This is a sponsored post. Since the lockdown has started about 3 weeks ago (although, we are a week extra in for having a very poorly little boy on week zero), we’ve been all stuck at our homes, most of us literally in 24/7. We are all probably adjusted to it as much as possible right now: it’s not easy …
5-Minute Vegan Nut-Free Pesto Recipe
So, my daughter’s nursery told me one day, that we can’t bring lunch that contains nuts as there is now a little person in the nursery with nut allergy. Now, my daughter is VERY picky, I suspect, that she thinks, that she can get away with this, just like her brother. Her brother has ASD and with that, serious eating …
Make the Most of your Outside Space
This is a collaborative post. Whatever the size or shape of your outdoor space, there are always ways to make better use of it. Don’t feel limited because it is a small overlook patio area, or stressed because it is a large, wild, untamed forest. There are ways to make the garden feel a little bit more like part of …
My Ethical And Green Picks Of The Month: December 2019
One of my favourite thing about my blog is that I have this massive opportunity to make a difference. I use my blog to spread the word and make people aware of green and ethical issues. I find, that the best way is to do this by introducing other options, that are positive choices for people and planet. We don’t …
How To Make A Small Home Feel Bigger
This is a collaborative post. Wish your home was bigger, but don’t have the money to upsize? There could still be a solution. With a few tricks, you may be able to make your current home feel larger and more spacious. Here are just some of the tricks worth trying. Build an extension Building an extension will physically make your …
Mosaico Sustainably Sourced Gemstone Jewellery (Review And Giveaway)
(Gifted item) As Christmas is fast approaching, I wanted to introduce you to a fantastic, sustainable jewellery brand: Mosaico Gemstone Jewellery. They make unique jewellery, that is lovingly crafted in the UK from sustainably sourced (and fair-trade), semi precious, natural gemstones and metals. Colourful and fun designs inspired by the founders Brazilian, South African and British heritage. They not only …
How To Have A Planet-Friendly Christmas Day
Gifted products. The most wonderful time of the year is around the corner, Christmas fans rejoice! But in the past decade or so, consumerism really took a hold a on Christmas. It has become a race: the bigger tree, the more presents, the fancier decoration, starting already in July… It’s simply getting overwhelming and too much. It’s definitely not very …
Ethical and Green Christmas Stocking Fillers 2019
Gifted items. Christmas is around the corner – well, a few more weeks left until then. This is the best time to think about your Christmas gifts (if you have not started yet) because you can avoid rush, low stocks and it gets you into a festive mood just like Christmas baking and decorating. Following my Christmas Gift Guide for …
Review: Pala Ethical and Sustainable Sunglasses
Gifted item. There’s really only a few brands that I know about their efforts to tackle both ethical issues and environmental ones. Even though, in my view it all goes hand in hand. You can’t be ethical only or eco-friendly only. As much as it is a big challenge for all brands to make profit, be ethical without harming the …
Going Green With Kids: Families Trying To Live More Environmentally Friendly (Interview with Rachel Downing)
I’ve come up with the idea of this interview series, because I realised how people feel so overwhelmed about all the bad news we are flooded by media outlets. On one hand, the truth is, if we carry on like this, the future will be grim. On the other hand, we also need to read positive and uplifting stories how lots …