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Everything you need to know about switching to natural shampoo bars. When I started using a natural shampoo bar my hair changed texture almost immediately. I usually have fine, soft hair that doesn't have much volume. After a couple of washes with the shampoo bar it wasn’t silky soft anymore and felt coarser. This wasn’t such a  bad thing as I had a bit more volume so at first it didn’t bother me. I knew there would be a transition phase, which people call ‘The Purge’, so I didn’t mind too much. After a few washes though,  my hair felt...

I’ve worked with women on their health in various roles for the past 20 years and for the last few years as a Personal Trainer specialising in health and wellbeing for mums. When the climate crisis became a crisis for me (when I became more conscious of it), I started integrating sustainability into my work with women. I  found that by combining sustainability with personal wellbeing my clients realised that these aspects of our lives are naturally connected, and one often has an impact on the other. For instance, some of my clients choose to use a bike or walk...

Looking for ethical and eco-friendly Father’s Day gifts? We’ve got you sorted! With less that two weeks until Father’s Day it’s time to get those online orders in so there’s no last-minute panic buying and you can still shop small. Here’s a round up of our favourite cards, gifts and treats for dads, all from ethical and sustainable small brands. There’s something here for all budgets so hopefully you’ll find something right up his street.   Cards + Wrap Seed paper cards like this one by Green Planet Paper are perfect for environmentalists and can be plated instead of ending...

The Smallkind guide to saving money on reusable nappies (while doing your bit to save the planet 🌎)   Many parents are put off trying reusables because of the upfront cost. According to the Cloth Nappy Alliance reusable nappies will save parents well over £1000 compared with disposables, more if you use for more than one child. But the cost of a full set of nappies is an investment that many parents cant afford all at once.     Here's a few budget friendly options to keep the start up costs down and get more bang for your buck: Hire...