My Top 15 Father’s Day Gift Ideas

August 16, 2018 · 1 Comment

My Top 15 Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Father’s Day in Australia is the 2nd of September this year. I have got 15 gift ideas for your Dad that are eco-friendly, ethical, organic, healthy, natural and well… pretty much just awesome!

With thanks to my amazing sponsors and affiliate partners, there are also some brilliant discount codes and shipping offers exclusively to you!

♥ Byron Bay Gifts Hamper

Byron Bay Gifts is an online store that has a gorgeous range of gifts and boxed hampers, including this one for Dads. Zoe is passionate about showcasing ethical, organic, natural or hand-made products produced by amazing people in the Byron Bay region.

Everything is of the highest quality and beautifully packaged and you can add a personalised message to the gift card. This hamper is a combination of local treats and organic body products – sweet & salty peanuts, beef jerky, handmade soap and biccies. Zoe has made it easy to add in extra gifts like socks or goodies like wine, chocolate and olives to each box too.

Get the Gift Ideas For Men hamper here. Check out Zoe’s FREE shipping offers.

♥ Black Shakti Mat

We love our Shakti Mat here! I got one for my Dad at Christmas and he also loves it.

So what is a Shakti Mat? It’s a hand-made acupressure mat with an organic cotton cover and 6000 spikes or points, that you lie on, sit on or stand on. It’s a bit like having a personal masseuse on hand, anytime you need it.

The idea is that it works on your acupressure points to not only relax you, but also boost circulation, calm down the nervous system and release endorphins. Benefits can include pain relief, better sleep, more energy and less stress. Bliss!

Get the Shakti Mat here.

♥ Gaia Men’s Skincare

The males in our house rate Gaia as one of their favourite skincare ranges! It often makes an appearance around here for gift giving because it’s such great quality while still being very affordable.

Gaia is made from natural and organic ingredients with plant extracts and it’s very gentle on sensitive skin. The range is free from soap and sulphates, petrochemicals, artificial fragrance, propylene glycol and paraben preservatives. Gaia uses lush essential oils of patchouli, spearmint and lime for a fresh manly scent that is all natural.

Get Gaia Men’s Range here. Use the exclusive code NNAM18 to receive 20% off your order until Dec 31, 2018.

♥ Crio Bru

Crio Bru is one of the gifts we give that is always well received! Crio Bru is like ground coffee but it’s ground cocoa beans. It comes in a variety of different flavours, but all are delicious and complex and it’s the perfect coffee alternative. There are also amazing health benefits of Crio Bru and it will suit most diets because the ingredients are simply just roasted cocoa beans.

You can brew it up on the stove, in a plunger or in travel plungers or even in your thermomix. Mandy has all the accessories to make up a gorgeous gift pack up and you can add a personal note too. My top pick is the Bodum travel plunger and a taster set so Dad can try all the varieties out!

Shop Crio Bru here. Use the exclusive code: DAD10 to get 10% off everything storewide until the 2nd of September.

♥ Pet Poo Composter

This really is the gift for the Dad who has everything. I bet your Dad doesn’t have a pet poo composter!! This is quirky gift giving at it’s best! But it really is such an ingenious idea to convert waste into something useful.

The EnsoPet Poo Composter kit has everything you need to start composting any pet poo in an easy and hygienic way. As well as keeping your back yard poo-free and preventing it ending up in land fill, it returns carbon to the soil and helps rebuild the soil on a microbial level. Dog not included. 😀

Get the EnsoPet Poo Composter from Sustainahome here. Use the code: NEWBIE to get free shipping with your first order at Sustainahome.

♥ Lhami Men’s Cologne

Natalie is an Aussie mum who hand-makes luscious natural skincare with beautiful essential oils. Her Men’s Cologne is 100% natural with no nasty toxins or synthetic fragrance.

This cologne has fresh citrus top notes and a blend of sandalwood and peppery spice base notes. The beautiful Buddahwood adds in a real leather and tobacco note to the fragrance.

Get Lhami Men’s Cologne here. With any purchase from Lhami’s men’s range until Father’s Day, you get exclusive FREE shipping with the code: DAD

♥ Zero-Waste Safety Razor

We swapped over to these zero-waste safety razors at Christmas and haven’t looked back! With no plastic parts at all, these stainless steel razors reduce so much single-use waste.

I thought they would be tricky to use, but it’s really easy to load the blades and the heavier razor actually gives such a close and precise shave. They will last forever and you can recycle the blades too.

Get zero-waste safety razors here. For an exclusive 10% off all razors until midnight 26th of August use the code: NNAM-RAZOR10

♥ Conscious Step Socks

Socks for Father’s Day are not lame when they are eco-friendly, fair trade, social-good socks! Made with high quality organic cotton, these socks do good with every pair you buy.

The company partners with organisations that plant trees, feed kids, give water and many other social causes. Beautifully gift-boxed in packs of three or just buy a single pair for the cause you want to support.

