Summer Sales Frenzy!

We all love a good bargain and so we have rounded up the best sales for you to check out. bras4mums – This is your first stop when looking for natural maternity underwear that is stylish and good for the environment.  In their summer sales is brands like: HOTmilk. Emily Lingerie and Carriwell Breastfeeding tops. [...]

Autumn Hot Picks: Socks

Last year’s socks are looking rather threadbare or in my son’s case too small, so I think some sock shopping may be on the cards.  Luckily, there is quite a range out there and there’s a choice of materials too with organic cotton, hemp and bamboo socks now available. 1. Organic cotton stripy socks from [...]

Eco Gadgets – perfect for Father's Day

The Green Apple specialise in selling eco-friendly, ethically-sourced products, and they have a great range of eco-gadgets which are all ideal presents for Father’s Day. My favourite is the Solio Solar Charger. This is a very easy to use solar charger which is compatible with almost all mobile phones, including Samsung, Nokia, Motorola and Sony-Ericsson. [...]

Those finishing touches from The Green Apple

Erica writes … I love to find those little finishing touches that really make an outfit…it might be a piece of jewellry, a belt or a pair of shoes.  The Green Apple do a lovely range of eco-friendly accessories and I’ve picked out a few of my favourite items. This beautiful bow motif bag, designed [...]

Xmas Gifts for the Family – Day 1

Brenda writes… We are going to try and highlight the best Green, Organic, Fair-Trade, Eco-friendly, and Handmade gifts around for you and your family to enjoy this year. Baby Bodysuit Gift Set This gorgeous superfine merino wool longsleeved body in Ivory and a merino woollen knotted hat in a choice of; petal, sage, sky or [...]

Solar Helicopter Kit

Natalie writes… I’m not even into model kits but I adore this Solar Helicopter Kit from eco store, The Green Apple. Made from laser cut plywood, it needs no glue making it a doddle to assemble, and features a wooden rota powered by its own integrated solar panel. It includes detailed instructiona and is suitable [...]