Plastic compromises
We are half way through July and up until now I haven’t even mentioned Plastic Free July (PFJ). The idea behind PFJ is to avoid all single use plastic throughout…
Eco-friendly wet wipe alternatives
Single use wet wipes contain plastic and contribute to drain blockages and death of marine life when flushed. Here are some eco wet wipe alternatives
They were really disgusting – but now look at them!
Have you ever bought something and then realised the error of your ways? We invested in some really good quality cream sofas about 10 years ago and then the kids…
Make your own thermal cooker
Why slow cook food? Thermal cookers are great for saving energy, time and money. I batch cook soup and stews and slow cooking brings out lots of the lovely flavours….
Slow cooking soup, without a slow cooker
How to slow cook without a slow cooker I’d been thinking a lot about saucepans and slow cookers when I made a discovery. OK it wasn’t ground breaking but it…
How to choose a saucepan
With so much available it can be overwhelming to know how to buy the most eco friendly saucepans. Here are my tips on what to look out for.
How to go zero waste in the bathroom!
The small bin in the corner of most bathrooms can be misleading as to the level of waste created in this vital room in a home. There is actually quite…
Upcycled dish cloths!
During my decluttering sessions for the Minimalism Game (read more here) I came across some white towels that we used when the kids were babies. I was about to donate…
Cross county thinking…
It is day 8 of the Minimalism Game (read more here) and I have not followed the rules at all, but I did say I wasn’t going to. I have got…
13 Toilet paper alternatives – so many ways to clean your bum!
Can’t find any toilet paper in the shops? Looking for budget and eco-friendly toilet paper alternatives? A few years ago I set myself the challenge to avoid using toilet paper…