The Green Familia

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You can never have too many reusable bags, especially as there are so many wonderful designs around. Fizbag has a fantastic selection of designs and specialises in stylish, modern bags for life. New prints are added each season, so your bag can be fashionable as well as eco-friendly...

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...

Here is a list of organic options for you to check out if you are thinking about going down the organic route for your families bedding. Organic Cotton Quilted Pillows - Made from Organic Cotton Fleece, measuring 50 x 75,these are available from Natural Home-Products for £68 each...

This will make a brilliant new born baby gift, especially if your friend is a Vegan, as all the products are certified Vegan, through a not for profit organisation called Vegan Action...

Help children learn smart money basics, with Save Spend & Share Does your child spend, spend, spend or do they save? Teaching children how to save and budget is fun and educational and will benefit them too as they become older...

This weeks chosen product is: Organic Rice. We are big rice eaters in this family, whether it be as a side dish, or with curry or stirfry we do like our rice, so I thought I would check out some of the organic varieties to choose from...

Here is a list of cardboard toys for kids that we think they will enjoy. 1 Cardboard Toy Fort, available from Crafts 4 Kids for £17.50. 2 Paperpod Recycled Cardboard Rocket, available from Ethical Superstore for £29.95. 3 Brown Cardboard Playhouse, available from Cardboard Toys for £18.25...

I started making bread at home about a year ago, after I was given a breadmaker. Now I make bread every couple of days and we rarely buy bread from the shops. Why make your own bread? It’s very easy if you use a breadmaker, your bread is always fresh and you know exactly what has gone into it...

I have a bit of a thing for storage boxes…I love to see things put away in boxes rather than left on the floor or on the side. So I have to admit when I came over these fair trade storage toy boxes for kids I fell in lust straight away...

If you are thinking about having a summer party this year, then check out this wooden bunting, which could be used for many years to come. Painted in fresh looking seaside colours, each wooden bunting section is decorated with either spots, stripes or flowers. It has a length of 2 metres...

Perfect for breastfeeding, Milkies milk-saver collects leaking breast milk effortlessly as you feed your baby. Milkies milk-saver is easy to use and allows you to breastfeed anywhere without worrying about embarrassing leaks or uncomfortable nursing pads...

This weeks chosen product is: Organic Ice Cream My kids are not big dessert eaters, but they are partial to Ice Cream, so I thought I would have a look around at what organic options are available. September Organic, mmm just looking at their online shop is making me feel hungry...

Today is the last day of our recycled gifts to celebrate Recycle Now’s pledge week. I hope you have enjoyed reading my personal pledge posts and the range of wonderful gifts from recycled materials this week. Those close to me and regular readers will know I have a penchant for all things photos...

Nationwide bread baking initiative Loaves of Love launched on 5 July Restoring the bread making skills of the past and encouraging sustainability of both planet and relationships is the brainchild of Bristol mum and Transition Town group member Inez Aponte, whose ‘Loaves of Love’ initiative...

I have a penchant for nice cards. I think that it is important to send a card and gift that has been chosen with love and care and with the person in mind. So I was very excited to see this morning a post on Facebook from the team at Natural Mat showing off this gorgeous range of eco-friendly cards...

Am loving these new range of eco pet beds, available from www.bynature.co.uk. Once my puppy stops chewing everything! I will definitely be planning to invest in 3 new beds for my beloved doggies once the chewing stage is over!!...

Here are my must have organic kids beach wear for this summer. 1 Multi coloured spot hooded beach dress, available from Kite Kids in ages 2/3 through to 10/11 years. Price is £20...

Here are our top selections of made in the UK fashion for the whole family. 1 Strawberry T-shirt, available from Funky Feet Fashions in ages 3/6 months to 18/24 months. Price is £16.50. 2 Cotton Jersey Hooded Shrug, available from E.G. Made in London...

Here are a selection of organic bathtime goodies to help make bathtime fun. Cuddlemitt - Part of the award winning Cuddledry family, this washing mitt helps take the fuss out of washing your little one. With its soft corners and soft material made from bamboo fibre and organic cotton...

