January blues
This month has been a strange month for me in many ways. For the first time I have 5 school days a week to myself. In theory I have more…
Is it a good idea to rent out my car?
How would you feel about letting a stranger drive off with your car? I’m currently considering renting out my car on the days that I’m not using it, especially on…
Can I earn £10,000 in a year without getting a job?
I love my life. I enjoy being able to be around for my kids whenever they need me. I also like being able to spend the time when they are…
Interview with Polythene Pam of Plastic Is Rubbish!
Throughout July I tried really hard to give up single use plastic, but it wasn’t easy as so many things contain plastic. Although I struggled, it was great to know…
A weeks worth of rubbish!
Zero Waste Week 2014 ran from 1st September to 7th September and I pledged to throw nothing away during the week. I didn’t want to make life too difficult though…
My Year of Eco Challenges no. 12 – Zero Waste Week!
Having not blogged for four weeks, I am now blogging twice in one day! There is a lot to say though as on my first day back I am straight…
Back to blogging and houseswapping tales!
It seems like forever since I last blogged, but it has only been four weeks! I have really enjoyed my break from blogging and the summer holidays have been great….
Last night at the Observer Ethical Awards!
Last night was the Observer Ethical Awards and I got invited to go along and see them being presented. I was really excited about going, mainly because it meant I…
Why reducing rubbish has become so important to me!
In case you are wondering how reducing rubbish became a high priority in my life (see my recent blog post about rubbish here), well I have to be honest when I…
The Rubbish Diet Spring Clean Challenge and Zero Waste Week 2014
The Rubbish Diet is challenging people to do their spring cleaning without throwing anything away and for anyone wanting to take things further Zero Waste Week 2014 is coming up where…