Christmas is a time of joy and sharing no matter what religion – if indeed any – you follow. A chance to receive presents from others, to be with loved ones, and to give gifts to others. Tomorrow we’ll be opening the first door of our advent calendars – a daily little treat that is … More Reverse advent
Towards the end of last year I blogged about my plans to get rid of my car. As a car lover it was a had decision to make, but I thoroughly believe that if we are to treat climate change seriously then we need to be taking every action we can to help the environment. … More 5 months without wheels
So alongside making charity cakes, soups for lunch, and some homemade granola that I’ll be trying out for breakfast this week I’ve been spending a chunk of time thinking about where to put my money – notably my current account. The bottom line is that the money that we think is “ours”, that we go … More Ethical money
Tradition decrees that as we enter a new year we make a rash of promises to ourselves, planning friendship and fortune for the coming 12 months. Tradition also decrees that these are broken within the first few months, and then casually forgotten. So you can imagine my surprise, 12 months after setting myself a resolution … More The Pound in your Pocket
Hi folks. It seems like months since we last spoke – mainly because it has been months! I completed the bike ride, went to the fringe, spent time unemployed, got a job, moved in to a new house with Lizzie, ran a talent show and fell in love with the West Wing. But today, I’d … More Why I’m ditching the wheels
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