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St. Patrick's Day Smoothies

What better time to make some Irish flag coloured smoothies than the week of St. Patricks. I have used ingredients that are free from...

Zero Waste Raw Almond Milk & Almond Butter

There is nothing like making your own food. It tastes better and reduces packaging waste. Almonds are one of those nuts that are so high...

DIY Mother's Day Beauty Gift Ideas

It is wonderful to make gifts for loved ones, using products you may already have in the house and recycling old glass jars. I'm going to...

Zero Waste Handbag

Since I have been more conscious of reducing my waste, my bag has got bigger and heavier. I'll go through what I always have in my bag in...

DIY Zero Waste Hair Gel - Linseed

I have naturally curly hair and anyone who does will know the dilemma of trying to tame the curls. Previously I used Aveda as it was the...

How to Declutter Your Home with Ease - Linen Closet

In Ireland we call the linen closet the hot press. It is usually filled with sheets, duvet covers, table cloths, pillowcases, blankets,...

How to Declutter Your Home with Ease - Clothes

I trust you all had a restful Christmas and New Year and are ready to get the new year going! As you live a more simple life you notice...

Zero Waste Festive Drinks

The Christmas season is an opportune time to indulge in some fruity, fizzy drinks. I have selected a few of my favourite for you to try....

Zero Waste Christmas Table Centrepiece Ideas

It's fun at Christmas to make a table centrepiece, using nature and things you have around the house. You can be as creative as you like....

Zero Waste Christmas Gifts

Christmas is a time for giving, but how do we give without creating more waste. The simplest way to reduce waste is to keep the gifts...