How to plan a zero waste baby shower…

OK, zero waste baby shower might not be four words that you’d expect to hear together.

When someone says baby shower it’s easy to picture a tower of gifts, helium balloons, pink or blue confetti and excessive food.

However it is possible to throw a baby shower that’s ...

Christmas Gifts for zero waste lifestyle

I love giving zero waste Christmas gifts!

Once upon a time I bought heaps of “just for the sake of it” stocking fillers and gifts.

Partly because I felt I had to and I suppose partly because I wanted to.

Now I give gifts that reflect our zero waste lifestyle and hopefully feel ...

For such tiny human-beings, babies are capable of creating a significant amount of landfill waste. However, as parents it is totally possible to raise a zero waste baby…it just takes a little planning.

An unbelievable 20 billion disposable diapers are added to landfills in the USA every year! That’s roughly 3.5 million tons of waste!

But, ...

Fun games to play outdoors with children

We’ve compiled a list of awesome games to play outside with kids…there’s a printable version that you can download for free at the bottom of this post.

The first set need no equipment or prep time. The second set requires just a little forward planning.

Games to play outside | no ...

Is Home Education legal in the UK (England and Wales)?

Most parents living in the UK have the right to take full responsibility for their child’s education.

There are two exceptions where you would need to seek permission in order to home school.

1. If your child is subject to a school attendance order which ...

What is a bullet journal key?

A bullet journal key is an important page in any bullet journal.

Ryder Carroll, who created the bullet journal, uses symbols throughout his journal.

His bullet journal key is used to note further information about tasks, events etc. in a quick and effective way.

Having a bullet journal key page isn’t essential ...

Free Printable Bullet Journal Calendar

Print a bullet journal calendar

I got hooked on journaling when I desperately needed some focus back in my life.

Being a full-time parent to toddlers while trying to travel, world school, run a house, a website and airbnb on the side was making me feel as if I had ...

Diffusing Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus Oil Diffuser Benefits and Safe Usage

Eucalyptus oil is well known for its respiratory benefits.

It can help to clear congestion, reduce mucus and open your airways.

Infact, if anyone in our family has a sniffle it’s the first thing we reach for. It never fails to make our heads feel clearer ...

How to get a child to eat when they refuse

Wondering how to get toddlers to eat?

Before I had children I naively assumed that if parents ate healthy foods then their kids would too.

Then I had Léo who, since the day he was born, has pretty much set about disproving EVERYTHING I thought I knew about ...