Eco party bags and fillers

Eco Shopping, Gift Ideas

Eco party bags and fillers

1 Comment 12 April 2010

The birthday season appears to be in full swing. We've had 3 parties in the last 4 weeks and plastic paraphernalia is building up. When I was a kid party bags basically consisted of a piece of cake and the occasional small toy like. Nowadays there is an incredible amount of pressure to fill your party bags with all sorts. With Bella's party looming next week I'm trying desperately to avoid falling into the trap and to make our party bags as green and their contents as useful as possible.

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Top ethical gifts for Mothers Day

Gift Ideas

Top ethical gifts for Mothers Day

2 Comments 15 February 2010

It is only since having my own children that I really have 'got' the importance of celebrating motherhood and although I don't like to be told when this should be I still feel its important to show my mum how much she means to me on Mother's Day. And I also enjoy my husband and kids making a bit of a fuss of me (hopefully he is reading this). There are so many beautiful brands out there selling lovely organic, environmentally sound products out there that you are really spoilt for choice if you are looking for the perfect gift for your mother.

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Customised stamps

Gift Ideas

Customised stamps

No Comments 11 February 2010

Check out Royal Mail’s new Smilers Stamps. You can personalize a sheet of first or second class stamps with a picture of your choice. Dig out your favourite picture of the kids and choose from one of their many stamp designs in either a rectangular or circular frame. Mail something to a grandparent and make [...]

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Keep up with Les Francais. Melvita launches in UK today.

Beauty, Gift Ideas, Natural Health

Keep up with Les Francais. Melvita launches in UK today.

No Comments 29 January 2010

Skin looking dry, flaky and parched from the constant central heating and bracing the elements this winter? Fret no more (it will only increase those lines), nourishing natural skin relief arrives in the UK today, with the launch of the largest beauty brand en France, Melvita.

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Ethical ideas for Valentines Day ideas

Eco Shopping, Gift Ideas

Ethical ideas for Valentines Day ideas

No Comments 28 January 2010

This year I am going to be in Thailand for Valentines Day so I need to make sure that I leave something romantic but ethical for my green husband. Check out our top selection of goodies.

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Presents for a newborn

Babies/Toddlers, Gift Ideas

Presents for a newborn

No Comments 14 January 2010

My friend is due a baby in a few weeks and I have been in search of the perfect gift. Check out our favourite finds...

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Vegan and sustainable makeup brushes

Beauty, Gift Ideas

Vegan and sustainable makeup brushes

1 Comment 04 January 2010

In the late 80's the media were keen on exposing brands that supported animal testing and we became aware of the cruelty animals experience in labs so we could look beautiful. Now, most of us try to avoid makeup and skin care products that are tested on animals. However, did you ever think about how that animal hair got to be in your make up brush?

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Etsy – the place to buy and sell all things handmade

Gift Ideas

Etsy – the place to buy and sell all things handmade

No Comments 28 December 2009

Crafting is officially everywhere, and if you have caught the bug you may have come across etsy. But for those who haven't its a dream if you either make handmade goods, vintage items and craft supplies or are looking to buy them.

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