Long time no type

I've been away on holidays! We drove down to East Gippsland for a lovely relaxing holiday, where we didn't do a whole lot except sit around the fire, reading books and bike riding.

I have been working on crossing a fair few items off my Practically Green list - so many, in fact, that I have jumped into number 1 spot for Australia! Wanna know what I have done?

Switched to all-natural sunscreen (Badger)
Switched to all-natural toothpaste (AloeDent)
Switched to all-natural foundation (The Body Shop)
Switched to all-natural powders (The Body Shop)
Switched to all-natural body lotion (Badger)
Switched to all-natural moisturizer (Badger)
Switched to all-natural blush (etsy)
Switched to all-natural eye shadows (etsy)
Switched to reusable utensils for on-the-go dining (etsy)
Switched to reusable sandwich bags (etsy)

I swear there was something else I have done also, but I can't remember what it was. Basically I tackled a lot of the personal care items this month, as I had an urge to shop, and I thought this was the best way to channel my spending. Here are some pics of the goodies I have bought - I can't wait for my letterbox to begin overflowing with these goodies. Then it'll be time to Freecycle all my remaining makeup and body products to new homes.

Practically Green, week 4 (sorta)

So, I've had an off week or two. Off as in lack of motivation, as in super busy with university study, and as in just plain lazy. I didn't achieve most of the goals I set myself, but I did achieve the following:

Switched to a green dry cleaner
Switched to all-natural lip balm (I was actually already using a natural one and didn't realise)
Consistently select two-sided printing when required to print (I hate printing but when I absolutely must, it's always double-sided)
Switch to all-natural conditioner (I was already doing this. Switching shampoos is next)
Switch to a natural toilet bowl cleaner
Switch to organic tea

I swear some of those are new inclusions on the list, because I've never spotted them before. I love the changes to the Practically Green website, it's definitely an improvement. I particularly love the "groups" part - I am third overall in the Australian group, see!! That's very exciting for competitive types like myself. And knowing that cleaning the mold in the house will move me to second place is just the motivation I need.

I trust you all enjoyed your Easter? I spent my extra long Easter weekend pottering around the vegetable garden and Freecycling lots of stuff. I've also decided to sell one of my cars (and it won't be replaced).

Stay green!