Guest Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 IKEA now seem to be doing something like that - they sell those ENORMOUS blue bags for 25p, saying that they can take the equivalent of 5 carrier bags (which would cost 25p). I think that they will charge you 25p if you fill 5 carrier bags rather than getting a blue re-useable one. Good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I have hemp bags for shopping and then have only get carriers as they become my bin bags. I have environmentally friendly nappy bags for the dog poop and wonder if you can get the same for bin bags anyone know? BBx I think I saw some somewhere - was it Ecover? They were def biodegradable etc. Try some of the other green living sites: http://www.goodnessdirect.co.uk/cgi-local/frameset/script/home.html http://www.ecover.com/gb/en/default_home.aspx http://www.gooshing.co.uk/ http://www.greenshop.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Thanks Clare BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I bought some form the health food shop - they were called compost bags. I'll check out the make and come back later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Thanks Lesley BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 The G&B issue is exactly why I find it so hard to shop ethically. How on earth do you keep up with what is ethical and what isn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 You just hope for the best most times Thalia - and look in on this forum of course Don't worry - I used to, but I've decided that none of us is perfect and as long as we all do a bit and become more aware of the issues......... then you can relax and enjoy life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacedhopper Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 http://www.animalaid.org.uk/shop/chocolate.htm Some good chocolates on here, and contains no animal by products, so no chance of salmonela, also the money goes to a good cause. Have a look at the rest of the site too, its really good and the people at animal aid are really helpful and friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 That's a really useful site, thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacedhopper Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 You're welcome have a nice weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Fantastic site...especially as they have Booja Booja's uummmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Funny you mention that at THE shop we have been avioding stocking G&B's because of just this reason, but in the search for other organic choc nothing seems to match in yummyness, then the other day we heard the same news you all have and so we've decided to stock it . first order placed today yum yum...mind you it was good trying them all out. And while we're on the chockie subject has anyone tried Booja Booja chocs uuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmm...oh my gooodness we stock those too...a wee pricey but worth it every time...if people scoff at the price in the shop we give them a sample and more often than not they take it all back what they've said or buy some Heres the web site it does'nt do the choc justice which is a shame coz they're amazing http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=booja+booja&btnG=Search&meta= Oh, thanks VERY MUCH!!! Thats another £20 gone on chocolate. You have to stop posting these sites, the Hub is going to think I have a fat wish at this rate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Only joking! (But I did order the choccy though!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Soz Helen.......but it's just sooooooo good would you like me to send you a sample Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Whooa she's gone for it......enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Sits in the chair primly No thank you, I'll just wait until they arrive... Now I'm rampaging through the house looking for chocolate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 You mean you don't have a stash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 No. I've been trying to cut down, due to increasing waistline and not being able to do my clothes up. However, have just started the first period since having 5 of 5 (9 months ago) so I may have to raid the childrens stash... Or I could go if not. Already had the middle child in the bath fully clothed as he refused to undress! He then had a total meltdown... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 sounds like my kind of mothering skills....5 wow how'd you manage that, i'm just thinking about having another 1 and my mind is already boggling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Helen's just gone offline, but I asked about 5 of 5 before. Apparently, it's family of 5, ie. 3 children & 2 parents. But, 3 young ones, still hard work, but also great fun. Well, in hindsight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Oh 3.....well if you havn't got a magic washing basket or magic husband it can feel like you have more kids than you actually do!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Thanks for sorting that out Sheila. Yes, girl, boy, boy. And yes, some days I wonder why i get out of bed (today being one of them) I can't imagine having 5 - although count in the hub and it feels like 4 straight away... Had my dad for the past week too, so theres the 5! That could be why I feel so out of control today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Just blame it on your hormones Lovie - then the men don't ask any questions, just go Like your style - that's the sort of mothering I apply - Rosie now knows not to push her luck (we have had bed without supper, and clothes out of the window before now). You have to do that with three though or you'd never have any semblance of order I take my hat off to you Helen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Claret, you always make me feel better about my flashes of temper with the children! I must confess that I have been applying this approach a lot more these days, rather than shouting my head off and/or issuing smacks to the hands or legs (which I have never liked doing, but sometimes ). His favourite soft toy flew out the bedroom window last week, the day before it was the bathrobe 'cos he wouldnt put it on, and yesterday the fully clothed bath. The message might just be getting through now though, as he came in this morning, gave me a big hug and said 'I'm going to have a good day today, mummy, you won't have to tell me off'. Bless. Now, if only... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Awww, it brings tears to your eyes when they do that, and you wonder if you've been mean, but it takes that hard work every once in a while to get them on track. Rosie is a good girl, and i can take her anywhere and (mostly) be proud of her behaviour, but she still has her moments, and I guess we'll have more when she's a teenager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
