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Banana and Chocolate Loaf recipe

admin June 6, 2020

We always seem to over-purchase bananas, and inevitably, end up with two or three unappetising looking black bananas! We have Nigel Slater to thank for this wonderful banana and chocolate […]

Surely, everybody wants ‘better shoes’?‏

admin January 11, 2020

Surely, everybody wants ‘better shoes’?‏ We’ve written previously about the global movement calling for more transparency in the fashion industry. Fashion Revolution – encouraging us to ask #WhoMadeMyClothes? And now has […]

so good in every way – win a pot plant

admin September 21, 2016

#sgiew {so good in every way} This week’s theme is #sgiew_potplant with a nice prize from guest judge Debbie @komoonko – pictured below. PRIZE: A planter and plant. The plant is called string of […]

Organic September and WIN with Palava.co

admin September 15, 2016

Organic September and WIN with Palava.co So Organic September is here again, and that means we are another year older, and, um wiser?? 2016 has been a bit of a […]

ONLY 9 people needed! Is this you? Fairtrade Football

admin September 14, 2016

ONLY 9 people needed! Is this you? Fairtrade Football exclusive A social enterprise with the mission statement: empowering people to take their own little steps to change the world; need […]

instagram challenge – circle with owl_emma

admin August 30, 2016

#sgiew {so good in every way} #sgiew_circle This week we have a lovely photo challenge (and a prize!) – the theme is CIRCLE – so get creative – and share your […]

Bags creating jobs for the homeless

admin August 3, 2016

Bags creating jobs for the homeless Having been involved with BAFTS (British Association of fairtrade shops) through one of my clients, I came across ‘What Daisy Did’ – an ethical and sustainable fashion […]

instagram challenge – doors and window

admin August 2, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #sgiew_DoorsAndWindows This post has moved – it can now be read in full HERE thank you for stopping by… 🙂

instagram challenge – Pets

admin July 12, 2016

#sgiew and #sgiew_PetPose instagram challenge The theme for #sgiew (so good in every way) this week is #sgiew_PetPose – and we’d love you to join in with your favourite pet photos! It can be you, with […]

Millican – the Sustainable backpack for the conscious traveller

admin June 2, 2016

Millican – the sustainable backpack for the conscious traveller I’ve been looking for a backpack with a more ‘grown-up’ feel to it for a while. I’ve had the inconvenience of shoulder and back discomfort for some […]

Late summer getaway at Fforest Gather 2016

admin June 1, 2016

Fun at Fforest Gather 2016 If you’re looking to get away this summer, check out the FForest Gather. Fforest Gather places emphasis on engagement, exchange and fun. Labelled as ‘a gathering’ […]

sgiew – instagram photo challenge – yellow

admin May 24, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #YELLOW Oh we are LOVING the #sunshine today, French windows open, ploughing through work, feeling invigorated by my weekend at @sisterhood_camp – […]

Who Made My Clothes ?

admin April 22, 2016

2016 is the third anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory complex disaster and the third Fashion Revolution event to mark the occasion. This year Fashion Revolution Day has been extended […]

Instagram challenge – eggs

admin March 22, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #eggs It’s time for a new ‘so good in every way’, it’s #eggs this week, let’s fill the #sgiew feed with photos of umm, […]

Pineapple as a leather alternative?

admin March 18, 2016

From Pineapples to Po-Zu! Pineapple as a leather alternative? yes! Po-Zu are a fabulous footwear brand, designed here in London; and this Spring sees the launch of an exciting collaboration with Pinatex, and […]

sgiew instagram challenge – time for tea

admin February 23, 2016

sgiew instagram challenge – time for tea [ so good in every way ] #sgiew #timefortea It’s time for a new ‘so good in every way’, it’s #timefortea, so whether a […]

Beaumont Organic – a thoroughly ‘good’ brand

admin January 8, 2016

Outfit of the day? More like outfit of the season… So I always like to have something special to wear for family dinners, and Christmas this year was in particular […]

Summer essentials

admin August 26, 2015

Summer may nearly be over but we thought it would only be right to mention our favourite items that helped us through those hot summery days. Whether on the beach […]

It’s Blueberry Season!

admin July 28, 2015

Blueberry season is upon us and we’re lucky enough to have a blueberry bush in our garden. We couldn’t let these blueberries go to waste so here are three of […]

Sophie La Girafe leads the way

admin June 16, 2015

France have shown their eco-friendly colours this week, banning the over the counter sale of the Monsanto *RoundUp* weedkiller. Whilst this ban has been brought forward due to its carcinogenic effects, the […]

World Environment Day

admin June 5, 2015

Today is world environment day. Our highlight brand today is an amazingly environmentally aware shoe company based in London. They give 3% of their profits to four environmental charities. Launching […]

The FAIRTRADE Mark is 20 years old

admin October 16, 2014

Fairtrade at 20 The FAIRTRADE Mark is 20 years old in 2014; I was fortunate enough to be there to celebrate with the Fairtrade Foundation in London last night – […]

Somerset based furniture retailer gains highest fair trade ranking

admin September 25, 2014

Somerset based fair trade furniture retailer Myakka Ltd has been given a top ranking in the latest furniture research by the Ethical Company Organisation. Myakka’s new Ethical Company Organisation index rates place […]

Fashion Revolution – Inside Out

admin April 24, 2014

Fashion Revolution… Today marks the anniversary of a dreadful disaster in Bangladesh when a factory collapsed killing over a thousand people. On 24th April 2013, 1133 people were killed and over 2500 […]

Fairtrade chocolate cake in a mug

admin January 13, 2014

A really sweet quick after-school snack for my lovely boys tonight, chocolate cake in a mug… this usually creates great guffaws of laughter as they are left to their own […]

An Organic Summer Wedding Cake

admin May 29, 2013

Wedding Cakes don’t always have to be white… This one was rather special, full of organic and fairtrade ingredients, all sourced locally, and made by Emma, a good friend of […]

Meet Jill Barker, Sense Organics

admin May 13, 2013

A Greener Life for us are delighted to hear that Jill Barker is BACK! After taking a break from London life, Jill Barker, the founder of Green Baby, the original organic […]

Ethletic – Shoes that look good and feel good

admin April 19, 2013

Love these shoes… Have been a big fan for a long time now, I have the Pink Fairtrade Low Top Trainers which are made with organic, vegetarian cotton and rubber soles. […]

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