Category Archives: my life

Getting Curly With It

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Milly Jones

It’s been a bit quiet around here for a while, I admit. Life since moving to Canada has been a rollercoaster which has kept me pretty busy, and writing has taken a back seat. But during the past few years, … Continue reading →

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My waste reducing journey

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Milly Jones

It’s been four months since I posted an article on Facebook about the devastating plastic pollution of our oceans, and a friend challenged me with a comment: “What are you doing about it Milly?” In those four months I’ve been … Continue reading →

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I’ve become ‘that’ friend…

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Milly Jones

In the past few months I’ve felt challenged to do more than just talk about the dreadful state of oceans full of plastic. Like many others challenged by thing like the BBC’s Blue Planet and other news stories circulating on social … Continue reading →

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A zero waste birthday treat

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Milly Jones

This month it’s my birthday, so I decided to treat myself to some zero waste makeup.  Continue reading →

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An alternative to cake

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Milly Jones

July is always my favourite month of the year – it’s summer, it’s the tipping point to us being close to next Christmas than to last Christmas, and it’s my birthday month! Is it ok that I get super excited … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Working Out This May

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Milly Jones

It’s the first of May – and this year that means it’s the first day of one month of workouts. Because this year I’m taking part in Workout to Conquer Cancer. Every day in May I’m going to be active, … Continue reading →

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Every journey starts with a small step

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Milly Jones

Facebook seems to think I need to know about the plastic plague that is devouring our oceans. Because almost every other post on my page is a suggestion from Facebook – we think you’ll like this – and it’s about … Continue reading →

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When you just can’t get started

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Milly Jones

I’ve been trying to get back into blogging recently. Time was when I was writing a blog every week. When I’m out and about I think of a topic, I begin composing what I want to write. It’s exciting and … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with getting old?

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Milly Jones

It’s my birthday coming up. At the end of July I shall turn 39. Which means there’s a ‘big’ birthday on the horizon. And I’m not bothered about it. I love my birthdays, and I love getting older. I think … Continue reading →

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Life as a non-parent in a parent-centred world

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Milly Jones

There’s an article doing the rounds on the Facebook called ‘Seven Things Women Without Children Want Moms to Know’. It’s a decent article, I’ve seen a few times in the past year, and I’d recommend any parent to read it.

I’m a non-parent, and after reading it, I felt I had a few things to add. Continue reading →

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