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Sustainable Christmas

It's a weird but wonderful life. Yes, things might look a little different this year but #YouGotThis, and we've got plenty of alternative ways to keep the magic alive this season. We’ll help you save money, have fun and come together (even if we can’t be physically together). There has never been a better opportunity to try something different than this year. Check out our tips, recipes and activities below, embrace the possibilities to try something new this festive period.

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10 ways to save money and be sustainable this festive season

10 ways to save money and be sustainable this festive season

Lots of us are looking for ways to create Christmas magic without the big price tag, so we’ve put together our ten top tips for saving money and being sustainable this year. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2020

Updated: 4th January, 2021

Author: Susha Sooral

Related topics:
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  • Seasons and holidays
  • Tips for change
10 Christmas crafts and activities for kids

10 Christmas crafts and activities for kids

Grown-ups, especially those in lockdown, might be wondering how to channel all the kids festive energy this year. Hubbub’s “parent pack" has got your back, with lots of crafts, recipes and activities for sustainable family festive fun. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2020

Author: Susha Sooral

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  • Seasons and holidays
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10 sustainable Christmas present ideas

10 sustainable Christmas present ideas

We've pulled together our favourite gift ideas to help you have a greener, savvier, and simpler present hunt this year. Take a look for some inspiration and gifts sure to make anyones Christmas. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2020

Author: Jack Hodgkiss

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  • Sustainable Christmas
  • Seasons and holidays
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Veggie Christmas dinner recipes

Veggie Christmas dinner recipes

This year one in five of us will be eating a veggie Christmas meal or cooking for someone who is vegetarian. Not sure what to make? Fear not, we’ve rounded up our favourite veggie recipes for all your festive food needs from seasonal starters to party puds and lovely leftovers. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2020

Author: Abigail Arden

Comments: 2

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Top tips for a sustainable Christmas dinner

Top tips for a sustainable Christmas dinner

The festive season has begun and lots of us are getting ready to host Christmas day. If you are going to be cooking (or you know someone who is) have a read of our top tips for a sustainable christmas dinner. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2020

Author: Abigail Arden

Related topics:
  • Christmas
  • Festive
  • Xmas
  • as
  • Food
  • Sustainable Christmas
  • Seasons and holidays
  • Tips for change
5 ways to save on your Christmas food bill

5 ways to save on your Christmas food bill

Food is a huge part of festivities, yet for many our eyes are bigger than our stomachs, meaning some 2 million turkeys and 74 million mince pies go to waste. Here are 5 ways to help save money on your food bill #SavvyChristmas. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2020

Author: Abigail Arden

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  • Christmas
  • Festive
  • Xmas
  • Food
  • Sustainable Christmas
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How to make a DIY Christmas jumper

How to make a DIY Christmas jumper

The Christmas jumper is one of the worst examples of fast fashion with two out of five Christmas jumpers only being worn once over the festive period. Avoid this fast fashion faux pas with these four festive tips. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2020

Author: Heather Poore

Related topics:
  • FASHION
  • Christmas
  • Festive
  • Xmas
  • Give A Knit
  • Sustainable fashion
  • Sustainable Christmas
  • Seasons and holidays
  • Tips for change
15 freezer friendly foods

15 freezer friendly foods

In a flummox over freezing? Don’t worry. We’ve done some research to help you make the most of your freezer. Here are 15 freezer friendly foods. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2020

Author: Stine Wilhelmsen

Related topics:
  • Christmas
  • Festive
  • Festive Freeze
  • Food waste
  • Xmas
  • Food
  • Sustainable Christmas
  • Seasons and holidays
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10 ways to use Christmas leftovers

10 ways to use Christmas leftovers

A handy guide to use up your Christmas leftovers and save money. Top tips include making the best use of your freezer over the festive period, supporting the #FestiveFreeze. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2020

Author: Heather Poore

Related topics:
  • Christmas
  • Festive
  • Festive Freeze
  • Food waste
  • Xmas
  • Food
  • Sustainable Christmas
  • Seasons and holidays
  • Tips for change
5 tips for dressing more sustainably at your festive party

5 tips for dressing more sustainably at your festive party

Stuck on what to wear for the upcoming office bash? Feeling the urge to grab something new last minute? Tempted by the online bargains even though you really shouldn’t?! Save the cash and follow our top 5 tips for a party-ready wardrobe. Read more

Published: 14th November, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2020

Author: Kirstie Brittain

Related topics:
  • Christmas
  • Festive
  • Xmas
  • Sustainable fashion
  • Sustainable Christmas
  • Seasons and holidays
  • Tips for change
3 tips for decorating your home this Christmas

3 tips for decorating your home this Christmas

Deck the halls and let’s get savvy, fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. We’ve trolled the ancient yule-tide carols to bring you some #SavvyChristmas tips to help you make your home looking and feeling festive. Read more

Published: 14th November, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2020

Author: Jack Hodgkiss

Related topics:
  • Christmas
  • Festive
  • Xmas
  • Sustainable Christmas
  • Seasons and holidays
  • Tips for change
10 Tips on how to wash sequins and care for clothes with glitter, beads and more

10 Tips on how to wash sequins and care for clothes with glitter, beads and more

Confused about how to best care for your sparkly clothes? Follow these fail-safe ways to wash your sparkly or embelished clothes at home and avoid shrinking, faded sequins or loose beads. Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2020

Updated: 14th December, 2020

Author: Susha Sooral

Related topics:
  • Sustainable fashion
  • Sustainable homes
  • Sustainable Christmas
  • Tips for change
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