Category: Eco Living

My eco topics category is my latest addition to my blog. I decided to make changes to my lifestyle in 2018 because I knew we needed to take steps to become more eco-friendly. It began with the change to reusable nappies and wipes and from there I made a promise to continue to try and find other ways to improve our wasteful ways and at the same time offer up tips, advice and hopefully inspire others.

Making these changes has had such a positive impact on us as a family. We are enjoying finding new ways of doing things, we love talking about it with others and we are saving money too! Such a win! Eco topics are now a huge passion of mine and I hope you will enjoy them as much as we are.

one child giving another a piggy back with the sunlight behind them at golden hour

Talking To Children About Climate Change and The Environment

Posted on February 12, 2022October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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As parents, one of the biggest things we face is talking to our children about important topics. These little people are living in a different world to the one we all grew up in, a more progressive one, a more accepting one, a more open one but we also have to remember that they will be the ones who will be impacted by decisions made both in the past and right now, most notably ones that involve climate change and other environmental issues. There is a lot of talk of being net-zero carbon by 2030/2050 (depending on who is speaking) and this may seem like a long way off to you but when you stop and think about how old your children will be by those years, it can feel pretty scary. In 2050 my eldest will be 37 (younger than I am now). He could be witnessing an increase in extreme weather patterns, an increase in worldwide bushfires, rising sea levels taking out areas of particular countries, more migration of people as they seek somewhere safe to live, poorer air conditions, extinction of more species, all at a time when he should really be enjoying life and having children of his own. A future like this seems bleak, doesn’t it? But if we can make change happen now, if we can speak to our children about these issues and help them to understand the solutions and get them to grow up to take a stand, then things could be so good for them as well as for all other species on our planet. So, how do you go about this without making it all doom and gloom or worrying them? I promise it can be done and here are a few ways that may be able to help you with talking to children about climate change…

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Review | Nordgreen Sustainable Watch

Posted on February 11, 2022November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Do you know what? I haven’t worn a watch since before having my children! I always used to wear one but the clasp kept getting snagged on things and I didn’t want to hurt their little gentle skin on the cold strap when they were tiny. Checking the time seemed to somehow naturally shift to constantly checking my mobile phone but I must admit that gets really tiresome especially if you don’t always want to have your phone on you. A simple solution would be to now go back to wearing a watch but with sustainability being a really important factor for me, I wanted to ensure I could find a brand that ticked all of my boxes. Nordgreen is one such company who have not only created a sleek and stylish range of sustainable and vegan watches for both men and women but who are also passionate about the impact they have on our planet. They sent me a women’s watch from their Infinity range and this is my review.

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4 Bird Feeding Tips to Encourage Varieties all Year Round

Posted on February 11, 2022October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

*Collaborative Post with Happy Beaks

Have you ever paid attention to how many birds you have visiting your garden? If you are lucky enough to have an established garden then it is most probably constantly bursting with life but if you are in a relatively new build, like us, you may have noticed how very few visitors you get. When we moved into our home it was only 2 years old and one thing that really stood out to me was the lack of wildlife. Having come from staying in a house in the countryside, it was part of my normal routine to hear birds cheeping first thing in the morning, waking us up, but here there was nothing apart from the odd coo from a pigeon. As the years have gone on, wildlife has finally felt safe enough to return and in the last year (10 years on from moving), we now regularly see Robins, Magpies, Blackbirds, Blue Tits, Sparrows, Thrush and overhead we are now graced by an ever-increasing Red Kite community. We have also had one hedgehog sighting, a deer spotted in the street and we even have a frog living in the mud kitchen area of our garden. Wildlife finally found their way back and I am so excited about it.

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Review | Socks in a Box

Posted on February 10, 2022October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Trying to live more sustainably may seem tricky when you first try to embrace it but with more and more amazing products, companies and services now available, it can actually be far easier than you may have originally thought. Socks in a Box is one such company on a mission to make a difference, a positive one for both our feet and for the planet. Made from bamboo, these socks are far better for foot health and as bamboo is a sustainable material, you can feel happy that you are doing your small bit. I’ve been trying out their subscription and some of the fantastic range on offer, here is my honest review of Socks in a Box.

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Eco-Friendly Parenting Hacks To Take The Guilt Out Of Every Day

Posted on February 8, 2022October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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With countless millennial parents choosing not to have children due to the estimated 58.6 metric tonne carbon footprint doing so can create annually, it’s natural to feel the weight of environmental responsibility as a parent. Luckily, there are things you can do to enjoy parenthood and still have a positive environmental impact, starting with things such as cloth nappies and wipes, and then going onto more long-term parental eco-focuses, some of the most effective of which we’ll be discussing here in our top 3 eco-friendly parenting hacks.

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10 Ways To Keep Creative Time With Children Eco-Friendly

Posted on February 7, 2022October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Creating art may not seem like the most environmentally friendly activity but giving children the opportunity to be creative is important for their development. Professional artist and mother of two Gillian Hancey gives 10 tips for giving children creative time while minimising the impact on the environment and recycling materials otherwise destined for landfill.

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vanilla geranium cleansing balm with flannel

Zero Waste Make-Up Remover

Posted on February 3, 2022October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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When it comes to looking for eco-friendly make-up removers it can be hard to tick all of the boxes – plastic-free, cruelty-free, actually works, smells nice, feels nice, plus having something non-faffy and really simple to use. In the past, I have used lotions in plastic bottles with cotton wool pads and I never liked the sensation on my face or the waste it was creating. Why do so many products feel as though they are just sitting on top of your skin?! Yes, there are now many more brands out there offering reusable make-up remover pads with their more eco-friendly products but what if you want something even simpler? Here is my solution to finding the perfect zero waste make-up remover.

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