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November 15, 2019

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A letter to you all, my loved ones, for the first

A letter to you all, my loved ones, for the first time in a while!⁠⁠
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I haven’t been active on socials lately & I've been meaning to make a post to explain for some time! In short, I deleted the Instagram app for a week last December and it was so darn nice I didn't want to get it back.⁠⁠
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Over the last year and a bit, I struggled with knowing where to take this account & putting too much pressure on myself to keep up. This, coupled with building eco-anxiety meant it was about time I took break so that I could come back strong and tackle the world again 🍃🌏💛⁠
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In the mean time, I've spent quality time with friends and family, read books, made some pottery, started cycling to work (on an e-bike so no need to be toooo impressed) and had more time to focus on my work & studies. It's been so lovely giving myself some space to feel creative again for fun. But I've missed you all and this wonderful sense of community! Speaking of which, I’m doing a chat on tackling waste & eco-anxiety for ⁠@raid_network next month. If you’re in Perth and a researcher or professional in agriculture or international development, check it out 🌾 Swipe for more details. ⁠
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So I'm not sure what this account will look like in the future, maybe be I'll go back to regular posting or maybe only when there is something that fuels me and I feel so excited that I just have to share. Maybe I'll write a newsletter instead, who knows! But I'm excited & I bloody love you.⁠⁠
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Daisy xx

𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄!

𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄!
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Do you feel like it’s 2021 yet? If not, you’re like me and this giveaway is perfect for you!
✧ I’ve teamed up with @turquoise.crea this week to give you the chance to win this beautiful calendar!
✧ The best bit? At the end of each month, plant the corresponding sheet and watch it grow into native Swan River Daisies!
✧ When the card is planted, the paper will compost away to leave only flowers.
✧ @turquoise.crea are designed and printed with love in Perth on 100% recycled and handmade paper.
✧ This calendar is the perfect thing to get you rolling in 2021. And hey, you can plant January straight away!
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𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑?
➀ Like this post 💛
➁ Tag a friend in the comments 🤗
➂ Follow @turquoise.crea 💫
➃ Enter as many times as you like! 🙏
GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED 👏 Winner was @yddleather x
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𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐋𝐔𝐂𝐊!
Daisy x

Don’t give people ‘things’ for Christmas! If

Don’t give people ‘things’ for Christmas! If you do, make sure they're things they actually want! I love this image from @mfarai 🎄⁠⠀⁠
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When we buy someone a present we spend time on it in multiple ways - we go to work to earn money to buy it, shop for it, wrap it and give it. The person we give it to then spends time on it - using it, repairing it and eventually, figuring out how to dispose of it. This goes for DIY & eco gifts as well!⁠⠀⁠
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This year why not do something different and give an experience or donate! Use givewell.org to find charities that produce the best outcomes for people per dollar. If you want to give things, buy second hand or make them yourself. Buy new only if you’re absolutely sure they want and need it and you can’t find it second hand!⁠⠀⁠
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Be sure to check out my guide to reducing waste this Christmas in my bio for more tips! Now I'd love to know, what are you giving or asking for this Christmas?⁠⠀

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✧Buy alcohol in cans over glass for more efficient recycling⁠
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✧Compost your scraps and plan your meals so you only cook what you need⁠
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✧ Give donations as a present and check on the 'Give Well' website for top-rated charities⁠
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✧Use a scarf as a wrapping paper or newspaper with string and twigs of rosemary⁠
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These are just a few ideas from my blog post on reducing waste at Christmas time! Click the link in my bio to read to full post with tips on food, wrapping, decorations, gifts, and more!⁠
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𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬? 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰! 𝐱⁠
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⁠[Image: presents wrapped in brown paper with polaroid photos, twigs and string]

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