You to the power of many...
September 17, 2020
Have you ever tried to stand backwards in a packed elevator? I did once, and it felt super weird and uncomfortable.As humans, our decisions and behaviours are frequently shaped by social norms. We look to those around us to inform our behaviours and decisions – it creates ...
Lockdown beauty
September 17, 2020
If you run out of something during lockdown, or you just want to simplify things from an ingredients and waste perspective – here’s a few ideas to get you started.Edible beauty:I love the philosophy of only putting things on my skin that I would eat.I’m constantly amaz...
Skip a trip
September 17, 2020
I’m normally a huge fan of making fewer trips to the supermarket.But after going through lockdown, I’ve become an even bigger fan.Any trip to the supermarket that I can avoid is a win on so many levels – it saves me time, saves me money and means less trips in the car....
Christmas simplified
September 17, 2020
Both our consumption and our stress levels hit hit their peak at Christmas.I find that both ironic and mildly depressing.To fit with our philosophy of living with less, we’ve evolved our approach to Christmas over the past few years.I’m not going to say we’ve nailed it...
Down to business
September 17, 2020
None of your business…I was speaking with a business recently about how to get their staff using reusable coffee cups.The company “green team” had purchased every employee their own cup, and yet alas very few were being used.We’re only human…A brilliant i...
The new normal
September 17, 2020
Did you feel that???There’s been a shift.People are becoming more aware of the waste we’re creating and the need to do something about it.Everyone is already all over plastic bags, and straws seem to be the next big thing to avoid.Even the Queen has banned straws from al...
Brace yourself
September 17, 2020
Don’t panic…Only 18 sleeps till the big guy will be squeezing through our heat pump.It’s the Christmas countdown and it’s easy to get caught up in the hype.I often have that last minute ‘have I got enough’ panic.Presents, food, you name it…. more is m...
Addicted to the green
September 17, 2020
Plantability…I once managed to kill a plastic succulent.For real.I had a new years resolution to get more plants.Why wouldn’t I, when I’m clearly so good with them?!?
Kickass…I’m constantly amazed by plants (I don’t get out much these days).Their abilit...
What really happens in my kitchen
September 17, 2020
Time trials…I ran my own kitchen time trial.It’s pretty weird, but I wanted to prove something.And I did.
Mmmmmm pastry…I was making a pie and I was all out of pastry.My first reaction was to shoot to the supermarket and buy some.I could make some, but that w...
Have a less crap Christmas
September 17, 2020
It’s beginning to feel a lot like…Christmas – it creates a weird combination of joy and dread in me.It’s a magic time of the year to spend with cool people and do fun stuff.But what really dulls my baubles is the commercialism and waste that can come along for t...
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