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

10 Cool Gifts for Father’s Day

August 16, 2016 · 48 Comments

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 cult following! With all natural ingredients, this musky scent will have people asking Dad what he is wearing. Get it here.

♥ Man Brew by Skin Juice

If you want to get Dad into some natural but still manly skincare, you can’t go past Man Brew by cool Aussie company Skin Juice! Specially formulated for males, it contains a face cleanser and moisturiser, using all natural ingredients (including turmeric and charcoal!) Get it here.

♥ Guitar Pick Pouch

Never lose another guitar pick again! This cute pouch comes with a clip so you can pop it on your key ring, bags or guitar case. Actually, you don’t even have to use it for guitar picks, you could put anything in there! Handmade in Australia from recycled leather. Get it here.

♥ Solidteknics Iron Pans

These wrought iron pots and pans are taking Australia by storm! If Dad likes cooking, he will love these Aussie-made pans. They are great quality, toxin free and non-stick once seasoned. Check out the range here.

♥ Home Brew Kit

Get Dad this Home Brew Kit so he can make craft beer at home! The kits have top quality ingredients and reusable equipment. Get it here.

♥ Memo Drink Bottle

Seriously, how has nobody ever thought of this before?? A practical, stylish and eco-friendly way to drink water on the go. Designed slimline to fit into pockets, bags and folders. Get them in a5 or a6 size here.

♥ Seed and Bean Chocolate Gift Box

Delicious!! These organic, fair-trade, vegan chocolates are guaranteed to make any Dad happy. This little gift box has four extra dark flavours – Lemon and Cardamom, Mandarin and Ginger, Sicilian Hazelnut and Chilli Lime. Get them here.

♥ Wooden Stuff Stand

Got a dad that is hard to buy for? I reckon this gift is a winner! Beautifully hand made and hand stained, this wooden stand is perfect for Dad to charge his phone and store his bits and pieces. Get it here.

Update: To help with shipping costs, Andrew the creator will give you the same shipping costs for two stands as for one. He will also 10% of your order and give you free initials. Just mention NNAM when you get in touch.

Need more ideas??

My top 15 Father’s Day Gifts

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Cool Ideas for Father’s Day

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

August 17, 2015 · 44 Comments

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

It’s nearly time for Father’s Day and I have some awesome gift ideas for the Natural, New Age Dad. Things that are eco-friendly, organic, fair trade, upcycled, healthy or just plain cool.

What you are you getting your Dad or partner for Father’s Day? Leave me a comment and let us know!

♥ Chocolate and Beer

You can’t go wrong with this gift pack from Raw Earth Hampers! It contains organic Mountain Goat beer, Organic Times chocolate coated macadamias and Alter Eco Truffles, all presented in a gift box with a card. Order online and get it posted straight to Dad. Too easy!

♥ Dad’s Grab Bag

The lovely people at Tropical Harvest have put together a gift bag with a difference for Father’s Day this year! There are five bags of their 100% Australian, sulphur, preservative and additive free dried fruit. Dad will like munching on banana, pineapple, apple/pear, mango and rockmelon/honeydew. It also includes a voucher for your next purchase.

We love this fruit so much – it tastes amazing and there is absolutely no added sugar either. Just pure natural fruit dried with love by an Aussie owned family business in North Queensland! Get Dad’s Grab Bag here.

♥ Surfing Foodies

The Blue Ducks is an awesome cookbook from Aussies Darren Robertson and Mark LaBrooy. They are the new faces of a grassroots approach to cooking – delicious food based on an ethos of community, sustainability and growing-it-local. Professional chefs, mad surfers, keen gardeners and foragers, Darren and Mark live by this philosophy in everything they do. (Actually don’t worry about Dad, I want a copy of this!!) Get it here.

♥ Miod for Men

Miod is one of my very favourite skincare ranges. Developed by Anna in Victoria, the range is handmade in small batches and contains minimal ingredients. Her men’s range includes a Cleansing Shaving Gel, Soothing Aftershave Oil, Daily Face Cream and Beard Oil. I love that they are also very reasonably priced! Get it here.

