by rachel | Dec 13, 2018 | Christmas, Gifts, Reducing consumption, Reducing environmental impact
Happy Christmas Are you about to be engulfed by a tsunami of plastic? Do you dread Christmas* because you know your home will be invaded by a load of children’s toys, gimmicky games you play once (if that) and never get out again, and presents you never wanted...
by rachel | Dec 6, 2018 | Christmas, organising, organizing, Peace of mind, planning
Don’t be floored by Christmas Christmas. There, I’ve said it! I don’t know whether you celebrate it. I don’t know whether you love it, loathe it, or are indifferent. But I do know that a lot of people get v v stressed this time of year. So...
by rachel | Dec 7, 2011 | Christmas, Decluttering, Energy consumption, Green alternatives, new year's resolutions, Peace of mind, Reducing consumption, Reducing environmental impact, Simplifying your life, Using less, Waste disposal
See Betty clearing her Xmas clutter![/caption] If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always got. I don’t know who said that first. I’ve seen it credited to many different people. Doesn’t matter. It’s so...
by rachel | Sep 29, 2011 | Christmas, Decluttering, Finance, Green alternatives, Peace of mind, Reducing consumption, Reducing environmental impact, Saving money, Saving time, Simplifying your life, Using less
I know it’s still three months away. The shops are full of Christmas stuff already though and the pressure to buy, buy, buy is already starting. So here are five ways to reduce clutter this Christmas. 1. Cut down on presents Does this make me a Scrooge? The...