PROFILE Idan oil (coconut and tuberose) £39, lihabeauty.co.uk
GET THE LOOK
Soy wax candle £18, purcandles.co.uk
Caboo DXGo carrier £65.99, closeparent.com
Organic dairy-free chocolates and cardboard toy £3.50, playinchoc.com
INSTAGRAM INSPIRATION
Cotton hooded jacket £42, happyology.co.uk
@MAMALINAUK
Mother and ethical-living advocate Emma Ross vlogs about life with her boys, Jack, three, and Sonny, one Why did you first start vlogging? I started vlogging when I was working at YouTube – I could see that mums holding up a camera to their tired eyes, greasy hair and cute kids was becoming a thing, that there were stories to tell and memories to capture. I wanted to give it a go, so I began filming small bits in one take on my camera in my bedroom. Who do you like to follow on Instagram? I love following a variety of folks. Some of my favourite accounts are @healthy_ish (yummy food with style), @thejungalow (luscious plant filled interiors), @talia_ sutra (for yoga) and, of course, some mama ones – @foxmeetsbear in Minnesota is a favourite. What do you love about the platform? I’ve made really strong friendships and had amazing
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opportunities to travel and educate myself on all Black + Blum reusable bottle sorts of topics, from ethical fashion brands to the £13.50, andkeep.com best place to go for vegan curries. Which ethical brands are on your radar right now? I’m a big fan of @lihabeauty – its oils are incredible, Oshkosh dungarees £14.17, carters.com @andkeepshopping is where I go for most products, and @trashisfortossers for all things zero-waste. What’s your biggest tip for eco-friendly travel with children? Never go anywhere without a canvas bag, a few stainless steel tins and, of course, a reusable straw. What are your plans for the summer? We’re heading to the Italian countryside in July – I plan on eating my body weight in fruit. The fresh produce out there is the best! Plan Toys pull-along train £20.99, babipur.co.uk