Green Eyed Monster
September 25, 2008 by Kat
Filed under Babies & Toddlers, Kids & Teens
Kat writes… Green Eyed Monster create gorgeous kids clothing with an ethical conscience. They use fabrics, dyes and production methods which are kind to the environment and to your child’s skin. Their range is also super cool and designed for fun. The Digital Love Jumper is getting some serious Kat love. I saw this at [...]
Reduce Reuse Freecycle
Kat writes… Freecycle is a grass roots movement started in May 2003 by Deron Beal. He was working in a recycling organisation and often had to search for people to take items which had plenty of life left in them. Today the Freecycle Network is active in thousands of towns across 75 countries. Freecycle keeps perfectly [...]
Easy Ways to Save Water
September 22, 2008 by Kat
Filed under Featured Posts, Lifestyle
Kat writes… We all know we should be saving water but putting it into practice can be a stumbling block. You need a way to save water without thinking and here are two simple products which will help you do just that. Changing your shower head will take about five minutes. If you install an [...]
Greenie Thought for the Day: Organic Air Freshener
September 19, 2008 by Kat
Filed under Eco & Green Tips
Kat writes… This is our last Greenie Thought post for a while and I thought I would share my favourite home tip with you. I often end up with a lemon in the bottom of my veg drawer which is past its best. Rather than consign it to the compost; I slice it up, freeze [...]
Greenie Thought for the Day: Organic Kitchen Cleaning
September 17, 2008 by Kat
Filed under Cleaning & Maintenance, Eco & Green Tips, Home & Garden, Lifestyle
Kat writes… Every day we use a whole host of cleaning products in our home. I have to say, I couldn’t tell you the last time I read the ingredients but you can bet the majority of them are packed full of harsh chemicals. Bentley Organic have created this kitchen and surface cleaner which does [...]
Greenie Thought for the Day: Organic Decoration
September 16, 2008 by Kat
Filed under Decor & Interiors, Eco & Green Tips, Home & Garden
Kat writes… Regular paint leaches harmful VOCs and other nasties into your environment. To safeguard against the silent and unnoticed harm posed to your family you may want to consider using an natural organic paint. earthBorn Organic Paints are big pots of colourful goodness. Made from natural products such as chalk and clay they do not [...]
Greenie Thought for the Day: Organic Bedding
September 15, 2008 by Kat
Filed under Decor & Interiors, Eco & Green Tips, Home & Garden
Kat writes… In the final week of Organic Fortnight we will be finding products for the home from soft furnishings to cleaning we will be finding some gorgeous products for you. On average we spend about 8 hours a night in bed so it seems appropriate that we should make sure the sheets we sleep [...]
Greenie Thought for the Day: Organic Facewash
September 12, 2008 by Kat
Filed under Eco & Green Tips, Health, Nutrition & Beauty, Lifestyle
Kat writes… Today’s Greenie Thought is the last in my week long look at organic skincare and grooming. Next week our thoughts will turn to the organic home. For my final find I give you Essential Care Lemon & Tea Tree Facial Wash. When I decided to stop using skincare products containing harsh chemicals, my biggest [...]
Greenie Thought of the Day: Organic Haircare
September 11, 2008 by Kat
Filed under Eco & Green Tips, Health, Nutrition & Beauty, Lifestyle
Kat writes… Organic Fortnight is still inspiring our green thoughts and today we are looking at organic haircare. Bentley Organic have a range of shampoos which are not only kind to the environment but will leave your hair full of life. They combine natural elements to complement your hair type. From zingy Tea Tree, Eucalyptus [...]
Greenie Thought for the Day: Organic Moisturiser
September 10, 2008 by Kat
Filed under Eco & Green Tips, Health, Nutrition & Beauty, Lifestyle
Kat writes… In keeping with the organic theme in honour of Organic Fortnight my latest offering is the best yet. My Aunt and her school chum have been whipping up gorgeous creams in their kitchens. Using organic Shea Butter from fairtrade co-operative in Ghana and spring water from Brigstock they have created the best creams [...]















