• Me Time

    Sustainable floral gifts from Haute Florists

    Making sustainable choices is an important part of my buying decisions. This is the same whether I’m treating myself or buying a gift. I have to confess I’d not really thought much about sustainable floral gifts. But luckily I have…

  • Me Time

    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…

  • Food Time

    Five new food launches to try for Veganuary

    January can be a bit slow, dark and cold. So let’s cheery ourselves up with good food. In the spirit of choosing plant-based, here’s my roundup of new food launches to try for Veganuary. Not only do these taste amazing,…

  • Family Time

    Beautiful wooden toys from Jaques of London

    As someone who tries to make sustainable choices as much as I can, I really love wooden toys. They have much better longevity and are made with more ethical practices than plastic options. One toy manufacturer that really stands out…

  • Family Time

    Try your hand at upcycling or recycling

    With the world in the state that it is in today (with fast fashion and throw away items too readily to hand), it is important that everyone does their bit to help stop the waste that is happening. Using new…

  • Me Time

    Sustainable and supportive shopping with BuyCharity

    There are lots of great benefits to buying from charity shops. Not only can you pick up some real bargains; you are shopping sustainably, reducing the amount sent to landfill. You’re also contributing to a charity’s finances. This means you…

  • Me Time

    Ethical gifts from Life Less Ordinary

    Buying ethical gifts is really important to me. And I’m also a massive fan of personalisation. So when I found Life Less Ordinary, a company that combines these two elements, I was in present heaven! From engraved vegan cork wallets…

  • Food Time

    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…