As I can't get my hands on any, I've resorted to making my own! As packages come to the door etc. I'd like to have an antibacterial spray on hand. You can't ...

If you like carrot cake, you have to try this recipe! I'm a huge fan of carrot cake and this is the most delicious recipe I have found so far. It’s super eas...

Look after your gut health with live yoghurt This is a firm family favourite. I buy the large (plastic!) tub because: 1. It’s more cost effective 2. I divide...

My plan for getting through the enforced homeschooling situation All set for my first Homeschooling experience. My goals are to: 1. Save my sanity 2. Have fu...

Tips for getting it right The main step I've taken in preparation for lockdown due to Covid 19, is to do some batch cooking. The last thing I want to be doin...

Tips for shopping at the bulk food store At last, the "bulk store" has arrived in Ireland. My local is The Source in Rathmines which I can certainly recommen...

A recipe for DIY natural hand sanitizer Under the circumstances, with fear of Covid 19 rife, most of us would probably feel happier (for once!) using the hea...

Who knew vegan chocolate could be so amazing! I'm trying to move to a more plant based diet and one of the things I thought I'd never be able to give up was ...

Finally I have found a biodegradable detergent that actually gets our clothes clean After a lot of searching and experimenting, I have finally found a laundr...

Food waste is key and an easy way to reduce your environmental impact and save you money According to the UN, 30% of food is wasted globally and salads are t...

Some thoughts on second hand clothes shopping I’ve been gradually increasing my "pre-loved" (i.e. second hand) wardrobe over the past 2 years. I have found s...

Some thoughts on switching to a more plant based diet I’ve been reducing our meat intake gradually over the past couple of years but as a mum of 2 boys I am ...

Some ideas for a more sustainable approach to Christmas gift wrapping A nice alternative to buying Christmas wrapping paper is to simply use brown paper. It'...

Alternative ways to tie up your gifts Sticky tape or "sellotape" is usually made of a type of plastic called polypropylene and is generally not recycled. The...

A simple recipe for using up left over tomatoes instead of letting them go to waste. A move towards your zero waste kitchen

Fringe benefits of your Autumn walks! Autumn is such a lovely time to get out into the countryside and enjoy all the beautiful colours, as the leaves turn. ...

A beautiful, functional and minimal waste product This was one of my very early eco-switches. I love this product because not only is it minimal waste but it...

A few tips to reduce waste while keeping your little students well fed! Back to school means back to school lunches - hooray! The suggestions below will not ...

Shampoo bars - handy for travelling and a great way to avoid leaky plastic shampoo bottles!

A simple switch to reusable makeup removal pads Switching to reusable makeup removal pads is a good way to reduce your bathroom waste. I used to buy cotton w...