A father and child in a forest. The father is kneeling down to do up this child's shoe.

Free and Simple Activities for Toddlers

Are you wondering how to entertain your toddler on a budget? Are you looking for fresh ideas for activities that won’t break the bank? I’ve compiled a list of my favourite toddler-friendly activities that will fuel their imaginations, support their development and burn off some energy without cluttering your house with even more toys or…

A farmhouse kitchen. The washing machine has been extracted from under the counter top and is in the middle of the room.

How to Make Your Laundry Routine More Eco-Friendly

Have you ever considered the impact that your laundry habits might have on the environment? Would you be prepared to implement some changes to make your laundry routine more eco-friendly? This week, our washing machine broke down. We inherited the machine when we bought the house six years ago, though we think it had only…

A seedling in the palm of a hand, with a forest in the background. Chosen by the author to represent our opportunity to amend our behaviour and safeguard the environment,

Climate Change and Post-Lockdown Behavior: Missed Opportunities

It is almost four years since the first COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were eased in the UK. Four years since the entire population began to emerge after being imprisoned in their own homes. Four years since this novel virus, which carried a significant threat to health and to life, brought the entire world to a standstill….