“Only when the last tree has been cut down, the last fish caught, the last river poisoned, only then will we realize that one cannot eat money” Plastic-Free July is an annual movement to help reduce the use of single-use plastics. It started in Australia in 2011 with a handful of participants and now has grown into a…
“Every Summer like Roses, Childhood returns” June has ended and it means that I am a halfway through My Year Without Shopping challenge! June has been such a fun month! We spent as much time outdoors as possible, trying to take as much from these sunny days as possible! We foraged Elderflower which doesn’t cost you…
When you’re spending time at home in your usual routine, you may not realize just how much you’re missing away from nature. Immersing your family in the wilderness, with most electronic items left behind, is the best way to teach kids the value of being outside. Dusty feet, messy hair, never-ending games and no sense of…
The most laid-back and enjoyable seasons of the year is upon us and I am determined to take the most from it! Temperatures are finally on the rise but, while we may dream of escaping to a sandy beach we have to wait for our holiday in August. However, we spend as much time outdoors…
Summer is here and elderflowers are out in a full force – it’s a perfect time for a foraging and preserving some summer for a cold season. The Elder plant is one fantastic herb, which has been used medicinally for hundreds of years. The flowers have both anti-cancerous and anti-inflammatory effects and help boost the immune system. I wanted…
“Once you need Less, You will have More” May is such a beautiful month when nature is in full bloom. May treated us with not only a bank holiday but with a half term too, so we had a chance to spend more quality time with our little one. It was a time to savour…
