Welcome to my page, where you can join me on my quest to learn about leading a more sustainable life. My belief is that through small, everyday changes we can all make a difference to help care for our planet.
I recently had a conversation with someone where they commented that I shouldn’t be using a plastic loofah in the shower because there were more natural and sustainable options now. It’s so great that people Read more…
New Zealand has made the awesome move to get rid of single use plastic bags as of 1 July 2019. The only problem is that a lot of people are dependent on them for all Read more…
This year I’ve been trying to make more of an effort to eat seasonal and locally grown food. I’m focusing on produce (fruit and veggies) for now but I’m definitely developing a greater awareness of Read more…
As a kid of the 90’s, disposable razors are what I learned to shave with. Then came along the marketing of companies like Schick selling me pretty razors with replaceable heads, and I moved away Read more…
Since Plastic Free July in 2018 I’ve become so much more aware of the waste that we create on a daily basis, as well as on a “special occasion” basis. We’ve just had a 3 Read more…
Since starting this blog and surrounding myself with an online community of inspiring and like-minded people, I stumbled on Use Your Own Cup (UYOC) www.uyoc.co.nz – a mobile friendly webpage that lets you search for Read more…
With a growing awareness of our single use plastic issues, plastic bags have recently come under fire, and rightly so really. They’re typically used once, maybe twice and then sent on their way to landfill. Read more…
I am hugely passionate about proper recycling practices, and it’s something that I’m still learning about all the time. I’ve always been a recycler – I remember growing up where there wasn’t recycling collected (we Read more…
I got some broccoli from the farmers market at La Cigale a few weeks ago. They’re awesome because they come with the stems and leaves that are often chopped off before you buy the broccoli Read more…
I recently went on a trip up north to Tutukaka and Ngunguru with one of my wonderful friends to enjoy a day out diving with Yukon Dive Charters. It was important to me to be Read more…
Before I started I’ve always considered myself fairly eco-friendly and sustainable, so this year I decided to sign up for Plastic Free July as a bit of a motivator to see what else I could learn. Read more…
Hi there! I’ve been watching a bit of The Block NZ and as they all design their beautiful new bathrooms, I thought I’d tell you about what changes I’ve made to make mine more eco-friendly. Read more…
Oh Hello. ladies (and gents, honestly – you guys should know about this stuff, it’s only natural and totally normal so don’t shy away from this kinda talk)! I’d had a few disasters with my Read more…
This is my mum’s awesome granola recipe – seriously super-yummy on some yogurt for breakfast and if you fancy something extra filling I’d recommend a boiled egg or two on the side. This usually keeps Read more…
Hi there and welcome to my new blog! Since I can remember, I’ve always said “a stranger is just a friend that you haven’t met yet”, so feel free to send me a message or Read more…