by rachel | Oct 12, 2018 | Productivity, Simplifying your life, Travel/transport
Unpacking. Bleuch! As if the holiday coming to an end wasn’t enough. Even if you’re coming back from a business trip… …and you’re glad it’s over… …unpacking can still be a chore. But don’t put it off! Done right,...
by rachel | Oct 5, 2018 | Peace of mind, Travel/transport
You’ve been travelling all day. You walk in the door of your hotel room, apartment, chalet. It’s probably late… …or it’s early but you haven’t slept. All you want to do is quickly unpack… …maybe jump in the shower…...
by rachel | Sep 29, 2018 | Saving time, Travel/transport
I’m just back from a wee jaunt to Basel, in Switzerland. So CIVILISED there! No litter. Water fountains EVERYwhere. And you’re never more than a short walk from a (clean!) public toilet. The trip was… …an avant-garde vegan meal, swing dancing,...
by rachel | Jul 12, 2017 | Green alternatives, Physical health, Saving money, Travel/transport
If, like me, you’re plagued by insect bites, you are going to LOVE this. I discovered it a few months ago and it has literally changed my life! It doesn’t just slightly dampen down the maddening itch for a few minutes… …It literally switches if...
by rachel | Jun 4, 2011 | Decluttering, Freegle/Freecycle, Travel/transport, Waste disposal
I’m excited about the Clutter-Busting Jump Start service I’ve just launched. It seems I never mention it in conversation without someone saying either that they’d like it themselves or they know someone who would. I’m looking forward to doing...
by rachel | May 25, 2011 | Green alternatives, Travel/transport
Following Monday’s post about going carfree, here are my tips for urbanites who are planning to make a bike their main form of transport. 1. Which bike? If you haven’t already got a bike, you’ll need to think about what type of bike to get. I bought...