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.

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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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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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Review | Ecozone Products from SaveMoneyCutCarbon

Posted on October 12, 2021October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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I have been working with the wonderful SaveMoneyCutCarbon all year and each month I get the opportunity to talk to you about different eco products that could help to save the environment whilst saving you money. This month I have had the chance to focus on just one brand, one I haven’t ever tried before, so it has been really nice to be introduced to it and to find that there are even more amazing eco companies around. Here is my review of their Ecozone products…

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How To Give More Eco-Friendly Gifts This Christmas

Posted on October 8, 2021November 26, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Christmas can be such a wonderful time of year – time with family, laughter, celebrations, good food – but it can also be an extremely wasteful time of year. Did you know that here in the UK, we bin approximately 227,000 miles of Christmas wrapping paper each year? Not to mention the 40 million rolls of sellotape, 5 million Christmas puddings, 2 million turkeys, 74 million mince pies and it is estimated that 1 in 5 unwanted gifts will end up in landfill. When you learn facts like this, it certainly makes you look at this festive season in a different light doesn’t it? I have previously covered how you can be more eco-friendly at Christmas in this article so now I want to look at how you can give more eco-friendly gifts this Christmas in the hope that you will not only provide a gift that is better for our planet but one that is also loved by the receiver.

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Review | Rocky Road Non-Toxic Play Mat by Pure Earth Collection

Posted on October 1, 2021October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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When it comes to choosing eco-friendly kids toys, there are plenty of options on the market and many of us are aware about the importance of choosing durable, ethically sourced, sustainable ones over the plastic fad items but have you ever thought about your children’s play mat? Did you know that most are made from EVA or PVC both of which contain plastics and toxins? The Non-Toxic Play Mats by Pure Earth Collection are a far more eco option. Made only from natural sustainable plus biodegradable rubber and cork these are an ideal choice and we were sent a Rocky Road Play Mat to review…

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