Top tips for op shop trips It’s National Op Shop Week! Not that I need a special week to go op shopping, but it is a good week for me to share with you my top tips for op shop trips. I have always loved to op shop. Even when I was a teenager, I…
10 Easy Ways to be an Eco-Warrior
10 Easy Ways to be an Eco-Warrior I know, I know. Adding in eco-warrior to all the other things you already do seems so hard! We know we need to do good things for the planet but actually implementing them and living green can be so overwhelming! A bit like healthy eating. Well, I would…
22 Things to Make out of Plastic Milk Bottles
22 Things to Make out of Plastic Milk Bottles Have you ever stopped to think how many plastic milk bottles get thrown into landfill each year? I know we can recycle them, but what about upcycling them into something useful or something beautiful? Be inspired by these amazing ideas from around the internet. …
Kids grown out of their toys? 21 ways to upcycle them!
Kids grown out of their toys? 21 ways to upcycle them! Somehow, those of us with kids end up accumulating lots and lots of toys. I blame the grandparents! Some of them hold sentimental value and some are expensive. You can always upcycle them into something useful or something decorative. Take a look at these…
Five cool kid’s toys to make from recycled items!
In a world where consumerism has gone a little crazy, it’s nice to jump off that bandwagon and get back to simpler things. It’s so easy to make toys and activities to keep your kids amused. Recycle things you have around the house to make it cost effective and eco-friendly. Check out these ideas and have a…
Funky Upcycling Ideas for your Kitchen
Funky Upcycling Ideas for your Kitchen. I am a huge fan of upcycling. I am not so creative, so I love it when I see what other people come up with. More and more people are embracing upcycling as we think about our environment and try to reduce what we consume. Attempting to not…
Have a very GREEN Christmas with these eco-friendly tips!
Have a very GREEN Christmas with these eco-friendly tips! “Australians are expected to spend about $10 billion on food over the Christmas period, but a staggering 35 per cent will be wasted and end up as landfill.” ABC News. “A recent Australian survey by McCrindle Research has shown that 78.5% of Australians have received a…