[ECO]: Easy Ways To Go Green in 2016

With 2016  rocking and rolling for everyone already, what's a better time to start being green than now? 

While going green is a process, these are a few easy steps you can take on your journey of being more eco-friendly. 

♥ Switch your light bulbs to energy saving Compact fluorescent lightbulbs - they use about one 1/3 of electricity and last 10 times longer.

♥ Switch off wall sockets when not in use as they draw a lot of "phantom/vampire" energy while not in use.

♥ Stepping away from your computer for more than 20 minutes? Switch it to "sleep mode" and make sure to power off at the end of the day.

♥ Switch off the tap while brushing your teeth and make sure to have leaking taps fixed.

♥ Plant a tree

♥Start your own vegetable garden

♥  Print on both sides of paper and try go as electronic as possible in terms of documents etc

♥ When buying new beauty products, do your research to find out whether they are cruelty-free or not

♥ Buy local foods, this provides jobs for your community and saves on transport costs.

♥ RECYCLE - REUSE - REDUCE

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Lust List: Bikinis



Bikinis - Summer 2014

 

 

Hi friends!

 

So as many of you know from my Summer Tag video I'm a real summer baby - I just love being near the water and I believe you can never have enough bikinis ;)

 

These are a few I've been lusting over lately and with my birthday coming up soon hopefully I'll be wearing some of these during the summer holidays! Oh, and if possible please can I have the bodies too haha

 

1. Marcello bikini R400

 

2. Bandeau bikini R399

 

3. Sunset Fringe R395

 

4.  Black Floral Tassel R395

 

5. Aqua Blue Neoprene R300

 

6. Purple Neoprene R300

 

7. Fringe Monokini R499

 

8. Padded cups bandeau bikini R449

 

 

Fabulous choices right? Which one is your favourite?

 

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx 



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VIDEO: Some Easy Tips on Going Green ♥

A New YouTube Video is Up...

 



Hi friends!

 

I have a new video up on my YouTube Channel - it's a short one where I just share a few of my tips on going green. I will be filming more soon where I will explain a few more tips!

 

Hope you enjoy it!

 

 

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 



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ZAMBIA: September 2014

Zambia

September 2014

 



Hi friends!

 

So my latest trip to Zambia was a difficult one, as some of you know I had to stay goodbye to a very special friend and my heart is still sore. While it was hard, we all shared some beautiful moments saying goodbye to the most beautiful soul.

 

I wanted to share some photos with you as I managed to capture a few beautiful sunsets and some great moments with friends, celebrating the good times and the beauty of life.

 

 

 

I had such a great time with my parents and close Zambian friends - there was so much love going around! I also accomplished two things a) I learnt to drive my dad's boat b) I put my own worms on my fishing hooks hahaha!

 

Thank you for all the love & support!

 

ps: Look out for a blog post coming soon about the Elephant Orphanage that I visited while I was in Zambia!

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 

 



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VIDEO: Summer Tag

I ♥ SUMMER TAG Video with Lipgloss Kisses

Hi friends!

It's the start of spring here in South Africa (well Pretoria is a bit late to the party with this chilly weather) but that means that it's almost summer! Chicara from Lipgloss Kisses and I thought it would be fun to do a video together and what's better than a summer tag video ;)

Hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you're answers would be! I'm so looking forward to doing many more videos - you can have a look at my first one here. 

PS: you can check out Lipgloss Kisses YouTube Channel here

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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GGG Tip: Easy Ways To Go Green

A Few Simple Tips

Hi there my green darlings!

It's a new month, a new week and it's National Environmental week here in South Africa! So what better time to start making changes in your lifestyle to become more green!

Here are a few tips on how to play your part in saving the environment:

♡ Switch off all lights before leaving the house

♡ Unplug all unnecessary electrical appliances when not in use ~ After I've done my hair in the morning, I always switch off the plug that I use for my hair styling tools, every little bit helps!

♡ Unplug your cellphone charger when you're not using it

♡ Reuse magazines & newspaper as wrapping paper

♡ Switch off the tap when brushing your teeth

♡ Try cut your shower time by 1 minute, you will save 3300 litres of water a year

♡ Wait until your dishwasher is fully loaded before running it

♡ Need a new light bulb? Replace it with a compact fluorescent bulb

♡ Buy local - food, clothes, beauty products etc

♡ Love to buy a coffee every morning? Take your own cup!

