Can you believe how fast this year has flown by and here we are in the festive season looking forward to a New Year. Many things have happened over 2018 but one of the biggest and most positive movements has been towards a more ethical and sustainable lifestyle wether that has meant moving towards a more minimalist home with lower waste and less plastic to including more vegan dishes and products into your life it's all positive in my books.
I thought I would share a 4 things I have tried and tested and give the thumbs up too with the aim of reducing waste as well as using more natural based products in your home and health and beauty routine.
1. Intimina Lily Cup - More woman than ever are moving towards reusable menstrual cups as they are an eco friendly alternative to tampons and sanitary pads. Intimina's Lily Cup is really easy and comfortable to use and is spill-free and designed to fit your body's natural shape. These are also great when your on the go and can be used during activities such as swimming and running. These retail at around £24.95 and save you lots in the long-run
2. Vegan by Dr Botanicals Coconut Oil Exfoliating Bar - firstly this is bar is packaging in a cardboard which is ace uses natural, vegan and cruelty ingredients. I love this bar as it doubles up as a soap and cleanser when traveling as well as gently exfoliating. The uplifting coconut aroma is also perfection after a long day. These bars retail at around £18 and a little goes a long way.
3. Humble Brush - based in Sweden the Humble Brush is such an easy way to replace plastic toothbrushes with a more sustainable option made from biodegradable sustainably-grown bamboo, plus it's travel friendly too. Another massive positive is that each purchase goes towards funding projects for the benefit of children in need. They also make children's brushes making this a great family friendly option too. The brushes retail at around £4
4. Green People - Forest & Fruit Body Collection - whether at home or on the road it's easier than ever to make more ethical choices when it comes to skincare and I just love Green People and have been using their products for years. This fairly traded pack comes with Shower Gel & Body Lotion and are made with 83% organic ingredients and is vegan and cruelty-free. Plus a donation from the sale of each Modern Botanical gifts goes to Plantlife - a British conservation charity that works to save threatened wild flowers, plants and fungi, so not only will your skin feel great but you will too.
5. Organic Children - Fruity Favourites Collection - Made by Green People, again we use a lot of this in our house what I really like about this collection is that it comes with organic Hand Sanitiser which is made from 96% organic ingredients and is ideal for travelling. The Shampoo, conditioner and shower berry smoothie are all vegan, cruelty free, fairly traded and are also gentle on the skin and suitable for sensitive skin types and 10% of profits are donate to charity. This pack retails at around £35.
Best of all is I am running a giveaway for one lucky reader to win a little ethical New Years beauty hamper including a Intimina Lily Cup, A Vegan by Dr Botanicals Bar, 1 Adult and 1 Child Humble Brush and a Green People Fruit and Forest Gift pack worth around £58 . The giveaway ends on the 7th January 2019 and is open to UK residents.
I very rarely leave the house so my resolution this year is to get out more.
ReplyDeleteto shop locally and support small independent shops nearby
ReplyDeleteTo think more positive thoughts.
ReplyDeleteMy number 1 resolution (aside from giving birth! haha) is to reduce my plastic waste. I feel I have backtracked towards the end of this year so I need to fix that!
ReplyDeleteI would like to lose some weight for New Year's resolution
ReplyDeleteto try and not worry so much
ReplyDeleteTo become a volunteer
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To be fitter and healthier.
ReplyDeleteMine is not to make another one
ReplyDeleteI would like to use social media far less in 2019. I have reduced my use a lot, but I want to just use it very occasionally.
ReplyDeleteI am trying Veganuary and am hoping to reduce my eco footprint by reducing my use of plastic.
ReplyDeleteI would like to find a hobby that I really enjoy!
ReplyDeleteCliche but loose weight, I have piled it on lately and really need to get back in to the swing of things again!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely need to get fit. Had a no restriction year so need to put in a few restrictions for 2019.
ReplyDeleteI don't make New Years Resolutions, I just make changes when I think about it.
ReplyDeleteTo see all those friends I didn't spend enough time with in 2018
ReplyDeleteMy number one new year's resolution is to lose a bit of weight.
ReplyDeleteDedicate time for myself. I feel like I'm exhausted running round after everyone else so I must take some time out just for me
ReplyDeleteI would like to be luckier in 2019 :)
ReplyDeleteTo Travel more
ReplyDeleteto end procrastination and concentrate building on the things that are important to me.
