The First Month at Hen’s Tooth Plot

It’s been about a month since I took on my Bristol allotment – Hen’s Tooth. What to do first? I’ve still not gotten over the excitement of taking on my allotment plot, but there is so much to do. It’s Continue reading The First Month at Hen’s Tooth Plot

DIY Dry Shampoo

Don’t waste money on dry shampoo when you can make this 2 ingredient dry shampoo at home with simple items from the bakery aisle. Continue reading DIY Dry Shampoo

Make Your Own Make Up

Reduce your chemical load and plastic waste by trying these homemade make up recipes. Continue reading Make Your Own Make Up

Boutique Co-Working in Bath

It can be lonely when you work for yourself. I have a perfectly nice office at home, having commandeered the box room at the start of the Pandemic. With all my face-to-face work going online I needed a quiet space Continue reading Boutique Co-Working in Bath

The Joy Of Shopping Slow

Shop slow. Vote with your pound

At the end of last year, I had a moment or pure frustration when attempting to buy a few bits in Asda. EVERYTHING I needed was only available in single use plastic. Including the bread that I watched a baker Continue reading The Joy Of Shopping Slow

Act Local Think Global – Thoughts on Sustainability

Break the chain of plastic polluters

Sustainability. What does that word mean for you? As a wordsmith, that’s always an intriguing question for me. Here’s what the Cambridge Dictionary has to say on the subject: Sustainable, a definition A core constituent of everything I do is Continue reading Act Local Think Global – Thoughts on Sustainability

A Life Without Technology – How Far Would You Go?

Break the chain of plastic polluters

In the pursuit of living a sustainable, accountable and ethical lifestyle, some people are prepared to go much further than others. Mark Boyle, The Moneyless Man, went a whole year without using any money. His book is fascinating and makes Continue reading A Life Without Technology – How Far Would You Go?

I Just Bought Some Expensive Leggings and Here’s Why

expensive leggings

I just spent £25 on a pair of leggings. I could have spent more if I was label or fashion conscious, but already this is more than I have ever spent on a single pair of leggings!   Finding Your Continue reading I Just Bought Some Expensive Leggings and Here’s Why

Slightly Improve Your Life With Little Effort

setting intentions - big change low effort

At this time of year, we’re seeking hope and possibility, planning ahead, setting goals, making resolutions. It’s tempting to set ourselves big, ambitious objectives, that take a lot of effort and fall short before we even reach Valentine’s Day! I Continue reading Slightly Improve Your Life With Little Effort

The Real Reasons Customers Aren’t Buying From You

create a professional impression with your business

Great tips from a contributor. How well are you converting clicks to customers?   The Real Reasons Customers Aren’t Buying From You So, you’ve built what you think is a great product. Items should be flying out of your inventory, Continue reading The Real Reasons Customers Aren’t Buying From You