Sustainable Homewares are Possible with ReBorn

In my experience, when shopping for sustainable items, fashion and beauty come fairly easy nowadays. On the other hand, finding sustainable homewares can be a challenge. Almost all of these items are made in the Far East from virgin materials – with significant carbon emissions involved in both manufacture and transportation. If that wasn’t difficult…

Karma Sagas (The Sangam) – Book Review

I love a good fantasy story as much as the next person. I particularly enjoy one with a unique take on the genre. The Karma Sagas (The Sangam) by Kshamta Purohit is an extremely interesting and enjoyable blend of speculative fantasy, dystopian fiction and spirituality. I love stories which touch on the reality of the…

Advent Calendar – Make Your Own

Would you like a more sustainable advent calendar? Perhaps you want more control over the contents/ingredients. Or something fancier than the basics on the market that suits your budget? Great news! You can make your own. What do you need to make your own advent calendar? Jute bags (green/red/brown) Mini wooden pegs Bauble cards Stickers…

Easy Vegan – Recipe Book Review

Have you ever purchased a gorgeous recipe book, only to discover that many of the ingredients are difficult to source, or the recipes are too complicated and/or take far too much time for the average person? When all you want is an easy vegan recipe. I know I have. Easy Vegan is a breath of…

Sustainable Toothbrushes – Brushing Your Way To A Better Planet!

I’ve written several posts about saving waste with reusable products, cutting down on plastic usage and generally choosing more environmentally friendly options wherever you possibly can. But how much thought do we give to our toothbrushes? Consider that we’re advised to change our toothbrush every 3/4 months – that’s at least 3 toothbrushes a year…