Eco-Friendly Family Life
I really never thought that I would one day show the internet the depths of my closet and clothing collection, but here we are.
I’ve become super intrigued about minimalism, and have been making some changes in my own life to reflect my growing passion for this type of lifestyle.
Continue reading “KonMari my wardrobe: Beginning my minimalism journey”
This July I’m taking on a challenge to create zero waste. None. Nada. Nothing.
I’m doing this as part of Plastic Free July, an initiative set up to raise awareness about the problem of single-use plastics and to encourage people to do something about it.
And I’m going all in.
Continue reading “Plastic Free July: Taking on the challenge”
I found myself in a bit of an ethical and emotional pickle whilst formulating this blog post and my latest video.
You see, as a vegan, I feel very aware that I may be judged negatively for the experience I’m about to share with you.
But I’ve just got to square my shoulders and bear that, if it does come to that.
See, in January, when my British boyfriend visited me here in Australia, we took a trip an hour and a half up the highway to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, so I could introduce him to some of Australia’s most famous native animals.
Continue reading “Getting to know our native wildlife at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary”
About nine months ago I first heard the term “Zero Waste”.
I had seen TED talks by Lauren Singer of Trash is for Tossers and Bea Johnson from the Zero Waste Home, and became instantly hooked on the idea of a life creating as little waste as possible.
I began researching at every opportunity this “zero waste lifestyle” idea, and began implementing what I’d learnt into my life.
I became extraordinarily passionate about the topic, and talked to my friends and family about it as often as I could.
Now, after having been on this path for a while, I feel ready to share what I’ve learnt with you all.
Continue reading “10 tips to help you start moving towards a Zero Waste lifestyle”
I’m a proud Northern Rivers girl, which you may have gathered from my ongoing Northern Rivers series.
My region is a very beautiful place – there’s no doubt about that.
While I generally tell people I’m from Lismore, I only really say that because it’s a regional centre that more people know the name of, and it’s where I work.
In fact, the truth is I grew up in Alstonville (Until I was 8), and Wollongbar, and apart from stints living in Sydney for study, and in Lismore itself, I’ve lived in the same house in Wollongbar since 2000.
Continue reading “Soothing my soul with Alstonville and Wollongbar’s waterfalls”
One a year the small Northern Rivers town of Nimbin comes alive for a big weekend of protesting and celebration for the annual Nimbin MardiGrass.
The MardiGrass began 25 years ago as a protest for the legalisation of marijuana, and continues to protest for the same outcome today.
My friend, and fellow YouTuber, Tom, headed to Nimbin to check out the 2017 festivities.
Continue reading “Celebrating freedom at the Nimbin MardiGrass”
Just outside the main centre of Byron Bay is a little haven of proportional self-sustainability.
The Farm, found as you travel towards Byron Bay, is a unique place.
Not only does The Farm house an award-winning restaurant, Three Blue Ducks, but it showcases the whole production line of what ends up on your plate
Continue reading “Farm-fresh food and chakra cleansing in Byron Bay”
When I say “Byron Bay” what do you think of?
If “chilled out beachside bliss” was your answer, then 10 points to Gryffindor!
Well, that’s how I think of Byron Bay, anyway – and I’ve lived only 25 minutes from the beautiful coastline town for most of my life so I feel I’ve done adequate research on the subject.
Continue reading “Byron Bay: A chill escape from the rush of life”
Here’s one random thing you probably didn’t know about me: I grew up around old cars.
A LOT of old cars.
My Dad’s side of the family have been involved with the vintage car club in our region since it’s inception, and so I grew up sitting in the backseat of old Chevy’s and Plymouths.
When I was a child we would spend weekends on car rallies in the car my parents had at the time, a 1929 Chevrolet.
I remember bouncing up and down along bumpy old roads on the weathered leather seats (no seatbelts in these old cars, of course), and the struggle it is was to put the windows in or out – no up or down, no winding down the windows in these old cars, no, the panes were carefully removed from the latches if you wanted some air, and would have to be securely lodged back in if you changed your mind.
Continue reading “Cruising the Northern Rivers in a Jaguar XJS Cabriolet”
After the Northern Rivers was hit by the floods caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie (See my blog from last week if you need to catch up on this), my community has begun the long and tough process of putting the pieces back together.
Thousands of people have been affected – whether their home was flooded and belongings destroyed, or their business inundated with water and forced to close for the time being.