Living on a narrowboat changes you. Being surrounded by water and nature, it's a lifestyle that's naturally calming. It's almost the antithesis of the busyness of modern life. The canals move in their own timezone, it's more mellow and teaches you to slow down.Jack and...
There's nothing quite like getting outside and immersing yourself in nature. For us, one of the best ways to do this is through foraging wild edibles and one plant that's worth seeking out is wild garlic. Not only is it delicious, but it's also relatively...
When you live in a small space, you have to make sacrifices and slim down your possessions - but books are our soft spot! Amongst our bookshelf treasures, there's a common theme...
As we’re nearing the time it is thought acceptable to light our fires (although you may have, like us, decided it’s already time), we thought we’d share this tip as to how you can make your own sustainable firelighters. You may normally opt for none...
Narrowboat life comes hand in hand with slow living - it literally is an incredibly slow means to travel anywhere, but it also encourages you to look at life with a more meaningful approach. Daily activities become rituals, everyday moments are acknowledged and appreciated. If...
The bathroom is often a haven for plastic. Where bleach bottles mingle with those bagged hotel mini body wash and three empty shampoos. It’s one of the first places to look to reduce the footprint we all leave behind. There are so many green substitutes...
Do you get a little bewildered at this time of year? I feel we must have time travelled. Summer is dropping away by the hour and the darker evenings are starting to creep in. Surely, the seasons can’t be changing already? I’ve only just come...