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Have a very guilty Christmas

December 13, 2017by gemmaruthbrown Leave a comment

As you sit around your table lavishly laden with indulgent food this Christmas, just think of those poor, starving children in Africa. Or words/images to that effect. Every year. I’ve […]

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Christmas, Poverty, Sexism, Theology, Violence against women

30 on 30

November 19, 2017by gemmaruthbrown Leave a comment

Today I turn 30. Here are 30 reflections on life so far, to a younger me: and maybe to you, too. 1. Cold natural yoghurt is a great team-player: it’ll […]

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Activism, Advocacy, Blogging, Broken Hearts, Communications, Faith, Feminism, Leadership, Marriage, Mental Health, Poverty, Violence against women

Thought for the Day: it takes time 

June 19, 2017by gemmaruthbrown Leave a comment

Drawing inspiration from William Wilberforce, Rosa Parks and the Suffragettes, here are some thoughts on progress… Listen here. 

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Activism, Advocacy, Creativity, Fairtrade, Faith, Feminism, gender-based violence, God, Hope, Human Trafficking, Labour Exploitation, Leadership, Modern Day Slavery, Objectification, Poverty, Slavery, Theology, Violence against women

#IWD2017: boldness and bananas

March 8, 2017by gemmaruthbrown 1 Comment

The lump in my throat came when she took out the photos of her wedding day as we sat in the very house the newlyweds had moved into together. She […]

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Activism, Justice, Poverty, Sexism, Violence against women

Rebellions are built on hope. 

December 17, 2016by gemmaruthbrown 1 Comment

I find myself sitting in the dark, my mind spinning almost as fast as the pictures on the screen. Christmas parties and Santa hats, beautiful carols and rolls of ribbon […]

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Activism, Advocacy, Broken Hearts, Children, Christmas, Consumerism, Justice, Violence against women, War

Welcome

November 25, 2016by gemmaruthbrown 1 Comment

Welcome to those who were treated as invisible, or problematic, or too much, or not enough. Welcome to those who were told they couldn’t, and to those who were asked […]

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Activism, Feminism, Human Trafficking, Justice, Labour Exploitation, Objectification, Rape, Sexism, Sexualisation, Slavery, Violence against women

An interview on Ethical Fashion with TW UK

November 8, 2016by gemmaruthbrown Leave a comment

After BBC Panorama revealed that child refugees have been working in factories producing clothes for some of our favourite retailers, Trans World Radio got in touch to chat about Ethical […]

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Activism, Advocacy, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Consumerism, Human Trafficking, Labour Exploitation, Modern Day Slavery, no more traffik, Shopping, Violence against women

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When your aunt knows how to brighten your day 😍
One day like this a year would see me right (but please let’s have some more...)
Unspeakably proud of this mama and how she climbs very tall mountains with strength and grace. How adorable is this wee outcome of that? I’m quite possibly the most love-struck auntie in the world 💕
When your ma insists on buying your clothes from her favourite shop and finds a wee bargain for herself, too...
Bonfire Hot Chocolate courtesy of @minimaegden. You haven’t lived if you haven’t tried it.
A bowl full of goodness on a rainy day. Looking for your favourite roasting combinations - we are low-key OBSESSED at the minute! This is my current fave...sweet potato, pepper, courgette, kale, sprouts on whatever leaves are lying around (a great way to cut #foodwaste!) Hit me up, insta-fam!
This weather reminds me more of Christmas than Easter...but spring is just around the corner, isn’t it?! We have enjoyed a cosy day indoors and there’s no sign of the fire going out anytime soon. Hope you are having a restful (and warm!) Easter Monday, too!
Daddy’s home for four days, we’ve got a Chinese feast and traditional egg rolling planned, lots of family to see and laughs to have... Baby B is *almost* giggling! That’s right: I turned around this week and realised we have a REAL BABY as opposed to a tiny little newborn now! I didn’t realise it was possible to be so excited about someone’s development (“HE CAN STRAIGHTEN HIS PINKY!”) and yet want to bottle up each stage! Anyway, relishing each moment of our first Easter together. Have a great one, friends 🌱
This morning has been so much fun! Thanks for all your messages re #naturalbeauty. To catch you up: I’ve been investigating and building a collection of natural face/hair/body products, having become increasingly convinced that it’s what’s best for me, my baby (who ends up smelling like whatever I’m using anyway!) and the planet. More than a hobby for whale-loving, hemp-wearing hippies (but if that’s you, hi 💁) using natural products is a way to tread more lightly on the Earth...and be kind to ourselves: since swapping some of my basics, I’ve felt and looked a lot better! Find out what I’ve been loving from @evolvebeautyuk @mrsrganics & @hnaturals in the ‘Natural Beauty’ highlights on my profile, and head to my blog gemmaruthbrown.com to find out what I’m trying out next (including why I’m going to wash my hair with powdered dried fruit!) If you use natural products I’d love to hear what your favourites are...

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