♥ Solar-powered Phone Charger

If your Dad is always running out of phone charge, make it easy for him to charge on the go! This lightweight phone charger uses solar cell and lithium battery technology. With connections for all types of phones, this eco-friendly gift is a winner for Dad. Get it here.

♥ Fermenting Crock

For the Dad who loves to create in the kitchen, these fermenting crocks are so hot right now. They come in a kit with everything you need to make fermented vegetables, sauerkraut and kimchi. Get it here.

♥ Australian Geographic Outdoor

Perfect for the Dad that loves nature and the great outdoors, this magazine subscription to Australian Geographic Outdoor will hit the spot. Get it here.

♥ Radiation Blocker Leather Pouch

This is what the Natural New Age Dad is getting this year. For his work, he needs to carry his mobile phone and the radiation always bothers him. This leather pouch is perfect – you can clip it onto a belt and it has protective anti-radiation shield between the outer and inner layers. It comes in brown or black leather and it’s a great price! Get it 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

Cool ideas for Father’s Day

August 22, 2014 · 5 Comments

It’s nearly that time of year again when we celebrate Fathers!

Here is a list of cool ideas for special dads. They are organic, recycled, natural, healthy or just plain funky!

Crio Bru Australia have this fabulous Crio for One gift set. You get a quality Bodum infuser glass and three taster packs of the yummy Crio Bru. It’s one of my favourite drinks – ground cacao beans that brew like coffee.

We Wood make these very cool wood watches. They are 100% natural wood, hypoallergenic, completely free of toxic chemicals and the company plant one tree for each watch sold! The wood use is salvaged where possible or from sustainable sources. Stylish and green! On sale now!

Alter Eco have a new range of truffles. OMG! Buy two boxes, because, trust me – you will want one all to yourself and Dad won’t be sharing! These are no-guilt choccies because they are certified organic, GMO free, gluten free, dairy free and fair trade. Also suitable for vegans!

Loving this wristlet for the funky Dad! It’s made from leather and metal beads for a masculine look.

Beauty and the Bees make this very cool Beer Shampoo Bar. With real boutique beer, this bar is richly conditioning and great for dry hair and dandruff. No nasties added and no palm oil!

This stainless steel bottle from Kleen Kanteen is perfect for hot or cold drinks. It’s made from BPA free, food grade stainless steel. Get it here.

Practical Self Sufficiency is a comprehensive guide for dads who want to start living more sustainably. There is everything from growing food and keeping chickens to installing solar panels and brewing your own beer and making soap!

Yes, I know it’s more chocolate, but this one is sooo cool. It’s Conscious organic raw chocolate with a hint of organic cayenne chilli pepper. Certified as organic, vegetarian and vegan, and sweetened only with agave nectar, it is also gluten, dairy and soya free.

Loving this organic t-shirt printed with a ‘car play mat’ so kids can hang out and have fun with Dad while he gets a nice massage. Sounds like win/win to me! Available from Etsy or if you are handy, make one yourself.

Okay, so there are my top ideas for the natural, new age dads – what are you getting your dad?

Let us know!

A Natural New Age Father’s Day Gift Guide

August 16, 2013 · 123 Comments

A Natural New Age Father’s Day Gift Guide

It’s nearly Father’s Day and I have rounded up some amazing organic, eco-friendly, healthy ideas for you to celebrate all the wonderful guys in your life!

Gift Ideas from The Organic Store

Amanda is based in Noosa and has an online store specialising in organic baby, beauty, home and wellbeing products, mostly Australian.

Recycled cement bag toiletry bag. Ethically made in Bangladesh, these upcycled bags are strong, durable, waterproof and a bit funky! Keep Cup. Made in Australia from food-grade bpa free polypropylene, the keep cup is completely recyclable and a great eco-alternative to all those takeaway coffee cups. Pana Chocolate. Raw, organic, handmade chocolate in a variety of sublime flavours.

