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Big January Eco Giveaway!

Posted on January 6, 2021November 4, 2024 by Emma Reed

To brighten up this dreary January and to help you to get through another lockdown myself and some other fantastic eco bloggers have teamed up to bring you a wonderfully eco giveaway.

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How A No Buy Year Will Help The Environment

Posted on January 3, 2021November 4, 2024 by Emma Reed

I hadn’t heard of a no buy year until the start of last year when I saw some people announce they were doing it on Instagram, and since having watched their progress plus seen their savings, it’s made me begin to look into this topic a little further. As an eco-conscious person, I loved the idea of people saying no to all of the ‘stuff’ and making do with what they already owned and then I realised that this is exactly what our planet needs – more people choosing to do a no buy year. You see, once you eliminate the extra waste, the non-essential consumerism, the disposables, the need for wanting more, you are helping our environment as well as your own pocket and here’s how…

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11 Ways To Save Money This Year

Posted on January 2, 2021June 4, 2025 by Emma Reed

I think 2020 was quite a wake-up call for many of us in terms of the way we live, spend and consume. Having changed our lives to live more sustainably over the last couple of years, my mindset had already begun to change to think about consumerism and last year made us change even further. Due to this, we have saved far more money, we’ve had fewer financial worries and I am finally staying well above my overdraft which has been something I have always had to rely upon. So what can you do to make positive steps towards having a healthier bank balance? Here are my 11 ways that should help you to save money this year…

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Top Benefits of Living in a Retirement Community

Posted on December 29, 2020February 11, 2025 by Emma Reed

*Collaborative Post

Are you worried about making plans for retirement? When you struggle between living in a retirement community such as Del Webb Sunbridge or your home, it will be crucial for you to conduct thorough research. In this stage, it is also important for you to acknowledge the pros and cons of independent living or to consider the assisted living services. Especially when you don’t have kids around, it becomes imperative to make plans for the future. In this feature, we will guide you through some of the top benefits of living in a retirement community:

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Eco-Friendly Phone Cases: How You Can Make A Difference

Posted on December 29, 2020November 5, 2024 by Emma Reed

We have a new trash problem that’s struggling to reach the limelight. But now it’s time to expose the issue to the masses. And that is our sacred phone cases! Most people have multiple phone cases for different occasions, but they don’t see the damage this is causing the environment. You’re probably thinking, “They can’t do that much damage, can they?” Well, the answer might shock you.

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10 Fantastic Space Saving Ideas

Posted on December 28, 2020November 5, 2024 by Emma Reed

If like us, your house is bursting at the seams but you cannot afford to move or extend your home then you will be looking for some clever ideas to make it still work for you. Here are my 10 fantastic space saving ideas that should help…

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How To Have A Productive And Positive New Year Declutter

Posted on December 27, 2020May 16, 2025 by Emma Reed

It’s that time of year again, you know the one where we never know what day of the week it is, we are still eating Christmas leftovers and we can’t remember what the living room floor looks like. It is also the time when most of us begin to think about reorganising our homes, having a good clear out and regaining a bit of normality before the New Year arrives. This can often feel daunting, overwhelming and may bring on a little anxiety but with my top tips, you will be well on your way to having a productive and positive New Year declutter which will feel liberating rather than stressful.

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