For many of us, Christmas lunch is the most special meal of the year - and I certainly want nothing but the very best for this celebration.

Coral reefs represent some of the worlds most spectacular beauty spots, but they are also the foundation of marine life: without them many of the seas most exquisite species will not survive.

Conservation is key to preserving many of the worlds natural beauty spots, so do your best to help by keeping to designated footpaths and being a discerning souvenir collector.

Vegetable box schemes, local greengrocers, farmers' markets and organic stores are a great place to source package-free foods.

Farmers' markets are one of my favourite sources for Christmas goodies.

The planets environmental woes tend to be overlooked as we scramble for the latest high-tech gizmos - and conveniently ignore their energy consumption.

My vegetable patch is my pride and joy.

I'm a mother, and my life is very full.

If you are energy-efficient and water-wise at home, then take all your good habits abroad with you.

The citric acid in lemon juice makes it perfect for bleaching, disinfecting and cutting through grease. And olive oil is a great alternative to furniture polish.

Coral reefs represent some of the world's most spectacular beauty spots, but they are also the foundation of marine life: without them many of the sea's most exquisite species will not survive.

Self-care is a deliberate choice to gift ourself with people, places, things, events, and opportunities that recharge our personal battery and promote whole health—body, mind, and spirit.

If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door and open it, stop waiting around for someone to give it to you

There never was such beauty in another man. Nature made him and then broke the mould.

I don't have the capacity to write stuff consciously. When I do, it's really awful.

If the prisoner should ask the judge whether he would be content to be hanged, were he in his case, he would answer no. Then, says the prisoner, do as you would be done to.

People just want to watch movies that are entertaining, it doesn't matter what genre it is.

To speak for others is to first silence those in whose name we speak

My mother used to rock me - and she used big rocks.

He drove me home in the van, complaining, 'Women only like me for my mind'.