Veja Méditerranée Small Organic Cotton Sneakers

Using eco-friendly materials, the new Veja Small model is made from organic cotton canvas with a vulcanised wild Amazonian rubber sole. The organic cotton for Veja’s trainers is grown without fertilizers, or pesticides, according to the principles of agro ecology.

TGF Rated Review: Rio Rocket Story & Seed Pack

What is it? It’s a seed growing pack, from The Secret Seed Society, designed to appeal to children. Who is reviewing it? Me and my 5 year old son. Set Up The pack contains: Illustrated Storybook Organic Rocket Seeds Growing guide Recipe  Row Markers In Use It ‘s very easy to sow the seeds.  The [...]

Furnish your Nursery with Story North

If you’ve gone for a Nordic feel to your house, you may want to bring elements of that style into your nursery.  Story North have some lovely pieces which will go a long way towards achieving that clean cut, pale coloured Scandinavian look. This Rocking Sheep toy is beautiful constructed.  It’s  made of pine and [...]

Children’s Activity Parties: Rainy Days

Sometimes the weather is so unpromising for days on end, you just have to embrace it.  Making use of those relentlessly rainy days is the aim of this activity party.  It’s one that can be arranged at short notice too and everyone will be glad of something to entertain the children. Ask your guests to [...]

Toto Knits

Toto Knits is a line of organic cotton knitwear ethically made by a group of single mothers in Kenya. The knitters are paid by the piece which allows them to work as much or as little as they like.  Each piece is made by hand and signed by the knitter.  They make some lovely children’s [...]

Teen Spa Time at Armathwaite Hall

Teenagers love to be indulged, and I know just the right young girl who would absolutely adore a ‘Teen Spa’ experience. What about sharing a special spa day with your daughter or son whilst enjoying a relaxing pampering experience?

Secret Seed Society

I’m a great believer in encouraging children as readers of my allotment posts will know.  My son is an enthusiastic participant in growing vegetables and he’s sowing seeds at school now as well as at home.  So I welcome efforts and initiatives to encourage children to get involved in gardening and growing their own food [...]

Children’s Activity Parties: Windy Days

There’s a traditional rhyme that’s the basis for this party: March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers.  That said the British climate has no respect for which month it is and you could hold it any month that has a windy enough day. Kite flying is the obvious windy day activity.  It’s a [...]

TGF Rated Review: The Storymouse Animated Story

What is it? The Storymouse have launched their first animated stories: The Emperor’s New Clothes and Snow White.  We reviewed The Emperor’s New Clothes, the iPhone version. Who is reviewing it? Mostly my son (he’s 5 very soon). Set Up This is an animated story rather than just a normal talking book app. 

Eco Puppet Show

I love doing crafty things with my little boy.  In fact, he’s come to expect some sort of activity most afternoons after school and it’s often something arty. These Crafty Kids puppet kits seem like a great idea as you can play with your creation after you’ve finished making it. This Crafty Kids Bear Puppet [...]

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