Plan the perfect cosy day

Countdown to Cosy is a whole month of ideas to help you save money, look after yourself and help the planet too. To help you plan your very own perfect cosy day there is a free checklist. Just visit the shop to download yours for free. All the Cosy posts came from ideas in our books. There is a book …

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CanTober – month of mindful changes – week 4

Welcome to Cantober! A gorgeous collaboration with the Frugal Family. Check their site for a different version of the weekly prompts. Firstly, we have daily tasks. They are not difficult. They are designed to be as easy as possible. We have a little star chart so you can tick them off when you have done them. If you don’t manage …

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CanTober month of mindful changes week 3

Welcome to Cantober! A gorgeous collaboration with the Frugal Family. Check their site for a different version of the weekly prompts. Firstly, we have daily tasks. They are not difficult. They are designed to be as easy as possible. We have a little star chart so you can tick them off when you have done them. If you don’t manage …

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Cantober – Month of mindful changes week 2

Welcome to Cantober! A gorgeous collaboration with the Frugal Family. Check their site for a different version of the weekly prompts. Firstly, we have daily tasks. They are not difficult. They are designed to be as easy as possible. We have a little star chart so you can tick them off when you have done them. If you don’t manage …

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Cantober – Month of mindful changes week 1

Welcome to Cantober! A gorgeous collaboration with the Frugal Family. Check their site for a different version of the weekly prompts. Firstly, we have daily tasks. They are not difficult. They are designed to be as easy as possible. We have a little star chart so you can tick them off when you have done them. If you don’t manage …

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Reducing Kitchen Waste with IKEA – Josh’s top picks

The kitchen can be a terribly wasteful place. From leftovers that never get eaten to the water we pour down the plughole when washing up. Josh an Interior Designer who is leading this years Live LAGOM project, from the Bristol IKEA gave me a nice bag of goodies to help prevent waste. Here are his top picks to help you …

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Countdown to Cosy – Stay indoors and get doodling

This is an excerpt from Spring into Action You can find Spring into Action on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback format or from less-stuff as a printable PDF. Join in with the conversation in the less-stuff Facebook group to share your ideas. I’d love to hear how this works for you. Countdown to Cosy is a collaboration with The Frugal …

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Countdown to Cosy – Check the low cupboards

This is just one of the ideas in the Winning at Winter Workbook. We have a whole section called Waste Free Wednesday with loads more ideas for little things you can do to make yourself feel better. This little challenge is to check your supplies. Check the back of the cupboards too! Audit what you have Not the most exciting …

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Countdown to Cosy – Take Self Care

Store cupboard beauty Make your own talc: 1 cup of cornflour with 15 drops of essential oil of your choice, This makes a soft powder to use after the shower or bath, and reduces the risks associated with store bought talcum powder. Make your own lip balm: You will need beeswax pellets and coconut oil. Add a small amount of …

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Countdown to Cosy – Plan Gifting for Free

This is an excerpt from the Low Waste Christmas Workbook. It’s packed full of ideas that will help you have an ethical and sustainable holiday. Free Gifts These are some ideas for gifts that won’t cost you anything except time. They may mean you can stretch your budget a bit further, can add to the bought items, can delay the …

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Countdown to Cosy – Drink more water

Are you dehydrated? This is an excerpt from Spring into Action where a whole section is devoted to water. Although it’s easier to notice when you are thirsty if it is hot outside there is no reason you can’t be dehydrated in the winter too. Signs of dehydration Each person is different but common signs of dehydration include: Dark yellow …

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Countdown to Cosy – Rewarding Weekends

You are never too old for rewards. In the less-stuff Facebook group we even have stickers that are rewarded by Amazing Anna to members who share little decluttering and eco-friendly triumphs . As the days get colder and the nights longer it is nice to plan something for yourself. If you need some ideas for clutter free rewards I’ve written …