In a nutshell – I’ve been trying to cut down my plastic consumption for a while now. Plastic Free July is a chance to ramp it up a notch and try even harder. I’ll be doing it my way, I’m short on time and money is tight. Follow on social media with #pfjuk July is not an ideal month for …
How to set up a local crafting or upcycling group
In a nutshell – it is incredibly rewarding getting together with a group of people to make something out of nothing. Here are some hints and tips to help you set up a local crafting or upcycling group. I fell in love with the idea of making Morsbags last month. They are sturdy fabric bags made by volunteers from scrap …
What is the most eco friendly shopping bag money can’t buy? A Morsbag!
In a nutshell – since the plastic bag ban in shops we are all on the lookout for reusable alternatives. Morsbags make and give away bags made from old fabric. This makes them even more eco friendly and they are free! It is pretty clear that a fabric bag is better for the environment than a plastic bag. Plastic never …
Live Lagom project 6 months on, did it make a difference?
In a nutshell – 6 months ago Ikea gave me £300 to live lagom which is a Swedish word for ‘living just right’. The project and opportunity had a huge impact on the way we live. It seems like a very long time ago I got a ‘congratulations’ email from Ikea. I’m so glad I actually opened and read it. …
Banana Bread Recipe with 6 Bananas.
In a nutshell – this is a quick and easy recipe that uses up lots of over-ripe bananas. It has basic store cupboard ingredients and can be on your plate in an hour. It is a great way to use up reduced bananas. This recipe is from the multi talented Sarah Slater. It makes a lovely stodgy comforting loaf. My …
50 easy ways to Live LAGOM, be like Goldilocks and get life just right.
In a nutshell – To Live LAGOM means to live ‘just right’, not too hot, not too cold. When you are using the perfect amount of everything you save money and it’s good for the environment too. What is Lagom? Lagom is a Swedish word that means ‘just right’. Like the porridge that Goldilocks found, lagom is not too hot …
Home Made Reusable Bamboo Straws
In a nutshell – plastic straws are not good for the planet, especially when they get into the sea and endanger wildlife. It is really easy to make your own ones from bamboo that you can use again and again. Why bother? Riding on the success of giving up single use plastic bottles since the Live LAGOM project (it’s 5 …
Real Life Bullet Journalling – when the Cat Pukes on February
In a nutshell – there is no need to be intimidated by beautiful to-do lists and elegant diaries. I use the bullet journal method to suit me. As well as running less-stuff I’m a self employed single parent with around 40 clients at Naked Website Design, an old house that needs almost constant maintenance, a son who needs to get …
Declutter your leftovers into something delicious
If you have lots of odds and ends in your food cupboards and fridge this decluttering prompt will give you ideas to use them up. You might find it helpful to look at the Food and Drink prompt first so you can identify food you really just don’t like first. There is no point trying to make something lovely out …
Live LAGOM project update after 4 months.
In a nutshell – 4 months ago I was given £300 by Ikea to help make our home more sustainable. This is what has changed in that time. It seems like a very long time ago that Tara and Aime from Bristol Ikea came round to look at my house. They had loads of great ideas about how to make …
Recycling school sweatshirts into crochet bowls
In a nutshell – the secondhand uniform sale at school has lots of obsolete sweatshirts with an old logo. I’m exploring ways to re-use and recycle them to save them from the rag man. This year saw a new uniform at my son’s secondary school. It won’t make a difference to him because old uniform is being phased out very …
Hydroponics v Soil v Light Growing Comparisons
In a nutshell – I’m testing different growing methods to see which comes out best. This month it’s spinach. I love my Ikea Vaxar Hydroponics unit but I wasn’t very impressed with the taste of the lettuce that came out of the first crop. To see if it makes a difference I’m trying (not terribly scientifically) to see if soil …