So I’ve always thought of myself as not doing too bad on the eco-living front but as a working mum who does not enjoy cooking, a lot of the items in my shopping trolley are ‘convenience’ packaged. Before July even … Read more...
Sustainable Living
Basil Pesto from Garden to Garnish – Part One
Our Abbey has her special friend who comes every Saturday. One Saturday she turned up with a massive plastic bag full of basil plants there were grown by the residence at the Assistance Home, where she also is everyone’s best … Read more...
Underwater Theme: made in a hurry with love and excitement.
Visualise a humid hot Summer day in Queensland, but its raining really heavy. Three boys who want to go out and jump in muddy puddles, because Peppa Pig did that morning. Add to this a mum who is just a … Read more...
Eco Living in a rental unit – part 1
I rent a 2 bedroom unit, which some days can be a bit frustrating as many of the options touted in the media for eco-living are mostly directed at home owners of stand alone dwellings (think water fixtures, hot water … Read more...
The vege patch location
We have found the perfect spot for our vege patch. Its 10 m from our kitchen, we can see it from our kitchen window. Abbey has access and its big enough area to have designated planting areas.
I have spent … Read more...
Safix Scour Pad Review
Before I started work at Apikali, I used to use the cheap green scouring pads which costed around $2.00. However, after learning and understanding the environmentally friendly products available, I decided to make the switch and try the ‘SAFIX … Read more...
My Lil Ice Pops Review
It’s summer time!! Bring out the togs, hats, sunnies, sunscreen, towels and most importantly your icy-poles! Who doesn’t like a cold icy-pole on a hot summer’s day? They are the perfect afternoon treat.
As you would be aware though, after … Read more...
Bottle Top Snowmen go to the Mardi Gras
Every December as I visit the shops I am overwhelmed by all the Christmas Decorations. The cheap, the ugly, but also the beautiful. Do we need all those ornaments, what happens to them if they are not sold? This year … Read more...
Flushable Liners: Our take on the issue
If you have been following my Sewage Adventures in Part One and Two, then you will know that we have discussed the issue of flushable items, in general. One particular item has really made people think and take a … Read more...
Part 2 My Sewage Adventures: Is that really flushable?
Does biodegradable mean flushable?
Is anything flushable?
Why should we care?
Such innocent questions. Some unsuspecting thoughts that lead to a s**t storm, literally.
A friend, an advocate and a passionate eco warrior (that’s what I call her) asked me … Read more...
A recycled leaflet holder for not a penny!
I was going crazy just after hosting the PBC Expo for Grovia. I collected lots of leaflets, I had leaflets left over and all this stock to put away. Plus orders coming in. My leaflet area was looking sad … Read more...
Part 1 My Sewage Adventures: Where does it go?
In August 2014 I visited a sewage plant. For a number of reasons I visited, which I will share over a few blogs. Each article will discuss a different topic and why I think it is important to consider. Why … Read more...
Reusable Straws, a life saver
Yep its only a straw, just the humble straw.
In my house we would have fights over the type of disposable straw the boys would have.
Which colour?
Bendy or non bendy?
Long or short?
One or two straws?
Finally,
… Read more...Eco living is as simple as replacing your scrourer
A coconut scourer, huh? I hear you say!
Imagine a gentler, as powerful a scourer as your green or aluminium varieties. Imagine a scourer that can be composted at the end of its life-cycle, instead of being chucked in the … Read more...
Matchbox car storage for my boys
I wanted to make some sort of car storage for my boys. With 3 little boys, it means there are alot of cars and animals and Lego and stuff! I went searching on Pinterest for some ideas, and that was … Read more...
Making a Crayon Rainbow
One of my pet projects is to make arty, crafty things from things I already have in my home. Reusing what we have. That was my goal with this project. What do we have already in the home that we … Read more...
Free Money from Cloth Nappies: Dispelling a myth
“FREE money from Cloth Nappies…I dont believe you” I hear you saying. Well hang in there.
In 2012 I did an analysis of the cost of cloth nappies (dearest and cheapest) compared to the cost of disposables (dearest and cheapest). … Read more...