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Eco Picnic Ideas

Brenda — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:00:09 +0000

Summer is here and we are in picnic mode. Taking a picnic is a great way of saving money and getting the kids involved doing the prep work is a great way to fill in some time during the holidays. Here are some eco picnic ideas that may help.

Eco Picnic Set for 8, available from Ecotopia price is £21.99.

Eco Collection from Picnic at Ascot, available from Robert Opie price is £19.95.

Recycled Plastic Cutlery, available from Biome Lifestyle price is £9.

Eco Friendly BBQ Kit, available from Nigel’s Eco Store price is £27.35.

Picnic Blanket, available from Gossypium price is £50.

We would love to hear from you and your own eco-friendly picnic ideas.

Organic Ladies Fashion

Brenda — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:00:23 +0000

Here are our hot picks for this summer in the organic ladies fashion department.

1 Stripey waterfall vest by People Tree, available from Adili, is this smart looking summer top. Available in sizes 8 to 16. Price is £25.

2 My Math Teachers Garden Organic Bamboo Top, available from Absolution Saves. This stylish top is available in green, black or white and in sizes small, medium or large. Price is £25.

3 Carnaby Skirt, available from Howies. This cute skirt is ideal for summer. Available in sizes 10-16. Price is £95.

4 Goddess Dress by Fin, available from Devidoll. I love this dress and if I had a couple of parties to go to this summer so that I could justify the cost, I would snap it up!! Available in sizes 36, 38 and 40. Price is a whopping £300, but it is a timeless wardrobe piece.

5 Smock Top, available from Gossypium. I love smock tops, they help cover up a multitude of sins (well lack of exercise is one). You can choose from the three colours in sizes 8/10, 12/14 or 16/18, although hurry quick as they are selling out fast. Price is £30.

Top 5 Organic Baby Blankets

Brenda — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:00:24 +0000

Organic Cotton Baby Blankets are the best start to keeping your baby wrapped up snug and warm. Use them for laying on the floor if you want to put your baby down or snuggling them in the pushchair when out and about, there are many uses for them. Here is my top 5. If you have any suggestions for organic baby blankets that are not on this list then let me know and we will include them on the next list. You can get in touch with me at brenda (at) thegreenfamilia (dot) co (dot) uk.

Toby Tiger Dot Flower Organic Cotton Blanket - With a cute retro dot flower design on one side of the double layer of thick organic cotton jersey and the funky stripes on the other, this fab blanket has a cute pocket design and red trim to finish it off. It measures 70 x 70cm. Available from Juicy Tots for £15.99.Baby Blanket from Gossypium - Made from a double layer of 100% organic cotton and natural dyes this gorgeous blanket has bound edges and unbleached reverse. It measures 75 x 75cm. Available from Gossypium for £18.60 in only the farm or puppy patterns at present.

Organic Cotton Pram Blanket - Available in a natural colour only, this 100% organic cotton blanket is machine washable on a wool wash. It measures 75 x 100cm and is gorgeous for keeping little ones snug. Available from Oober Baby for £23.95.

Baby Crochet Shawl - This is so gorgeous and could easily become a family heirloom. It is fully hand-crochet made and would be the most perfect newborn/christening gift to give if you are flush with cash. Available from Aravore Babies for £85. It measures 90 x 75 cm.

Snuggle Blanket by Little Shrimp - These trendy snuggle blankets come with a pattern on one side and stripes on the other. They are 1 metre square. Available from Daisychainbaby for £20.

Gossypium – My favourites this month

Brenda — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:00:27 +0000

Here are a few of my favourite goodies from Gossypium this month

Eco White Organic Bed Linen - This scrumptious crisp looking organic bed linen is just the perfect spring purchase for your bedroom. Prices start from £13.70 to £63.62.

Yoga Wear - I love the sports tunic, which is available in black, elderberry or sweet grape. It is stretchy and perfect to slip on if you want to get back in shape for the summer. Available in sizes 10 or 12 and is priced at £23.49.

Hand Tea Towel - This very stylish tea towel makes a welcome addition to any kitchen. Price is £7.50.

Reduced! Gossypium Hoodies

Brenda — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:00:01 +0000

Brenda writes…

We love Gossypium clothes, whether it be for lounging around the house or whether you are off to your local yoga class. So I was happy to see a small reduction on their fairtrade hoodies.

I might just have to buy this hoodie as a possible on my Xmas hit list. It’s made under Fairtrade conditions from brushed back cotton, making it a high quality fleece and is available in many colours with or without the cool Gossypium logo. Available in sizes medium or large.

Available from Gossypium for £29 with logo of £24 without. Reduced from £38.

New Collection of Yoga & Sportswear from Gossypium

Brenda — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:00:22 +0000

Brenda writes…

You do not have to be sporty or into yoga to appreciate this gorgeous sportswear from Gossypium, but it may just entice you to go to that exercise class you have talked about, but never got round to going to.

Sports Tunic

This gorgeous sports tunic is flattering yet practical. Comes in two colours, black or sweet grape, in sizes 10-16. Made from organic and fair trade cotton with a touch of lycra to give it plenty of stretch. Price is £24.

Cropped Foldover Trousers

Again made from a mix of organic and fairtrade cotton and lycra, these trousers are kept in place by the unique waistband, which saves the elastic. You have a choice of two colours, eco white or black, coming in sizes 10-18. Price is £32.

Plain Hoodie from Gossypium

Brenda — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:00:42 +0000

Brenda writes…

These hoodies are on special offer from Gossypium. Made from the highest quality, brushed back organic cotton, they are great for just chucking on when the weather starts to turn a bit cooler.

Coming in super cool colours of Chocolate and Indigo, and comes in 3 sizes – small, medium or large. Price is £18 which is half their usual price.

Sizzling Sales Round Up

Brenda — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:00:22 +0000

Brenda writes…

It’s summer and it’s sale time and here are just a few places where you can pick up some green baby and parenting goodies in the sale.

ADILI – Up to 70% off their range including kidswear and accessories.

ARCHIES HOUSE – Up to 30% off, including favourite brands ej sikke lej, Speesees, Organics for Kids and La Queue Du Chat.

BABIPUR – 40% Off selected Cut4Cloth baby clothes.

BEAMING BABY - Up to 60% off babywear and kidswear.

CALICO-MOON - Up to 50% off babywear and kidswear.

GLOBAL KIDS - Up to 33% off mobiles and clothing.

GOSSYPIUM – Up to 50% off organic and fair traded gear like t-shirts and PJs in their end of line section.

GREENBABY – Up to 50% off a gorgeous range of summer basics.

GREENTRADING – Up to 50% off the following brands: Continental Baby, Grembo, Daisy Dumpling and Amira.

HONCKEL BABY - Up to 50% off Cut4Cloth clothing, although hurry as there is not much left.

HUG – Up to 30% off Little Green Radical baby and kids t-shirts.

LEJURRA - Up to 50% off ladies clothing, baby shoes and roomsprays.

WE LOVE FRUGI - Over 50% off on a selected range of boys, girls and babywear.

Also check out our sales roundup’s at Bambino Goodies and Budget Bambino Goodies. I love a sale!