Terrific Kiddies Clothes from Toby Tiger

Toby Tiger have a fab, organic cotton range of clothes for young children and here are a few of my personal faves.
I love the wide, bright, funky stripe design of this cute, little dress and its fun, front pockets in matching stripes.  Your little girl could choose either to wear it on its own or [...]

Birthday Time: Eco Party Bags

It’s birthday party time of year in our house with my son’s 3rd birthday rapidly approaching.  So I’ve been on the lookout for some ethical party bags and fillers, to avoid adding to the mountains of cheap plastic (and quickly broken) tat. Eco Party Bags have some great ideas and designs for both bags and [...]

Children’s Activity Parties: St.David’s Day (1 March)

St.David’s Day is this month’s activity party theme.  Kick things off with a craft activity.  Most children will like making their own Welsh flag as it is so visually interesting, with it’s bright red dragon.  You’ll need white, green and red card for this one.  You need to cut out a thin rectangle of white [...]

TGF Rated Review: Bag tube

What is it?
The Bag Tube is designed to reduce the number of plastic bags used each year and encourage reuse of plastic bags by ensuring that you always have one available when you need it.
Who is testing it? Me.
Set Up You attach your Bag Tube to your key ring, and put one or two [...]

Magic Pumpkins and Faery Dust

This week I’ve discovered and become a fan of Magic Pumpkins & Faery Dust.   They specialise in individually made, children’s toys and clothes made from fair trade, organic, vintage and reclaimed materials.  I’ve picked out some really cute, fabric toys, together with some beautiful, dressing-up accessories to show you.
Mortimer and Millie Mouse are very sweet [...]

Fairtrade Goodies from Manumit

This week I’ve been browsing through Manumit’s great range of lovely, fairly traded bags and jewellery. All of their products are handmade by producers , who are members of either of the World Fair Trade Organisation or The Fair Trade Federation.
I really very taken with this stylish tote bag, with its black and silver colour [...]

Children’s Activity Parties: Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day)

This month’s children’s activity party has a fun Mardi Gras theme.  Mardi Gras is celebrated around the world from 6 January up until and including Shrove Tuesday, when there’s often a colourful carnival. The words ‘mardi gras’ mean ‘fat Tuesday’ and the principle is the same as the origins of our own Shrove Tuesday or [...]

TGF Rated Review: Soap Nuts

What is it? Soap Nuts are the pods from the soap nut tree and their skin contains about 15% saponin, which is a substance similar to soap.  They are used for washing clothes and can be used for both hand and machine washing.
Who is testing it? Me and the family.  I’ve been using Eco balls [...]

Animal Tails – Children’s Clothes

This week I’ve been tempted by these lovely T shirts for children from Animal Tails. Animal Tails clothing is certified against the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and is made from organically produced cotton.  You can read more about the company in Brenda’s Featured Retailer article.
One of my personal favourites is this Stag Beetle Boy’s [...]

TGF Rated Review: Leghuggers

What is it? Leghuggers are legwarmers for babies and small children.
Who is testing it? Myself and my son who is nearly 3 years old.  They arrived at the peak of the snow, so we had ideal conditions to test them out.
Set Up The leghuggers are made from bamboo and have a cuff at the top [...]

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