Soap
Way back at the beginning of the blog, I wrote an article about making liquid hand soap. I did make it a couple of times, but then I just thought actually…
Going ‘poo’ free again!
Two days ago I announced that I was going to undertake a year of eco challenges The first of which was to give up shampoo again. I have tried this before…
I really missed it!
I just came back from a really lovely few days in Bournemouth. The sun shone, the sea glinted, the sand beckoned – it was so lovely especially as the hubby…
Bamboo charcoal water filter review
Bamboo charcoal water filters can be composted when you have finished with them. But it is a slow method of filtering water
Upcycling etiquette
Upcycling can be a lovely way to spend your time. It feels good to get a bit creative and find a new use for an item which is no longer…
Mooncups or tampons?
Mooncup have released a new video campaign, which is absolutely brilliant and well worth a watch for entertainment value alone! It can be accessed via their website by clicking on…
Giving up on ‘no poo’
During my reflections on 2012, I admitted that I have given up on not using shampoo. I went shampoo free for around 6 months and unfortunately for me, my hair just got…
Cornflour in my hair!
Recently I found myself standing in my garden pouring cornflour all over my hair while my kids watched as they bounced up and down on their trampoline. This might not have been…
Homegrown shower and shaving gel!
I have recently discovered that the numerous Aloe Vera plants decorating my shelves and window ledges are actually really useful and after a couple of weeks of using them, I…
No ‘poo’ – alternatives to shampoo and conditioner!
I recently gave up using shampoo and conditioner and haven’t used either for nearly 6 weeks now. The picture on the left shows my hair at around 4 weeks of no ‘poo’. My…