2024

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How to Adopt A More Natural and Sustainable Lifestyle

It can be challenging to find the time and energy to live a more natural and sustainable lifestyle. Between work, childcare, and home, the idea of making significant changes can feel overwhelming. But what if I told you that embracing a more natural and sustainable lifestyle doesn’t have to be a daunting task? In fact, […]

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Greener Living, Videos
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7 Natural First Aid Essentials For Travel With Kids

Imagine: You’re on a family vacation, enjoying the sunshine and making memories.  Suddenly, your little one gets a nasty sunburn, or maybe they’re hit with a wave of motion sickness that ruins your plans. We’ve all been there, and it’s a reminder that even the best-laid travel plans can be disrupted by unexpected health issues.

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DIY, Videos, Wellness
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How to Afford Organic Food: 9 Tips for the Budget-Conscious

Let’s face it: organic food can be expensive. But is it worth it? Absolutely. As mothers, we instinctively know that what we feed our children matters. We want to give them the best start in life, and that means providing them with the nourishment they need to thrive. But sometimes, the world of organic food

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Greener Living, Videos
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5 Easy DIY Projects for a More Sustainable Life

Transcript Hey everyone, and welcome back to Greenfoot Mama! This channel is all about embracing a more natural and sustainable lifestyle. Today, we’re diving into five easy DIY projects that are good for the planet and fun to make. We’re talking homemade beeswax wraps, a thriving kitchen herb garden, luxurious sugar scrubs, stylish reusable totes,

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DIY, Greener Living, Videos
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Reduce Food Waste – Simple Habits for Busy Mums

Why Reduce Food Waste? As a former chef, I’ve always loved food—the colors, the smells, the textures. It’s all so inspiring. But over the years, I became increasingly aware of how much food we waste. It’s a global problem with tons of perfectly good food ending up in landfills. This realization hit me hard. I

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Greener Living, Zero Waste
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Creating a Sustainable Home for Your Family

In today’s rapidly changing world, we all share a common goal: to provide the best possible future for our children.   As we face increasing environmental challenges, one of the most impactful ways we can contribute to this brighter future is by creating a more sustainable home. This isn’t just about being eco-friendly; it’s about nurturing

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Wellness
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Its Time to Take Care of You

As a mama, your days are filled with caring for your little ones, juggling endless tasks, and making sure everyone in your family is taken care of. Amidst all this, it’s important to remember that taking care of yourself is just as crucial. Taking steps towards improving your well-being not only benefits you but also

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Self Care
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The Magic of Red Ginger Essential Oil for Skin Health

As mothers, we want nothing but the best for our families, especially when it comes to their health and wellbeing. Red ginger essential oil is a valuable addition to your family’s holistic health tool kit.  At Green Foot Mama, red ginger essential oil is one of our favourite essential oils for skin health. That is

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In The Spotlight
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10 eco-friendly DIY tips for a more sustainable lifestyle

So we’ve been writing about living a more organic, natural and sustainable lifestyle at Green Foot Mama for well over a decade now.  And we’ve definitely learned a lot as our little ones have grown into bigger ones! Its easy to forget how much has changed over the past 12 years of living a slower,

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Greener Living
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7 Tips To Raise Eco-Friendly Kids!

Enjoy these practical tips for raising eco-friendly kids and nurturing a sustainable future. From organic food choices to embracing hand-me-downs and reducing carbon footprint, we’ll dive into the details of sustainable parenting. Even making small changes can make a big difference for our families and the planet. When we raise eco-conscious kids, we’re giving them

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Greener Living, Videos
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Embracing Slow Living: Finding Joy in Moments

In the whirlwind of modern life, where every moment seems packed with tasks, appointments, and endless to-dos, the concept of slow living emerges like a soothing balm. For mamas of young children, this approach isn’t just a passing trend. It’s a profound shift towards reclaiming peace, joy, and connection in daily life. Embracing slow living

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Self Care, Videos