This is an excerpt from the Eco-Friendly Autumn book which is packed full of ideas that will help you save money and live more sustainably. Feel Better Flu Brew I make a large pot of this as soon as I start to feel a little bit under the weather. You can brew it right down into a cordial to add …
Countdown to Cosy – Preserve it
Preserving saves you money If you can make seasonal food last longer by preserving it you will be quids in. Especially if that seasonal food is cheap because there is a glut of it at the moment, or it’s in the reduced section. You can preserve food in loads of different ways, the easiest way is to bulk cook a …
Countdown to Cosy – Swap it
What can you swap today? Swapping is a great way to make a little change for the better. Here are some ideas for things to change around. Remember every little thing we do to live more sustainably is good, even though it seems a tiny drop in the ocean. Try a banana instead of a slice of cake Refill a …
Countdown to Cosy – Read it or ditch it
Have you got a stack of things to ‘read later’? It could be anything from recipes to current affairs and if you are anything like me you might have a collection that goes back some years! Are there any that you could read right now? Make a cup of tea, get comfy and do some reading. You might find you …
Countdown to Cosy – Find that draft
It’s good to have a bit of ventilation in our homes but there is no need to live in a wind tunnel! Find the draft! You can find the drafts easily with a candle, match, lighter or a bit of tissue paper and this video shows you how. Get professional help If you live in Bristol the amazing CHEESE …