Eco Mythbusting

I wanted to address some of the myths and false info I have seen circulating media streams recently. Hopefully this might give those who cannot see the reason behind this plastic-free drive a  new perspective and the motivation to make changes for the better. Everything I put in my recycling bin gets recycled MYTH You …

Stay Positive

There is no sense in denying that many people often struggle to stay positive in the face of adversity. While it is important to be realistic, do not confuse realism with negativity. A negative outlook on any situation is less likely to improve it, and carries a danger of causing tunnel vision. Here are some …

Basics of Cooking – Pasta

Cooking is not everyone's cup of tea. Most of us know the benefits for both our health and bank balance, but it's not exactly something you can jump in at the deep end and be making Michelin star recipes by the end of the week. Time and time again I have seen budding cooks try …

Witnessed: Trash Out a Window

On Saturday I drove my sister to a university open day. This involved a bit of motorway driving, and with that of course comes the roadsters and entitled [insert insult here] who think they own the road. This particular car I ended up driving behind had a series of rage-inducing mishaps. Firstly, they drifted over …

Why I Love Porridge

Growing up, porridge was always something associated with Goldilocks and boring adults. I was mainly fed a breakfast diet of sugary cereal (like most kids) and that's perfectly fine. My previous attempts at porridge involved tearing open a packet, pouring into a bowl with milk and blasting in the microwave being careful to not let …

The Work Lunch Hack

The glorious mason jar salad, or salad in a jar. I have been thinking about how to make working lunches easier to prepare while keeping them healthy. I knew mason jar salads were a thing but I hadn't taken any initiative to start using them. Firstly, I will need some jars that are the same …

How To: Household Budgets

It's no secret to my friends and family that I am a bit of a budgeting freak. I think spreadsheets are fantastic and know how to use them (although there are definitely still tricks for me to learn!). I can run analytics easily and pull graphs whenever I want. I have a record of what …

Why Shop Zero Waste?

Zero waste shops are popping up all over the UK, and there's a good reason for it. Shopping zero waste is infinitely better both for the environment and your back pocket. Reducing Food Waste There is currently a huge problem with food waste levels across the world. At every stage of the supply chain, there …

Making Housework Less Hard to Handle

One of the most daunting responsibilities of being an adult is the dreaded household cleaning. Whether you live in a studio apartment or huge 7 bedroom detached house, it is hard for many people to find the motivation to clean up. Although let's face it - if you live in a huge house, I would …

Balloon Releases Are Totally Not Worth It

We've all seen them in the news, or maybe even participated in one. A heartbreaking tragedy, or a wonderful event - something to be commemorated by a wondrous display of solidarity and hope. They are pretty to look at. But have you considered where the balloons end up? They don't float up and away forever. …