Sustainable Living Looks Different for Everyone
Sustainable living looks different for everyone. For me, it’s about creating a life with purpose, quality over quantity, and time for the people and places that matter most. My daughter and her husband live in one of Australia’s most expensive cities. They have four beautiful children, one of whom is autistic. Together, they made the […]
Nature-Based Place – Why Sustainable Living Begins With the Land
Sustainable living begins with observation. When we let the land — its light, water and natural rhythms — shape how we build and live, sustainability becomes a natural response rather than a forced solution.
Living a life with Purpose and Balance
It’s easy to picture solar panels, reusable bags, or lush green spaces when considering sustainability. But what if we looked at it differently—applying it to our own health and wellness? Taking care of ourselves isn’t so different from caring for the planet. It takes deliberate choices, small but consistent habits, and a focus on the bigger picture to build a life that supports both our body and mind over the long term.
Green Parenting: Nurturing Children and the Planet
Raising children is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and countless decisions. As parents, we strive to provide the best for our little ones while navigating a world increasingly concerned about the environment. Enter green parenting – a holistic approach that considers the well-being of both our children and the planet they will inherit. Green […]
Food Cyclers: A Waste-Busting Solution for Apartment Dwellers?
In a world increasingly conscious of food waste, those without gardens face a unique challenge: what to do with their kitchen scraps?
Lost in the Noise: Celebration Days and the Awareness Fatigue Epidemic
Sitting at home on a lazy Sunday morning, I found myself scrolling through the calendar, realising how many world celebration days had quietly slipped by unnoticed this past week. World Milk Day, World Bicycle Day, World Environment Day – all important causes, yet they hardly registered on most people’s radar. These days have the potential […]
The Hidden Cost of Your Kitchen Bin: The Unseen Impact of Food Waste
Think about your kitchen bin. It’s likely seen its fair share of leftovers, those wrinkled apples you forgot about, or the bread that got a bit stale. Globally, we’re all tossing way too much: about 1.3 billion tons of perfectly good food each year – that’s enough to fill trucks lined up around the entire […]
My Path to Sustainability: From Home to Horizon
In the heart of my life’s work lies a profound commitment to sustainability. It’s a journey that has taken me from the intimate corners of my home to the expansive fields of regenerative farming, shaping my businesses, including the cherished Little House Republic, along the way. Each step, each decision, has been a stepping stone […]
Inspiration Wednesday!
Cob Cottage – Interview with Alexis Borsboom The First Legal Mud House In British Columbia Canada. In the enchanting southern Gulf Islands of Canada, nestled on Mayne Island, lies a unique and idyllic retreat that has captured the hearts of travellers far and wide. The Cob Cottage, a masterpiece of sustainable architecture and the first […]
Composting 101: Top 5 Tips
https://youtu.be/sdtXM907mKQ Welcome to the eco-friendly world of composting! Composting is a remarkable natural process that transforms organic material into a nutrient-rich soil amendment, famously known as compost. Watch the video and read below to understand it’s importance in the ecosystem. A more detailed guide is in the book “Green Your Airbnb and Make More Money” […]