Tea Tonic Organic Teas

The Natural New Age Dad is addicted to these teas (just like I am!). Lisa Hilbert, the naturopath and herbalist who formulates these Aussie, organic teas says that the Licorice Lover and Dark Chocolate and Black Tea are the most popular with blokes.

They are seriously good. I love that you can get them in caddies, tea bags, loose refills or little tins. Check them out on Facebook or at the website.

Miod for Men

The lovely Anna from Aussie natural skincare company, Miod has just released her new men’s range! You can get Dad a cleansing gel, soothing aftershave oil, daily face cream and beard oil.

I love the ingredients Anna uses – mostly certified organic and totally natural oils and essential oils. Affordable, quality skincare for Dad! Check out Miod Natural Skincare on Facebook or the website.

Handmade Upcyled Wallet

I bet you can’t guess what this cool wallet is made out of? Recycled bike tube! For the funky eco-dad from Moab Bag Company on Etsy.

Chocolate Coated Nuts

Get the kids in the kitchen and make Dad a batch of yummy, healthy choc-coated nuts. Pop them in a glass jar with a big ribbon and hand-made card attached. A great idea for grandpas too. Find the recipe here.

What does your family do for Father’s Day? Do you have a regular ritual?

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Healthy Father’s Day Food !

August 27, 2012 · 4 Comments

I love Father’s Day. It’s a chance to acknowledge and appreciate our dads and spend some quality family time together.

We never spend lots of money, instead it’s all about brekky in bed, home-made cards, hanging out together and a little something special.

Check out my Natural and New Age Father’s Day Gift Guides if you need some inspiration for gifts!

But what are we going to feed Dad? Keep it healthy and keep it tasty! Here are some ideas from the blog:

Breakfast in bed is a perfect start to the day (along with plenty of cuddles and kids in bed).

Green pancakes with blueberries and yoghurt

Family lunch. Home-made pizza and a salad.

Healthy Pizza

Roasted Vegetable Pizza (with a gluten-free base)

Afternoon tea. Hot drink and a biscuit – healthy of course!

Homemade hot milo

Healthy Anzac Biccies

Dinner and Dessert. Mexican Chicken and a Healthy Brownie.

Mexican Roasted Chicken with Corn Couscous Salad

Beetroot and Strawberry Brownies

For more recipes, you might like to check out my new Recipe Index!

What are you cooking Dad for Father’s Day? Give us some more ideas!

A natural and new-age Father’s Day gift guide!

August 21, 2012 · 7 Comments

Father’s Day is nearly here and it’s time to show our Dads how much we love and appreciate them.

Here is my pick of the best online gifts for Dad.

Upcycle.

I love these quirky, hand-made vintage signs for Dad’s shed from Whatsy Dots. Find the whole range online at Etsy.

Organic.

Get your dad looking spiffy with some Aussie organic skin care, especially designed for men. Sanctum Men’s Essentials pack contains shave gel, shower wash and face moisturizer. Available online here.

DIY.

Make your own green gift for dad! A little bit of nature for dad to put on his office desk, bedside table or in the shed. This beautiful and easy to make terrarium is something the whole family can help out with. See how to do it here at My Green Australia. Add some crystals or a write a nice message on a smooth rock.

Eco-friendly.

The Contigo Travel mug is possibly the best on the market. Perfect for hot or cold drinks, it is 100% leak proof and spill proof. Perfect for Dad to drink his coffee on the way to work. No more takeaway cups means your Dad is doing his bit for the environment too. Buy it online here.

Charity.

A piglet – such an awesome gift. Don’t panic. You don’t actually get the piglet delivered to your home! For $39, you can gift a piglet on Dad’s behalf to a family in Laos. Or for $10, a chicken. Go to the Oxfam Unwrapped website.

What have you got planned for your Dad?