The Old School

Good evening folks and thanks for stopping by! Some good news to start with - OSMP has won a silver award for all the small positive...

M&S has started doing refills! Check out the huge aisle dedicated to shoppers shunning single-use packaging. And there's even a large...

Wondering how to stay safe in the sun? It's possible to do this whilst using sunblock that's kind on the planet too. Read all about it here.

This blog is all about the role of The Arts in healthcare. It's a great read! Please share it with your friends. Find out more here

Want to find out more about another local zero-waste shop, and (wait for it) has a fantastic range of vegan and gluten-free sweets?! Read...

Last week was a really proud moment to be in York; I don’t mean our fair city being the most attractive hen-do destination on Earth, but...

Here are my tips on plastic-free greetings cards! These are a great way to keep in touch with your friends and family and give someone a...

Here I've listed some useful information and links to local and national support for anyone dealing with grief or loss. There is...

You can see my latest post all about environmentally friendly skincare here: https://www.thegreeningoflife.com/post/game-face

Pancakes and yummy food in general, and their effects on our mental wellness. Plenty of tips in the link below!...

Want to hear more about toilet cleaner and loo roll? Read on, friends: https://www.thegreeningoflife.com/post/flush-before-you-blush

Dear friends, after months of expressing its adolescent grumblings, my blog has put its foot down and demanded a sparkling purpose-built...

Nothing says “I really value your friendship” like a scouring pad, right? Well hang on just a moment, because this (cue the M&S music...

There are only so many times I can top my Christmas book wish-list with 17th century French swashbuckling romps, but fortunately,...

A quick glance over 2020's list of aspirations is enough to turn the current New Year’s Day celebration dial from tepid to dank. Yes...

So who's on the naughty list eh? Time to sort the gift-worthy wheat from the chaff. If like me you're organised enough to list your...

AMR: antimicrobial (same as antibacterial) resistance is the topic for today folks. Grab your popcorn and settle in for a wild ride. I...

Perhaps in my younger athletic days I might have entertained the idea of a cheeky paneka from this ambitious penalty spot, but nowadays...

Sat meekly in the hairdresser's chair, I listened in muted horror to a story about someone who had booked a driving test, but had been...

That was the unmistakable drip drip of water coming through the ceiling into a light fitting, and then a powercut. Rather an extreme way...