Warning – this post contains pictures of meat. I eat meat. Not often, but sometimes and this post is about sourcing meat that is local to where I live and affordable. If you are vegan, vegetarian or offended by pictures of meat in Tuppaware then please do not read any further. I have chosen a picture for the post that …
The food miles in my breakfast #wheresmyfoodfrom
For 7 days I’m doing the #wheresmyfoodfrom challenge to know where my food is from. I think it is pretty easy to eat only food from a known source if you are not on a tight budget, you could just shop locally and organically at the nearest Farmers Market. I used to work on the veg stall, and then …
Help! I got a veg box now I don’t know what to do with it! #wheresmyfoodfrom
As part of the Happerley challenge to know where my food is from, I got a veg box delivered. I want to see if we eat it all and if it is good value. My box is the £15 mixed fruit and veg from Chi Wholefoods. Chi source their veg as locally as possible but some of the produce …
Try these alternatives to social media
Here are some ideas for different things to do today to keep you away from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Just for a change! Something to do – Cook something different with very few ingredients. 34 Insanely Simple Two Ingredient Recipes has some ideas that are sheer genius. Do you have peanut butter and bananas? You could have Peanut …
Roadtesting glugglug Reusable Silicone Straws
glugglugplanet sent me 2 packets of reusable silicone drinking straws to review. I shared them with my friend Jo and her son and we set about thoroughly road testing them. What are glugglug straws? glugglug straws are washable, reusable silicone replacements for the polluting plastic straw. They come in two diameters that can be cut to length if you want …
Happerly 7 Day Know Your Food Origins Challenge
With the synchronicity of the internet that only the algorithms of social media can evoke, we were just talking about shopping locally in the Less-stuff Facebook group when this 7 day challenge came to my attention. Happerley is a new way of certifying food producers and suppliers that lets us consumers trace where it came from. They are running a …
What to do with all those pears
The fruit and veg market was selling large bags of pears for 50p so I am officially in a pear glut! They are still pretty firm, with some dodgy outer bits that can be cut off. The less-stuff Facebook group came to the rescue with some great ideas. Thank you to Heather, Angela, Marion, Bróna, Anna and Jenny for all …
More alternatives to clickling like and doing something more interesting instead
This post has more ideas for things to do to avoid Facebook today, enjoy! Something creative – doodling, all you need is a bit of paper and a pen. Something relaxing – www.calm.com is free and gives you a choice of guided meditations from 2 to 20 minutes. If you are not convinced that meditation is for you try …
How to Shop and Save – Guest post by VeryMummy
Do you shop online? The answer is most likely yes. So many people like you and I shop online, I mean let’s face it it’s so easy these days. No shopping bags to carry, coupons and voucher codes can be used for some online shops, no crowds, easy to return items, you can do it after a glass of wine …
3 ways to slow down when you write
Why slow down? Most days I turn the computer on to a hundred or so emails, despite my control methods to stop junk mail. I check Facebook to be met with a barrage of things that need my attention. Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest all lure me to gather more information and ideas and occasionally the phone rings with more pulls …
Will being ethical make you happy?
In 7 months time I’m going back to college to start a MA in design. I did my degree about 25 years ago so I’m a little worried that my brain is rusty. I’ve been dipping into some research for another book about gentle decluttering over the last year though and one google link after the next led me to …
Will making your bed every day make you happier?
I don’t often make my bed properly. I aim to, but there is usually a cat on it when I’m in a bed making mood so I leave it all undisturbed. I love the feeling of smooth clean sheets though and when a friend reminded me of this video I thought it would make a good mini challenge. Adm. McRaven …