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Spotlight on…Nixie available from Monsters and Munchkins

July 16, 2010 by Brenda  
Filed under Kids & Teens, Top Picks

Monsters and Munchkins have a varied range of stylish goods for children, whether it be their own clothing range or that of other designers.  One such designer stocked by Monsters and Munchkins is Nixie. Nixie are a UK brand, who use upcycled vintage fabrics in their gorgeous range of clothes.  So if you have a [...]

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Last minute birthday gifts

July 9, 2010 by Brenda  
Filed under Gifts, Kids & Teens, Top Picks

Last week I found myself in a bit of a tizz!  I had forgotten to order a birthday gift for my hubbys grand daughter who was turning 6 on the Saturday.  So I put the urgent call out on Facebook and Twitter for ideas and suggestions and was overwhelmed by the response.  If you need [...]

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Cool Summer Hats

With the weather hotting up, we are turning our attention today to checking out summer hats.  Putting a cool hat on your childs head is very important and is a great habit to get into whilst they are a baby.  Here are our favourites. Organic Cotton Blue Stripey Sun Hat – available from Dam Tam.  [...]

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Hot Picks! Organic Boy’s T-shirts

July 5, 2010 by Brenda  
Filed under Hot Picks, Kids & Teens, Top Picks

Summer is here, so kit out your little man with some gorgeous organic cotton t-shirts. Organic Cotton T-Shirt – available from Dam Tam.  Comfy and soft as a bottom layer and on sunnier days looks great on its own. It’s colourful enough to brighten up the greyest days. It comes in four good basic colours [...]

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TGF Rated Review: The No-Cry Separation Anxiety Solution by Elizabeth Pantley

What is it? I have read several of Elizabeth Pantley’s books and am a huge fan of hers, as you will know if you’ve read my review of her No-Cry Nap Solution book. Elizabeth’s latest book, the No-Cry Separation Anxiety Solution, gives ideas and tips for gently easing children’s separation anxiety so parents can help [...]

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Creata-Car

June 23, 2010 by Brenda  
Filed under Kids & Teens, Top Picks

When I saw this post last month over on Bambino Goodies, I bookmarked it as I thought it would interest the TGF readers. Creata-Car is made from a robust cardboard construction which has been re-inforced in the vital parts to give it the strength to support toddlers playtimes.  Available in two options either pre-painted red [...]

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Children’s Activity Parties: Wimbledon

Summer and Wimbledon seem intrinsically linked to me and a Wimbledon party is a great way of celebrating the arrival of summer (and hopefully, summer weather!). For refreshments, serve strawberries with either cream or ice cream. How about this non-alcoholic Pimms and lemonade style drink? It’s probably more for adult tastes as it isn’t too [...]

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TGF Rated Review: Paterson’s Cookie Mini Packs

What is it? I was given to try several mini packs of Orang-u-tangys and Cookie Buttons all made by Patersons. Who is reviewing it? My kids and their friends. In use

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Top 10 Organic Dresses for Girls this Summer

Summer is here and the nice days make us want to shed off the old clothes and step into something light and breezy, so here are our top 10 organic dresses for little girls. Organic Cotton Flowery Party Dress – available from Dam Tam.  This cute dress is available in either pink or blue and [...]

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Fairtrade Toys from Lanka Kade

Lanka Kade products are designed in the UK and are handmade in Sri Lanka, by 7 family based businesses. Lanka Kade has been approved by BAFTS (British Association of Fair Trade Shops) since 2001 as a fair trade supplier. Many of their products are made from rubberwood sourced from exhausted rubber plantations that are replanted [...]

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