If you are looking for an eco-friendly and chemical free way to rid your toilet of limescale, then check out Magnoloo...

Here is a list of our hot picks of what is available to you in the organic baby food market. 1 Ellas Kitchen Organic Baby Food Apple & Bananas, available from Kiddies Kitchen in pouch form for 85p each...

A lot of people only start thinking about the environment and the importance of recycling etc once they start having kids of their own and start thinking what the future holds. So many people subconsciously make eco decisions without actually meaning too...

If you are looking for a bleach that is not harmful to the world we are living in? Then look no further. Homescents has created a 100% natural option that is kind to the environment, yet gets the stains out...

Last week saw me posting daily about my pledge for Recycle Week. This week I thought I would highlight some great gift ideas made from recycled products...

Well over the last 10 weeks or so we have covered a myriad of gifts for all types of occasions, whether it be a birthday or thankyou or for a family member or a friend. In case you missed any of the posts here they are again...

I recently came across these fantastic products on Facebook. There are so many wonderful products being created by a new breed of mumpreneurs all over the country. Oh Sew Nice have so many fantastic products, that you will be spoilt for choice and you know what the great thing is...

Well I have been telling you all lately that I have signed up to www.recyclenow.com to be one of their guest bloggers for a week. What this means is that I have created a pledge…to recycle all old and unwanted clothes from my family. That includes, the hubby,myself and my three children...

With ever more choices in the cloth nappy market choosing the reusable route is becoming easier all the time. Bum Genius make real nappies easy to use and with their new organic nappy your options are greener than before. The Testers: One newborn and one two year old...

The start of recycle week (22-28 June 2009) will soon be here and I am getting really excited about my pledge for the week…it is to recycle all old clothes that have either seen better days or are too small for the kids...

I confess that I cannot live without my slippers! I wear them all year round and even take them with me when I go away on holiday. My winter slippers are too hot now though so I have been searching around for something different and discovered Moccis...

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...

Here are our hot pick selection of organic bibs. 1 Baby blue organic bib from Beauty and the Bib, was £7 now £3. 2 Whatever the weather bibs from Frugi, comes in a pack of three. Price is £16. 3 Organic Cotton Bib from Piccalilly, one size fits up to 2 years old. Price is £4...

Here are my top 5 made in the UK toiletries for you to try out. Balance Me Washes - You have a choice of 6, made from pure essential oils, free from nasties. Available from Angel Living. Prices range start from £4...

Here are a few more green and organic books for you to fill your bookshelves with. The Abel & Cole Cookbook - Abel & Cole are famous for their fresh fruit and vegetable delivery service, but give their cookbook a whirl...

Here are a range of fair trade kids t-shirts for you to check out this summer. 1 Drappa Dot Fair Trade T-shirt, available from Coo Coo Mashu in ages 2 to 8 years. Price is £24...

Here are our top 5 organic sleepsuits. 1 Nannou orange dot print sleepsuit, available from Kids in style in ages 3 months to 2 years. Price is £17.99. 2 3 Pack of Sleepsuits, available from Beaming Baby in a natural colour, in ages 3-6, 6-9 or 9-12 months. Price is £23.99...

It’s fine to be a ‘Positive Person’ or a ‘Negative Nelly’ – because there is a great deal to be gained and learned from both places. Have you come across the Meta Programs in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming)...

Looking forward to the summer months, when we can get out in the sun or if you take your little one swimming, here are our hot picks for the eco-friendly swim nappies available to you...

By Nature have just launched a new range of barrier mats made in England from recycled materials. Keep a clear eco conscience while accessorising your home in style with these fun and contemporary designs...

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...

What is it? Adagio Teas have launched a range of ready to drink iced teas made from pure ingredients without any sweeteners - they are called Antedotes. Who’s testing it? Me - I got into herbal and fruit teas in the early nineties when I was living in Switzerland for a few months...

Natalie Imbruglia launches new video with a splash International songstress Natalie Imbruglia has joined forces with ecological cleaning experts Ecover to create a compelling video that explores the environmental importance of the global water cycle...