Get Conscious Step Socks here. Spend over $50 and get FREE shipping with the code: FREESHIP

♥ Recyled Tyre Wallet

How cool! Felvarrom hand-make innovative and functional wallets, wet bags, belts and accessories from old bike inner tubes. An awesome eco-friendly idea that will be an interesting talking point.

Get the recycled tyre wallet here.

♥ WeWood Watches

Made from 100% recycled and reclaimed wood, all WeWood Watches are free from artificial and toxic materials and are splash-proof too. A tree is planted for every watch sold!

Get WeWood Watches here.

♥ Solidteknics Wok

Dads that loves cooking will be stoked with anything from the amazing Solidteknics range, including this big 30cm wok. Made from wrought iron, the pans are non-stick, Aussie engineered and made and will last many generations.

Get the Solidteknics Wok and Pans here with free shipping.

♥ Cedar and Stone Beard Oil

The beard trend is not going anywhere soon, so make sure Dad is taking good care of his facial hair! This beard oil from Cedar and Stone will condition and soften without leaving a weird greasy feel.

Cedar and Stone are a gorgeous skincare range that is 100% plant-based and hand-made at the Gold Coast.

Get the Cedar and Stone natural beard oil here.

♥ Ginger Beer Kit

This is a fun project to do with the family! These Mad Millie ginger beer kits have everything you need to make fresh, additive-free, waste-free ginger beer at home. It makes 6 large bottles of both alcoholic and non alcoholic ginger beer.

Get the Mad Millie Ginger Beer Kit here.

♥ Fatherhood by William McInnes

I am such a huge fan of William McInnes and his work – he’s the quintessential Aussie bloke! His new book, Fatherhood is full of stories, laughs, tales and memories about being a Dad.

Get Fatherhood by William McInnes here.

♥ Loving Earth Chocolate Almonds

Under $10, these double-coated chocolate almonds are amazingly good. I highly advise getting a sneaky box for yourself as well.

These activated almonds have a double layer coating of salted caramel and coconut mylk chocolate. It’s the perfect combination of salty, sweet & crunchy and they are also gluten-free, dairy- free, organic, vegan and fair trade.

Get Loving Earth Chocolate Almonds here.

Where to shop?

Have a browse at some of my favourite online stores that have a huge range of Father’s Day Gifts:

Flora and Fauna

Biome Eco Store

Emporio Organico

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15 Cool Father’s Day Gifts

August 8, 2017 · Leave a Comment

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!

♥ Lhami Mens’ Cologne

It can be really hard to find a natural mens’ fragrance or cologne – there are not many around. But, the lovely Natalie from Lhami has released one! It’s all natural and contains pure essential oils with fresh citrus top notes that settle into a masculine scent that lasts all day. The blend of sandalwood and peppery spice base notes, and the beautiful Buddahwood gives a real leather and tobacco note to the fragrance.

Natalie also makes a mens’ face lotion and shaving gel if you want to make up a little pack.

Check it out here.

♥ Thug Kitchen Cookbook

If your Dad likes a bit of swears and has a wicked sense of humour, this cook book is good fun and the food is delicious. Thug Kitchen is out to prove that you can be healthy and still be a total badass in the kitchen.

Get it here.

♥ Wooden Nutcracker

Did you guess what this was? I think it’s so cool and it’s less than $10! This wooden nutcracker is made from FSC beechwood using biodegradable tools. Based on an early 17th century design, there is a chamber to catch the shells as well. It’s even strong enough to crack macadamias. Throw in a bag of nuts and Dad will have a zen activity to do all afternoon.

Get it here.

♥ Finska Bocce

For the person who has everything… bocce! A great way to get all the family outdoors and having fun at family gatherings. This set is made by quality Aussie brand Finska and will last you forever. It comes packed in a sustainable wooden crate and the bocce balls crafted from high quality resin.

Check it out here.

♥ Man Scrub

Spring is nearly here, so time for a spruce up! This scrub by Bean Body is designed specifically for blokes and made with coffee beans and coconut oil.

Find it here.

♥ Mushroom Box

Such a fun idea and a good price. This grow your own mushroom kit from Lifecycle uses coffee grounds to cultivate oyster mushrooms at home. It’s so easy and the mushies only take 10-16 days to grow.

Get it here.

♥ Contigo Reusable Mug

We have tried so many brands of reusable cups and mugs and we all agree Contigo is the best. One of our mugs is four years old and still going strong. The Contigo is an insulated, stainless steel mug and is virtually indestructible, 100% leak and spill proof.

We have thoroughly tested this out at home and out and about and it’s a winner! It’s also easy and safe to drink while driving and around kids. It keeps things cold for 12 hours and hot for 4. Contigo have also recently updated the design to make cleaning the lid easy.

Get it here.

♥ Brew It Yourself

This book shows you how to make your own wine, beer, cider and other alcoholic concoctions. Brewing at home saves money and you know what’s in it! From Pear & Ginger Cider and Viking Ale to Rasberry & Thyme Whisky and Limoncello, there are 70 recipes with something for everyone.

Check it out here.

