Eco-friendly Ethical Shopping Alternatives Just recently I’ve been thinking about Christmas and how every year we seem to accumulate more and more um, stuff. Every year I feel challenged to do Christmas a little differently – to buy less and be more thoughtful and considerate…
The great down under cloth nappy hunt begins this week and goes for the month of September. It is a fantastic way to support some work at home mum’s and indulge in some guilt-free ethical shopping. Why do I talk about modern cloth nappies on my blog? Because…
Is it possible to avoid supermarkets, malls and super chains? I’m going to find out for the month of February! I’ve been inspired by a blog called Little eco footprints. As a family, Tricia (the author) has made the decision to avoid all of the above…
Buying Secondhand When my first child was 18 months old, I realized I had been obsessed with ‘stuff’’. I was always looking for the next best thing to give my baby his start in life. I placed too much value on products and brands than…
As expectant mums-to-be, it can be so exciting to prepare our babies room especially if we enjoy decorating or have an artistic flair! A visit to a baby store or a flick through a parenting magazine may leave us feeling overwhelmed with just how many…