Conscious Christmas Gift Guide for Kids for 2023
According to Catherine Jacoby, Marketing Manager at Toys R Us, there is an interesting toy trend this year. Parents and children are looking for stress-relieving toys that transcend age, like LEGO, role-playing games and dollhouses. Keeping this in mind, as well as the fact that a whopping 80 percent of toys end up in landfills, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrating a more intentional and Sustainable Easter
Easter is one of my favourite times of the year. Personally it is a time to think about God’s goodness and grace as well as recognize my own vulnerability. Ultimately Easter is a time to celebrate the gift of life. Although I love celebrating Easter with bunny-shaped chocolates, colourful eggs, and Easter egg hunts, I […]
Easy Easter Treats #1 – Chocolate Nests
These chocolate nests are so cute and easy to make. And kids and adults alike will love them. What I also love about this recipe is the small amount of waste generated while making it. I bought my chocolate chips from a weigh-and-pay shop (The Refillery) which allowed me to bring it home in my […]
