With so many of us used to the convenience of plastic, did you know that humans have now produced more in the last 10 years than we did in the whole of last century? In Australia alone, 10 million plastic bags are used a day. Our overuse of plastic is causing alarming amounts of pollution worldwide.

Growing your own kitchen herbs benefits you in the long run, since you save both money and time – and enjoy the convenience of fresh herbs exactly when you need them. It is also a great way to involve your children in preparing a meal (and convincing them to eat it).

I recently came across soap nuts at my local health food store.  As someone with sensitive skin that reacts badly to chemicals and fragrances in commercial products, I’ve long made my own cleaners.  I liked that soap nuts were all natural, sustainable and long lasting.  But best of all they are hypoallergenic and won’t irritate

Studies show that the fewer toys children have, the more creatively they play.  But what do you give them as Christmas presents if not toys?