Christmas is getting closer and Christmas shopping has begun. Christmas is a great time to introduce your favourite green beauty products to friends and family. So here are some ideas to help. 

Julen börjar närma sig och julshoppingen har börjat. Julen är ett perfekt tillfälle att introducera dina ekologiska favorit produkter till vänner och familj. Så här är några idéer som kan hjälpa. 

Joik - bath truffles

Do you know someone that loves to indulge in a long hot bath? Then Joik's chocolate bath truffles are the perfect gift and it's only £10 for a packet of 6. 

Vet du någon som älskar att unna sig ett långt varmt bad? Då är Joiks choklad bad tryfflar den perfekta presenten och det är bara 114kr för ett paket av 6. 

Joik - candles

We all love a nice candle and Joik has some gorgeous ones and they're £12.50 each. Perfect together with the bath truffles or by themselves. I got cinnamon bun scent and it's smells delicious. 

Vi älskar alla fina ljus och Joik har helt fantastiska ljus och de är 143 kr styck. Passar perfekt med bad tryfflarna eller för sig själv. Jag köpte ett med doft av kanelbulle och det luktar så gott. 

MOA - bath potion 

Another great bath product. It's £27.50 for a 100ml of a relaxing and uplifting bath potion. All MOA's products are perfect presents as their packaging are the most pretty one there is.

En annan bra badprodukt. Det är 314 kr för 100 ml av en avslappnande och upplyftande magiska baddryck. Alla MOAs produkter är perfekta presenter eftersom deras förpackning är de mest vackra som finns. 

Trilogy - Body beautiful

This limited edition Trilogy set is a wonderful gift for almost anyone. It contains a body wash and a body oil and only £20.

Denna limited edition Trilogy set är en underbar present till nästa vem som helst. Den innehåller en duschgelé och en kroppsolja och kostar bara 229 kr. 

Lyonsleaf - body and face gift set

Another great gift set. Lyonsleaf does a few different gift sets and they're all amazing. This one cost £12.50 for beauty balm, body butter and face cloths. Their products are rich and it keeps your body well moisturised. I would happily give everyone I know this gift set. 

Ytterligare ett bra presentset. Lyonsleaf har flera olika presentförpackningar och de är alla fantastiska. Denna kostar 143 kr och innehåller beauty Balm, body butter och tvättlappar. Deras produkter är rika och återfuktar huden. Jag skulle gladeligen ge alla jag känner denna present. 

You can order all these from LoveLula and if you hurry up and order before the end of Black Friday you'll get 15% off everything you order when you use the code FRIDAY at checkout. 

Du kan beställa alla dessa produkter från LoveLula och om du skyndar dig och beställer före slutet av black Friday får du 15% rabatt på allt du beställer när du använder koden FRIDAY när du checkar ut. 

How to have a green Christmas

Today is first of advent and time to talk about Christmas. This time of year is often a time of excess and waste. Maybe it's time to rethink and change the way we do Christmas and have a green Christmas. Celebrating a green Christmas isn't about going without. It's about being thoughtful and considerate of not creating waste at a time of celebration. Here are my tips on having a more eco friendly Christmas. 

"It's time to slow down and consider the true cost of choosing quantity over quality" 

                             - Kate Fletcher 

1. Make your own presents

Making your own presents are not only fun and personal but also saves you money. It can also ensure that your gifts are eco friendly and using as little waste as possible. 

Pinterest is full of ideas of homemade presents. I love making bath salts and scrubs to people. Or knit a scarf. Just get creative.

2. Buy eco friendly gifts if you're not making them

There are plenty of choices of online eco focused shops. It's also a great way is to introduce others to your favourite organic beauty products. 

3. Make your own decorations

Making your own decorations is so much fun, especially if you have kids. Make them personal to you. There are lots of things you can do and again Pinterest is a great source to find ideas. 

I used to love making edible decorations to hang in the tree and you can eat them when it's all over.

If you're buying your decorations. Make sure you reuse them. 

4. Be considerate about all that paper

Reuse wrapping paper and recycle when possible. There is lots of great things you can do with old Christmas cards or decorate your presents. Also think of alternative ways to wrap your presents, like for example fabric. 

5. Buy locally grown and organic food

Christmas is a great time to buy locally. Visit your local farmers market. The food will be fresher and the shorter transportation distance from field to fork will significantly cut down on carbon emissions. Try also to minimise your food waste. 

6. Turn out the lights

Christmas lights are great. It looks beautiful and feels like Christmas. But they don't have to be on at all times. Turn them off when you're not at home or asleep. 

7. Get an Eco friendly tree

There are many debates whether a real tree or an artificial tree is the best option. Many prefer an artificial tree as it can be reused. But it all depends on the life span of the tree as it is often made by non renewable resources. If you buy a real tree try to find one from an Eco friendly farm. Another option is to buy a living tree that you can plant in your garden later. 

What are some of the ways you make your Christmas greener? 

My birthday in Pictures

It was my birthday last week and I thought I share some of my favourite highlights of the day. 

     Waking up to presents

     and cards.

 

     Breakfast at Garrissons

     We went to see suffragettes.

     For dinner we had a tasting menu at Clos Maggiore in Covent Garden. It's such s stunning and romantic place. The chef made a special vegan menu for me and it was delicious. 

I had such a lovely day and felt very spoilt. Especially by my wonderful husband.

What do you normally like to do on your birthday? 

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