• Easy Ways to Remove Limescale from your Kettle

    Remove Limescale from Your Kettle – Discover simple methods like vinegar, lemon juice, citric acid to effectively clean limescale from your kettle efficiently

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  • Harvesting Potatoes: A Delightful Treasure Hunt in the Garden

    I’ve tried to grow my own potatoes for a few years now and it’s been quite a bit of a learning curve.  I didn’t grow any last year, I can’t remember why but no new potatoes for us in 2023. I’ve never grown them directly into the ground, and the reason for this is because, even since my first year, I’ve

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  • Eco-Friendly Decluttering: 10 Ways to Refresh Your Space

    When it comes to decluttering your living space, it isn’t just about organising your physical items, it’s also about enhancing your mental health and overall well-being. Having a clutter free home fosters a positive impact on not only your environment at home but your psychological state too. In this blog post, we will have a

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  • The Great UK WaterBlitz

    The Great UK WaterBlitz

    The Great UK WaterBlitz  – 19th September 2025 – 22nd September 2025 This is a new one for this list. This is a biannual environmental awareness campaign encourages us to go outside and test the quality of our local freshwater which includes streams, lakes and rivers. The reason for this is to help the team build

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  • The Great British Spring Clean

    The Great British Spring Clean – 21st March 2025 – 6th April 2025 This environmental awareness day is one of Keep Britain Tidy‘s big events. They had a great year in 2024, where 400,000 bags of litter were collected by their amazing #LitterHeroes. Keep Britain Tidy has just celebrated it’s 70th year of protecting the environment.

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  • Water Night

    Water Night

    Water Night – 24th October 2025 This annual sustainability day will take place on 24th October 2025 between 5pm to 10pm. To take part, all you have to do is turn off all non-essential taps during this time. This is a great way to encourage use learn about our water use and value this precious

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  • I found First Editions of Harry Potter at a Boot Fair

    Anyone who knows me how much I love the Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling.  I fell in love with the wizarding world in my 30s and it’s what really got me into reading properly. I’d read a handful of books before that but I was working for a publishing house at the time, I

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  • Great Tips I’ve Learned Growing Strawberries In The Garden

    We love strawberries in this household (well, my daughter and I love them, my life hostage, not so much) so we try to grow them in the garden. There’s something special about growing your own food, and it’s also a great lesson to teach my daughter about where food actually comes from. Food doesn’t just

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  • My Second Hand Book Haul – I Saved A LOT of Money

    I only became a bookworm when I was in my 30s. But there was a book in my 20s where I actually phoned in sick at work purely so I can finish the book. I was Anybody Out There by Marian Keyes and it was totally worth phoning in sick. Plus, I worked for a

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  • Natural Remedies –  How to Use Black Seed Oil for Optimal Health

    *Collaborative Post* Black seed oil, derived from Nigella sativa seeds, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine across various cultures, including ancient Egypt and the Middle East. Known for its powerful healing properties, black seed oil is packed with essential nutrients and bioactive compounds. Modern research highlights its potential to boost immunity, reduce inflammation,

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