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Busting Myths: Are Period Pants Really More Expensive? Let’s Crunch the Numbers

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The conversation surrounding sustainable menstrual products has been growing louder over recent years, and period pants have emerged as a really popular choice. However, some people still hold the misconception that period pants are more expensive than traditional disposable menstrual products. In this article, I want to help to bust that myth and provide you with some cost comparisons.

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Sustainable Practices to Really Get Behind in 2024

As we grow ever closer to 2024, our commitment to sustainability has never been more critical (thanks UK Government). Climate change, resources and wildlife depletion, and environmental degradation not to mention greed, continue to threaten our planet’s health and well-being. However, the good news is that there are numerous innovative and practical ways to be more sustainable. Let’s look at some of the sustainable practices you can incorporate in your daily life to help make a positive impact on the planet in 2024.

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Buying new jewellery is an exciting time for most people and seeing it glimmer and shine for the first time is a moment that you’ll want to relive over and over. Whether you’re treating yourself or looking for gift options from VRAI, having a wide variety of beautiful pieces can be irresistible. However, jewellery can quickly lose its shimmer if it’s not cared for properly. Fortunately, there are a few easy steps that you can take to care for your new jewellery.

So, if you’ve just bought a new statement piece and want to keep it looking as good as the first time you wore it, then use the following tips to increase your chances of achieving that. Read on to discover how you can take care of your new jewellery.

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