With Peanut's second birthday fast approaching (I don't know what's more frightening; the continuation of the terrible two's, the impending threenager or the fact it's been well over two years since I slept through the night), I figured now is as good a time as any to talk about the environmental impact of kids toys.... Continue Reading →

Who would have thought something we use multiple times a day to clean our mouth could potentially be harming the environment and our health? My whole life I've been a Colgate girl, finding pretty much any other toothpaste substandard. Then, after watching the documentary The Fluoride Deception, which points to evidence that fluoride, although marketed... Continue Reading →

I'd set my self the challenge of Project 333 and I failed. After only two of the three months complete, last night, after what was quite honestly a shit of a day with a "terrible" two year old, I threw in the towel on Project 333 and allowed the vast majority of my wardrobe back... Continue Reading →

Finally after about six months of summer, winter has finally arrived! And so with it, increased electricity bills. Heating and cooling account for a whopping 40% of energy use in the home! This is a great time to call around energy suppliers to find a better (greener) deal. First and foremost, my recommendation would be to... Continue Reading →

Back in February I audited my compost and started a bokashi bucket to dispose of kitchen waste that can't go into the regular compost (meat, dairy and cooked food). In a bokashi bucket you can compost any cooked or raw food of pretty much any description. This works because you keep your waste in an air... Continue Reading →

After last weeks post on my electricity audit, I had a few people asking me how they can reduce their energy consumption at home. This post is about GreenPower, how to choose a green energy provider and reducing power usage at home. First of all, what is GreenPower? Most retailers offer GreenPower, an accredited voluntary... Continue Reading →

Power and electricity are such controversial topics in Australia at present. We rely heavily on fossil fuels and they are a big driver of our economy. We supply about 30% of the world's coal, which in the year 2016-2017 equated to 486 million tonnes (Australian Government). Unless you want to live in a social and... Continue Reading →

To continue with my minimalism phase, I've embarked upon Project 333. Basically you take 33 items of clothing and accessories and wear only those for 3 months. Here are the rules: When: Every three months What: 33 items including clothing, accessories, jewelry, outerwear and shoes What not: these items are not counted as part of the 33 items –... Continue Reading →

I figured I'd better do a post on minimalism seeing as though I have pompously dubbed myself "Minimal Sam". I'm not sure a nickname counts if you bequeath it upon yourself but the idea is I will be practicing minimalism for the entire year in all aspects of life (minimal-sam... get it?! Ahh turns out mums... Continue Reading →

The more I look into the ingredients of everyday products, the more I realise the chemicals we use to clean our homes are doing us and the environment damage. At worst they are toxic, cancer inducing, environment poisoning concoctions (if you are a catastrophiser perhaps).  At best they are an irritant and quite probably impact the... Continue Reading →