Family & Food
A Baby Wipe That Ticks All The Boxes!
When I was pregnant with my daughter, there were very few choices for natural products. There weren’t any wipes that were free from toxic chemicals, so we had to resort to a flannel and some sesame oil and witch hazel for cleaning her. Thankfully, things have moved on. Many people are now aware that…
Read MoreWhy you Should Use Plastic Free, Natural Menstrual Products
Around 17 years ago, I switched to washable sanitary towels. And I haven’t looked back. I’ve found them far more comfortable than the disposable kind, they save me money and they are better for the environment. Let’s take a closer look at some of the issues with conventional products and find out what we can…
Read MoreHow to Nurture a Love of Nature in Your Kids
Raising your kids to be green is not always easy. One sure-fire way to get them interested in playing their part in caring for the planet is to nurture a love of nature. Having a connection to the great outdoors and seeing nature up close is the best way to develop a respect for…
Read MoreGo Green With Your Beauty Routine
With the buzz words of the moment being green, sustainable and eco-friendly, these concepts have permeated across every aspect of our lives. From our smarter and greener homes to our more environmentally friendly cars with their electric engines rather than fume emitting exhausts, our way of living is moving towards something more sustainable. As…
Read MoreTeaching Kids to Conserve Energy
When it comes to teaching children about energy conservation, there a few angles you can work with. Kids are motivated by specific things at the end of the day, and you can use techniques to get them interested and inspired to be part of the solution at home. One of the best places to…
Read MoreSugar free frosting / icing recipes
As you might remember, Cass from Diary of a Frugal Family is on a mission to get kids across the country cooking! She shares the same sentiment as me – no child is too young to cook! This week she wants us to make cupcakes – what’s not to love about a cupcake? You can…
Read MoreYou’ll Absolutely Love These New Coffee Trends
Coffee is the world’s second-most consumed beverage. Americans alone get through around 400 million cups of the stuff every day. It’s popular. For this reason, innovators in the coffee industry continue to churn out new products they hope you’ll love. Some of these don’t work – like adding savoury flavours to coffee – but…
Read MoreNatural, cruelty free, plastic free skin serums from the Pro Co.
When autumn arrives, I notice a difference in my skin. It becomes dryer and more sensitive – due to the wind and cold air outside and heating indoors. It’s not that we have central heating, but even the heat from our woodburner dries the air out; which can take its toll. Since my early…
Read MoreLet Your Skin Breathe And Be More Natural
There are thousands of products for healthy skin, however not all of them are designed to support how your skin naturally functions. Many products have so many chemicals you probably can’t even pronounce them! While some of these chemicals are harmless, many are toxic too and can cause damage to you and the environment. You…
Read MoreMaking Healthy Choices For Your Family
Humans have always been daunted by the fact that life doesn’t go on forever. With other creatures not having the same grasp of mortality, people stand alone in this fear, though this is something you can use to your advantage. Everyone is going to die one day, but this doesn’t mean that you can’t…
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