Washi tape is a type of sticky tape made of thin paper. It originated in Japan where it is made from traditional Japanese paper called washi. Washi tape comes in a huge variety of colours, patterns and thicknesses and it has become very popular in crafting, journaling and home decor over the past several years. …
Protecting the environment is a hugely important issue, especially in this present day. We often hear the phrase, ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle’ in relation to lessening our environmental impact and creating less waste. Over the past few years I have been writing down ideas for how I can reduce my use of resources, as well …
You know the ribbons I’m talking about. The ones that are sewn inside the shoulders of your tops, cardigans and jumpers, and in the waistband of skirts. They are meant to help your clothes stay on the hanger, and take the weight of the garment to save the fabric from stretching. But I’d be interested …
It’s a pretty common goal these days to try and increase the amount of exercise we are doing. For some people, this is easy and comes naturally. But for a lot of us, it can be a struggle to motivate ourselves to start up a new or more intense exercise routine, or even to exercise …
I used to use cotton wool for removing make-up, but then I began looking for ways to reduce the amount of waste I was producing. I found some reusable make-up wipes for sale online and bought some. Unfortunately, I didn’t think to put them in a mesh bag when washing them. I lost 2 out …
Do you have half-used perfumes, make-up, hair products and other cosmetic products that you are not going to use, for whatever reason? Maybe the product is years out of date, you don’t like the scent, or the product doesn’t work for you. You’d love to clear some space and get these half-used products out of …
Do you have some old socks that are worn down, have holes in them, or the elastic has gone? If they have reached the end of their lifespan as a wearable sock, don’t throw them away! You can make them into useful cloths. How to make cloths out of old socks Simply get a sharp …
Do you have a few chargers (for your phone, tablet or other devices) that look very similar? Here’s an easy tip that will help you to identify the right charger quickly and easily. Use washi tape to colour code chargers! How to colour code your chargers Wrap a strip of coloured or patterned washi tape …
Do you often have a lot of loose cables hanging around, for example, earphones, or USB cables for various devices? You may keep them in a drawer, but because you use them frequently, they may often end up hanging around your desk and getting in the way. This was definitely true for me! My Solution …
