Bøger af Lisa Cole

Christmas is traditionally a time of giving and of spending time with loved ones. Increasingly over the years it has become more about spending money and it is easy to get drawn into consumerism, spending and even debt.It doesn't have to be like that; you can have a really lovely Christmas without spending much at all and the knock-on effect is that it can be better for the environment too.This book has ideas for easy to make presents and decorations, seasonal activities, lovely ways to connect with your family and friends and will help you prepare for next year too.Why we need this bookChristmas is traditionally a time to spend with our family and friends but it can easily get out of hand and turn into an expensive exercise in shopping instead. This book will give you loads of ideas that will help you save money, be kind to the planet and have an amazing low waste Christmas without missing out on anything.What is in the book?Each section in the Low Waste Christmas book has activities, recipes and ideas that you can do without any specialist materials or equipment. The tutorials are suitable for all ages and you can use the printables again and again. Not Buying New Thoughtful Shopping Helping Others 7 Strategies to Avoid Buying Junk at Christmas Sustainable Christmas List 10 Ways to Make Christmas Easier This Year Staying Well Make do and Mend Reduce Food Waste Signs Leftover Food List Store Cupboard Gifts Free Gifts Wrapping presents Decorations Entertaining Festive Treats The New Year

5 sections with 5 family friendly activities to help you become more planet friendly this Autumn.Learn how to Use it, Borrow it, Swap it, Make it and Thrift it with this handy book of worksheetsWhy we need this bookAutumn is a special time of year, when the heat and daylight slowly fade and the cooler darker nights bring freshness and calm. It's when we can harvest, appreciate, and get ready.This workbook is filled with practical and easy ways to create an Eco Autumn, supporting you to move towards a sustainable, frugal and environmentally friendly life.We have split the book into 5 practical sections, each with 5 ideas - something to suit everyone.What is in the book?Here are just some of the ideas and activities in Eco-Friendly AutumnUse it / Sort itGet ready for winter with some gentle decluttering and some time saving home maintenance. We have included helpful information about menu planning, printable fridge labels and ideas for altruistic activities that are proven to increase well being. Don't throw away old jeans because we have a whole load of upcycle ideas for them!Borrow itOpening up a whole new world of sharing and lending, this section covers foraging, seed saving as well as loads of other things you can borrow to make your life easier.Swap itCombining money saving with eco living, the Swap it section of Eco-Friendly Autumn has ideas for plastic free swaps as well as a brilliant recipe for the best jam ever!Make itFancy trying your hand at patchwork? We have full instructions and templates to get you going. There are some unusual makes in this section, cold cures from store cupboard ingredients, washing soap from conkers and all the recipes you need for a Zero Waste seasonal party.Buy it / Thrift itSave money and the environment by following the instructions to make hankies, with the easiest way to hem and turn the corners. We have listed ideas for things you could easily find secondhand that will make your Autumn warmer and fill your spring with flowers.

"The Tiny Art Gallery Manual would make a fantastic present for that young or old artist, technician, curator, gallery owner, salesperson, art dealer, family of borrowers in your life."A tiny gallery is any space that allows small artwork to appear large. It can be meticulously detailed like a smaller replica of a real space, or it can be a basic cardboard box that represents the idea of a gallery.A tiny gallery doesn't have to exhibit miniature art. A tiny gallery can be used to see what small artwork would look like if it was larger.This little book starts with the history of tiny galleries and goes into the nitty gritty of what you need to know to run your own gallery.Why run a Tiny Gallery?It can be hard for very established artists to get into galleries. It sometimes feels impossible for new and emerging artists.As an artist, running your own gallery will allow you to get an idea of how your work could look in a gallery setting. It will also give you a unique insight into what a gallery needs from creatives which will make working with them easier in the future. If you are interested in curating exhibitions, a no risk step towards renting real space is to run a miniature version of a gallery. This is a 5 x 8 inches book with black and white photographs of tiny galleries."Do you want to be part of the cultural elite, know someone who does or simply want to know the micro galleries work, then get the Tiny Art Gallery Manual and you too can learn the ins and outs of owning a micro gallery. This very useful book has been made by the very talented Lisa Cole and the human side of Tiny Cat Gallery"

Do you want to live more sustainably but don't know where to start?Would you like a whole summers worth of easy, planet friendly ideas to try?Sustainable Summer has 42 eco-friendly, planet saving worksheets. Try one, try them all, find one that sticks and you are on your way to a Sustainable Summer with this Workbook.Make it easy with little changesEnjoy, Create, Save and Share!This workbook has 42 different ideas, activities, tutorials and recipes to last you the whole summer. Why we need this bookWe have both been moving towards a more eco friendly lifestyle for a while now, and we know how daunting it can be. If you are wondering "Where should I start?" or "Can I afford it?" or "Is it going to be time consuming and difficult?" this is the solution for you. We have chosen things you can do that take very little planning or materials, with minimal cost that will take you a step nearer sustainability.Because plastic is one of the hardest things to cut out of life this book comes with a tracker to help you notice what you might want to change and a list of alternatives for day to day plastic.You will find space to write your own plan for the future and a worksheet for each of these things to do. They are suitable for everyone though some are more child friendly than others: What is in the book?Here are just some of the ideas and activities in Sustainable Summer. Make an eco brick and monitor your plastic use Turn a t-shirt into a no sew bag Make deodorant that really works from household ingredients Make a bath fizzy for a relaxing soak Grow salad in a self watering plant pot you can make yourself Make tasty oat milk Make wax wraps to use instead of clingfilm Tricks and tips to stop junk mail Make delicious no knead bread Try some local food Give Edible Presents Have a screen Free Day Make a Bug House

The stress of an economic downturn can take its toll on you, your business, and your team. Do you find yourself being pushed to generate more leads when there are already tons of marketing leads that have been ignored or mishandled? Is your demand generation engine stalled because of market disruption, rapidly changing buyer preferences, and the inability to depend on in-person events as a source of low-cost leads? Businesses everywhere are facing pressure to find more leads, but budgets have been reduced to bring operating expenses in line with lower-than-expected revenues. You know the answer cannot simply be "do more". Even if your team was able to deliver more, it's challenging to prove that Marketing was a significant driver of your company's revenue recovery.If this sounds familiar, this book is for you. Following the proven step-by-step process outlined in "The Revenue RAMP", you can fix the leaks in your revenue pipeline, change Sales' perception of Marketing and lead quality, enable your prospective customers to make smarter buying decisions, and unlock the true potential of your team to build the ramp your business needs to grow revenue.>If this sounds familiar, this book is for you. Following the proven step-by-step process outlined in "The Revenue RAMP", you can fix the leaks in your revenue pipeline, change Sales' perception of Marketing and lead quality, enable your prospective customers to make smarter buying decisions, and unlock the true potential of your team to build the ramp your business needs to grow revenue.