Ritual and celebrations
Happy Ostara!
Tomorrow is Ostara – Have you ever wondered why we celebrate with bunnies, chicks and eggs at Easter? Rabbits, young chicks and eggs are Ostara’s fertility images – symbols of birth and new beginnings. At Ostara (also referred to as Eostara, eostre or the spring equinox) we celebrate Persephone’s return. According to ancient Greek myth,…
Read MorePlan a natural, ethical Easter celebration this year
Easter is often a difficult time for eco friendly parents wanting to make an positive choice. Shops are full of chocolate Easter eggs and ‘treats’; most of which are high in sugar, fat and chemicals and low on environmental sustainability.
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day to our Earth Mother
Happy Mother’s Day to mothers, carers and mother-figures everywhere. Most especially I would like us to help our Mother Earth; she who connects us all, to have a wonderful. gentle and love-filled day. What simple action can we each do to help heal some of the devastation mankind has perpetrated on the earth today?
Read MoreChoose ethical, sustainable toys and decorations this Easter
Easter is on March 23rd and one of my favourite ethical toy companies is offering free delivery on orders over #50 placed until 17th March 2008. Quote ‘Easter Egg’ with your order (or type it in the ‘offer code box’ online) to take advantage of free delivery. Myriad specialises in hand-crafted organically shaped natural wooden…
Read MoreEco friendly and ethical gifts for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is on March 2nd this year. It’s a time to show that we love our Mother’s for all that they do, and have done for us. If we consider that Mother’s have been worshipped as the creator of life for generations, it seems a good opportunity to support this with ethical and sustainable…
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