♡ Donate your unwanted clothes to a charity or organise a clothes swap with friends

♡ Choose paper less billing for your accounts

♡ Find out about recycling collections in your area and start a recycling program at home

♡ Change a small area of your garden to a vegetable garden and grow your own food

♡ Support brands that are cruelty free

Not too hard right?

Lets GO GREEN!

Let me know what tips you have for going green?

Love always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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ZAMBIA: April 2014

Easter Weekend in Zambia

April 2014

Hi everyone!

Sorry that my blog has been so quiet - I was up in Zambia for the Easter weekend and since I got back it's been go; go; gooooo and I can't seem to find the snooze button? Not that I'm complaining, I love being busy! Don't you agree?

So for the Easter weekend I went up to Zambia again (here's the link to my trip in March) with my family and friends. We stayed at a different lodge to where we usually stay and I loved it! It's a lodge called Gwabi River Lodge and is situated on the Kafue River which runs into the Zambezi River (it's about 6km from the Zambezi River). We also got to see a lot of our friends that live in Zambia so it was definitely a winner of a weekend!

Here are some of my photos from the trip:

The sunset on our first night

A local fisherman reuses plastic bottles as a fishing technique.

I managed to catch a 4kg Tiger Fish, the biggest fish I've ever caught! YAY! Like I've mentioned before, on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River it's catch and release so this big boy was set free back in the water as soon as I had taken the photo and weighed him.

On the Saturday, we stopped off on an island in the middle of the river (first checked to see that there weren't any animals having a picnic there) and had a braai under the beautiful trees. It was so cool having the island to ourselves.

Definitely one of my favourite shots from the weekend!

Found this wild cucumber while I was walking around the island

I think this will be one of our new hot spots for lunch!

A beautiful elephant family we passed by, how cute are the babies?

As part of my Miss Earth South Africa initiative (more info on that coming soon) I spent Easter Sunday sharing the Miss Earth love by dropping off some Easter eggs at a village in Jordan, Zambia. To see those smiles on those kids faces was just too precious!

At Gwabi River Lodge they are busy cultivating saplings of indigenous trees as their way of offsetting their carbon footprint and to help stop the deforestation that's occurring in Zambia *Go Gwabi!*

Another reason why I love Gwabi is because of their cool natural water filtration system! As a lodge they are certainly playing their part to help the environment!

Those that follow me on instagram would have seen this photo that I posted last night. It's one of my favourite trees along the Zambezi River and I always manage to capture a great shot of it (this hasn't even been edited!). 

All in all, it was another successful trip to Zambia and I cannot wait to return soon!

I'd love to hear your thoughts on my latest trip - comment below :)

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Tips on Saving Water

Celebrating National Water in South Africa

From the 17th to the 23rd of March, 2014, it's National Water Week in South Africa. I've posted these tips before but thought it would be good to reiterate them during this week where hopefully you will be more conscious of your water usage. Water is such a precious resource and we need to do our best to save water at all times.

Easy tips on saving water:

• When washing your dishes, save water by using one sink for washing and the other sink for rinsing.
• Make sure your sprinklers water only your garden, not your walls, the road etc.
• Make sure the washing machine is full, this way you get the most use out of it.
• Love drinking your 2 liters of water everyday? Rather use a jug to fill up your glass, not the tap. This way, every drop counts. Also, by just using the same glass through out the day, you save water by not washing a clean one every single time.
• A bath uses about 120 liters of water, while a shower uses 80 liters of water. Shorten your shower by 2 minutes and you will save about 500 liters per month.
• Collect water from your roof for your garden.
• Don't let the water run while you brush your teeth (one of my pet peeves gosh!).
• Dispose of your tissues in the trash, not down the toilet. This also goes for cotton wool.
• Wash your dark colours in cold water, this not only saves water but the colour as well
• Really lathering up your shampoo? Applying a treatment to your hair? Switch off the water while doing this.
• When getting fresh water for your pets, throw the water that you're replacing into the garden instead of down the drain.
• Keep a bucket in the shower. When your shower is warming up or even when it runs, collect this water and use it for your toilet or your garden.

A few easy tips that can help save a lot of water! 

What are your top water saving tips?

