On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me………. four calling birds The four calling birds are perhaps a bit of a mystery on the gift list from true love. The original lyrics have been somewhat amended. History suggests that they were originally ‘collie’ birds or ‘coloured’ birds meaning blackbirds and wereContinue reading “12 days of an Eco Christmas #day 4”
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12 days of an Eco Christmas #day 3
On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me…. Three French Hens The french hens might be a nod to the French origins of the 12 days of Christmas song although is also thought that the original lyrics were ‘three fat hens’ representing the gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh that wereContinue reading “12 days of an Eco Christmas #day 3”
12 days of an Eco Christmas #day 2
On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me…………….Two Turtle Doves One of the many things I enjoy about the Christmas season is watching classic Christmas feel good movies. I was recently watching Home Alone 2 with my children on a rainy afternoon and I forgot how awesomely funny it is watchingContinue reading “12 days of an Eco Christmas #day 2”
12 days of an Eco Christmas #day 1
Hooray! It is the 1st of December and this for me is the where the countdown to Christmas really begins. This is also the start of a mini-series of blog posts that I’ve been thinking about for a while now based around the famous Christmas song, The 12 days of Christmas. This is a songContinue reading “12 days of an Eco Christmas #day 1”
Advent
In a few days time it will be the month of December and according to the rule in our house it means we can officially talk about Christmas and begin all the festivities. We might even get our tree up next weekend! I once brought a real tree in November and by Christmas Eve itContinue reading “Advent”
Paper Christmas
Throughout this November lockdown my blog posts are all about little eco ideas, tips and inspiration for the season that don’t require many resources or that require you to go and buy someting specific, what’s not to love about that? Creating something from very little that you already have at home it is both ecoContinue reading “Paper Christmas”
Simple Sweet Treats
Whist in this November lockdown it seems only appropriate to blog about things that don’t require many ingredients or craft supplies etc. It’s frustrating at the moment that small independent businesses have been forced to temporarily close due to the pandemic yet the big giants can carry on and seem to be taking market shareContinue reading “Simple Sweet Treats”
Zero Cost Autumn Wreath
It’s the beginning of November, with less than 50 days until Christmas and we find ourselves heading into another month long national lockdown due to rising cases of COVID-19. All non-essential retailers, restaurants, gyms and churches all having to close again to in person gatherings, move to on-line only with a ‘stay at home’ orderContinue reading “Zero Cost Autumn Wreath”
The Happy Pumpkin
It’s that time of year again when the the nights are drawing in, the clocks have changed and the leaves are falling from the trees. I do love all the sounds and colours of autumn, the sense of change in the air with the reds, oranges and browns. I find it funny that they areContinue reading “The Happy Pumpkin”
Eco make-up bag #4 double ups
For this final post in the mini series on Eco-make-up choices, I am going to look at ways to be more ‘eco’ by doubling up, reducing waste and buying wisely by not having multiple options for everything. It also comes in handy for packing lightly for a holiday, Coronavirus permitting (we can dream and planContinue reading “Eco make-up bag #4 double ups”
Little Eco Gifts 