Wood for the Trees

Even in 2020 we don't often write posts about periods, but half the population experience them, and that creates a lot of waste. But slowly that is changing and reusable sanitary towels and mooncups are becoming more prevalent. I have been using reusable sanitary towels for about 7 years now. They're more comfortable, more absorbent, saves money and better for the planet. What's not to love? Well they do chafe something chronic when it comes to exercising. Long runs from home I can get away with free bleeding and stripping off in the shower. But other exercise is a bit more tricky. (And who the frig decided doboks should be white?! Not someone who has periods that's for sure)  When I heard about period pants I wondered if this might be the solution. So I ordered some. I bought the light - moderate flow one as that's the one they sold as activewear. But as my purpose would be to wear them for a only a few hours even on a heavy flow day I hoped this would be en...

It's been about two years since I started this blog so clearly by now my house is a picture of minimalist tranquillity. *laughs manically* No. Really no. I have got better at thinking about purchases, and I have got rid of bag after bag of donations but it's barely scratched the surface. I would like to do a big declutter in 2020, partly to try and get rid of some stuff which I seem to be endlessly picking off the floor and partly because January is designed for making good intentions which you will most likely break part way into February. But before I begin those posts I have started with a reflection of the things I've found most difficult so far. 1. Time restraints The hardest bit of the process isn't the identifying the item that you no longer need. It's the processing: The cleaning, the fixing, the rehoming. It's very time consuming and that's time and energy I just don't have. 2. Actually throwing things away I try to be environmental...