ReplyDeleteWould love to travel more and not be so scared/worried to travel with my baby
ReplyDeleteTo maintain my weight loss and keep on exercising.
ReplyDeleteto get healthier and fitter, fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteTo be grateful for everything I have and reflect on the positive things day by day! Fingers crossed! :)
ReplyDeleteTo make sure that I keep in touch with all the people who are important to me even if they live the other side of the world!
ReplyDeleteTo believe in myself to have the courage to walk away from a toxic relationship.
ReplyDeleteto get fitter so i will be using my hubbys multigym more
ReplyDeleteTo be kind to everyone (including myself), don't dwell on what I don't have but be grateful for the things I do have and feed my body with foods and drinks that serve my body.
ReplyDeleteTo take more care of myself x
ReplyDeleteTo be more aware of my recycling and plastic consumption
ReplyDeleteTo lose some weight
ReplyDeleteTo spend more time crafting
ReplyDeleteI would like to clear as much debt as I can
ReplyDeleteI don't make new years resolutions I just try and be the best me all year. I'm a work in progress anyway.
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolutions are to be luckier and try to do nicer things
ReplyDeleteTo be healthier in mind and body - to take more time for myself, spend weekends outdoors and cook at home more
ReplyDeleteTo eat more healthily
ReplyDeleteI want to do more to look after our planet
ReplyDeleteI don't make resolutions in the new year. They're not for me.
ReplyDeleteI'm learning how to drive! I've always said it but this year I'll do it. This will also helpy anxowty
ReplyDeleteI've been a bit grumpy this year after having my youngest. I intend to be a bit more glam in 2019
ReplyDeletetry to go out and walk in nature more often
ReplyDeleteI'd like to loose a bit of weight x
ReplyDeleteTo start my exercise regime up again to tone up in time for holiday
ReplyDeleteTo be happy
ReplyDeleteEat less move more
ReplyDeleteTo get fitter, going for a walk every day
ReplyDeleteTo get rid of my anxiety by exercising more.
ReplyDeleteRead more
ReplyDeleteMy resolution is to get a good chunk of a house deposit saved
ReplyDeleteTo save more money x
ReplyDeleteto take better care of my health
ReplyDeleteTo spend time doing the house up
ReplyDeleteI plan to begin my Open University Forensics degree, I just need to send off the forms
ReplyDeleteIt's the same old thing every year for me - lose a couple of stone!
ReplyDeleteMine is more of a goal, which is to make my blog successful, but I guess as a large part of that, my new years resolution would have to be to stop being scared to take risks and worrying that people won't like what I'm doing and just do it. It took me 18 months to start up, due to fear, I just need to keep up my confidenc I think!
ReplyDeleteI need to get fit and eat more healthy.
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to be positive and make it happen
ReplyDeleteTo spend more time on my hobbies and interests
ReplyDeleteto get pregnant but unfortunately for me i have numerous things running against me right now so alongside these my new year resolution includes
ReplyDelete1) losing bit more weight (not overweight but ive gained a belly since losing 2/3 of my right ovary in nov 2017 and have extreme muscle wastage as a result of the surgery which we are struggling tor ebuild)
1b) to progress my physiotherapy as much as possible so that I can build as much of my stregth as I can to assist with the additional strain on my body when I finally get pregnant - this is a must because I am an Ehlers Danlos Syndrome patient who dislocates multiple times a day xx
1c) to reduce my extreemly high stress levels because they arent helping anyone
To maintain my weightloss of 4st 7lb and make more memories with family
ReplyDeleteTo try and lose some of the baby weight
ReplyDeleteEat less, move more
ReplyDeleteMines is to start pratcising yoga
ReplyDeleteTo become a wholefood vegan instead of a ordinary vegan 😂😂
ReplyDeleteTo produce less waste. I have already switched to bamboo toothbrushes, bars of soap and a menstrual cup but I'd love to do more and get others on board too.
ReplyDeletestay same cow bag I am
ReplyDeleteTo start walking more :-)
ReplyDeleteBe healthy and think positive
ReplyDeleteTo say yes more and try new things
ReplyDeleteBetter mental health
ReplyDeleteLike every other year it's to lose a stone
ReplyDeletePractise the guitar more.
