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05/10/2020

LUSH Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub

17/07/2020

Babongo Peppermint & Poppyseed Soap

13/07/2020

Bain & Savon Conditioner Bar

Lifestyle, Minimal Waste

Vegan & Biodegradable Stain Remover

Posted on14/09/202013/09/2020

We’ve all had it happen to us, you spill something on your shirt, you get a grass stain from sitting in the park or basically any stupid stain that finds their way into your life. […] Read More

Lifestyle

Ecoegg Washing Machine Detox Tablets

Posted on13/09/202013/09/2020

An important part of sustainability that isn’t talked about enough is caring for your appliances. If you take proper care of things like a washing machine, dishwasher or microwave they will last you many many […] Read More

Minimal Waste

How to reuse and upcycle old spice containers

Posted on12/08/202012/08/2020

Buying spices can be very expensive, until you realize you pay quite a bit for the packaging too! Zero waste spices might seem like a hassle but it’s actually not that difficult and the first […] Read More

Lifestyle, Minimal Waste

Compostable Doggy Poop Bags (The Sustainable People)

Posted on10/07/202011/07/2020

I obviously love posting about low waste or sustainable solutions for us humans, but our little furry friends often produce a lot of trash as well. All of their toys, accessoires and other items aren’t […] Read More

Beauty

Coco & Eve Like a Virgin Hairmask

Posted on06/07/202004/07/2020

I usually don’t buy many beauty products packaged in plastic anymore but while I was visiting Paris for school we went to a Sephora with some friends and I recognised this brand from the Instagram […] Read More

Lifestyle

Book Club: Happiness by Design

Posted on03/07/202028/06/2020

Welcome to another Conscious & Cute Book Club! I love reading non-fiction books about self care, health, zero waste, sustainability and more! In these book clubs I want to share some of my thoughts with […] Read More

Beauty, Minimal Waste

Merkur Safety Razor (perfect for shaving legs too!)

Posted on28/06/202028/06/2020

If you’re not new to the zero waste world you will have definitely heard of a safety razor. If you are new here, welcome! You might recognise a safety razor as something your granddad used […] Read More

Beauty

Aloe Vera Shampoo bar (from Ecossentials)

Posted on20/06/202020/06/2020

Always wondered if there is a shampoo bar that foams nicely and doesn’t dry out your hair too much? After I coloured my hair I was wondering the same thing! I stumbled upon this Aloë […] Read More

Lifestyle, Minimal Waste

How to stay sustainable during this lockdown: 9 ideas

Posted on19/04/202022/04/2020

Most of us in the world are currently stuck in quarantaine due to the coronavirus, and so am I! I’ve been at home for about 6 weeks now and I have been struggling with staying […] Read More

Beauty

Sukin BioNatural Skin Oil for scars, stretch marks and ageing skin

Posted on24/11/2019

I’m one of those people that randomly hurts themselves all the time and because of that I’m covered in scars. I started using things like BioOil to reduce the appearance of my scars before they […] Read More

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Welcome to Conscious & Cute, my name is Christine and I use this blog to post about my journey to living more consciously. I'm trying to integrate low waste, self care and environmentalism into my life as much as possible and love sharing ways to make this easier for you!

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Sustainable & healthy baking.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sustainable & healthy baking.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What does that mean?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I reused this container and filled it with organic speculoos spices at the bulk store. Then I made dairy free cookies with it! But: I eat glutenfree so my flour is packaged in plastic, and the vegan butter was of course also packaged in plastic.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And besides using that butter I also used a lot of sugar. Because I was following a very basic recipe. So are my cookies not healthy?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I struggle with the balance between ‘healthy choices’ for my IBS and what’s considered a healthy choice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I also struggle with what makes the most impact. The fact that a cookie is vegan, or organic, or local, or plasticfree?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To ease my mind on this I try to hit at least of or a few goals for my health and the planet.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They were almost vegan and I used my organic, low waste spices: check! ✅⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I didn’t buy any overly processed (and packaged) gluten free cookies that have ingredients that could trigger my IBS: check! ✅⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And next time? I might look into more sustainable flour options. I have seen organic GF flours packaged in paper and might stock up! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With every purchase, every recipe, every choice I make, I see how I can improve. But I have stopped beating myself up about not being perfect 🙌🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bulkshopping #bulkfood #bulkstore #zerowaste #zerowastestore #zerowasteshopping #lowwasteshopping #buyinginbulk #noplastic #nopackaging #lowwaste #minimalwaste #minimalwastemovement #almostvegan #plantbased #minimalimpactmovement #zerowastetip #zerowastelife #minimalwaste #minimalimpact #lowimpactmovement #zerowastehack #zerowastediy #budgetzerowaste
I’ve been very busy lately and have been feeling I’ve been very busy lately and have been feeling a little off. Yesterday I finally went on a walk again after way too long and it was exactly what I needed.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s a little reminder for you and me to go out on a walk and enjoy autumn right now. 🍂🍁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #selfcare #metime #reflection #slowliving #takingitslow #selflove #lovelife #selfimportance #selfreflection #windingdown #relax #relaxing #takeabreath #fall #autumn #park #walk #walking
Took advantage of promotions (-10% and -15%) at my Took advantage of promotions (-10% and -15%) at my local zero waste store. My pantry needed some stocking as well as my laundry room so I went a little wild! I got the -15% because I spent over 50 euros. This all together was about 72 euros. Swipe to see what I got! Most of these things will last us a while, the enzyme sticks are for a full year! #bulkshopping #bulkfood #bulkstore #zerowaste #zerowastestore #zerowasteshopping #lowwasteshopping #buyinginbulk #noplastic #nopackaging #lowwaste #minimalwaste #minimalwastemovement #minimalimpactmovement
Taking a step back and looking at your life. Thes Taking a step back and looking at your life. These past few weeks I wasn’t enjoying making content anymore. I was playing catchup and forcing myself to make photos, videos, blogs,.. that didn’t feel inspired. I’m lucky to have amazing people around me in real life as well as on this app that told me to just take a break, step back and think about what I want to do with my life and with Conscious & Cute. I started a full time job in the middle of a pandemic, I’m struggling with some chronic health issues and also with mental health. I wasn’t in the right mindset to be very visual online and I was giving myself a burnout for no reason. I’m going to cut myself a break from trying to be perfect. And hopefully creating content will start to feel like a creative process again in stead of an extra job. What will change? I will still be posting what I used to post but I will add in more topics I’m passionate about such as creativity and selfcare. This is after all a personal blog and sustainability is about so much more than eco products! I’m also not being as hard on myself to post every single day or make a video once or twice a week or a blog twice a week. For the rest of this year I’m doing what I want and what feels good and in 2021 I will take a moment to evaluate where I want to go! How are you doing? Do you relate to my thoughts? Has the pandemic had an influence on your mental health?
Old spice containers, what to do? Just refill!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Many markets, bulk stores and even specialty stores allow you to bring your own container and refill! Or ask for a paper bag and reuse/recycle/compost.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I made a full video about how I shop for spices and even a blogpost about how to get rid of that sticker residu on containers! You can find that on consciousandcute.com and the video through the link in my bio 😘⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Where do you get your spices and herbs? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bulkshopping #bulkfood #bulkstore #zerowaste #zerowastestore #zerowasteshopping #lowwasteshopping #buyinginbulk #noplastic #nopackaging #lowwaste #minimalwaste #minimalwastemovement #minimalimpactmovement #reuse #recycle #upcycle
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