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Changing the world; one jigsaw piece at a time
This weekend, Little Miss Green and I worked on a 3D jigsaw of the globe. We sat for two hours and meticulously sorted through the pieces to make half of the world. Not bad going; I’m sure God would have been impressed with that rate. I believe it took seven days back then……………. It was…
Read MoreMy Personal spring / Ostara journey…….
There is so much to write about today, so I’m writing twice! While many people celebrate the first day of spring, yesterday, on the 20th March, I still feel spring on the 21st. I don’t know why that is……….. The weather is beautiful here today and I feel a renewed sense of potential and possibilities.…
Read MoreAn abundance of gifts……
I love the synchronisities of the Universe. Yesterday was such a beautiful and perfect spring day I was not going to be sitting behind the computer all day; hence the lack of post. We went out and took some photographs in our local area of animals, wildlife and soft, white fluffy clouds. We also did…
Read MoreGo Green with St.Patricks day
On St.Patrick’s Day, we celebrate the life of the patron Saint of Ireland Ireland is home to beautiful landscapes and open spaces. St Patrick is associated with the colour green. What better way to honour this day by taking one step more along your eco friendly journey? What could you do today to make a…
Read MoreDivine Milk Chocolate Mini Easter Egg Handbag
I found this lovely Easter product by Divine today; perfect for little girls and grown up girls everywhere! It consists of gorgeous handbag packaging containing Divine’s individual smooth and creamy milk chocolate Easter eggs. It would make a lovely Easter gift and the bite sized pieces means you won’t get too much of a sugar…
Read MoreMeals from leftovers – tuna and cheese tarts
Today, upon daring to open the fridge door, I was confronted with enough tuna to make a small sandwich, a tablespoon or so of sweetcorn, half a red pepper, a couple tablespoons of double cream, a small square of cheese and some broccoli.
Read MoreMeals from left overs – frugal and self sufficient?
It is estimated that in the UK, we throw away, on average, one third of all the food we buy each week. A lot of this is through leftovers. So it makes sense to either measure out portions more carefully or start viewing ‘leftovers’ as ingredients. This is one of the ways in which you…
Read MorePancake Day
Belated pancake day. It was only at 4pm yesterday I realised it was the big day itself. I should have guessed though. In shops I have seen frying pans for sale, alongside packet pancake mixes and ready made pancakes. How can one of the easiest foods to make possibly NEED to come out of a…
Read MoreSimple home made recipe for lemon cake
Doing your own cooking from scratch is one of the most meaningful things you can do to lead a more sustainable, ethical and self sufficient lifestyle. It is a simple thing that we are encouraged to neglect now that we have microwave meals in plastic trays and bags of pre prepared salad available to us…
Read MoreTen ethical and sustainable ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day will soon be celebrated with cards, flowers, chocolates, wine, jewellery, perfume, lingerie and expensive restaurant meals. With toxic pesticides, child labour, conflict diamonds, chemical fragrances and huge carbon dioxide emissions, these gifts might speak of romance to your partner, but do they speak of love for the environment and all the people living…
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