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Happy Home-Cooked Vegetarian Christmas

Christmas is synonymous with turkey and bacon wrapped sausages, but being vegetarian at this time of year doesn’t have to just be about the bland nut roast. Here's Wendy, with some seasonal vegeta...

Hannah’s Conscious Shopping Tips

I must admit; I used to be a sucker for the sales. At this time of year, we’re surrounded by them. With bargains left, right and centre they are sometimes difficult to resist – even for the most et...

Aimee's Vegan Christmas Chocolate Panforte

If you’re looking for an easy, dairy-free dessert or simply a treat for Christmas, you might like this vegan Christmas cake recipe; a festive, chocolate Panforte. Panforte is a traditional Italian ...

Thoughtful Make: Becky's Natural Gift Wrap

Every year at Christmas, we generally spend fortunes on wrapping paper and gift tags, only for it to be pulled off in about 30 seconds. I nearly always buy recycled, brown wrapping paper with jute ...

Thoughtful Make: DIY Gifts For Christmas

It can be really hard to think of new ideas to give every year. And a lot of what’s out there feels so… impersonal. So why not make your own Christmas gifts? We asked Becky and Jo for some recipes ...

Thoughtful Make: Linocut Christmas Cards

Being creative at Christmas is something I really enjoy. Whether that’s making DIY wrapping paper or hand-making presents. This time ’round I’ve been using lino and have made my own Christmas card...

Thoughtful Friday Returns

Mayhem, chaos, frenzy – just some of the words we’d use to describe Black Friday. It just isn’t our cup of tea. Needless to say it’s also largely against our values as a brand, promoting fast fashi...

4 Easy (Totally Delicious) One-Pot Recipes

Whether you want to rustle up something for friends on bonfire night, or need to feed a hungry family, we’ve rounded up four recipes that fit the bill perfectly. The best bit? You can make every on...

Made With Thought: DIY Pumpkin Face Mask

18,000 tonnes of pumpkin are wasted after Halloween every year. Make the most of yours by scooping out the insides and using them in this simple, homemade beauty remedy. This DIY pumpkin face mask ...

Organic Rose, Pistachio & Olive Oil Shortbread

Inspired by Braintree's current Winter Florals collection, I'm delighted to share with you this delicious, organic recipe I have created using edible flowers. I have some beautiful organic roses in...