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Want to know how to dry mushrooms in the oven? Read on for my failsafe guide to help cut your food waste. I don’t know about you but mushrooms are something that I have trouble using up. I don’t enjoy eating raw mushrooms, only cooked ones. As such, more often than not quite a few…
Have a real ghoul time this year with this ultimate guide to having an eco-friendly and sustainable Halloween. From environmentally friendly costumes to planet-friendly decorations and treats, you’ll be sure to pick up some eerie-sistable ideas! Do you know what the scariest part of Halloween is? It’s not the talk of ghosts and ghouls in…
Make your home sparkle and smell amazing, with this easy guide on how to make herb-infused scented vinegar for cleaning. White vinegar is a pretty amazing household cleaner. It is incredibly cheap. It cuts through dirt, grease, odours, and soap scum like nothing else. Vinegar can be used in a myriad of different ways – replacing the need…
Want to know which fruit and vegetables are in season in October in the UK? You’ve come to the right place! October may be synonymous with pumpkins and all things Halloween. But, for me, the most exciting thing about October is the absolute abundance of seasonal fruits and vegetables available this month. October sees sweetcorn and…
Wondering where to buy hydrogen peroxide for cleaning? Here are my go-to places to shop for this green cleaning staple, as well as the percentage you should buy. You might think of hydrogen peroxide as a first-aid staple for cleaning cuts and scrapes, or for treating dental problems. However, that amber glass bottle is full…
Don’t buy bottles of chemically dubious stainless steel cleaner. Instead, let me show just how easy it is to make your own effective and eco-friendly version. Did you know that stainless steel has only been around since 1913? For a material that’s only been in use for a little over a hundred years, stainless steel…
Looking to make your next kid’s party more sustainable? Try my guide to these eco-friendly party bag fillers for some green inspiration. If you’re planning a kids’ birthday party then I know only too well the stress of it all. As a mum of two, I’ve organised quite a few in my time. What I’ve…
Are you looking to grow snow pea shoots? Here’s my easy guide on how to grow snow pea shoots indoors with minimum fuss. Snow pea shoots – the edible shoots that grow from the stalks of the pea plant when the pods are nearing completion – make for a tasty addition to salads, stir-fries and sandwiches….
Today let me show you how to make roasted butternut squash seeds as well as some fun savoury and sweet variations on them. I’m always on the lookout for plastic-free snack ideas, as well as clever tips to reduce food waste. The other week I was preparing one of my favourite winter vegetables, the butternut…
Looking for the best zero-waste and plastic-free makeup brands? Right this way! I’ve got nine brands for you to know about, all eschewing single-use plastic. A couple of precious makeup items of mine have just run out. A lovely peachy cream blush, and some black eyeshadow that I use to line my eyes. As much as…
Spice up your mornings with this tasty organic porridge with cinnamon spiced roast plum recipe. Right now I’m enjoying the early autumnal walk back from school as I drop my eldest off for the day. The journey there is always a rush to get out the door and to get to school in time, but…
Are you wanting to have a more eco-friendly Christmas? Try my tips on making your day a more sustainable and environmentally friendly one. From the tree and the presents to the food and everything in between. Christmas waste statistics are terrifying. According to an article in The Independent, in the UK alone we will: However,…