Shedding 500 things
‘Getting rid of 1000 things’ is an interesting TED talk I recently stumbled upon. In this short motivational talk Liz Wright explains why she got rid of 1000 things and the difference the project made in her life. I found her story so inspiring that I decided to attempt my own little project of getting […]
5 South African Natural Deodorants Reviewed
If the thought of swapping your deodorant or antiperspirant for an all-natural version makes you perspire – take a deep breath. A few years ago natural deodorants would’ve been viewed as a hippy marketing ploy, but today more and more people are vigilant about what’s going into and onto their bodies. Why natural deodorants? In […]
Roasted Pumpkin soup
From sweet to savoury, pumpkin – in all its guises – is oh so versatile and delicious. This pumpkin soup is perfect for chilly weather. It also makes a great Meatless Monday meal. And as always it is easy to make. What you will need: 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cake flour 2 cups warm milk […]
Greening Your Bathroom
5 Easy Eco-friendly swaps for your bathroom If you are wanting to take a few steps to a more sustainable home and lifestyle, your bathroom is a great place to start. Most of the products and toiletries we use are wrapped in plastic, single-use or disposable, and many of them can’t be recycled. So introducing […]
Butter bean curry
One of my favourite winter dishes, well actually I will eat it in the middle of a heatwave as well, is Butter Chicken. So you can imagine my excitement when I came across this Butter Bean curry. It tastes like a Butter Chicken Curry, but without the chicken and is perfect for those cold Meatless […]
Toothpaste tablets – the pros and cons
Yes, toothpaste now comes in tablet form. No more squeezing or complex tube origami to get the last smear of paste out. Toothpaste tablets are not only easy to use, but also more eco-friendly than there tubular counterpart. Here’s everything you need to know about them. What are toothpaste tablets? Most toothpaste tablets are technically […]
