Posts Tagged ‘environment’
The cat shat on the mat – natural alternatives to chemical air fresheners
One of the downsides to having an elderly cat is their lack of bladder and bowel control. Our remaining feline is 15 years young and is, what’s known in the trade as officially, ‘losing it’. She is an outdoor girl, being a farm cat originally and so she is used to sleeping outside. Little Miss…
Read Morehemp, bamboo and soybean clothing
Just a quick post from me today. The weather is dragging me from my computer at the moment – yipee! Yesterday we were out and about all day – visiting neighbours, doing a little gardening, taking photos and generally enjoying the most perfect of spring days. Last night I had that glorious glow on my…
Read MoreHome made recipe for treating head lice
Research shows that one in five children have head lice at any given time. Head lice are becoming immune to conventional treatments. Head lice are not dangerous, but they are highly irritating and can lead to infection if your child scratches too much. Orthodox treatment for head lice is permathrin. The definition reads, “Eye and…
Read MoreHow to get free heating for your home!
The sun is shining here in the UK today. It’s a beautiful day that reminds us spring is on the way. On days like this we can get heating for free if we take advantage of the sunlight. Tapping into the resources of nature are the secrets to a self sufficient and frugal lifestyle.
Read MoreThought provoking read: Heat by George Monbiot
At last I have found a voice of reason amidst the madness of Western Life. I’m in love with George Monbiot after reading just the introduction to his book ‘Heat’. In his book, Monbiot seeks to show how we can successfully attain a 90% cut in carbon emissions here in the UK without the need…
Read MoreIs there too much choice for consumers? A rant about light bulbs.
Bear with me while I have a mini rant about consumerism and choice. Little Miss Green travels far and wide at night; she sleepwalks, cuddles the vaccum, goes off on the astral planes and generally gets herself in a bit of a pickle if she needs to get up for the toilet. She has a…
Read MoreTop ten frugal tips for a self sufficient lifestyle
With hybrid cars, under floor heating, solar panels and geothermal pumps, you could be forgiven for thinking that going green is an expensive hobby for the elite. My belief is that a self sufficient, ethical, sustainable and frugal lifestyle *can* go hand in hand. Essentially that is what Little Green Blog is all about. We’re…
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