Have you been affected by a serious adverse weather event? Are you concerned about climate change and wondering how to make your home more resilient against future storms? Here’s how we survived the worst storm to hit the UK in over a decade, including the 10 days without mains power, landline or internet connection that…
It’s that time of year again already! As 2024 draws to a close, we are making plans for the year ahead and setting goals to help us get the very most out of the coming 12 months. Join me as I set out my new year’s resolutions and my intentions for 2025! I explored my…
Christmas has become synonymous with excess and materialism in today’s society. And that sadly generates huge amounts of waste and a significant impact on the environment. Are you keen to strip consumerism out of the festive period? Would you like to shift the focus to quality time rather than meaningless gifts this Christmas? Here are…
Are you struggling to stick to your budget? Do you find yourself overspending each month? Here are the tactics I use to live on a fairly restricted budget. My decision to take an extended career break, to spend a little more time at home prioritising my family, has obviously impacted our household income. Even though…
Are you working towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle? Are you wondering how to approach life with a zero-waste mindset? In this post, I outline the key tenets of the zero-waste movement. And I’ll explore the swaps you can make to minimise waste in every area of your life. What does “Zero-Waste” actually mean? The zero…
What is journaling? Can journaling really improve your mental health and wellbeing? How do you get started with journaling? Keep reading for answers to all these questions and more, as we cover how to journal your way to a simpler and happier life! What is Journaling? Journaling is so much more than jotting down ideas,…
Which features make the perfect planner? Are you happy with a standard week to view diary? Do you want to be walked through goal setting for the year ahead? Or would you prefer to customise your own layout in a bullet journal? Perhaps you have done away with pen and paper, in favour of an…
Why are so many people struggling with their mental health? What can we do as a society to live happier, healthier lives? What does it mean to “live simply?” Modern life has us chasing our tails 24/7. Society’s paradigm of a full and happy life tells us we should be rising early to get a…
Few people are lucky enough to make a living from their hobbies or big passions in life. Instead, many of us continue to work in jobs that we dislike to make ends meet, and try to fit more fulfilling activities in around our work schedule. What are the pros and cons of filling every moment…
Have you ever considered ditching the car in favour of a more environmentally-friendly mode of transport? Do you have precious cargo to bring with you? Then read on to find out about the Trek Fetch 4+! This is not a sponsored or affiliate post, just my own experience and opinions of the Trek Fetch 4+…
