Rainbow Life Blog

When you first enter the world of veganism, it can be a little confusing, and although we would suggest you don’t fall into the trap of using alternatives all the time, they can be a fantastic way of transitioning. There is still such a thing as processed foods, so you would want to watch...

Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year due to the major deals offered by retailers. However, as conscious consumerism rises, shoppers may feel guilty when shopping to excess due to the environmental impact. What is Traditional Black Friday? Traditionally an American phenomenon, Black Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving...

What is Movember? Throughout the month of November men are encouraged to grow their moustaches to raise awareness and spark conversation for men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. But where did Movember begin? Movember started in 2003 as two mates from Australia, Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, jokingly decided to...

You have most likely heard the hype? It’s everywhere, right? Plant-based and vegan diets are becoming popular, thanks to campaigns such as Veganuary – in January, documentaries like ”The Game Changers” and the significant rise in young adults avoiding meat and dairy products as their contribution to keeping the planet a nicer place to live for humans,...

Following on from our Upcycling and Halloween Crafting blogs Hannah and Lisa were interested in how crafting can support mental health.  We did some research and true enough, there is substantial evidence to show that you can craft your way to better mental health.   I remember when my daughter was under huge mental stress...

Diwali, the festival of lights, marks the time when millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world celebrate the triumph of good over evil with beautiful rituals such as festive lights, fireworks, fantastic food and family gatherings. We delve into the Diwali story, history and traditions, to find out how Diwali is celebrated...

  Start by designing your house with a pen. The great thing about this craft is that you don’t need to be an artist. They are haunted houses, so crooked windows make it look more authentic.  Take scissors and cut out your design. Paint with black paint, or any colour you desire. Go careful...