Manufacturers should be forced to use compostable and plant-based packaging, instead of plastic, by law. That’s my opinion and I think it’s a pretty good one. British households throw 22 million tonnes of waste into the bin each year. That’s a staggering amount. I bet a lot of that is packaging as I know that’s … Click here to keep reading
As incredible a day as a wedding can be, they often cause a lot of unnecessary landfill waste from food to single-use décor and plastic throwaway cutlery. It doesn’t have to be this way. Here are 11 tips for a more sustainable and eco-friendly wedding: Compostable balloons It’s probably best to avoid balloons, but if … Click here to keep reading
Being a working mum and trying to manage raising a family can be a pretty stressful challenge. I work full time from home and have a three year old and six year old – life can be pretty hectic! Some people may believe it’s a dream working from home for myself and while it does … Click here to keep reading
This is a question I always get asked and my answer is no, not at all. In fact, I feel more awake, liberated, enlightened, healthy, ethical and free than ever before. My only regret is not doing it sooner, but I wasn’t equipped with all the knowledge I have today. I’m a person who always … Click here to keep reading
As I write this, I’ve now been vegan for 8 months, since the end of 2017, and before this, I was vegetarian for 5 years. I was also veggie when younger and only really ate chicken and fish when I returned to meat as I thought these were healthier and we needed to eat meat. … Click here to keep reading
Eating a mainly organic diet is really important to me. I’ve written on this blog before about why I think everyone should choose organic. It’s not just the benefits to our own health by avoiding the chemicals, but to animals, our planet, soil and water too. Chemicals are so destructive and we are a walking … Click here to keep reading
Got your next holiday all booked? You’re probably very excited – and with good reason. Breaks from the “real world” are exactly what we need to recharge our batteries and get through life. But while you’re escaping, it’s not uncommon to let your health get away from you. Even though I am super health conscious … Click here to keep reading
It’s not something we all think about, but for younger or more inexperienced drivers, in particular, anxieties can rear their heads when they are behind the wheel. Even adults who have been driving for years can be anxious when driving, especially if they’ve had a long break from owning a car, don’t regularly drive or … Click here to keep reading
Many people suffer from addictions, some of these can be major and widely known for being negatively life-changing, such as gambling, narcotics and alcoholism, whilst others can be deceptive in the huge impact they can have on people’s lives due to the fact they are more socially acceptable such as exercise, travel, work and sugar. … Click here to keep reading
August 16th, 2018 1. The Golden Heart, Birdlip One of our favourite places to go for a delicious and hearty homemade pub lunch. A beautiful 16th century traditional Cotswold inn with log burners. They don’t just have a couple of vegan options, oh no, they have an entire vegan menu full of delicious meals from … Click here to keep reading