I’ve always loved writing but it wasn’t until I left university that I found out about writing online and blogging. It was only from seeing a friend start to blog and reviewing products that made me realise that it was a thing. I started my first blog about 8 years ago as I was doing …
How online games can benefit you
Sometimes it’s just nice to switch off and play some games, forgetting about the world around you. But did you know that playing online games can actually help with your mental health, problem-solving skills, and reaction times? As a writer, I love playing word games online to keep my brain active. Through Solitaire.org you can …
How to Combat Indoor Toxins and Make Your Home Safer
The idea that there could be hidden nasties in our home, toxins that could make us ill, can be a big worry. Often, they are present but don’t cause any real problems. But there are situations where levels may increase, or people may be particularly vulnerable to them. So what can you do to combat …
How to Turn Your New Home into an Environmentally Friendly One
With the increase in severe storms, wildfires. Rising sea levels and that floating patch of plastic that’s said to be twice the size of Texas, it’s important for all of us to do our part. While it may seem like something insurmountable, there are many things you can do that won’t take up much time …
How to Conserve Energy in Your Home (and Produce Your Own)
Most of us will admit that the utility bills we pay are among the most expensive monthly bills. Not only do they hurt the pocket but there is a lot of wasted power, especially with electricity. Therefore to live a more sustainable life and also save money, you need to look at how to conserve …
11 Tips for Reducing Food Waste and Living a More Sustainable Life
It’s estimated that 40% of all food produced in the world is wasted. That equates to $1 trillion worth of food every year. The reality is, we waste tons of money and resources when it comes to our food production- but there are a lot of ways you can reduce your own personal contribution by …
Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Sleep Quality
It is important to have a good night’s sleep. Sleep is when our brain restores and cleanses itself from the day’s stress. A general rule for improving your sleep quality is to get at least 8 hours of sleep each night. How Melatonin Affects Your Sleep Quality Melatonin is a hormone that helps regulate the …
Cheap forms of entertainment at home
Being at home can be boring, but it’s a nice chance for reflection and to save some money by not going out. I love the peace and quiet of staying indoors to either relax and do nothing, or have a really productive time with limited distractions. In order to make the most of your time …
Things to consider when you buy a new house
Buying a house is one of the biggest things you’ll ever do. Not only is it a big life event and could signify a new part of your life such as moving in with a partner or having kids. But it’s also one of the biggest financial events of your life. It’s doubtful you’ll ever …
10 Ways to Change to a Sustainable Life
The world has a lot of big problems and often we feel like we can’t do much about them. But there are lots of little changes we can make to our lives to help do our little bit towards making things better. Living a more sustainable life with a constant view of our impact on …









