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    Sustainable linen homewares from Atlinia

    I love shopping for homewares and finding key pieces to update a room with textiles or soft furnishings. It’s always really important for me to consider the environment when looking to make a purchase, such as sustainable linen homewares. Flax…

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    Supporting the circular economy with Rumage.com

    At its heart, the circular economy is all about reducing waste. Many of us know that recycling, reusing and repurposing is a key part of this. But what about actively choosing to buy second hand? Multiple benefits Buying second-hand clothes,…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    Simple sustainable swaps for your beauty routine

    I’m always looking for simple sustainable swaps. The good news is there are lots of great companies out there who sell every day products to make this a reality. Being eco-conscious is so important, but I’m also realistic about what…

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    The Selfie Bag from the Cotton Bag Co

    Even though my daughter is growing up and we don’t need a changing bag anymore, I still need a lot of stuff to leave the house! Even in lockdown, just going into the garden is a mission 🙂 So I’m…

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    A review of Circla

    First off, let’s get one thing straight – self-care is not selfish! I’m a mum, I have an employed job, a freelance marketing role, and a house to run. So occasionally I like a few treats that are just for…