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Travel Essentials

My Top Travel Essentials

"Wanderlust" - a very strong desire or impulse to travel. 

I am utterly consumed by wanderlust, each day a new city; a new country; a new island is added to my bucket list. I am extremely blessed with the fact that I get to travel to Zambia quite a few times a year. Seeing as though I travel so often, I must say I've become a little bit of a pro when it comings to packing. However, sometimes my blondness gets to me and I might forget something and  when I'm in Zambia there aren't many shops by the Zambezi River oops!

These are a few of my traveling essentials. Since I'm a sun loving summer baby, I usually travel somewhere that involves a river; beach or pool so my traveling essentials are all summer based.

1. Rayban Aviators (Polarized) from Sunglass Hut
2. Basil & Lemongrass Mosquito Repellent Body Lotion from The Victorian Garden
3. Fake Out Mascara from Physicians Formula
4. Tinted Mineral Moisturiser from Juice Beauty
5. Lemon Drop Lip Balm from EOS
6. Rose Water Hydrosol from Balm Balm
7. Sport SPF 40 Sunscreen from SunUmbra
8. Earphones from Forever New
9. Bikini from Roxstar

I've already reviewed the Basil & Lemongrass Mosquito Repellent Body Lotion; the Fake Out Mascara and the Sport SPF40 Sunscreen so here's a bit more information on the other products I've mentioned as my travel essentials:

Polarized Rayban Aviators from Sunglass Hut

For Christmas 2012, I got my first pair of Raybans and was immediately hooked. I knew I couldn't go back to my cheap sunnies after being spoilt by the amazing Rayban lenses. Unfortunately in December 2013 while I was in Kariba, a wave pretty much stole them off my face haha! I got money for Christmas 2013 and decided to wait for the Sunglass Hut sale. I managed to get these babies for a really great price, they are polarized and they can fold up into half of the shape so they are perfect for traveling! Also, the aviator shape is so classic so I know these will never go out of style. I love my Rayban Aviators! 

EOS Lemon Drop Lip Balm 

A friend of mine went to Au Pair in America and when she returned and was unpacking her bag I totally freaked out because I saw she had some EOS lip balms with her. She very kindly gave me the Lemon Drop one and I am completely obsessed with it! I use it all day, before I go to gym, when I wake up, before I go to bed, it's pretty much with me all the time. What's so great about this one is that it has SPF 15 in it so it's perfect for being outdoors. I will be doing a full review on the EOS lip balms soon!

Earphones from Forever New

Can we just take a minute and admire how beautiful these earphones are? My brother's girlfriend bought these beauties for me for Christmas and I still to this day can't get over how fabulous they are! I love listening to music on long journey's so these are perfect for keeping me glam while I travel!

Rose Water Hydrosol from Balm Balm

This product is pretty much the holy grail of travel products for me! Yes, I am that serious! I decant this product into a travel approved sized bottle and carry it in my hand luggage. I always feel like my skin gets so dry on the plane so I spritz this during and after my flight and it keeps my skin hydrated and fresh. I also like to spray it after a long day in the sun as it is invigorating and helps lock the nutrients in my skin. It's also a dual purpose product as it can be used to remove those last traces of make up and as a toner!

USA flag bikini from Roxstar

As I mentioned, I'm 99% of the time near water so a bikini is a staple in my travel wardrobe. I got this at the end of last year and I love love love this bikini! I'm pretty much obsessed with bikini's so I buy them quite often and therefore get to  pack quite a few each time I travel. I have a few 'safe' bikinis that I always pack and then often a few of my new ones. But seriously, how cute is this bikini?

A travel tip that I've recently learn't from my mom is, always carry a face cloth in your hand bag or hand luggage when you travel. Often when you stop at restrooms, there aren't paper towels etc so its great to keep one in your bag in a plastic bag for clean dry hands!

What are some of your travel essentials? Any that I mentioned?

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A Few Easy Ways to Be More Green

How To Go Green in A Few Easy Steps

Source: Pinterest

It's infographic time again! This week's infographic is a few tips on how to be more green, many are what you already know but a reminder every now then is always a good thing!

My pet peeve, well one of my pet peeves, is people who leave the tap running while brushing their teeth *aaaaargh* - please switch it off!

Do you do any of these activities mentioned in the infographic?

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