Welcome to the Hello Charlie blog. This is where you'll find loads of information to help you live a sustainable life, no matter where you are on your journey. We've got ideas on how to reduce your impact; how to go zero waste and plastic free; tips and tricks on how to use products you've already got; how to reduce toxins in your home, and heaps more. And of course, you'll want to check out our famous Cheat Sheets!
Eco Home
Nov 30, 2021
40 Easy Ways to Have a Plastic Free Christmas
Christmas is a time when we celebrate, relax and be merry! But it can also leave us feeling guilty, especially if we'...
Sep 18, 2021
BioBags: Bin Liners And Food Waste Bags You Can Chuck In The Compost Heap
You’ve sworn off polystyrene coffee cups, use only stainless steel straws, carry reusable shopping bags everywhere, a...
Nov 4, 2020
Going Zero Waste? You Need Twist Biodegradable Sponges in Your Kitchen
In 2006, Brian Ross and Egil Wigert, invented the world’s first 100% plant based and 100% biodegradable dish washing ...
Latest Cheat Sheets
Jul 5, 2021
Best Natural Baby Lotion - Cheat Sheet
First published 17 July 2015, updated again June 2021
Baby skin - it's so soft and so smooth that you just want t...
May 28, 2021
Best Natural Baby Wipes - Cheat Sheet
When you’ve got a baby, you use a lot of baby wipes. Think about how many nappy changes you do each day! And every t...
May 10, 2021
Natural & Organic Baby Shampoo - Cheat Sheet
Originally published 10 December 2015, updated May 2021
Most babies don’t need a special baby shampoo. Generally,...
Mar 15, 2019
The Best Natural Toothpaste: A Cheat Sheet
Good dental hygiene is important for your overall health. But it's important to realise that your mouth is one o...
Nov 2, 2018
Baby & Kids Toothpaste Cheat Sheet
We all know that it's important to get into a good dental hygiene routine with our kids, and kids toothpaste is a big...
Oct 20, 2018
Best Natural Sunscreen Cheat Sheet
Sunshine. It’s life giving, yet dangerous. The combination of 246 sunny days per year, our love of the outdoors ...
Product Reviews
Eco Coffee: The Best Reusable Coffee Cups
Like many people, I love my morning coffee. My day doesn't feel properly started without it. But as a working mother...
Always In A Hurry? Try Weleda's New 5-in-1 Natural Beauty Balms
I'm super excited to introduce you to Weleda's new natural beauty balms. This 5-in-1 BB cream will save you time on y...
Shopping Guide to Weleda Natural Body Oils
Weleda has been one of the top natural beauty brands since it was founded in 1921. They’ve been making the best natur...
All About The Iconic Green Tube: Weleda Skin Food
Weleda’s iconic green tube, Skin Food, has been around for 91 years. And in all that time, the pure, natural formula ...
What Are B Corps And Why Should You Look Out For Them?
If you’re aiming to be a better, more informed consumer, there are a bunch of labels you probably know about.
Fair...
Wotnot's New Face Sunscreen - Reviewed
Let me get straight to the point here - I LOVE this sunscreen! I honestly think that it's the first natural face suns...
Recipes
Cooking with Kids: Easy Recipes to Make for Dinner
Cooking with kids? Easy recipes for dinner will get them in the kitchen with you, and polishing off everything on the...
15 Healthy and Delicious Protein Ball Recipes
A couple of months back, my eldest son was really ill. He was in bed for three weeks with a virus, and one of the thi...
15 Healthy, Tasty Spring Salad Ideas The Whole Family Will Love
I love Spring! Here in Melbourne, the weather is warming up, daylight savings has just started and a whole new array ...
14 Healthy Sweet Treats: Guilt Free and Simple to Make
My children constantly complain that they're not allowed anything sweet. I am a sugar Nazi, I admit! I regularly quot...
13 Easy Ideas for Healthy Kids Party Food
One of my kids went to a party last week, and the food was, well ... I'm not sure I'd call it food. Highly proces...
14 Easy Make Ahead Breakfasts for Busy Families
If your family is anything like mine, getting everyone out the door in the morning is a major task. And getting them ...
Eco Baby & Kids
Jan 17, 2022
What is Open Ended Play? And Why It's So Good for Toddlers
Playtime is vital in every child's development. Play might look like fun, but it's hard work! It’s through play that ...
Sep 19, 2021
The Ultimate Guide to Reusable Swim Nappies
Most little ones love the water and, in Australia, a dip at the pool or trip to the beach is a favourite pass time. G...