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08/12/2020

New Brand Alert: Noli Natural Skincare Belgium

05/10/2020

LUSH Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub

17/07/2020

Babongo Peppermint & Poppyseed Soap

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

Beauty

Bain & Savon Conditioner Bar

Posted on13/07/202012/07/2020

I’ve had a low waste shower routine for a while now and I’ve tried a few products before. But as you can imagine as a blogger, I never stop trying new things! After I finished […] 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

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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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Christine | Eco & Slow Living
Missing the summer time for the first time ever. Missing the summer time for the first time ever. 
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I absolutely love smoothie bowls but during the winter I’m always too cold to make one so I’ve been missing them! Usually I really enjoy winter but this year it’s been hitting me hard. I miss summer, a summer I didn’t have this year. 
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I didn’t really have a fun summer due to covid, I didn’t travel, didn’t get to go swimming and barely even got to go outside. Winter came too soon for my mental health!
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This winter isn’t the same either. Christmas was the weirdest. I didn’t see my own family. We usually have a big party and invite a lot of people that don’t really celebrate christmas on their own to enjoy food and drinks with us in our home.
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I’m missing the people, the cosiness, the parties and laughter.
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On the other hand 2020 gave me much needed time and space to figure out a lot about myself. I choose to find the good in everything right now, but that doesn’t mean our struggles aren’t real.
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I would like to give you a little space to tell me about what you’re missing or even what you’re grateful about right now. All feelings are valid and I would love to know more about my followers ❤️ 
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#mentalhealth #feelings #sad #grateful #talkaboutit #conversation #relax #selfconscious #takingitslow #slowliving #dailyreminder #chill #zen #calm #rest #winterblues #wintertime #summertime #consciousliving #intentionalliving #relaxation #gentleliving #windingdown
Another year of conscious shopping? Yes please!
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I’ve been on a journey for years now to be more sustainable and my wardrobe is one of the big elements I focus on.
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One of the biggest ways to reduce my impact is simply buying less and using and mending what I have.
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That being said I do have a passion for fashion and enjoy finding and combining new pieces very much. I’ve also lost weight which required some new pieces anyway (lucky me ha!).
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Here’s some other ways I shop more sustainably:
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- secondhand stores 
- secondhand online for example on @vinted
- hand me downs from family and friends
- instagram sales from friends or acquaintances
- flea markets
- secondhand programs such as Zalando Zircle (more of these initiatives would be amazing!) 
- local and small stores
- sustainable and ethical clothings brands
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What are your tips to buy more sustainable clothing? Do you want to make any changes this year? 
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Featured in the picture:
- skirt : from @zalando Zircle
- sweater : handmedown from a lovely friend
- earrings : handmedowns from another great friend
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PS: excuse my mess, another part of my sustainable journey is decluttering without throwing anything in the trash 😅 
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#zalandozircle #vinted #resolutions #secondhand #secondhandshopping #vintage #vintageshopping #shoplocal #shopsecondhand #shopvintage #lovethrifting #thrifting #dontbuynew #sustainable #sustainableliving #byebyefastfashion #boycotfastfashion #thriftfinds
2021: a year of selfcare and self development⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As we enter the new year I am thinking about my future and how I want to improve my life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One thing I always try to do is educate myself continuously. I finished my second bachelor degree in 2020 and I’m not planning on starting another big degree 🙈⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I bough some self study programs before I started my bachelor and haven’t finished them yet, so in 2020 that’s definitely a thing I’m picking up again.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Besides those I also want to learn how to care for myself even more, learn about selfcare and mental health. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I have so many books and documentaries on my list. Should I publish some reading lists?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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PS: I had these plastic covered notebooks laying around so obviously I’m using what I have rather than buying something new and sustainable!
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#selfcare #metime #reflection #slowliving #takingitslow #selflove #lovelife #selfimportance #selfreflection #windingdown #relax #relaxing #learning #education #selfeducation #learnmore #reading #selfdevelopment
Happy new year’s eve everyone! As we all celebr Happy new year’s eve everyone!

As we all celebrate a new year today and tomorrow I thought it would be fun to discuss my outfit choices on christmas because I want to talk about one of the easiest ways to be sustainable:

REWEAR ALL OUTFITS! 

Seriously this might sound weird to some of you but I know a lot of people refuse to wear the same ‘party outfit’ more than once. 

I love combining things that can be casual but are a little more special to create a fancier outfit. I paired this fluffy pink sweater with a classy high waisted black skirt and some noticable gold jewellery. 

Don’t go out and buy new things for every party, here’s some more tips: 

- dress up a simple outfit with unexpected combinations or accessories
- rewear a fancy dress or outfit, there’s no shame in it!
- loan something from friends or family
- rent party clothes from rental places 
- buy secondhand

Do you rewear your party outfits? What are you doing tonight to celebrate? 

I’m cooking at home with my boyfriend! 

#rewear #outfitrepeater #dressup #upcycle #rewearing #mending #rentingclothes #newyearseve #newyear #holidays #sustainableholiday #sustainableparty #zerowaste #sustainability #outfitoftheday #selfie #makedoandmend #loveyourclothes
2020 was really about the small things that kept m 2020 was really about the small things that kept me happy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Like a small homemade apple crumble at my home office desk. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’m going into 2021, still with big dreams and hopes, but with a greater appreciation for what I have and the small things of my everyday life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’m also going into next year with an even bigger love for apple crumble, if that was even possible 🤔⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What are some small things that kept you going this past year? Have you been working from home too?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#relax #selfconscious #takingitslow #slowliving #dailyreminder #chill #zen #calm #rest #consciousliving #intentionalliving #2020 #2021 #newyear #smallthings #happiness  #relaxation #gentleliving #windingdown
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