So being Eco-friendly and sustainable looks too expensive? Takes up too much time? Doesn’t do the same job? It can be – organic food can be double the price and also hard to find, sending you to different shops and vendors. And some...
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So you’ve been told to only eat organic, only buy from farmer’s markets and nothing wrapped in plastic – tricky? Yes! After reading many years ago that the pesticides that are sprayed on our vegetables cause more harm than good...
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So you look at those bloggers and instagrammers and see how easy it is to live waste free, chemical free and gluten free. And rather than being inspired, you feel guilt. Am I right? We need to remember that many of these infamous influencers are...
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2018 has been a great year, filled with so many wonderful books sent for reviews and bought for home or our school library. I don’t have the time right now to list all of my favourites and I don’t know if I can choose either!! But...
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Being a globally conscious child means travelling with conscious. When you travel : Go to the local eateries Learn the language Talk to the locals Find places off the beaten track Stay with locals rather than a hotel or resort. Spend money on...
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Wow, another great list of books has recently been announced as part of the shortlist for the environment award from the Wilderness Society. So many of these I have blogged about and I will have to search for the last couple to make sure I let...
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Many ideas on this blog are pointing towards how we – humans – can be eco warriors but did you ever consider how animals can be eco warriors too? Nic Gill’s book – Animal Eco-warriors, gives us an in-depth yet fun look at...
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“There are no such things as great deeds—only small ones done with great heart.” – Mother Teresa Trying to live more sustainably is something every person on this planet needs to think about – especially those who can afford to buy smart...
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“Is this home?” asked Little Whale. “No, we’ve still got a long way to go,” said Grey Whale. Deep blue ocean, gentle waves rocking and peacefulness oozes out of this book. Little Whale, written and illustrated by Jo Weaver, is a beautifully told...
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Have you ever thought twice about what you spray on your skin? Have you ever considered the possible damages you are doing to yourself, your family or the water system when you use heavily fragranced laundry detergent? Have you ever thought...
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Parenting isn’t easy and when you throw in trying to be more sustainable, things can get a little more complex – why? Working full or part time can seem to leaves you time poor for things like baking your own bread, making your own...
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