My absolute favourite way to be eco-friendly (and also save money) at Christmas has to be getting inventive with wrapping presents. Once you get hooked on this, you’ll have so much fun and won’t want to go back to boring old wrapping paper! Here are the ways I like to save wrapping paper and have…
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Blogger Recognition Award
I am delighted to announce that Monsoon of Random has been nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award! I’m so pleased that people are enjoying my ethical content and enjoying reading about the vast range of topics I write about. I’d like to thank the lovely Yen-Van of Design Life Hacks for nominating me. I’m a huge fan…
Get the Glow with Madara Tinting Fluid
I’m a fan of the natural look, yet sometimes my skin needs a little help. From evening out my skin tone, to taking away that washed-out look, to covering the odd blemish. I was therefore very interested to try out this Rose Beige Tinting Fluid from Madara, sent to me by MyPure. Madara offer a…
Random Beauty… Apply with EcoTools for a flawless look!
I wasn’t really surprised when I found out that EcoTools is the brainchild of Alicia Silverstone. World famous actress and author of ‘The Kind Life’, Alicia Silverstone is a green and eco-friendly guru and an inspiration to many, including myself. EcoTools are available everywhere, yet they are far from your every day product. Fairly made…
Random Causes… “Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth”. World Food Day 2014.
“Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth” What a wonderful phrase for the theme of World Food Day 2014. Raising awareness of family farming and smallholders. This year, the attention of the world is being drawn to eradicating hunger and poverty, by raising the profile and importance of family farming. By providing food security, nutrition…
Random Food… Healthy Snack of the Week – Nakd Bakewell Tart Bar!
I’ve long been a fan of the Nakd range – tasty, smooshed up bars of raw fruit, nuts and natural flavouring. No sugar added! Yet never before have I enjoyed one of the *unusual* flavours quite as much as the new Bakewell Tart invention. Being vegan and unable to wheat, I was quite excited at the…
Random Causes… Save Money & Rubbish – Zero Waste Week 2014
Do you want to leave a better planet for your children and grand-children to grow up on? Do you want to save money? Well, I’ve got a great little challenge to share with you as part of Zero Waste Week. It’s fun, it’s easy and all it requires is a little effort! You don’t have…
Random Food… Gluten Free Goodness from Freego
Are you gluten intolerant? Do you struggle finding tasty, nutritious foods that match up to their gluten-full equivalents? Well, look no further, Freego have made it that bit easier for us. Stocking only the best gluten-free foods and snacks, and a good range for vegans too, they’ve secured themselves a great spot in the market!…
Random Health & Fitness… 30 Day Yoga Challenge. My experience so far!
Several years ago, I used to go to a weekly yoga class. Every week, without fail. It was the only form of exercise I’ve really ever enjoyed doing. And then life got busy, I moved away from near my yoga class and I let it slide. I had all the best will in the world…
Vegan & Gluten Free Friendly Restaurants in the UK
Friday is finally here, and the weekend is almost upon us. Time for eating, drinking and generally forgetting the worries and woes of the week gone by. If you’re eating out this weekend, you may know that it’s not always easy eating out as a vegan (especially, if like me, you also have to avoid…
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