The Intentional Mum

Are you thinking of doing Veganuary or cutting back on your meat consumption? Then this episode is definitely for you.

In this episode I speak to the lovely Hannah McIntyre about embracing plant-based living. We discuss why going plant-based is so important for the environment and how to make the transition gradually so that you're more likely to stick with it. 

Hannah also shares lots of tips and tricks for how to make vegan cooking work for you and your family.

As well as vegan inspiration, Hannah shares her experiences as a charity shop manager and top tips for successful secondhand shopping as well as her favourite eco-swap.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Cowspiracy on Netflix
• Easy Vegan Bible by Katy Bestow 
• Ebay, Depop and Vinted for secondhand shopping online

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In this episode I suggest ideas for Christmas ideas that don’t cost a thing for adults and children alike.

I share some Cornish Christmas traditions and how lights can bring joy at this time of year. Perhaps there’s a living advent calendar near you, or you can admire the best lit houses in your town. If the weather is a bit rubbish there’s still plenty of fun to be had indoors too.

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In this episode I discuss ways in which you can switch off and chill out ahead of the crazy Christmas period, and share some ideas on how you can make more sustainable choices.

We start by looking at ways you can make space to breathe at this busy time of year, especially when the kids are filled with that end of term excitement. Ways to switch off that might work for you include guided meditation, yoga, crafting, baking (and getting ahead on the Christmas food) or simply sitting down with a cuppa and a copy of the Christmas Radio Times.

We then look at how we can get ahead with wrapping and the options for making this Christmas a bit more sustainable. Plus I share my favourite apps for making a virtual Christmas card to send to family and friends.

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For many decorating your house for Christmas is the start of the excitement and anticipation of what lies ahead.  But what if the idea of having even more stuff surrounding you makes you feel anxious?

Christmas is not the time to go into a full scale decluttering minimising mission (unless you have a lot of time of course) but there are some quick wins and steps you can take to make your space feel more calm when Christmas arrives.

In this episode I take you through 5 quick ways to declutter and get your space ready for Christmas.

Feeling a little overwhelmed by 2020?  Wanting to create a joyful Christmas but not sure where to start?  Listen on my friend...

Christmas is the season of the maximalist, with gifts and shopping and food and events. And that can by pretty overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can create a magical Christmas for you and your family by choosing a more intentional Christmas. 

In this episode I set out a plan for you to create an intentional Christmas. We start by choosing three intentional words that we want to describe the coming month, look back at our favourite memories of Christmas from childhood and weave these together to come up with a plan for creating new traditions this year without the burnout. 

There really is something magical in the air (and no it's not the anticipation of gifts). There's something wonderful about slowing down and finding the joy in the little moments. So join me in this episode, which I hope will leave you inspired about the days ahead. 

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