Have you ever heard of Organic September? It is a campaign run by The Soil Association with the aim to raise awareness of organic products and the benefits they can have for people and the environment. We may be near the end of September now but it’s not too late to acknowledge Organic September and …
Do you struggle to stay on top of your laundry routine? Maybe you are in charge of washing clothes for your whole family and they seem to create an endless stream of dirty laundry? Or maybe you have a busy schedule and just don’t find the time to do your laundry before it builds up? …
The word ‘sleepover’ has childish connotations. Sleepovers were a standard birthday party activity when I was growing up and often involved movies, games, snacks, midnight feasts and not a lot of sleeping! As an adult, you may no longer have ‘sleepovers’ but there will inevitably still be occasions when you stay over at a friend’s …
Society is becoming more and more aware of the negative effects of fast fashion, both on the people involved in the manufacturing process, and on the environment. Fast fashion produces a tenth of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions, and production often releases chemicals and toxic dyes into the environment. Working conditions are often harsh, dangerous …
One of my favourite things about going for walks is watching the seasons change. Every season brings a unique and different walking experience. Winter walks are typically underrated because of the cold weather, but in my opinion, they are some of the most beautiful and scenic. Whatever the season, it’s a good idea to bring …
In my opinion, autumn is one of the most atmospheric times of the year. The weather turns cool and crisp, the leaves turn orange and brown and there is a scent of bonfires in the air. We’ve had a warm September here in the UK and I’ve been holding onto summer. But now that October …
This year, I have been trying not to make any unnecessary purchases, including clothes. I’ve also been trying to use up and clear out what I already have before buying any more. This has been going fairly successfully, however, the other day I gave in to the temptation to buy clothes. I was finding myself …
When you hear the word exercise, do you feel motivated, excited and eager to go for a run or hit the gym? Or does it make you groan and wish you could curl up on the sofa all day and never have to move? We all know that exercise is good for us, but for …
Is your wardrobe overflowing with clothes that you don’t wear anymore? It may be time to have a good clear-out and refresh your wardrobe! The fashion industry has a bad rep at the moment, especially fast fashion which often involves child labour, poor working conditions, unethical practices, pollution and strain on the environment in order …
Welcome to my eco-friendly gift guide for Christmas 2020! It may seem a little early to be posting a gift guide as it is still only October. However, this is a strange and uncertain year, and nobody really knows how things are going to pan out over the next couple of months. There is a …
