Eco Storage Ideas

I regularly get teased about my love of boxes by my hubby, but I’m unrepentant and still love to pack stuff away in a variety of boxes, chests and cupboards. This week I’ve been looking at eco storage ideas for the home and have come up with a few real winners. I love the clean [...]

Cardboard Furniture

Another way of becoming slightly more eco is to invest in some cardboard furniture. I personally have none myself, although am tempted to try and squeeze some in my house, if only I can get them past my hubby!  Here are some hot finds for you to check out. Cardboard Eco Desk – available from [...]

Fair Trade Goodies from Nigel’s Eco Store

We love Nigel’s Eco Store here at TGF, they have a wonderful range of products for the whole family.  So we had a look at what fair trade goodies they have in stock, whilst we are celebrating Fair Trade Fortnight. Have a look below and see our favourites! Recycled Apron – available in four colours [...]

Top 6 eco-friendly electrical items needed for the home

Here are our top 6 eco-friendly electrical items that you should think of buying, when you are next thinking of replacing the items. Presso Coffee Maker – the great thing about this, is it needs no electricity, unlike other coffee makers!  Price is £79.99. Ecolectric Turbo Steam Iron – if you stop ironing for more [...]

Rock ‘n’ Roll Shelves

When I saw these shelves at Nigel’s Eco Store, I loved the simplicity of the idea straight away.  Not too sure about the price, but hey if you have a bit of cash to spend and are looking to create a visually stunning storage aspect in your house, that is eco-friendly this could be the [...]

Ethical Fashion for the Ladies

Here are my hot picks of this summers ethical fashion must-haves for the ladies. 1  People Tree Paradise Print Halter Top – Available from Purity in sizes 8-16 for £24. 2  Fair Trade Floral Kurta Top – Available from Natural Collection in either brown or indigo for £23.50. 3  Fat Cat Organic Cotton T-Shirt – [...]

Natural Living v Nasties!

Welcome to a new feature, where we highlight a commonly used product in our daily lives and look for natural living alternatives.  If you have any ideas for this, please get in touch with me at brenda (at) thegreenfamilia (dot) co (dot) uk. This weeks product is Toilet Paper. Instead of buying your normal brand [...]

Eco-Friendly Shoes

Here are a selection of eco-friendly shoes for the whole family. 1  Bobux beige trainers available from Ollipops in sizes small, medium, large and extra large.  Price is £18. 2  Willow Shoe available from Green Shoes, size starting from 2-12 (adults).  A quirky open lace up shoe.  Choice of 10 colours.  Price is £106. 3  [...]

50 Glorious Gifts for £50 and under – Day 9

Continuing on our top 50 glorious gifts for the whole family, here is this weeks top 5. Peacock Hope Necklace - Handmade freshwater pearl necklace, adorned with a silver heart, this necklace would be gratefully received as a gift.  Available from Hurley Burley for £40. Móa natural organic moisturising skin balm – Hand made from natural [...]

Eco-Friendly Gardening Ideas

With spring upon us, most of us feel the need to get out into the garden and get some work done there.  It is a great excuse to spend time with your children and partner, here are a few suggestions that you could opt for if you wanted to become more eco-friendly in your garden. [...]

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