ReplyDeleteTo be more positive & have more fun
ReplyDeleteTo make sure I take my medication everyday!
ReplyDeleteDon't make them, I've never kept them in the past
ReplyDeleteTo be more positive and to SMILE at a different person every day (Ruth Wollerton)
ReplyDeleteto lose weight!! xx
ReplyDeleteI am going to start saying no rather than feel pressured in to anything just to keep others happy! I have learnt that Life is too short to do things you really don't want or have to do. Happy New Year :)
ReplyDeleteCut down on plastic so the brush would be very useful!
ReplyDeleteTo drink more water! I’m pretty sure my resolution is the same every year 🙈
ReplyDeleteI don't tend to make them, as I never keep them!
ReplyDeleteTo lose some weight!
ReplyDeletePersonal goal - walk more, less driving
ReplyDeleteFamily goal - ditch the plastic
To be more mindful! And say no more often.... it seems the more you say yes to people the more they expect it and take advantage!
ReplyDeletei dont make resolutions, but i would like to buy more organic products x
ReplyDeleteTo finish my craft projects started in 2018 and start sewing for the prem baby unit at local hospital
ReplyDeleteTo win this ;)
ReplyDeleteDrink more water
ReplyDeleteMy number 1 new years resolution is to try to use as little plastic as possible!
ReplyDeleteTo do dry January and get fit x
ReplyDeleteI need to stop making unrealistic resolutions. It just leaves me disappointed. Baby steps are a much more positive start
ReplyDeleteLast year I did dry Jan, went vegan and quit smoking. This year I need to lose about 10 pounds!
ReplyDeleteI want to be healthier, excerise more, save for a holiday and stop smoking. 😊
ReplyDeleteTo save some money.
ReplyDeleteThis year my aim is to be more active. Trying to walk everyday.
ReplyDeleteVeganuary! Then after as I'm enjoying it this far do my best with eating less and using less animal products
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To be more active, with a walk everyday.
ReplyDeleteNo more funerals in 2019, 2018 was a bad year so I am pushing people to stay healthy
ReplyDeleteLess procrastination, more participation
ReplyDeleteTo be vegam!
ReplyDeleteTo loose 3 stone by July when im getting married
ReplyDeleteTo drink more water, reduce my plastic use & take more exercise
ReplyDeleteTo go to uni
ReplyDeleteTo go to uni
ReplyDeleteNot to put too much pressure on my self!
ReplyDeleteTo reduce the amount of waste my family and I produce 💚
ReplyDeleteFinish things I actually start! X
ReplyDeleteto do more walking in the peaks
ReplyDeleteTo make more use of my bicycle.
ReplyDeleteTo spend more time making memories with my family
ReplyDeleteMy New Years Resolution For 2019 is to Lose Weight. I suffered a bad knee injury in 2015 and since then just keep putting on weight because of the medication I was taking.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely to lose weight. I am too fat it's as simple as that.
ReplyDeleteYes please! would love to win this
ReplyDeleteWould love to win this!
ReplyDeleteI wan to be braver and try new things.
ReplyDeleteI want to be braver this year and not be such a scaredy cat. I need to try new things.
ReplyDeleteI want to lose a little weight, and win the constant battle with my sweet tooth!
ReplyDeletemine is try snd use less plastic
ReplyDeleteTo be more economical.
ReplyDeleteTo take my make up off properly every night
ReplyDeleteTo be more organised
ReplyDeleteTo get fit enough to continue our coastal walk that we had to cancel when I broke my ankle
ReplyDeleteeat clean because it makes you feel so much happier xx
ReplyDeleteCut down on my meat consumption.
ReplyDeleteLive in the MOMENT too much passes me by without a SECOND thought
ReplyDeleteTo only buy essential things and reuse and recycle and barter and exchange wherever possible
ReplyDeleteMy resolution is the same every year: I don't make them. I always felt bad when I broke them and I can make a decision to change anytime hence
ReplyDeleteto et healthier and lose weight
ReplyDeleteFinding inner peace.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution this year is to stop feeling guilty about taking time out for myself x
ReplyDeleteTo do out part as a family, we try to reduce plastic use, but we can always do more
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