78 easy switches to live more sustainably and reduce waste
29th May 2020I'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.
Low sugar and low carb treats from Deliciously Guilt Free
I sometimes wonder if I am a snackaholic. I love nibbles in between meals, but it can be hard to find treats that aren’t too unhealthy. But I’m forever keen to explore options and expand my repertoire! I was asked…
Supporting the BetterYou Plastic Petition
I share a lot on my blog about sustainability, and recycling is a big part of that. I try to recycle as much as I can (or reuse and repurpose) but there are certainly some barriers to this. Recycling plastic…
More Than A Present: Why Switching To Sustainable Gifts Is On The Rise
With many finding new ways to be a more sustainable in their day to lives, from switching to travel mugs to take our morning coffee to work, to reusable cotton pads for skincare – there are a variety of options…
Review of the Edifier X3 earbuds
I’ve coveted earbuds for some time now, but never quite found a pair that balanced features with an affordable price. I came across a brand I hadn’t heard of before – Edifier – which seemed to offer both. So naturally,…
Exploring Gratitude with Your Child
Do you wish that your children were more thankful and appreciative of all that they have in life? Exploring gratitude will not only help your child to appreciate their belongings, family and surroundings, but it will also help them to…
Exploring STEM Subjects with Your Child
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. These four subjects are incredibly beneficial to your child because they help to build up a strong set of skills for their future. Here are a few examples provided by independent school…
The Jute Selfie Bag from Cotton Bag Co
I’ve tried out a few of the bags from the Cotton Bag Co and I’m always really impressed. The quality and thoughtfulness over the design are evident, while the styles and colours are very eye-catching. When I saw they’d brought…
Non-chocolate Easter gifts for adults
In my opinion Easter is a really fun holiday. Spring has arrived or is on its way, and there is a less pressure for perfection than Christmas. I really like buying Easter gifts. But what can you choose for someone…
Best gifts to buy for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a great time of the year to show that extra bit of appreciation for your mum or mother-figure. I’ve put together a gift guide to share some ideas to suit all budgets and tastes. Where I can…
Unique and eco-friendly gifts from Boostology
I don’t buy many homewares as the house is mainly full of toys! So when I do, I like them to be special, as well as kind to the environment. I have personally stopped buying candles or reed diffusers that…
Mooze 12% a review and giveaway
I have cut down a lot on my alcohol intake since becoming a parent. Primarily because the hangovers are just too hard to handle when you have either a broken night’s sleep or an early start. Add to that, since…
How to improve sustainability in your business
I’m part of a growing trend of people who have more than one way of earning money. As well as being employed three-days per week in the education sector, I run a marketing and PR business. Like all aspects of…
Win a ColdZyme® bundle to get through winter
I never used to get too many colds but since becoming a mum the viruses are real! I don’t know whether it’s the lack of sleep or just generally being a bit run down from parenting, but I’ve had more…