It’s fabulous to be able to spend time in a natural setting and the most frequently visited part of the natural world for many is likely to be the beach. Considering how valuable such locations are to us it’s important that we consciously live to protect it as much as we can by being ecologically minded in what we use there. With that in mind here are a few suggestions.
Continue reading “Sustainable Beach Gear 2026.”
If you’re in the process of starting a flower garden from scratch or need to rejuvenate an existing one you might be interested in my articles Creating a Garden the Easy Way and clever Self Seeding Garden Plants . This article is part of a series highlighting my favourite plants according to when they flower. In the articles I highlight easy-to-grow, readily available, inexpensive perennial plants. Read on for suggestions for colour in the garden next spring.
Continue reading “Creating an Ornamental Garden; Spring Colour”
I aim to buy as little as possible in life, partly for environmental reasons, partly for economic reasons and partly (mostly if I’m honest) because the less you own the easier housework is. For me minimalism is all about saving time and hassle and this philosophy extends to my skin and hair care routine, which I’ve successfully whittled down to 8 items in total. Most are homemade from edible ingredients, but all are toxin and fuss free, and organic where I can afford.
Continue reading “Minimalist Non-Toxic Zero Waste Skin and Hair Care”
Okay, so I’m always harping on about the dangers of being swept away in the aesthetics of the Zero Waste ‘lifestyle’, with its shiny stainless steel bottles and cotton produce bags in muted tones. After all buying ‘stuff’ is an anathema to sustainable living. All of that still stands but sometimes investing in a few well-considered products can help us live more sustainable in the long run. The trick is having enough knowledge to make the right purchasing decisions and not just end up with more useless crap in our lives, and that’s where this article comes in!
Continue reading “Sustainable Shopping: An Oxymoron?”
This is such a simple versatile recipe that you can easily make it dairy-free or vegan. Now there’s no excuse not to have ice-cream every day!
Continue reading “Easy Peasy 5 minute Homemade Ice Cream”
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