In a nutshell – if you don’t know where to start but you do want to declutter the less-stuff calendar makes life easier. Do you.. Feel overwhelmed by the amount …
Make a Start Monday
You wouldn’t climb a mountain without a bit of training beforehand. Any big task can be broken down into tiny little actions towards it. Want to get fit? Get off …
EcoVibe Compostable Sponges Unbiased Review
This month the nice people at EcoVibe sent me some of their compostable sponges to review. I’ve tested them alongside my normal sponges which I get from Tiger purely because …
Dina Day! Missing Mountain Monday
Bonjour, mes amis. Welcome to Monday morning: loved by some (but I’ve no idea who!?!) and disliked by many, including the Boomtown Rats. What have the Boomtown Rats to do …
Dina Day! Scary Sunday
Uh oh! Looks like there’s another Dina Day looming! Your first task this morning is a bit different from the usual. Before you read the rest of this post it’s …
Dina Day! Singapore Saturday
Good morning on this glorious sunny morning. Did you know that today is Singapore Saturday? It is a recently developed festival sampling the delights of this tiny country. The celebrations …
A is for Accountability – The new less-stuff group on Patreon
Patreons get exclusive content. I share different methods, tips and tricks to make life easier, live more sustainably and get things done. At the moment I’m working through the alphabet …
3 Things in Your Home That You Can Repair on Your Own
Article provided by Oscar Owens and may provide affiliate links If you’re anything like us, then one of your biggest fears is something breaking down in your home – and …
Use the cold weather to control moths naturally
Any fellow knitters out there? Anyone who likes the feeling of natural wool fibers, or who owns a sheepskin? If you have anything made of wool there is always a …
4 Minute Morning Routine – 240 seconds to get it together and kick start the day
This is a guest post from Arabella If you are anything like me, you’ve read a 100 self-help books promising that miracles will happen and you’ll lead a perfect life, …
Lidl bargain veg boxes – what you can get for £1.50
I’m always on the hunt for a bargain and I pretty much base my weekly shop on what is in the reduced section. When Lidl started to introduce £1.50 fruit …
Dina Day! Twinkle Toes Tuesday
Well now, Less-Stuffers, I think you got off lightly yesterday! It seems that nearly everyone chose the easy option of having a Moaning Monday so, today, the whip is coming …
Bellies not Bins – how the Super Supper Club stops food waste in Bristol
What is the Super Supper Club? Every Wednesday evening at a small community centre in Bristol, the Super Supper Club meet, cook and eat a sumptuous 3 course meal. Here …
Dina Day! Thrilling Thursday
Good morning, everyone. OK, HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS, everyone because today is THRILLING THURSDAY! You all know that frisson that you have when you suddenly realise that your gentle …
Dina Day! Make up Monday
As it’s Monday today, we are having Make-Up Monday. Actually, it’s not just make-up but also hair care, skin care and so on. I imagine the majority of us will …
Countdown to Cosy – Plan the perfect cosy day
Countdown to Cosy is a whole month of ideas to help you save money, look after yourself and help the planet too. To help you plan your very own perfect …
Countdown to Cosy – Stay indoors and get doodling
This is an excerpt from Spring into Action You can find Spring into Action on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback format or from less-stuff as a printable PDF. Join in …
Countdown to Cosy – Check the low cupboards
This is just one of the ideas in the Winning at Winter Workbook. We have a whole section called Waste Free Wednesday with loads more ideas for little things you …
Countdown to Cosy – Take Self Care
Store cupboard beauty Make your own talc: 1 cup of cornflour with 15 drops of essential oil of your choice, This makes a soft powder to use after the shower …
Countdown to Cosy – Drink more water
Are you dehydrated? This is an excerpt from Spring into Action where a whole section is devoted to water. Although it’s easier to notice when you are thirsty if it …
Countdown to Cosy – Rewarding Weekends
You are never too old for rewards. In the less-stuff Facebook group we even have stickers that are rewarded by Amazing Anna to members who share little decluttering and eco-friendly …
Countdown to Cosy – Leftover Food
Holidays often mean more food in the house, and that can sometimes increase the risk of waste. In the Low Waste Christmas Workbook we have loads of different ways to …
Countdown to Cosy – Frugal Decorations
DIY Decorations Pinecones, old greeting cards and some glue is all you need to make these little Christmas trees. They look lovely as a group and you can even paint …
Countdown to Cosy – Keep your brain healthy
This is an excerpt from the Low Waste Christmas Workbook. It’s packed full of ideas that will help you have an ethical and sustainable holiday. “Exercise your brain You may …
Countdown to Cosy – Help small businesses
This is an excerpt from the Low Waste Christmas Workbook. It’s packed full of ideas that will help you have an ethical and sustainable holiday. Shop Locally You may have …
Countdown to Cosy – Get your vitamins
It might be miserable and grey outside but that is no reason to eat miserable and grey food. If you choose colourful fruit and veg it’s an easy way to …
Countdown to Cosy – Post a card
There are many ways to keep in touch nowadays. You can: phone, text, message, skype or zoom or go slow and send a postcard. There is something really lovely and …
Countdown to Cosy – Make a playlist
One of the topics in the Feel Good Friday section of our Winning at Winter book is about listening to music. The right song can brighten the dullest day. I’ve …
Countdown to Cosy – Go for a walk
It might be grotty outside but if there is just a tiny glimmer of sunshine I encourage you to go and chase it. Why bother? “Consider these 5 Benefits of …
Countdown to Cosy – Check for change
Thrifty every day of the week The Winning at Winter Workbook has a whole section about being Thrifty on Thursdays. Of course you don’t need to limit that to one …
Countdown to Cosy – Cooking in bulk
Double the recipe, half the time Doubling up a recipe is pretty easy on the maths and if you work on an ‘eat one, freeze one’ principal you have saved …
Countdown to Cosy – Share your spares
How many coats do you need? I could make an argument for about 100 different coats. Long, short, fluffy, waterproof, blue, red…. the list could be endless. In reality I …
Countdown to Cosy – Get rid of uncomfy things
Bad pants days Starting off with a bad pant day can set me off very badly. You know what I mean by ‘bad pants day’? It’s when your knickers don’t …
Countdown to Cosy – Journaling Ideas
Why journal? To slow you down and give you time to think. To help you get things out of your head. To help you remember things Just for the fun …
Countdown to Cosy – 8 things you can mend quickly
Things you can fix quickly Squeaky floor or bed – try baby powder or cornflour in the gaps Fridge running warm – vacuum the back of it and move it …
Countdown to Cosy – Hankies
Coughs and sneezes spread diseases The very best way to stop spreading a cold is to not sneeze on people! Firstly, it’s gross, secondly it is easy to avoid if …
Countdown to Cosy – Spring Bulbs
Bulbs are easy! If you don’t think you have green fingers think again. Some bulbs are really easy to grow and if you plant them in the garden can pretty …
Countdown to Cosy – Conker Soap
This is an excerpt from the Eco-Friendly Autumn book which is packed full of ideas that will help you save money and live more sustainably. Join in with the conversation …
Countdown to Cosy – Feel Better Flu Brew
This is an excerpt from the Eco-Friendly Autumn book which is packed full of ideas that will help you save money and live more sustainably. Feel Better Flu Brew I …
Countdown to Cosy – Preserve it
Preserving saves you money If you can make seasonal food last longer by preserving it you will be quids in. Especially if that seasonal food is cheap because there is …
Countdown to Cosy – Swap it
What can you swap today? Swapping is a great way to make a little change for the better. Here are some ideas for things to change around. Remember every little …