Here are a few of the summer sales about this week for you to browse through. 1 Tatty Bumpkin, have a bargain basement section, with prices starting from£4.95. 2 Sones, check out their fantastic savings on leading brands like Green Baby...

Looking to give a super new baby pressie or baby shower gift? Then I suggest you check out the colourful Summertime Organic Nappy Cake on offer at fab store Baby Not Included...

Your Natural Beauty Store has some great ideas if you want to freshen up you dad this year. Here are my top 5 picks for gifts. 1 Aftershave Balm, £7.78 for 60ml. 2 Green People Organic Mini’s Travel Set, £12.72 for 4 x 30mls. 3 Green People Organic Shave Kit, £27.39 for 3 x 125mls...

Looking to book your summer holidays? Then why not check out Organic Holidays? They have a very comprehensive list of places to choose from. Whether you want to stay in the UK or you want to travel further afield, Organic Holidays gives you the low down on the best organic venues to stay...

My hubby is a strange one, even in the middle of summer he has to have a blanket on top of him!!! Recently he has been moaning about his existing blankets and hinting that they could do with being changed, so I have been looking for natural alternatives...

The weeks seem to be flying by and before I know it, the summer holidays will be here. I am trying to be organised and have been looking round for ideas for my daughter’s nursery teachers as I would like to buy them some really special little gifts...

Here are my hot 3 lip balms for you to try out. Organic Lip Balm from Balm Balm- Not only can you use this as a lip balm, it also comes in handy in numerous other ways including: softening bath water, hair tamer etc. It also has Soil Association certification...

Here we highlight a range of products that feature Bamboo in them. Boys Stonewash Denim Shorts - Available from Bamboo Baby in sizes 12-18 months through to 4-5 years. Price is £20. Bamboo Maternity Trousers - Available from The Natural Store in sizes small, medium or large. Price is £45...

Who are you and your position? I’m Hugo Middleton and I run The Green Giving Co. The reason for starting the company...

Here are a selection of my favourite jewellery finds that have been made in the UK. Large Dove Pendant by Bethan Carr - A single solid silver Dove on a single chain. Available from Soremi Jewellery for £36...

Fou Furnishings have the best range of organic bedlinen for you to choose from, whether it be all white you like through to contemporary classics like my favourite - Monochrome...

Here are my top 3 green blog posts for you to read this week. Eco Friendly Kids - Homemade baby powder. Planet Green - 10 “Gross” ways to go green, as recommended by Linda. Living in Comfort & Joy by Nicolette T - Glass Tile for Sustainable St

Discover Mama Cocoon’s Signature 2 in 1 Organic Cotton Maternity and Nursing Top. Just launched at By Nature the range was designed by one mother for all others...

Continuing on our top 50 glorious gifts for the whole family, here is this weeks top 5. Washable Kathe Kruse Organic Lamb Comforter - This would make a lovely newborn gift. Snuggly and soft, just perfect to help a newborn rest. Available from Sugar Plum Tree for £16.50...

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...

Last week I was given an opportunity to test drive the new birthday reminder service at Handpicked Collection, a new and interesting site that my radar had not previously picked up on...

Here are a few Organic baby vests that you might want to invest in for your little one. Lollipop Lane Triple Pack Organic Bodysuits - Made from 100% organic cotton, these cute short sleeved bodysuits are perfect for slipping on underneath a newborns outfit...

This Summer the Eco Design Fair returns with two events plus a recycling party special...

GEO ORGANICS MANGO CHUTNEY Who is testing it: My husband and I tested this chutney. Set up: It comes in a 300g jar with clear labelling especially advising that it is a fair-trade product...

Continuing on our top 50 glorious gifts for the whole family, here is this weeks top 5. Amazon Sandal (Tupi) - Manufactured in Brazil for Earth and Wear, these fabulous fair trade sandals are this summers must wear item for feet...

