When I think about Halloween, lot’s of plastic junk, waste and tasteless decorations springs to my mind. No wonder I have never been a fan of this celebration. While in Lithuania Halloween isn’t a cultural celebration, here in the UK it appears more widely celebrated and kids are always very excited about it. My daughter…
In this blog, I often recommend natural and sustainable items I like. However, since my post Things I Don’t Buy Anymore was so popular, I decided to talk more about Things I Do Not Need. I totally understand that different things work for different people and the item I do not need might be used…
“When a child is overwhelmed by big emotions, it’s our job to share the calmness, not to join their chaos” When my little one is overwhelmed by big emotions, the best way for her to reclaim her inner peace is a walk in the forest. Leigh Woods near Bristol is a great place to escape a…
I’ve always believed that simple toys and a simple environment make brighter kids. Simple toys, such as blocks, balls, crayons etc, have sustained themselves through the years for one very important reason – because they work. The more a toy does, the less a child does – both physically and mentally. Simple toys are kid-powered rather than battery operated,…
While living in a small space, I learned one thing – to respect that space and not to clutter it with stuff. I choose everything carefully and give priority to items from natural materials that are multi-functional and don’t take too much space. This rule can be applied to towels too. Gyvendama mažoje erdvėje, puikiai…
Many of us do not need to be convinced to adopt a greener lifestyle, yet we yearn to find simple ways to do more, beyond recycling. The answer is keep it simple. I took my crochet hook, hemp yarn and made some natural home items that are eco-friendly and easy on the eyes. Daugelio iš mūsų…
