greengirl

Ah, a challenge. I love a good challenge, so when I first read that there was an eco nutrition week, and a competition prize attached, I thought, hey, let’s get involved!

So, day 1. Meat free Monday.

I do eat meat. I like it. Chicken curry, a big fat streak avec frites mmmmm… a day without meat didn’t seem too daunting – after all, it’s just a day right?

Breakfast was fine. Cereal. Easy.

Lunch – veggie sandwich, salad, erm… I voted salad, it was a sunny day. Falafal and avacado, courtesy of M&S.

Dinner – arghhhhhh – and I say this because when you live with a man who MUST EAT MEAT – it’s a bit of a pain to prepare two seperate meals (he isn’t up for the eco nutrition challenge…booooo)… so we went for pasta. mine with a basic tomato and veg based sauce, his the same but with some chicken thrown in.

Would I do it everyday? Perhaps not, but once a week isn’t too bad…

Bring on tomorrow’s challenge…. hooray!!

Ahhh summer is knocking on the door and gosh am I pleased. But with summer comes the temptation to spruce up the wardrobe with all kinds of funky new styles and prints.

It’s tough from an eco point of view to say ‘no’ to what could present it was throw away fashion – but can I really resist a ‘maxi’ dress?

The answer is no, I can’t. But does this make me less eco? I’m convinced I’ll wear it again, but my mates seem to think it’s a one season wonder. Ahhh the great debate strikes again!

Perhaps if I plant some more leeks and take a shower instead of a bath tonight that it will all balance itself out?!

It’s been a very long time since I last sat down to blog on hello eco living. Perhaps it’s been because I’ve been too busy with my eco life?!

So how is 2010 treating me?

I’d say that I was definately using my car less. I’ve discovered park and ride which is leaving me less stressed and I’ve got more time to catch up on reading etc. It’s nice to have some human contact on my way to work that doesn’t involve beeping my horn at that bloody driver who can’ drive for toffee or the one who keeps driving up my rear end !!!

I’m trying really hard with the not buying ‘throw away’ fashion… ‘trying’ I say!! I just couldn’t resist a pretty playsuit – I’m convinced it will last me all year – wearing it now with thick tights and it will be dream with flip flops in the summer – I’m sticking with that one anyway. Other than that I’m trying to reuse, reduce and recycle where possible – some days are better than others. 

My weekly intake of organic products has rocketed – good going I’d say… tick for me.

I’m not yet prepared to get growing my own veg for the summer – may be this should be the next task I should work on… I may even find a landshare person on my travels. New friends and all!

Overall I’d say 2010 was going well for me. I’m learning a lot and even if i’m not doing so well in some green areas I’m definately thinking about being green more often which I guess is one step in the right direction…

x GG x

I’ve only had my winter boots for one year. I invested and paid £100. Ouch. But I thought I may as well make the investment.

It’s now snowing and raining and generally bleak weather and my darling boots have started to leak. They’re past the point of the cobbler being able to fix them (I’m not good with boots – I leave them to get to the point of no return!). I can’t afford another pair. I can’t go on with wet feet… hang on, I don’t have to. My other half has a pair of waterproof socks. They cost a fortune (for socks – £28) but I’ve borrowed them for the winter and my tootsies are very dry.

I thought I’d share my story… I’m really trying to cut down on buying things unless I really need them. I guess in time I’ll need some new boots, but at the moment I’m very pleased with the waterproof sock find!!

Being a green girl is becoming a bit more trendy don’t you think? From the clothes we wear to the chocolate we eat. Having some veg or at least herbs in your garden/ balcony is pretty cool too. I’m looking forward to exploring the world of green with you.