Monthly Archives: May 2016

31 May 2016 6:48pm – The Real Cost Of That Cheap Shirt

Posted on May 31, 2016 by kim

Ethical consumerism in fashion. Your $8 Shirt is a Problem—This Video Explains Why

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31 May 2016 6:28pm – Keyhole Garden With Composter

Posted on May 31, 2016 by kim

What a brilliant idea!

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31 May 2016 6:23am – Vegies For ‘Black Thumbs’

Posted on May 31, 2016 by kim

For all my self-labelled black-thumbed friends out there :) These are all very easy to grow. I’d also add silverbeet and cherry tomatoes to this list as well. At this time of year, all of these will do better with … Continue reading →

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29 May 2016 5:36am – Tiny House with 2 Kids And Great Dane

Posted on May 29, 2016 by kim

Tiny house with two kidlets and a great dane? Definitely! :D Love the sleeping areas, colours in the kids area, and how they’ve brought in so much light without losing privacy. Mom builds serene and airy tiny home for her … Continue reading →

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27 May 2016 2:01pm – Friday Inspiration

Posted on May 27, 2016 by kim

Some inspiration for your Friday :)

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27 May 2016 5:05am – Kacey and Catherine’s Tiny House Journey

Posted on May 27, 2016 by kim

Have you been put off making a tiny house because you’re 6′-something? These guys did, and it looks great! I’d probably make these mods, even with my average stature :) Kacey and Catherine’s Tiny Journey

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25 May 2016 3:23pm – Fair Share

Posted on May 27, 2016 by kim

Permaculture Ethic #3: Fair Share :)

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25 May 2016 11:07am – Zone 1 Permaculture

Posted on May 27, 2016 by kim

This is a great little summary of permaculture in Zone 1, the vegie/herb patch, the most frequented and arguably the most productive of the zones. It doesn’t need a large space, or even good soil; it can be done in … Continue reading →

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23 May 2016 12:50pm – Ethical Purchasing – Milk

Posted on May 24, 2016 by kim

Here’s an ethical shopping summary for anyone buying milk and other dairy products. If you’d like to do a search on any of these companies (or any other company for any other product), check out Shop Ethical at www.ethical.org.au.

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20 May 2016 12:00pm – World Environment Day Festival 2016

Posted on May 24, 2016 by kim

Anyone going to be on the Sunny Coast the first weekend in June? Urban Food Street are speakers! Should be a great day!

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