I wrote recently about how to make decluttering more manageable to avoid it feeling like a mammoth task every time. Once you’ve started the process, what do you do with the things you no longer need or want? There are a few options I think when it comes to getting rid of your unwanted items, […]
Having a wardrobe clear out? What are your options?
Having a wardrobe clear out can be so therapeutic as an adult. I find it helps me to feel focused and more organised. It doesn’t have to be about out with the old and in with the new though, just de-cluttering can be great, without necessarily replacing things. So many people only wear a handful […]
Eight family-friendly tips on how to reduce ocean waste
When we were in Florida, we spent sometime at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Whilst we were there we learnt a huge amount about ocean waste and the problems it can cause. Minimising harmful waste is important to protecting the ocean and everything that lives in it. We all have to do our bit, these eight tips, […]
Teaching your children to be eco-friendly
Without a doubt, the Earth’s future depends on all of our children. Healthy practices in the household at an early age allow you to teach them about what’s most important. According to one study by Nielsen, more and more people are willing to pay for higher-priced products that are eco-friendly, and brands that have made […]
Waste not, want not
The world is in a troubling state. There are wars brewing across it; with countries in standoffs with one another. Militant and terror groups are roaming free, and, most importantly, countries simply aren’t doing enough for the environment. The environment is critical to the survival of humans, other animals, and plants. If we ruin it; […]
DIY decluttering
Don’t you just hate it when there are rooms in your home filled with furniture and drawers overflowing? I know I do that’s why I have formulated a plan for DIY decluttering. That’s right, no help is needed to make your home a simpler place with a minimalistic design with cupboards that have plenty of […]
Upcycle and revamp competition
A lot of the time, especially when you are a parent, money doesn’t seem to go very far. A £20 note for example doesn’t buy much more than a few essential items, milk, bread and a stash of nappies perhaps. If you then need to do things around the home, you might not have many […]
Reduce, reuse, recycle
These were once the wise words from Bob the Builder in his project renovate song. How effective are you at these three things? I love having a good clearout and find the process quite therapeutic. The children like to re-discover things that were put away, we try to recycle as much as possible and donate […]