As soon as Halloween is over and the nights get colder (and wetter) Guy Fawkes night is upon us. An organised bonfire and fireworks display can be a fun night out for the family. What is less fun is fireworks going off every night for seemingly weeks on end. For animals,…
Why make your own eco-friendly washing powder when you can buy it quite easily in the shops? Well for me it's about saving a bit of money but also knowing what I'm using. Not all eco-friendly washing powders are as 'green' as you might think, although some of them are. I've…
When organising any kind of themed party there are a few things that are absolute essentials, and that applies to eco-friendly halloween parties as well: Halloween Candy Food Drink Decorations Fancy Dress Entertainment You'll probably have to include face paints as well for a Halloween party, especially if children are involved.…
Planning a children's party can be quite stressful. Trying to make it as eco-friendly as possible might feel like it's more trouble than it's worth. Planning an eco-friendly children's party needn't be difficult though. In its simplest form you just have to be mindful of what you're buying. I won't be…
I love gardening as I find it relaxing and I love to watch my garden change over the seasons and years. My approach to gardening has somewhat changed recently though. I do less in the garden (partly because I'm busy, I'm not going to lie) because I want it to be…
It might not be something you think about, but it is possible to buy eco-friendly footwear. Every aspect of your life and every thing you buy could be damaging to the environment. My aim is to limit my impact on the environment as much as I possibly can (I sometimes fail,…