40 things I’ve learned before turning 40

1. LAUGH. With friends, family, when remembering a funny moment (like when I recently fell off a sofa in the middle of a speech at an intimate 40th) or even when watching TV. Humour is a superpower. One of my favourite photos of all time is a photo of my Mum & sister in absolute … Continue reading 40 things I’ve learned before turning 40

My top 5 instaspirations

As much as it can be challenging to sift through the volumes of inaccurate & sometimes downright dangerous advice on Social Media, there are also some incredibly inspiring people out there. Jacqui Scruby. I first met Jacqui when she worked with a friend of mine - no doubt I was sipping a sugar filled alcoholic … Continue reading My top 5 instaspirations

Sustainability

If you want a dictionary definition, sustainability is the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. Put more simply, sustainability is a way of living to avoid or minimise our impact on the earth. it is an intrinsic part of our lives today & affects every aspect of … Continue reading Sustainability

Plastic-free July

Last Plastic-free July, my Report Card would have read somewhere between "flashes of brilliance" & a few ticks in the "room for improvement" column. First of all, we want to REDUCE. Continued habits which I'd love you all to take on board, when you consider the world population is estimated at 7.6 billion people... Switch … Continue reading Plastic-free July

Moving towards a plastic-free life

Thankfully more & more celebrities are bringing to light the frightening impact of single-use plastic on our planet - to animals, our waterways, & the chemicals leached from them into our bodies. Sadly, I don't understand why so many people will only follow an action once a 'celebrity' spruiks a cause. Don't get me wrong, … Continue reading Moving towards a plastic-free life

Low environmental impact travel with kids

On a double edged sword, all of my Mum's family are in Europe meaning we don't have them nearby BUT on the plus side, we are incredibly fortunate to be able to travel to visit them. I am aware of the environmental impact of flight & on this trip, I was much more conscious of … Continue reading Low environmental impact travel with kids

Top low-tox baby products

I am so thrilled every time I hear from a friend who wants to low-tox their home. Although we often decide we want an immediate change, please be mindful of wastage - if you can longer tolerate a product, can you pass it on to a family member or friend rather than throwing it out? … Continue reading Top low-tox baby products