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Just So…the most magical day out for families this summer

July 26, 2010 by Brenda  
Filed under Things To Do, Top Picks

With just one month to go the Just So team is becoming extremely giddy about the staging of the inaugural Just So Festival. With camping tickets sold out for months now and day tickets running out fast, potential festival-goers should snap up tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Festival Director Sarah Bird says, [...]

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Ethical World Cup Goodies

July 6, 2010 by Brenda  
Filed under Food & Drink, Things To Do, Top Picks

Even though England are out of the World Cup and not a great showing by the lads, we are still continuing our World Cup get togethers with friends. There have been some cracking matches, who would have thought Brazil would lose to Holland and who can forget the fantastic game between Ghana and Uruguay?  So [...]

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Make your own Natural Health and Beauty Products

THE British School of Aromatherapy has successfully launched a programme of ‘Make Your Own Product’ Masterclasses aimed at both professional therapists and people with an interest in aromatherapy and natural products. The British School of Aromatherapy has been set up in conjunction with Base Formula, a leading supplier of essential oils and base products to [...]

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Guest Post: Green Philanthropy for Families

‘Saving the planet’ is a lofty and vague goal for even the sincerest of environmentalists and seems to fall well out of the reach of the everyday family, no matter how much recycling they do.  It is difficult to imagine how the weekly refuse from one home can make a difference, until you find yourself [...]

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Bridgestone Eco Rally

If you have an interest in cars and eco, then you might be interested to hear about the brilliant Bridgestone Eco Rally that is taking place on the 7th July 2010. The Bridgestone Eco Rally starts in Brighton, and makes it’s way to London via a route that has been specially created as it will [...]

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The Top Three Eco Holiday Destinations

Why not embark on an eco friendly adventure? With more and more tourist each year deciding to spend their vacations in eco friendly destinations and hotels ranging from Arenas del Mar in Costa Rica to Can Marti which is located to the North of Ibiza it would seem crazy not to experience the latest trend [...]

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Grand Sale of Costumes and Props

Do you love the theatre?  Or just love dressing up?  Either way, this is sale is the perfect way to indulge both and recycle at the same time.  Birmingham Repertory Theatre are planning to sell off a lot of their stock of costumes and props to raise money for their forthcoming refit.  The costumes range [...]

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Great Green Britain Spa Experience

Great Green Britain Spa Experience This Thursday 17 June 2010 represents the second Green Britain Day. Inspired by the Games, this national project encourages sustainability across five themes, including lifestyle. Now, ‘green’ doesn’t have to mean grimy thanks to Titanic, the UK’s original Eco-Spa. The intimate venue not only delivers exceptional spa treatments and products, [...]

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TGF Rated Review: The Good Green Lunchbox

June 8, 2010 by Brenda  
Filed under Family, Reviews, Things To Do, Top Picks

What is it? It is a colourful book with 16 recipes and clever ideas for packed lunches.  Great to use as a school holiday resource or for ideas on healthy packed lunch snacks. Who is reviewing it? My daughter and I. In use This book is easy to understand, has step by step guides to [...]

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Your World Needs You!

Tetra Pak UK and WWF-UK have today launched a nationwide search for ideas aimed at harnessing the nation’s ‘green’ intentions and translating them into action.  So get your brains in gear and get a plan together on how you can help with your green plan of action!  I know I am going to have a [...]

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