Sustainable & Carbon Cautious Gift Ideas for Kids
Toys end up in landfills and incinerators each year as kids outgrow their once prized items. I was shocked to read that a whopping 80 percent of toys end up in landfills, incinerators, and in our oceans where they often endanger marine life. Discarded plastic toys are part of the 14 million tons of plastic that find its […]
Revamping your nursery sustainably
With Amelie turning three in two months time, we thought it was time to revamp her nursery into a toddler’s bedroom. On the one hand we wanted her bedroom to be a comfy haven for her to play and sleep in. And on the other hand we wanted the update to be as sustainable and […]
Easy Cauliflower Dal and garlicy spinach
I have heard of Dal before, but this was my first time cooking and eating a dal, and I am hooked. Dal is essentially an Indian Lentil soup, or in my case more of a stew. The ingredients are easy to find and can basically go into the sauce pan at the same time, making […]
Raising Eco-conscious kids
I truly believe that teaching our children to take responsibility for our planet’s well being is one of the most important tasks we as parents have. If we want to raise our children to be Eco-conscious adults one day, we as parents need to start living Eco-consciously now, because children learn what they live. The […]
The Old Mushroom Farm – A must-visit when in Karkloof
As we turned into The Old Mushroom Farm it started raining ever so lightly and a blanket of mist covered the property (exactly the weather I have come to expect and hope for when visiting the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal). Sandy was waiting for us and ushered us to The Apartment, our home for the night, […]
Mindful and sustainable Christmas gifts your family and friends will love
If like me, you are a little behind with your Christmas shopping and you are starting to feel a little anxious and overwhelmed – this gift guide is for you! I have put together this guide for everyone who wants to celebrate a mindful and sustainable Christmas, and not be swept up in the consumerism […]
