Little Green Blog

The Green family’s eco friendly journey towards ethical living, self sufficiency and a sustainable lifestyle.

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Plan a natural, ethical Easter celebration this year

March 9th, 2008 · No Comments

naturally dyed easter eggsEaster 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.

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Tags: Ethical Consumerism · Ritual and celebrations

At last! Ethical, Fair Trade, 100% degradable balloons

March 4th, 2008 · No Comments

A birthday isn’t a birthday without balloons, according to Little Miss Green!Today is Little Miss Green’s Birthday, so just a quick post from me while she plays with some of her new presents. I am thrilled to be able to give credit, first hand to Fair Deal Trading http://www.fairdealtrading.com/ for an excellent product and speedy […]

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Choose ethical, sustainable toys and decorations this Easter

February 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment

organic flower fairy finger puppetsEaster 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 […]

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Tags: Ethical Consumerism · Green Parenting · Ritual and celebrations

Sustainable, natural, organic, fair trade and ethical toys for young children

January 31st, 2008 · No Comments

toy in mouthThe oral stage. You gotta love it. Everything they see, our little darlings put straight into their mouths. Over the years I have watched Little Miss Green try mud, worms, sand, cat food, dog fur, ink and coal. If everything a baby sees goes into their mouth, you have to ask yourself important […]

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Tags: Green Parenting