My plastic free life: busy single mummy & business owner

  Finally!! It's Spring! Some warm weather is arriving... There are more open windows to get some fresh air flowing through... bees are beginning to buzz around outside in the garden.... and there's soon to be lighter evenings ahead with daylight saving on its way.  Woo! We made it! And nothing feels better after such a hard winter that we've all had, than a deep Spring cleaning! Here are some of my top tips for a natural, plastic-free, toxin-free Spring clean. 1) DETOX AIR - You can start your spring cleaning by opening your house windows to get some fresh and clean air....

  With warmer weather rolling in and lighter evenings, who else is desperately and urgently yearning for those days of sunny picnics with friends in the park or in your garden? It's SO close!! It's nearly here!! Can almost taste it!! Boris announced that on March 29th the rule of 6 will return so this means that friends and family can meet in groups of no more than 6 people. A friend sent me this excellent countdown website, for your reference! :-) https://onewayroadtobeer.com  Those of us with children under 5 are particularly excited about this, and have all written it in our diaries,...

Did you know that there is a way to go plastic-free whilst potty-training!?!? That's right! There's a plastic-free alternative to the normal plastic potty that we all know and recognise so well. And why stop at just the potty!... Here are some eco-friendly potty training tips that are also plastic-free meaning that they are good for the environment and free of harmful chemicals for your little ones. THE POTTY - You don't just have to get a plastic potty, there are now plastic free alternatives available that are fully biodegradable such as this colourful eKoala biodegradable potty. This plastic-free potty is...

  I was recently asked by That Mama Club to write a blog about the impact of plastics on fertility, babies and children. And I'm really pleased to share some of the blog here! Thank you to That Mama Club! Read the full blog here: http://www.thatmamaclub.co.uk/sustainability/the-impact-of-plastics-on-fertility-babies-children/   ______   THE IMPACT OF PLASTICS ON FERTILITY, BABIES & CHILDREN - Guest Writer, Laura Callaghan I’m Laura. I’m a 37 year old single mum, and I live in Brighton UK, with my 3 year old son Finn. I am founder of Plastic Free Baby, an online plastic free shop and eco blog. I...

  With everything going on in the world currently, from lockdowns to climate change, it’s important to give our children hope and a reason to look forward to the future! This new generation of children will be inevitably bearing the impact of serious climate change in the years to come, and it is never too late to start making a difference and instil resilience in your children... together with the feeling that, in their own way, they can make a big impact on the world in so many ways! TALKING TOGETHER - One way to do so is by being open and...