Happy New Year! Like most people, I’m finding it hard to be optimistic about 2022 with climate change, the pandemic and world politics. However, I do like the idea of starting a new year and making changes or trying to do more of something. Last year, I did a post detailing my resolutions for 2021Continue reading “Did I keep my New Years Resolutions in 2021?”
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Pumpkin Cake Recipe
Did you know that 95% of pumpkins are used at Halloween and then thrown away? Well, here is another recipe to use up left over pumpkin and get that autumnal flavour – it’s a tray bake! Pumpkin cake is pretty similar to carrot cake, and it’s great to add to a spiced sponge, so whyContinue reading “Pumpkin Cake Recipe”
Halloween Consumerism
Boo! What’s the scariest thing at this time of year? The inevitable consumerism that comes at Halloween. What could be scarier than the consumerism we are bombarded with by every shop, advert and Instagram post? With an estimated 50% of the UK spending money on Halloween, or 85% if we look at parents with childrenContinue reading “Halloween Consumerism”
Donating My Hair
So, after two years without a hair cut, I chopped off my hair to a chin length bob. I only tend to have my hair cut once a year, and it grows pretty quickly, so this wasn’t too drastic a change for me. What was a change was that I then sent that hair offContinue reading “Donating My Hair”
Courgette and spinach pasta
Hello! Long time no see. It’s still (somehow) summer, even though it doesn’t feel like it. So, how about a final summer recipe? This uses spinach and courgette, which are both in season in summer. This recipe serves two, but if you want more or less, have more or less! Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 handfuls ofContinue reading “Courgette and spinach pasta”
My New Job
So, I haven’t been posting as regularly as I normally do (sorry) because I have a new job! I thought that I’d use this opportunity to explain my new job to you and let you know what I’m getting up to. Who am I working for? I’m doing an internship with a company called Project:Continue reading “My New Job”
DIY Air freshener
Have you ever wondered whether you can make your own air freshener? Well the answer is, yes you can. Air fresheners are one source of plastic that we often ignore – if you only buy a few a year it won’t make much difference will it? Well unfortunately it is part of the 8 millionContinue reading “DIY Air freshener”
Seasonal Pesto
It’s time for another seasonal recipe! This time, it’s homemade pesto. I love pesto, I could eat it every day (and I pretty much did when I was at uni). Fresh pesto is really tasty, particularly when it’s getting warmer outside! I like to use this pesto for hot pasta dishes, pasta salads and toContinue reading “Seasonal Pesto”
My Haircare Routine
I’ve talked a bit about zero waste and low waste skin care before, but I’ve never really talked about haircare. This is mostly because I’ve been through a bit of trial and error, particularly over lockdown. So, this week I thought I’d breakdown what products I use on my hair and how I look afterContinue reading “My Haircare Routine”
Tomato Soup Recipe
In the UK, spring isn’t generally that warm. I know I’m still wrapped up in jumpers, and so I love a comforting but fresh soup to have for lunches. My favourite soup is a classic Heinz tomato, but this isn’t vegan and can feel a little artificial. So, I decided to make my own. It’sContinue reading “Tomato Soup Recipe”
Waste Makes Waste 