Punkin Patch are pleased to be stocking the very stylish Serena & Lily Organic Slings. These are the hottest items in town, with most celeb mammas choosing to use them. Made from 100% organic cotton, they are crafted with gorgeous hand embroidery...

BABYBOO ORGANIC STRAWBERRY BODYWASH Who is testing it: I tested this on my two year old. Set up: Thought it’s a good size bottle (250ml) and liked the colours of the packaging. In use: It was nice to use and produced a nice foam against the skin without being too slippery...

The three lucky winners of the Veggie Tales DVD competition this month were: Hannah Prosser, Matt Hockney and Cathryn Bowen. Thanks to all the entries that we received...

Here are our top 5 new products from TGF favourite Natural Collection. Bio-cotton Nature Hand Towel - £6.95. Fair Trade Midi Dress with Drawstring Neckline - £47.50. Fair Trade Bangle Set - £14.95. Komodo Organic Cotton Canvas lo Dot Bag - £34.95. Men’s Patagonia Izaak Watersport Sandal

Tate St Ives summer season of exhibitions presents seven autonomous but complementary one room displays by seven international artists and makers...

Europe’s largest onshore wind power project was officially switched on by Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond on the 20th May 2009...

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...

Loving these gorgeous merino tops from New Zealand. Made from soft, lightweight merino and featuring cool designs, your little one will never want to take them off. Perfect for layering when the weather is cold or on their own when a t-shirt is not warm enough but a jumper is too heavy...

Aromatherapy is considered by some people as a “new age” therapy and they are sceptical towards its use and effectiveness. The principles of Aromatherapy have been used since man first roamed the earth. It has evolved through the ages, as has man...

Parisian made Mon Bébé scented water created specially for babies and toddlers. It’s 100% baby safe, alcohol free, hypoallergenic and clinically tested. Mon Bébé is a very clean and soft fragrance with notes of scented vanilla, chamomile and mandarin...

SnugBaby launches new baby carrier collection SnugBaby’s latest baby carrier collection, including seven stunning new designs, has been released and is now available from www.snugbaby.co.uk...

Made with pure organic ingredients and free from harmful chemicals.Bentley Organic’sunique formulations are gentle on the earth but tough on grime killing 99.9% of all household germs...

Suffolk based aromatheraphy company, Potions & Possibilities has added a new Tea Tree collection to its natural toiletry, health and wellbeing range...

Here are 5 great tips to help save you money on your food bill. 1 Check the dates on food in your fridge/freezer regularly, this is where most of food wastage occurs. 2 Keep your dry food storecupboard well stocked with your family favourites/essentials, but ensure you rotate the stock...

What is it? A children’s book which promotes sharing, patience and healthy outdoor activities. It is a positive feeling book. Who is testing it? My 9 year old daughter, who loves to read. Set up...

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...

What is it? A childrens DVD featuring edible veggies and their tale of the travelling back in time. Who is testing it? A friend and her family. In use This is the second big screen Veggie Tales adventure...

Order Fulfillment and Administrative Assistant - Richmond, London Permanent Part-time. 4 days a week including Saturdays. This is a varied role for an enthusiastic personality within a small online ethical fashion business...

Eco-Friendly Party and Picnic Ware Eco My Party’s stylish range of 100% compostable and biodegradable party and picnic ware is perfect for the long hot summer which meteorologists have forecast for Britain...

Boutiko is an online haven of gorgeous gifts for the whole family. Here are a few great ideas for gifts for your dad to help celebrate Father’s Day...

Who are you and what is your position? Fanny Abitbol, Director and Founder of BebeCannelle.com, mother of one with one on the way. The reason for starting the company? I started my own business in order to stay at home and take care of my daughter...

The A-Z of ‘what can I compost’! I’m passionate about viewing our ‘rubbish’ as a resource; and what better way to do this than through composting!? Nature decomposes all the time - turning old leaves, small twigs and plants into valuable food for the soil...

Spruce up your summer dishes with a little help from Geo Organics. Its diverse range of spicy sauces, pickles, chutneys and relishes will perk up your picnics and barbecues and help you serve tongue-tickling sandwiches and salads...