How to choose safe, non-toxic toys for your kids Play is a fundamental childhood experience. As well as being an important part of our children’s development, it’s also fun and many of us have fond memories of childhood toys. Toys are something our kids will come into contact with nearly every day and they love…
The big list of healthy and eco-friendly Halloween ideas
The big list of healthy and eco-friendly Halloween ideas ! Halloween is such a controversial topic!! You either love it or you hate it. Either way I hope you find this big list of healthy and eco-friendly Halloween ideas useful. My kids loved dressing up for parties, but we never went door to door because…
15 Cool Father’s Day Gifts
15 Cool Father’s Day Gifts Father’s Day is the 3rd of September this year and has come around quickly! As usual, I have been researching to find you my top picks of dad gifts this year that are healthy, organic, eco-friendly, recycled, ethical, fair trade or just cool. I hope it helps with your shopping!…
Cool Ideas for Easter (that aren’t chocolate)
Cool Ideas for Easter (that aren’t chocolate) This ancient pagan celebration has somehow turned into a commercialised chocolate-fest! The pressure is on parents to make Easter another Christmas but with copious amounts of cheap, nasty chocolate. It’s easy for kids to get caught up the hype. Okay, so how do you participate in Easter, enjoy some…
The NNAM Cracker Christmas Giveaway
The NNAM Cracker Christmas Giveaway Woohoo! I get to be Santa (or a sidekick anyway!) As many of you know, I work with businesses and affiliate partners throughout the year to share interesting products and services with you on the website. I really do appreciate your continued support. I get to feed my kids, Aussie family businesses get…
A natural, new age Christmas gift guide
A natural, new age Christmas gift guide I think the older I get, the less tolerant I am of shopping centres!! Finding a park, the noise, the people… it all does my head in. These days I much prefer to do online shopping from Aussie family businesses. I can relax in my pyjamas with…
Natural and Non Toxic Christmas Gifts for Kids and Teens
Natural and Non Toxic Christmas Gifts for Kids and Teens Cheap toys and gifts, especially those made from plastic are often very toxic. Made from cheap, nasty ingredients and mass produced in often unethical conditions, they also contribute to landfill. I know that shopping for quality, non-toxic toys and gifts for kids takes more…
Secret santa, teacher and stocking stuffer gifts under $30
Secret santa, teacher and stocking stuffer gifts under $30 I’ve got such a mixed bag for you in this Christmas gift guide. I had so much fun browsing online to collate them all. Hopefully you will find something useful for a teacher, neighbour, work secret santa or something for the kids’ stockings or…
10 Cool Gifts for Father’s Day
10 Cool Gifts for Father’s Day With Father’s Day only a few weeks away, I have once again scoured the internet and brought you the best of the best! Natural, organic, fair-trade, recycled… all the things I love. What are you getting your Dad? ♥ Aromantik Merchants of Menace This amazing fragrance has a…
The Big List of Healthier Fundraisers
The Big List of Healthier Fundraisers If you have school children you might be like me and dread those chocolate boxes coming home! Chocolate, cakes, slices, pies, lamingtons, more chocolate. Hands up. Who ends up eating copious amounts of crap food because you feel obliged? Yep. Annoying. I usually just donate money and say – don’t…