Week Two: 30 Days Wild 2021

After a successful first week of 30 Days Wild, I think I speak for us both when I say we were excited to start a new week of fun nature related activities! Already, I have noticed that Autumn is paying attention to nature more. Me too, actually. I have noticed she’s becoming braver regarding nature too. She’s not quite as scared of bees as she was and is definitely getting more hands on. Here’s what we’ve been up to over the last week.

Living plastic-free for a day

Contains sponsored links¦ As you’ll know if you’ve been reading my blog for a while, plastic is something that has been really concerning me for some years now. While we’ve already made lots of swaps n our daily life, I can’t help but feel like I could be doing more sometimes. With Autumn and I doing 30 Days Wild currently, it felt like the perfect time to set ourselves the challenge of going plastic-free for a day. We went to a We went to a zero-waste shop the day before for a few essentials to prepare a little, but I decided that we’d mostly give it a go with things that we already had.

How to Support Your Child When Going Through a Separation

Collaborative Post¦ The process of separation can prompt your family to ponder a myriad of potential ‘futures’, all whilst combating ever-present feelings of uncertainty. A lot of families who have experienced separation do, in retrospect, perceive that period of time to be a valuable turning point that can influence the future of your family dynamic for better or for worse, this being dependent on how you and your partner approach introducing your child to this new reality. Of course, navigating the complicated nature of separation with your child can be a daunting thought, rest assured that your strength will only be a source of assurance and security for your child.

Here are just a few small ways you can support your child when going through a separation.

Week One: 30 Days Wild 2021

Last Tuesday, I stumbled across 30 Days Wild in a Facebook group I’m in. It’s a fun challenge set by The Wildlife Trusts to take part in ‘one random act of wildness’ each day. I immediately set about planning some activities for us for the month ahead! When I told Autumn about it, she seemed excited too. I’m hoping that this will help her to learn about and appreciate the natural world more and for us both to feel more connected to nature. Too often we’re rushing around busily and just don’t notice things. Here’s how our first week went.

Making A Success Of Selling Online: Your Top Tips

Collaborative Post¦ If you’re looking for a fantastic way to start your own business, work from home and earn a great living, then selling online could be the perfect venture for you. As far as home-based businesses go, an ecommerce store can be simple to get started, and easy to run too. 

But as there’s a lot of competition for online stores, so if you want to make a success of your venture, you’ll need to work hard to make it stand out.

Explore some top tips for making a success of selling online and get your new business off to a great start.

Roofing Longevity: Which Material Should I Choose?

Collaborative Post¦  How long your roof may last will very much be determined by your choice of material. All the typical materials used for roofing withstand the elements, it is just a case of how long for. The initial cost of the material can be proportional to how long it will last. A more expensive material will be more cost-effective long term, but then, we all have an immediate budget that we must keep to. It is worth consulting a roofing contractor to discuss pricing when considering your budget. A quick search for roofing services chicago IL, or wherever you are located, will put you in contact with the right professionals who can provide you with cost estimates and expert advice.

So, this article will consider the alternatives and how long each type of material will likely last in a typical roofing situation.

The Facts About Sustainable Housing

Collaborative Post¦ When building a home these days, more consideration is given to the environment. This applies when building a house in mn or anywhere else in the world now. If you want to ensure that you are doing all you can to protect the planet when building a home, it is best to use professional builders who know what impact the materials and processes they are using will have on the environment. This article will explore what sustainable housing means and how it can be achieved.

Pura: Wipes good for babies and better for the world

Plastic has been in the media a lot over the last few years. The sheer amount that we use and its devastating effects on the planet have constantly been highlighted. So why is it that 90% of the 11 million baby wipes we use in the UK each year still contain plastic? They’re the 3rd most common marine litter item and one of the main contributors to fatbergs. Yuck! One company trying to tackle the issue and create change in a purse friendly and practical way is Pura. They were founded by husband and wife team Guy and Abi Fennell and launched last year. Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing their Chief Marketing Officer Amanda Richards to find out more.

8 Small Beauty Changes That Can Make A Huge Difference

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Collaborative Post¦ While self-care is so important — especially if you have little kids around — but it can be one of the first things that get dropped when you’re busy. It can make such a difference to your mood and your outlook — that’s where this list comes in. Beauty changes and little cosmetic treats sit under the umbrella of self-care. So, check out this list of eight small changes that you can make that have the power to make a real difference.