Posts Tagged ‘shopping’

Tips to Support Small Business This Christmas | I Spy Plum Pie

Tips to Support Small Business This Christmas

It’s always important to support small business, but this year it is more vital than ever. Whilst Christmas is likely to look a little different than usual, there are lots of ways we can all help make it as positive as possible for our local communities. These are my top tips to support small business this Christmas, and I’d love to hear yours too!

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7 Tips for Shopping in Bulk Buy Bins

Shopping in bulk buy bins can be a great way to both save money and reduce the amount of waste you create, but there are a few things to keep in mind to make the most of it. Today I wanted to share some of my top tips, and I’d love to hear your tips as well!

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Eco Gift Guide: Foodies

I can’t believe we’re only a month out from Christmas! Last year I shared posts on planning a sustainable Christmas, ethical decorating and eco friendly gift wrapping and this year I’ve got a few gift guides for you! I love buying presents for people, but I always want them to be both lovely and useful, not something that might get used for a few weeks then end up in landfill. I also like to know where the gifts were made, and what they are made out of, so I’ve been researching away to bring you gift guides covering everything from home & garden, accessories, experiences and more, starting with today’s eco gift guide: foodies!

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Ethical Christmas Decorations

This year will be my first Christmas in my little apartment, and whilst we do most of the Christmas celebrations at my folks place I still wanted to get into the festive spirit at home. I started to look into where I could buy decorations that were fair trade, made from recycled materials or in some other way sustainably made so I thought I would share what I found with you all too! So here we go, my ethical Christmas decorations shopping guide!

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