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  • How to find comfort when a friend is diagnosed with cancer

    Mar 10, 2020, 6:08 am By Mrs Green
      Our neighbour recently had a terrible accident which has left a legacy of ill health and countless trips to A&E, surgery and hospital admissions, as her body and mind continue to repair themselves. We’re not sure what the prognosis is at the moment, but…
  • Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With These Three Easy ideas

    Mar 7, 2020, 12:25 pm By Mrs Green
      There are many things we can all do to become more eco-friendly. It’s becoming easier thanks to pressure on manufacturers, awareness through the internet and movements such as Climate Strike. Cutting down on your carbon footprint will help you to be more…
  • Sugar free frosting / icing recipes

    Feb 8, 2020, 11:16 pm By Mrs Green
    As you might remember, Cass from Diary of a Frugal Family is on a mission to get kids across the country cooking! She shares the same sentiment as me – no child is too young to cook! This week she wants us to make cupcakes – what’s not to love about a…
  • Simple ways to make your kitchen more eco friendly

    Jan 21, 2020, 9:34 am By Mrs Green
      I have to admit, I have a bit of kitchen envy at the moment! We have new neighbours and they’ve gutted and renovated their home. It’s made me realise just how much I’ve been putting up with – especially in our kitchen area. Think 1980’s!…
  • Avoiding The 5 S’s of Skin Damage

    Jan 14, 2020, 10:22 am By Mrs Green
      Want to keep your skin looking and feeling healthy? Here are five of the biggest offenders that will damage your skin (and they all begin with S). Sun exposure Sun exposure can be healthy for our skin, providing a rich source of vitamin D to help prevent…
  • The Importance Of Getting In Tune With Your Body

    Jan 11, 2020, 4:22 pm By Mrs Green
      Some people are naturally very in tune with their body. Any physical ailments they have can be pinpointed or understood and sometimes you know when something just isn’t right or when it’s time to slow down. Other people, however, struggle to get in tune…
  • You’ll Absolutely Love These New Coffee Trends

    Jan 11, 2020, 10:51 am By Mrs Green
      Coffee is the world’s second-most consumed beverage. Americans alone get through around 400 million cups of the stuff every day. It’s popular. For this reason, innovators in the coffee industry continue to churn out new products they hope you’ll love.…
  • Three Simple Ways to Go Green in 2020

    Dec 23, 2019, 9:24 am By Mrs Green
      Many of us want to do our bit for the planet. But it’s also overwhelming and confusing about where to start. In an ideal world our politicians and world leaders would lead by example and make change much easier for all of us. But until that time, it’s…
  • Natural, cruelty free, plastic free skin serums from the Pro Co.

    Dec 12, 2019, 10:16 am By Mrs Green
      When autumn arrives, I notice a difference in my skin. It becomes dryer and more sensitive – due to the wind and cold air outside and heating indoors. It’s not that we have central heating, but even the heat from our woodburner dries the air out; which…
  • The Worldwide E-Waste Problem

    Nov 28, 2019, 7:42 am By Mrs Green
      You may have heard of the term ‘e-waste’ before, but you may be unsure of what it means and whether it applies to you. E-waste is simply any electronic waste, from laptops and televisions to refrigerators and smartphones. And, it is something that…
  • Eight Sustainable stocking filler ideas

    Nov 22, 2019, 6:28 am By Mrs Green
      Even though my daughter is grown up, she hasn’t outgrown the idea of having a Christmas stocking filled with treats! I’ve done my best over the years to indulge her and each year look for more sustainable options. As many cheap stocking fillers come…
  • Really Common Gardening Mistakes That Can Be Fixed

    Nov 21, 2019, 3:21 pm By Mrs Green
      Many amateur gardeners exist and while some are naturals, others have to learn to develop a green thumb.  Here are some of the most common gardening mistakes and how to avoid them. Improper Watering Technique Many garden owners water at the wrong time of…
  • Converting your abandoned garage into a cherished family space

    Nov 14, 2019, 3:24 pm By Mrs Green
      It’s extremely crucial that every house has a communal family space, most likely this will be the living room, but this can prove problematic for homes with limited space. For people reading this that are feeling the urge for an additional area in your…
  • 5 Ways to Purchase Ethical Jewellery – from Rings to Necklaces and Everything Inbetween!

    Nov 8, 2019, 2:55 pm By Mrs Green
      With Christmas around the corner, we’re thinking about gifts people commonly give and receive, along with ways to make our choices more ethical. Jewellery is a popular gift for everyone from young children to friends to couples celebrating decades…
  • The Most Beneficial Ways To Plant A Garden

    Oct 24, 2019, 12:42 pm By Mrs Green
      Planting a garden is something a lot of homeowners consider in their lifetime. It’s the perfect way to craft your own little slice of green paradise out there, and lead the climate change fight from the comfort of your own home! But if you’ve not got…
  • The Greater Good: Improving Your Health Without Taking The Fun Out Of Life

    Oct 16, 2019, 3:22 am By Mrs Green
      There are a lot of modern lifestyle choices that people make when they are trying to improve their lives. Many of these involve drastic changes to the way you live your life, with a lot of people finding themselves struggling with the decisions they make to…
  • Coping with Anxiety

    Oct 10, 2019, 8:57 am By Mrs Green
      If you know that feeling of your heart beating so fast that it scares you in a stressful situation, then you won’t be a stranger to anxiety. You might be someone that gets sweaty palms when you’re confronted with something in particular, or experience a…
  • Green Your Garden: Making Your Backyard A More Eco-Friendly Place

    Oct 8, 2019, 3:09 pm By Mrs Green
    Just because your garden is full of plants does not mean that its eco-friendly. Here’s how to create a garden space that lives in harmony with the greater ecosystem around it: No more toxic chemicals.  Sadly, many gardeners rely on toxic chemicals, and…
  • Are you stashing valuable resources in your cupboards?

    Sep 16, 2019, 8:09 am By Mrs Green
    Our daughter is heading off to university soon, and it’s potentially an expensive time with kitting her out. We’ve been scouring our home to find things to send her with, but her laptop and mobile phone are causing problems. Both gadgets are years old, and…
  • Natural Ways To Relieve Pain

    Sep 10, 2019, 8:50 am By Mrs Green
    There are many reasons why you might experience physical pain. Pain is always an indication that something is wrong, but it’s not always clear why we have it.  While finding the source of the problem is always the most important and paramount concern, it is…
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