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I have got a great winter-scented homemade cleaning spray for you today, that I’ve been using to naturally clean my home. It takes all of two seconds to make for a no-fuss, speedy clean. I find that February is always a difficult month. The clocks go back in October, and from then on in, it’s the cheery march to all the end-of-year festivities, twinkly lights, delicious food and all. Then January comes, and it feels like a bit of a reset.

Looking for the best ethical and sustainable yoga clothing brands in the UK? Here are my favourite eco brands for both yoga and pilates. Yoga and pilates are often associated with mindfulness, balance, and care. Yet, as I discovered when I took up pilates a few years ago to help work on my split abdominal muscles, a lot of the clothes available to practise these activities don’t always reflect those values.

Wondering where to buy jojoba oil in the UK? I use it all the time in natural cleaning and homemade beauty products, so to help you out, here are all my favourite shops – online and offline. I regularly use jojoba oil around my home. It’s naturally vegan-friendly and a real multi-tasker. So, whether I’m cleaning with it or whipping up some homemade skincare products, I often have a bottle close to hand.

If you’re looking for all the fun of glitter, without the microplastic-based litter, then I’ve got lots of eco-friendly alternatives to glitter for you to try. Whether it’s for craft projects or cosmetics, there are heaps of sustainable alternatives out there. Glitter has long been a staple in arts and crafts and cosmetics. Whether it’s adding a bit of shimmer and sparkle to our faces or our artwork, for years we’ve all been reaching for the glitter.

Learn how to treat nappy rash naturally and effectively, using my tried and tested home remedy using chamomile tea that soothed my own babies’ skin surprisingly quickly. It’s been a little while since my kids were in reusable nappies. In fact, my youngest daughter turned 10 this year, which completely blows my mind. While it’s been a good few years since we’ve used nappies, a few of my friends have had babies lately.

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan, and add the onion, cooking on a medium heat until the onions are translucent. Add the frozen Quorn vegan pieces (there’s no need to defrost them) and diced red chilli to the onions, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Next add the vegetable stock, lime juice, fresh coriander and chilli flakes and bring to a boil, before allowing the ingredients to simmer for 5 minutes.

Learn the best ways to store carrots to keep them fresher for longer. From storing them in the fridge to the freezer, and tips for long-term storage without electricity, you can store fresh carrots for up to a year! I’ve also got a handy tip to revive bendy carrots. Carrots are tricky customers. While they can be very hardy and store for a long time, get it wrong, and they either rot or shrivel up in record time.

Wondering where to buy sweet almond oil in the UK? I use it all the time, so to help you out, here are all my favourite shops – online and offline. I’m a big fan of using sweet almond all around my home – whether it’s to clean and freshen my home, or to use to in homemade skincare products. If you’re looking to buy sweet almond oil, then let me save you time by listing all my favourite places to shop for it in the UK.

Looking for zero-waste and plastic-free shops on Etsy? Here are some of my favourite stores on this platform offering the best eco-friendly and low or no-waste products. Etsy is a great place to go for vintage clothing online, or art from independent artists. But it’s a little-known secret that it also has a wide array of zero-waste and plastic-free shops, all offering a beautiful selection of eco-friendly products for you and your home.

Wondering if baking soda is the same as bicarbonate of soda, or if it’s something else entirely? Here’s all you need to know. There are so many reasons people become interested in green cleaning. For some, it’s about cutting down on harsh chemicals, especially if your skin or lungs are easily irritated. For others, it’s the cost, the packaging waste, or simply wanting fewer bottles under the sink. Often it’s a mix of all of those things.