there are plenty of opportunities for planting and decorating too! If you’re ready to help your garden look fantastic just

Why Repair Cafés Might Just Be One the Best Things For The Environment AND Your Pocket!
As you all know, I care about the environment A LOT! Because of this, I am always on the lookout for new initiatives and groups that will help lead to further positive change and there is one that is still somewhat relatively new here in

Creating Memorable Family Bonding Experiences: Activities That Strengthen Relationships
In our increasingly hectic world, carving out deliberate family time has become more essential than ever. The moments families spend together lay the groundwork for robust relationships, create enduring memories, and nurture deeper connections among family members. When families participate in meaningful shared activities, they

Understanding Sustainability Terms and What to Watch Out For
If you’ve ever found yourself standing in a shop aisle, holding a product labelled “eco-friendly” or “biodegradable,” and thinking, but what does that really mean?, you’re not alone. We are surrounded by a variety of sustainability terms these days, and while that’s not necessarily a

Training for The Three Peaks – Month Two
So, here we are, two months down with two months to go until the BIG day – climbing the three peaks for Men’s Mental Health. If you missed my previous post, you can read how training went for me here and if you want to

How I Helped My Child Handle Big Emotions (And What I Wish I Knew Sooner)
Guest Post written by Courage Tales Team There’s a moment many of us face as parents. Your child is overwhelmed, maybe angry, maybe crying, and you’re doing your best to stay calm, but inside you’re thinking: I don’t know what to do. That was me,