Laminate floors are popular thanks to their modern and stylish appearance, matched with affordability. Whilst it would not be my first choice of flooring personally, especially from an eco perspective, it is not unusual for a property to already have laminate flooring when you move in; and if it doesn’t replacing, doing so unnecessarily creates … Read more
Lockdown has meant alot of time at home for all of us. Sometimes it can therefore be hard to think of ideas for date night at home or how to celebrate a special occasion with another evening indoors. Even without the restrictions of covid lockdown, it is not unusual for couples to be looking for … Read more
8 key signs of emotional exhaustion and how to get back on track. Learn ways to identify emotional exhaustion and increase your wellness.
When we spend time in the bathroom, we often tend to be using energy. Therefore, when you are designing your bathroom, it is important to think about the energy that you are going to be using every day, week and year. This is something that a lot of people tend to overlook. We tend to … Read more
Hen and stag parties are considered the ‘wildest’ parties full of drinking, partying, and fun, but they don’t need to be alcohol-fuelled! Whether you’re expecting a baby before your wedding day or you just don’t do alcohol, there are hundreds of different hen party ideas that won’t involve alcohol but will involve plenty of fun, … Read more
Welcome to the world of fertility beyond 40. If you’re trying to conceive at or after the age of 40, the likelihood you’ve had to overcome challenges at this point is quite high. Maybe you’ve struggled with the emotional burden of miscarriage or loss. Maybe you didn’t get married until later in life or up … Read more
Unlike ‘Use By’ dates, ‘Best Before’ dates are not about food safety but rather food quality. The timeframe given is an indicator of when the expected standard of the food or drink is most likely to change. Historically, the government has discussed removing this label, as it is somewhat misleading and widely considered confusing; as … Read more
Today for zero Waste Week we are going to think about how better food storage can help reduce food waste. The challenge today is to share your food storage tips on social media using the hashtag #ZeroWasteWeek or comment below! In a recent post, I talked about the staggering amount of food waste in the … Read more
One of the key principles of Zero Waste Week is reduce; this doesn’t just apply to plastics but also to food. Of course, no-one should ever go hungry; positive habits are not built from depriving yourself or others. However, changing food shopping habits do have an impact of how much food we waste; so today … Read more