78 easy switches to live more sustainably and reduce waste
I've been exploring ways of more sustainable living for some time now. I'm a firm believer that little steps can help! Many of us are already time poor. Whether that is through work, family or other commitments, it can feel overwhelming to take on yet another thing! So these are my 78 easy switches to live more sustainably.
Tonic water tempura baby corn: a quick and easy recipe
Here's an answer to a surprisingly common question: Yes you can make tempura batter with tonic water! And this very easy recipe shows you how.
No added sugar muffins with banana and blueberry
Weaning can be hard work at the best of times. But even harder when you want to reduce sugar. To offer a helping hand, here's my no-added sugar muffins recipe.
Helping Your Child with their Communication Skills
Communication, whether verbal or non-verbal is vital for children in order that they get their needs met. From birth, babies are hard-wired to communicate via sounds, facial expressions and physical movements. As a child grows, their skills increase and their…
Helping Your Child Transition from Nursery to Big School
Big school – it’s such an alarming phrase isn’t it? Conjuring up images of lessons and bustling playgrounds. When your child is barely out of toddlerhood, it can be overwhelming to think about them transitioning to a new, bigger environment.…
Top Tips for Setting Up the Perfect Home Office
What makes a great home office? Is it the size of the room? The quality of the desk? The lighting? There are so many elements that make up a fantastic, usable home office that it would be impossible to please…
How to Boost Your Child’s Creativity
Children are naturally creative when they’re small. They embrace all forms of creativity, painting, drawing, modelling, acting and singing and they do it without self-consciousness. Without any hint of shyness or self-judgement. As they grow and become more self-aware, they…
Review of the AquaPlanet Waterproof Backpack
Days at the beach are great, but wet bathing suits are a nuisance! I’m trying to use less plastic so opt for canvas bags, but putting wet clothes into these is obviously an issue. Thankfully there is a solution. The…
6 eco-friendly school lunchbox swaps
Living a more sustainable life and reducing plastic waste is not always easy. But little steps really do help. And the good news is there are many pretty easy lifestyle areas to address, such as your child’s school lunch. So…
Improving your skincare routine with the Liberex Cleansing Brush
When you’re busy, improving your skincare routine can often get forgotten. Luckily, there are tonnes of products on the market that can help you maintain healthy skin, even if you just take a few minutes a day to use them.…
Treats under 100 calories with Flower & White
I’ve tried several times to stop eating sweet treats, but I find it really hard! So in recent years I have been more focused on finding ways to reduce my sugar, rather than cut it out completely. I also try…
A review of the Writer’s Job Newsletter
If you love writing, it is such a great skill to utilise to make money. Whether you focus on it as a full-time freelancer, or it is part of your multiple-income streams, it can be incredibly rewarding. But it can…
40 vegan snacks you can buy in most supermarkets
We are a nation of snack lovers. More than £1bn worth of snacks are sold each year in the UK! And with our busy, on the go lifestyles, it is not surprising. But what about vegan snacks for those of…
Sustainable luxury beauty products from Charlotte Rhys
I like to treat myself to unique and sophisticated beauty buys from time to time. But as someone who wants to reduce their carbon footprint, it’s not always easy to combine these. So how do you find sustainable, luxury beauty…
Easy reusable alternatives to cling film
Have you ever thought about the waste created by clingfilm? Luckily there is an alternative, easy sustainable switch.
Advice for Preparing Your Child For Nursery
Your child’s now old enough to go to nursery! Making new friends, learning how to speak more often, interacting with teachers and exploring a heap of different ways to learn can be a daunting prospect for some children and parents…
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