Amazinc Sun Protection

By Kirsty Dodds | July 13, 2021
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Zero-Waste Natural Sun Protection Amazinc was founded back in 2015 with a vision to create a natural sunblock that whilst being kind to the environment is also functional. The zinc oxide in natural sunscreen work by coating the skin with a layer of protection to reflect the sun’s rays. They are non-nano and uncoated and…

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We go ‘nuts’ for our cashews

By Kirsty Dodds | April 20, 2021
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We go ‘nuts’ for our cashews Could you survive on £6 a month? Did you know that some cashew nut processing plants pay their workers as little as 30p per day and often don’t supply their workers with the correct protective equipment? An important cash crop in India… In India, cashew nuts are one of…

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Socially-Distant but Still Social-Shopping in Harrogate

By Kirsty Dodds | July 6, 2020
harrogate Shelves

Open when others could not We’ve been open throughout lockdown but lots of our close friends and neighbours had to close. We don’t take it for granted for one moment that we were able to stay open. I refer to my blog a while ago about ‘Flour’. If anyone would’ve have told me, back in…

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Miniml Refills

By Kirsty Dodds | February 21, 2020
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If you have or currently shop with us you have probably refilled some of your household cleaning products! Refilling your washing-up liquid is a great way to get started. They are a great alternative to supermarket available brands and were happy to give you a squirt to sample too if you ask!   Who are…

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No (Year’s) Resolutions

By Kirsty Dodds | January 1, 2020
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I wonder how many of you are pondering over what resolutions you are going to make for 2020. In 2020, I am putting zero pressure on myself to achieve anything. I am a mum, a wife and a small business-owner and I think that is enough pressure! Don’t get me wrong, I love my life…

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