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Busy mums eco tips
Buy. Less. Stuff. And a few other things… Here’s my top 10 tips on doing life the eco way whilst working, raising two kids, a husband and a fur baby. It can be done. 1. Produce Bags Photo
Continue readingDishwasher tablets #makeyourownmonday
So I have to start this post by admitting that we don’t actually own a dishwasher. I have seen the argument that dishwashers are more eco friendly because they use less water, but we just don’t
Continue readingLiquid soap #makeyourownmonday
During the lockdown in Scotland, I was unable to buy my favourite loose soap. I was faced with a dilemma. To buy liquid soap or not to buy liquid soap?? When I got to the supermarket, they only had
Continue readingThe money saving post – what has ‘eco’ cost us?
Not so long ago I was approached by a journalist for an article about how I saved money by using bicarbonate of soda. The truth is, I have not saved money by just using bicarb, it’s a whole lifestyle
Continue readingGoing Green with Hand Cream
For many months now I’ve been wondering about an eco alternative (plastic free, natural ingredients) to oil-based skin moisturiser/cream/healer/all purpose miracle working balm. NB what I’ve
Continue readingFresh, Local, organic, fair trade food!
I am excited to introduce you to… YOUR LOCAL FOOD ASSEMBLY A brilliant new way to bring farmers and consumers together under one roof – lovely! An answer to my many searching questions for
Continue readingCheap, green, all-purpose cleaner using everyday items in your kitchen
Since writing my last post on cleaning around the home I have come to a conclusion. Living a greener, more sustainable life, is about using less products and ingredients in everyday cleaning. Using less
Continue readingMagic Mint Sauce #makeyourownmonday
One of the easiest things to grow in our garden is mint. When my parents gave us a mint plant, they strongly advised us to keep the mint in its pot to prevent it taking over the garden. I now understand
Continue readingElderflower Cordial #makeyourownmonday
Something that I’ve wanted to make for several years is Elderflower cordial. My family all love it (it’s fondly known as ‘flower juice’) and it’s one of the more chemical-free
Continue readingHomemade Hummus #makeyourownmonday
Today is our first ever #makeyourownmonday so I wanted to celebrate in style with some hummus. Like it or loathe it, I have never found it in the shops apart from in a plastic tub. Plastic is not an option
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