Sustainable ways to Find Trendy Clothes Without Breaking the Bank

When it comes to clothes and the environment, fast fashion is a real problem but it doesn't mean you can't be on trend, sustainable and within budget, especially as we have access to more apps and websites that encourage circular fashion.    By navigating the maze of discounts, exploring alternative shopping avenues, and embracing your unique style, you can effortlessly build a fashionable wardrobe that won't empty your wallet. 1. Thrift and Charity shops Thrift and consignment stores can be treasure troves for finding trendy clothes at a fraction of their original price. These stores often carry gently used or even brand-new items from popular brands. Shopping second-hand not only saves money but is also an eco-friendly option. Be patient and persistent, as it might take some time to find the perfect pieces, but the unique finds and significant savings make it worthwhile. Thrift shopping can also be a fun adventure, allowing you to discover unique and vintage pieces that ......

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Beyond Cotton: Exploring Bamboo as a Sustainable Fabric

There has been a growing awareness of the environmental impact of clothing choices in the last decade. From fast fashion to textile waste, consumers are increasingly seeking sustainable alternatives. One such alternative gaining traction is bamboo fabric as a versatile and eco-friendly material for textiles, particularly in blankets and clothing. Bamboo fabric is considered a sustainable choice for the conscientious consumer, and it could be the ideal fabric used by manufacturers in the future. Whether it’s bamboo blankets  or bamboo clothing, the fabric could replace cotton.   Bamboo Grows Quickly Without Fuss Bamboo is a fast-growing grass native to many parts of the world. It possesses remarkable properties that make it an ideal candidate for textile production. Unlike cotton, which requires vast amounts of water and pesticides to cultivate, bamboo grows rapidly with minimal water and no pesticides. This makes bamboo cultivation far less resource-intensive and reduces the e......

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Easy Ethical Swaps to make & not just for Earth Day

We all know we need to make small (and big) changes to become more eco friendly as our planet earth simply cannot sustain the amount of waste and plastic humanity is currently creating and while big business & government policies across the world have a large part to play in helping to repair the earth, we also as individuals need to do what we can, within our financial means (for some it is without a doubt easier to be more ethical than others due to where you live, income etc) but there is usually some steps we can all make and many in fact can save you money in the longterm. Here are a few doable things we should all be working towards changing In the kitchen An easy swap is ditching the tin foil and cling film and switching over to wax wraps - they last around a year, are easy to use and clean and do just as good of a job plus they are perfect for sandwiches, packed lunches and keeping things fresh in the fridge. There are plenty of indy makers on Etsy selling starter packs fro......

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3 eco-friendly period products you should try

*AD I was kindly given these products to review without payment and these are 100% my own views We all know we need to do more, leave less of a trace, reduce plastic and our own carbon footprint where we can and luckily there are more sustainable and reusable options than ever and that includes period products.  So I decided to put three very different options to the test with the main criteria being reliability, sustainability, portability, ease of use and budget, with the last one being very important as I believe that sustainable options should be more accessible for those, like me, on a tight budget.  1. Hey Girls Menstrual Cup £8 This reusable menstrual cup is one of the most budget-friendly on the market as well as having a social conscious as with every purchase they donate to help someone in the UK in need. The actual cups are non-toxic, hypoallergenic and made from medical-grade silicone (latex, phthalate, BPA free) and can be used over and over again.  I've tri......

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Gifts to keep that wanderlust going

* Disclosure - This Post is unpaid & 100% my personal views. I was sent PR samples from Sussex Candles, Junior Reader and Gibsons  While we are on the right track and things are slowly opening back up, with many of us in the UK venturing out on staycations and exploring this amazing island we live on, for many overseas travel is still tricky and comes with possible quarantines, restrictions, extra paperwork and extra cost so for now many are still staying put, which can be hard when you are a avid traveller.  So I thought I would put together a few fun things that are helping to inspire that wanderlust feeling for both adults and children, while we still navigate this new normal.  Wild Swimming Guide Wild swimming has seen a massive boom in the past 18months, everyone is trying it out, which is fantastic! I was given this beautifully illustrated Wild Swimming guide from a friend for Christmas and while it's not very big it has all the essential information you need t......

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Last Minute Small Business Christmas Gift Guide

 Christmas shopping this year hasn't been the same as before, we are heavily relying on online shopping but also want to support local independent makers and find a thoughtful, sustainable gift.  Many of us have not been as organised as normal so ff your still looking for something special here is a list of places still shipping this week for every member of the family then check out my last minute Christmas gift guide for the whole family.  For Travel Lovers & Adventure Seekers Mini Soap Bar Travel Tin from Six Feet and Clean £12 - if you're looking to reduce plastic and support a small UK business, this is a great choice. Their shampoo bars are fantastic, and this Travel Tin comes with 4 travel-sized handmade soap bars using 100% natural ingredients.  An illustrated guide to wild swimming by Flora Jamieson £8 - a gorgeous little 24 page illustrated introduction to swimming outdoors in rivers, lakes, pools, waterfalls and sea but UK creative Flora. This is a gr......

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Why Small Weddings are the new trend for 2021

*Contains affiliate links  We all know that Covid has caused chaos for a variety of reasons this year, with many of us feeling like our lives are on hold. Many events and celebrations have been cancelled and everything from shopping to visiting friends has changed. For many of us, we have reduced or travel, stayed local, shopped local and avoided large gatherings, the environment has also benefitted from society slowing down and that really has been a good thing. I have never been one that feels like bigger is better so it's good to hear that the trend of less is more and going small is the new thing, including weddings. If you needed convincing on why a small wedding is a great choice then here are a few non-covid reasons to help persuade you (as well as save you money).  The Benefits of a Small Wedding The more you consider what a small wedding will be like, the more you'll come to the realization that this should have been your first choice in the first place. Here are all ......

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5 real changes we can make for a more sustainable future

*This post contains affiliate links  Despite the stressful and scary situation the virus has put the world in, I also feel there are some positives to all of this, for many self-quarantine and lockdown has given us all a lot of time to reflect on how we want to move forward post Covid-19 and it's also been pretty clear how our lifestyles and general society affects the earth. This strange time has allowed for some breathing space for mother nature, who seems to be really benefitting from fewer cars on the road, factories being shut temporarily, less noise and air pollution which has also meant a reduction in carbon dioxide which contributes towards problems such as global warming. People are noticing more birds in the sky, more wildlife returning to green spaces and places like Venice where the canals have slowly started to become clearer, have seen a return in a variety of sea creatures and birds to the canals. While there is a strong and ever-growing movement towards su......

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