*This is a sponsored post Wicked Uncle is a cool website that specialises in awesome gifts for kids. More than that, it is set up to make it easy for anyone to be able to choose a brilliant suitable present – even if they don’t know the child very well. It is also great if … 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
Purchasing something on a monthly payment plan may seem like a great option at first glance. However, many consumers fail to do their homework before taking on such a deal. Low monthly payments and spreading the costs over a period strike as the perfect way to get something you want, to avoid a large immediate … Read more
*EcoHonesty will kindly be sending me some gifts in exchange for spreading the word about their new ethical marketplace. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.* EcoHonesty is a brand new site that describes itself as an ethical marketplace; it is essentially a shopping platform for eco-friendly ethical products. It hosts a selection … Read more
I originally wrote about Net Zero Co in my sustainable gift guide a couple of weeks back. However, I didn’t want anyone to miss out on finding about this lovely eco company, or the chance to win a bamboo hair brush and toothbrush set, so I felt it deserves its own separate post! Net Zero … Read more
Honestly, buying shoes can be a bit of a hassle sometimes; too often the sizes reflect the length but do not always offer a choice of width sizes, yet so many have wide feet. Squiggle and I are both familiar with this. Having wide feet, if not managed properly, can lead to a varied array … Read more
These days it feels like Christmas is always just around the corner. You get through the festive season just to hear talk about the next. Whilst some love and embrace this, many find it overwhelming and frustrating. It can be especially difficult when you hear this echoed all around. Even if you manage to avoid … Read more
Have you ever heard of the Diderot Effect? Named after the French philosopher Denis Diderot, this phenomenon refers to the tendency for people to buy a new item, which then leads to the desire to buy more complementary items. This can create an endless cycle of overconsumption and materialism. But, it can also be seen as a positive force, as it can drive innovation and creativity. To avoid falling prey to the Diderot Effect, become aware of it, analyze the total cost of purchases, reduce exposure to marketing messages, buy into the upcycling trend, and recognize that there will always be upgrades to be had.
The lovely people at UK lingerie very kindly let me loose on their website to choose some underwear to review. This took me quite sometime, and by the end I had a very long wishlist; they have a huge selection of beautiful garments! Eventually I settled on a gorgeous red matching bralette and knickers set … Read more