All wrapped up in fabric!
Buying wrapping paper can be costly and gets thrown straight in the bin once the gifts have been opened. Here are some eco thrifty alternatives!
Zero waste butternut squash tea bread recipe!
Butternut squash tea bread is a great way to use up any unused butternut squash!
6 Awesome Easy Homemade Gifts That Will Make Their Day!
A homemade gift says I care. It can be really thoughtful and you get to control what goes in it and how sustainable it is. The thought of how long…
2. Give good feelings and good times!
This post is the second in a series on changing the future of gift giving in a bid to eliminate, waste, unnecessary spending and panic buying junk. For some ideas…
9 great ways to give the gift of help
Gifts don’t always have to come wrapped up. Sometimes what’s really needed is the gift of help. Here are some great ideas for how to do it!
Oat and raisin squares recipe!
Quick recipe for Oat and raisin squares These oat and raisin squares are the perfect after lunch treat providing lots of slow releasing energy throughout the afternoon! Ingredients: 1 cup…
Delicious homemade rosemary and garlic challah croutons!
Challah bread is slightly sweet plaited loaf of bread, traditionally eaten as part of a Jewish Friday night dinner. Recently I have got into the habit of baking my own…
Entertaining the kids on a rainy day!
I woke up this morning and my immediate thought was oh no what are we going to do with the kids today! We have a flat roof above our bedroom…
Blackberry jam recipe
When blackberries are in season, this blackberry jam recipe is a great way to use them up. It is delicious in yoghurt or on a slice of toast!
Is it cost effective to grow your own veg part 2!
At the beginning of the summer my husband set up a raised organic vegetable patch and we wondered if it would be cost effective. He planted Little Gem, Pak Choi, Mange…