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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Have you got a stack of things to ‘read later’? It could be anything from recipes to current affairs and if you are anything like me you might have a …

It’s good to have a bit of ventilation in our homes but there is no need to live in a wind tunnel! Find the draft! You can find the drafts …