Tackling environmental impact

The bushfires in Australia over the summer of 2019-2020 have been beyond anything I ever recall experiencing in my life. I heard on the news last night (unsurprisingly) that 2019 was the hottest & driest year on record for Australia. My kids want to do a 'gap year' & move to the Highlands of Scotland … Continue reading Tackling environmental impact

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

2018 Intentions

I had great aspirations for 2017 of how productive I would be. The reality was that 2017 hit me for six. I kicked off the year with a 2 month old, 5 year old & 7 year old. I wasn't back at work (my paid job) until April. I felt like I was chasing my … Continue reading 2018 Intentions

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