Christmas Eve is upon us, and the traditional plans (whatever they may be, and however you choose to celebrate) for many have been changed. It may be a quieter, less sociable Christmas for many of us, and I just want to make the statement that you won’t hear from many places – it’s OK to…
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Stay Safe this Christmas – Ethical Advent Day 21
Welcome to Day 21 of my Ethical Advent series 2020. Today is far from the normal Christmas message I’d be sending out, but then 2020 has been far from a normal year! In light of the pandemic, and various restrictions here and around the world, many of us will be spending Christmas in a different…
Santa’s Brandy Cake Brownies Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free) – Ethical Advent Day 20.
It’s the time of year for baking tasty treats – and scoffing them all in front of the fire! So, how about trying out my super simple recipe for tea infused, chocolate rich brownies. They are totally vegan and gluten free, and wonderfully indulgent. You’ll be in for a real treat, and it doesn’t make…
Vegan Christmas Stuffing Recipe – Ethical Advent Day 19
As we’re getting closer to Christmas Day, I’m dreaming about my husband’s home-made vegan stuffing. It’s his favourite part of the meal, and I can totally understand why. You can use any brand or type of vegan sausages (as long as you remove the skin if they have it) and it also works with gluten…
Give the Gift of Scent… Ethical Advent Day 18
Do you find it hard to focus on a task, or perhaps you’re lacking energy from zoom fatigue, or Christmas shopping. Maybe you need some help to calm down, or drift into the land of nod at night. Whatever you’re looking for, there’s help at hand – and it’s all natural. Our sense of smell…
Vegan Feasting… Ethical Advent Day 16 (Guest Post)
Today, I’m delighted to share another post from Rebecca of What Rebecca Blogs. This week, she’s written about her local vegan recipe box delivery. It’s very localised, but hopefully you’ll be able to find something similar in your area. Recipe boxes are a very popular option for people choosing to have varied meals throughout the…
Conscious Jewellery Gifting – Ethical Advent Day 9
Recently I introduced you to “Wolf & Gypsy” – a fantastic ethical brand, offering stunning jewellery pieces produced with conflict free gemstones. This is a perfect ethical gift this Christmas, so that you can be sure that no harm was caused in producing that smile when your friend or loved one opens their present on…
Zero Waste Tea & Giveaway – Ethical Advent Day 7
Tea. Most of us love tea. How do you drink yours, green, black, loose or in tea bags? Regardless of the type or style, I prefer mine to come without a side of plastic. In fact, I’d prefer mine to be completely zero waste – naked as the day it was picked from the tree….
Vegan and Plastic-Free Wax Melts – Ethical Advent Day 2 (Guest Post)
Welcome to Day 2 of my Ethical Advent 2020. Today, I’m delighted to introduce you to a great friend and ethical blogger, Rebecca Hardy who is based in Lincoln, UK. She has written a wonderful piece for you to read today, and I’m so pleased to be able to share her writing with you. Rebecca…
Conscious Christmas Gift Guide – Ethical Advent Day 1
After a very strange year, December has crept up on us and blasted us with Christmas – ready or not! This year, I’m feeling the need to be more festive at home, just to mix it up a bit and get some lights and brightness, and a change of indoor scenery. I’ve therefore decided to…