Last week, my plastic free and zero waste life, was exposed to a wide audience. My freckled face was appearing on national TV, my voice heard on radio here plus around the world, and my words were appearing in various publications. The opportunity, while unexpected, was humbling, daunting and exciting. I connected with so many wo…

Many people have been asking about my beetroot lip/cheek stain and the mascara I make. ...and many people, have been asking me, if they can buy zero waste and plastic free makeup. Image from weheartit.com They were not asking me if I sell it (I don't, at least not yet). The questions were from people who have no inclinatio…

My blender broke. It was purchased from Kmart way back when I moved in with the Builder. It is glass, sturdy and has whizzed up many a soup…and the odd green smoothie. I felt  smelt its demise over winter. Each time I put my soup into the jug, turned the dial up and hit the button, there would be a faint burnt smell. I ignored it, unt…

Image from peerfit.com Last week, I was putting together a presentation for my first public speaking event with LiveWell Yarra . I got to a part of my talk, where I was going to discuss what benefits going plastic free and zero waste, has brought to my life. Eating more fresh vegetables and fruit  Saving money Investing in my…

Occasionally I do this silly thing where I end up on the wrong train. The builder has received phone calls from me, a little voice on the other end telling him that I got onto the wrong train and will be home a little late. Looking up to realise I am on the line to Sunbury or Upfield is frustrating, but really I have no one else to bl…

Has anyone else seen the latest craze for regrowing vegetables?  I am right into it.  It is a great way to use up left over scraps of veggies that might go to compost. The biggest highlight is how easy it is, far easier than growing from a seed. It's plastic free, zero waste, and free!  Right now I have springs onions a…