TGF Rated Review: Jack n’Jill Children’s Toothpaste and Brush

What is it? Jack n’ Jill toothpaste and toothbrush.  Who is reviewing it? My 4 year old son. Set Up It’s an all natural, hypoallergenic toothpaste with organic ingredients, and with packaging that’s minimal, recyclable and BPA Free.   It’s a similar story with the toothbrush as it’s made of primarily from cornstarch, so that [...]

Children’s Knitwear from Picaloulou

I’m a big fan of traditional hand-knits for children.  All Picaloulou’s knitwear products have been designed in the UK, then hand crafted by a team of hand knitters,working from home around the UK.  Their natural, breathable yarns come from UK farms and have been processed and hand dyed in a British mill, using Soil Association approved dyes.  All [...]

Method Hand-Washes

Method hand gels are a great way of getting hands clean without using nasty chemicals.  I’m a bit fan of Method’s cleaning products and I use a number of them at home.  I was interested to discover that they now offer a hand soap range. Lots of hand-washes these days boast about their anti-bacterial credentials.  [...]

Top Picks from Humm

Humm specialise in producing stylish clothes from alpaca.  Their clothes are produced in Peru in an ethical manner.  Alpaca is a very insulating material, but is also lightweight, and it is a breathable fabric, due to the fibres having microscopic air pockets. An added bonus is that it doesn’t bobble or pill so adding to [...]

Eco Sunglasses from Stella McCartney

Sunglasses make me think of summer, but they can be useful when driving on winter days when the sun is low in the sky and you’re driving towards it.  Either way Stella McCartney has launched a lovely range of eco sunglasses and there’s a wide range of styles so you should be able to find [...]

Children’s Activity Parties: Ice

A cold weather related party is perfect for the winter season.  You might want to consider asking your guests to dress in white or blue in honour of the party theme or come wearing scarves and hats. I’d suggest having some ice themed food for your guests.  You can make cucumber and apple icicles by [...]

Guest Post: Get Your Dog to Embrace a Green Lifestyle

Most of us who believe in environmentally-friendly living take every step possible to insure that we have a green home. We use efficient light bulbs, smart thermostats, and proper insulation in order to reduce our energy use. We compost our foods and eat organic produce. We teach our kids to recycle, reduce, and reuse. There’s [...]

Hearts for your Valentine

Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us and it’s worth organising your gifts now.  Hearts are the traditional symbol of love and there are some beautifully designed items out there that would make welcome gifts. This Silver & Recycled Aluminium “Fronds” Heart from Anna Clifton Jewellery caught my eye.  It’s hand-made with a sterling silver [...]

Ladies Clothes from Pickled Green Clothing

I’ve recently discovered the ethical clothing retailer Pickled Green Clothing.  They choose brands that use only certified organic cotton, sustainable fabrics and recycled materials that are produced under Fair Trade conditions. This Gypsy Sleeved Top is a favourite because it’s such a pretty style to wear.  It’s made from organic cotton jersey in red or teal with an intricate floral [...]

Arash & Kelly The Genius Pads

This year we are planning to take our environmental initiatives one step further by making our Genius Pads from non-tree, waste pulp collected from crop farms and turned into unbleached paper and using this paper to create the sticky pads. AND you can be part being our first ever Founding Partners in this treeless story!

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