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How to have a Zero-Waste Christmas

I feel like this should have been the first in my Christmas series. I think I was too excited to share my tips for alternatives to traditional wrapping paper that I forgot to begin with an overview. This year, I am hoping for a zero-waste Christmas. I mean, I want a completely zero-waste life, but Christmas is always packed with waste. We buy wrapping paper, crackers, tinsel, and more. These are all things that will simply be thrown away and replaced the following year.

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4 Alternatives to Traditional Wrapping Paper

You may not be aware, but traditional wrapping paper often can’t be recycled. Isn’t that insane!? Yet we use it every single year without a second thought. I think the element of surprise is wonderful, but we certainly need to start being more aware of how much disposable products we use. Especially at this time of the year! Almost all wrapping paper ends up in a landfill, but this can be easily avoided. So, I’m waving goodbye to the single-use option this year. If you want to do the same, here are some suitable alternatives to traditional wrapping paper.

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Hacks to Stay Warm and Save Money on Energy this Winter

Wow, is it cold or what!? I’m not sure if you are aware, but my boyfriend and I are currently residing in an old, Victorian building that has been converted into flats. It’s freezing, but we’re trying to keep things as cheap as possible. Not to mention, we want to keep our carbon footprint to an absolute minimum where we can. This is why we manage to keep our heating on for no longer than an hour a day. How? We have our very own list of hacks to stay warm and save money on energy.

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Alternative Exercise: 14-Day Hoop Challenge with Phoenix Fitness

14-Day Hoop Challenge with Phoenix Fitness

Home workouts can be a complete and utter pain. One reason why many choose to pay for a gym membership is that they aren’t motivated enough to get exercise when they’re in the house. But what if there was something you could do that is fun and would want to do as often as you can? I have teamed up with Phoenix Fitness to show you that there is! I have given myself a simple 14-day hula hoop challenge to get myself moving without having to leave the house. What’s more, you can do it too!

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Alternative Exercise: VR Gaming with VR-Here Liverpool

I’m up for anything that isn’t your typical style of physical activity. I don’t have a gym membership, but I certainly get more than my 10,000 steps in by doing other activities that you wouldn’t normally consider. So, when Bryan from VR-Here in Liverpool invited me and my Larry to check out their complete VR gaming arcade, I simply couldn’t say no!

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