♥ Tall Ships Twilight Cruise

We are at the point where we buy our parents experience gifts, because they have everything they want and need! Check out Adrenaline online where you can book a huge range of experience gifts like this Tall Ships Twilight Cruise. If your Dad is into cooking, there are a range of cooking classes including BBQ and beer. If he is an adventure seeker, you can also do jet boating, quad biking, skydiving, rally driving and hot air balloon rides.

Find the cruise and other experiences online here.

♥ Coffee Kapow Chocolate Bar

Aussie business, Loving Earth, have always been leaders in the healthier chocolate market and a personal favourite in our family. If your Dad loves coffee, this Coffee Kapow chocolate bar is a winner! It also comes in Banoffee Bang Bang, Turkishly Delightful, Salted Caramel Swayzee and Very Buck ‘n Berry flavours. They are gluten free, dairy free, vegan and fair trade.

Under $5 here.

♥ Cedar + Stone Shave Bar

Boutique brand, Cedar + Stone make this lush shave bar with eucalyptus and white clay. As well as giving you a great lather and smooth shave, it nourishes the skin. Totally natural, vegan and palm oil free, this bar also has no plastic packaging so it’s eco-friendly too!

Check out the whole Cedar + Stone range here.

♥ Recycled Tyre Wash Bag

Something a bit quirky! This wash bag or toiletries bag ethically handmade in Colombia using is recycled from tyre tubes. It’s water proof and has several compartments.

Find it here.

♥ Badger Hardworking Hands Balm

Dads that get their hands dirty can need something really heavy duty to help heal and repair them. Check out the Badger Balm – it comes in a recycled and reusable tin with manly packaging (important!) and it’s 100% natural and certified organic. Ultra-rich and ultra-moisturising, it will smooth and soften the most chapped, cracked, rough or weathered skin.

Find it here.

♥ Personalised Leather Key Ring

These leather key rings are handmade in Adelaide using quality full grain vegetable tanned leather. As well as getting initials, you could also get their name or the longitude and latitude of Dad’s birthplace or some special dates. Under $15 too!

Find them here.

♥ Boody Bamboo Boxers

Okay, I know sox and jox are so cliche, but truth is, everyone needs them! So Father’s Day is as good a time as any. Boody make a whole range of eco-friendly, organic bamboo underwear. The natural properties of the bamboo make them anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic.

20% off the whole range, right now here.

Need a card?

Check out the range of eco-friendly options here.

Wrap?

Check out these 8 eco-friendly ideas here.

Where to shop?

I love my partner stores – all run by amazing, ethical, passionate women making a difference.

Biome Eco Stores for all things good for the planet

Emporio Organico for a huge range of eco and lux gifts

Flora and Fauna for everything natural that is vegan and animal-cruelty free

Beautiful Gifts for Mother’s Day

April 17, 2016 · 1 Comment

Beautiful Gifts for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is coming up and I have some of the hottest gifts around for natural new age mums! Whatever you do, I hope you have a magical day with your family and soak up the love.

♥ Love You Mum Gift Pack from Happy Skincare

Aaron and Phoebe have put together a limited edition pack for Mother’s Day! This is one of my all time favourite skincare ranges – 100% natural, vegan and not tested on animals. In fact, I got my mum a set for Christmas and she loves it!

If you get in early, you also get the pack in a gorgeous fair-trade organic cotton toiletries bag. Sales from this bag help support Freeset and their mission to help the women trapped in Kolkata’s sex trade.

Get it here. 10% off with the code: NNAM

♥ Insulated Food Jar

Now that the weather is warming up, get Mum a stainless steel food jar. They are just the ticket for taking hot soups, casseroles or curries to work or out and about. No microwaves required or buying lunch out and spending a fortune! Biome have a great range available but I have this Thermos one pictured and LOVE it. It’s wide enough to use with a spoon straight out of the jar and it keeps food hot for hours.

Browse here.♥ Lavanila Natural Perfume Gift Box

This cute gift pack has 5 mini roller ball perfumes. With a base of Madagascan vanilla, these perfumes are all natural and contain 100% pure essential oils and natural botanicals. There is a scent for every mood! They are great for popping in the handbag too.

Get it here.

♥ Happy Mama book

My gorgeous friend Amy Taylor-Kabbaz just released her new book, Happy Mama! This book is the collected wisdom from Amy’s makeover from strung-out parent to happy, self-loving mum. Including interviews with working mums, psychologists, counsellors and spiritual leaders, it is full of practical and empowering advice that will help you change the way you feel about motherhood so the whole family can flourish.

Get it here.

♥ Mandala Platter

I am seriously lusting after this gorgeous mandala style platter from Maxwell and Williams. It’s on sale at the moment too – 30% off! It comes gift boxed…. I hope the family is reading this!!

Get it here.

♥ Bahen & Co Chocolate

Sublime!! This hand-crafted chocolate from Margaret River in WA is stone ground in small batches using vintage machinery. Bahen and Co support farmers, fair trade and ensure there are no children working on the cacao farms. There are no weird ingredients, flavours or additives. Choose from plain chocolate, salted Australian almond or chilli salt!

Check them out here.

What are you getting your mum (or yourself) for Mother’s Day??