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.

hansgrohe 3jet Rainfinity ecosmart hand shower lying in a bath next to soap and a flannel

hansgrohe Rainfinity 3jet EcoSmart Hand Shower Review

Posted on December 9, 2021July 10, 2025 by Emma Reed

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What first comes to mind when you think about saving water? Turning the tap off when you brush your teeth? Using a watering can rather than a hose? Choosing the eco setting on your dishwasher? All of these are true but have you ever wondered about your shower head? Did you know that with the right one, you could have a far better showering experience whilst saving up to 60% of the water you use?! Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? The hansgrohe Rainfinity 3jet EcoSmart hand shower is one of these and I was sent one to review by SaveMoneyCutCarbon so I could really see the benefits for myself.

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How To Make a Homemade Cream Cleaner

Posted on December 3, 2021October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

Making my own cleaning products is now just a part of my routine. I no longer traipse the cleaning product aisles in the shops, I am no longer drawn into the ads and I do not miss those chemical smells around my home. Instead, I can feel confident that I am using all-natural and safe products with zero toxins which is better for our health and also better for the environment. Now I know not everybody will want to spend a lot of their time making their own products but this is why I will only ever share the simplest recipes I can create. As a busy Mum of 2, I also cherish my time so being able to whip up a cleaning product quickly and easily is at the top of my list. I have previously shared how to make a surface spray, window cleaner, toilet bombs and how to clean your washing machine naturally so now on to my favourite homemade cleaning product, my cream cleaner.

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How To Make Dried Orange Slices

Posted on November 22, 2021October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

Dried orange slices make for a pretty and interesting addition to your Christmas wrapping, to your tree, as decorations around your home and they really are very simple to do yourself.

What You Need:

Oranges
Knife
Oven
Oven rack

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a small gift wrapped in brown paper with ribbons and a heart decoration

Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas

Posted on November 22, 2021August 28, 2025 by Emma Reed

Wrapping paper. We’ve all used it, we’ve all binned it, we’ve all spent money on it for it to last just a few hours and yet how often have you stopped to think about the impact this tradition has on our planet? Here in the UK, we end up binning approximately 227,000 miles of Christmas wrapping paper each year. Now imagine what that figure may increase to worldwide, then add in every birthday, christening, farewell gifts, baby shower gifts…

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Review | Scentered Aromatherapy Wellbeing Balms and Candles

Posted on November 10, 2021October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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As a busy Mum of 2 very active boys, I find self-care to be one of the hardest things on my (long) list to squeeze into my week. I certainly think that going from a slower-paced life to a faster one after lockdown has been a bit of a shock to the system and I have felt as though I have burnt myself quite a bit. I know they say that you can’t pour from an empty cup which is why I am actively trying to make more time for me and one way I have been doing this is by trying out Scentered Aromatherapy Wellbeing Balms and Candles which were sent to me in both the De-stress and Sleep well scents for review.

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Want to Make Your Own Clothes? Here’s What You Need

Posted on November 4, 2021October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Most of us get our clothing via shopping. We simply pop into our favourite stores or scroll for hours online. After all, it’s quick and convenient. However, there are various reasons for learning to make your own clothes or upcycling clothes you already have.

Some people might just do it for fun – as a hobby, or because they have a passion for fashion. But even if you’re not interested in fashion, making your own clothes can be great because not only do you save money, but it’s also better for the environment. There are a few things you need to make your own clothes, so keep reading to find out what they are.

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travel to mountains a couple sat on a wall

How to Travel in a More Eco-Friendly Way

Posted on November 3, 2021October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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These days, one of the top considerations people have when it comes to traveling and seeing the world is how to do it in a way that’s more sustainable and eco-friendly. Up to now, travel has been a big problem in terms of the climate and our carbon footprints, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way. We’re going to talk today about some of the things you can do to make your travels greener and more eco-friendly.

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