First time posting here, I don't want to sound as though I'm ranting! (and I've been sat here too scared to post!)
I used to follow Mrs Hinch before she was anywhere near her first million. I loved her tips on cleaning as they made light work of it, I really can't stand cleaning sometimes.
It was when I saw that she belonged to the gleam agency, and partnered with P&G that everything wasn't natural anymore... I understand she is being advised to grab every last penny she can because this stardom won't last forever.
What I really don't agree with is the huge amount of rubbish she buys from ebay, I enjoy a bargain like the next person, but I haven't got millions of people watching me who will run out and buy the same cheap rubbish. Only to not use it or throw it away because they don't actually need them, they just want the same thing as their favourite influencer, which happens and is part of the job, to influence....
Just think of the landfills full of unused/unwanted fruit crates, random ornaments, snow globes, plastic oven gloves and god knows what else she has shown more recently. She can't afford to do that anymore with such an enormous amount of following, because all those fans rushing to buy the same thing is only making matters worse. She could do so so much good with her platform yet doesn't seem to understand that.
A powerful example of using their popularity to influence a movement that changed/saved lives is Jade Goody, what a heroic, brave young woman using her remaining time to earn the money she could for her children and for literally saving women's lives around the country. Such an inspiration and great example on how to use your influence for good.
I haven't followed her for a while now so I'm not sure if she's changed but what I'd love to see is her showing sustainability, like finding her local refill store to fill up empty bottles of fabric softener, or anti-bac, just imagine the huge surge of these places becoming more popular and hundreds more people using them because Mrs Hinch uses them. Don't get me wrong I'm not a huge eco-warrior but I do my bit for the planet and the future for our children. If you're reading this Mrs Hinch, please stop ebaying so much throw away rubbish and focus on the fact this society needs guidance to the smallest changes that will keep this poor, dying planet going....
And as for the ridiculous price for a blank notebook, which I'm only guessing....isn't made from recycled paper..... that is a whole other headache enducing rant I can't really muster the energy up for today.....