Family cloth

Family cloth is a system that replaces toilet paper and flushable wipes with reusable cloth.  I had been thinking about setting up a system for several months before I finally got around to it two or three weeks ago. It took me a long time to hem the cloths by hand, and I then put…

On Oxfam’s #SecondHandSeptember

Before I buy anything new, I first look for it second hand. This applies to more than just clothes for me, but a good place to introduce yourself to the habit of second hand is your wardrobe. There are so many second hand shops and outlets (both online and offline) that you can find almost…

On finding free items

You can’t count on getting things for free, but if you know where to look, there’s plenty on offer. I’ve written out below some of my favourite ways to save a penny.   Freecycle “The Freecycle Network® is made up of 5,000+ groups with over 9 million members across the globe. It’s a grassroots and…