by Raquel on July 21, 2010
When it comes to kids, arts and crafts are top of my list for play and learning so I’m totally excited about this new giveaway courtesy of one of the first Australian stores to focus solely on environmentally friendly toys: ♥ Eco Toys.
You won’t want to miss out on this one because our lovely competition sponsor, Melinda, has put together a terrific package of creative goodies worth $100 - to be given away to one lucky GUG reader!
♥ ♥ See Below To Win A $100 Eco Toys Art & Craft Pack ♥ ♥
What’s in this bag on fabulous eco goodies? Let’s take a peek:
Glob botanical paints (seen top) New to Australia, these fantastic all natural plant based paints are made from fruits, vegetables, seeds, and smell as delicious as they are vibrant - with shades named Berry Blue and Basil Green you know you and your kids are in for a treat. Check out my review ♥ here to find out more about these wonderful paints.
Recycled forest beads Kids just love making necklaces, bracelets and other decorative accessories so I know these gorgeous hand carved wooden beads will delight little wonders looking to move on from pasta shape jewellery making! This box set includes thirty beads made from specialty native woods, ready drilled for threading and finished in a citrus based oil to show off their beauty.
Eco Colour pencils You just can’t have an art and craft box without colour pencils! But let me be more specific: you can’t have an art and craft box without eco friendly extra chunky colour pencils made from sustainable cedar and packed in a recycled cardboard tube. The set includes five colour pencils and one kid cool rainbow pencil!
Makedo This one is a winner, literally! Only launching last year, Aussie company Makedo has received an honourable mention in both the prestigious reddot design award 2010 and Treehugger’s Best of Green Awards 2010! What is it? A clever play system of reusable connectors and hinges kids can use to turn scraps: cardboard, old boxes etc, into toys! Check out my previous post about Makedo ♥ here .
♥ ♥ See Below To Win A $100 Eco Toys Art & Craft Pack ♥ ♥
Eco Toy’s collection of sustainable and ethical toys is truly impressive, with toys made from organic cotton, wool felt, handcrafted wood and recycled milk cartons in a vast range of activities: musical, creative, building, educational and more!
But even better, those living in Melbourne can now drop in and view the wonderful range for themselves - Eco Toys has just opened a store in ♥ Hawthorn which has delightfully thought out details such as a feeding chair for mums, a community board and herbal tea!
♥ ♥ To Enter ♥ ♥
1. Become A Fan of Growing Up Green’s Facebook Page = 1 entry
2. Comment below on your fave item from ♥ Eco Toys = 2 extra entries
Terms & Conditions: 1. Entries close midnight 3rd August 2010. 2. Entry is open to New Zealand and Australian contestants only. 3. The winner will be drawn on the 4th August 2010 and will be notified by email. 4. The winner must respond within 3 days or the prize will be redrawn.
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by Raquel on June 5, 2010
So many toys, and so little in the way of eco friendly storage .. until now! Yep, the innovative POMDRUMS is what happens when two interior designers take maternity leave.
Not content to sit back in the post hormonal bliss of motherhood two talented Poms, Wei Shun Lee and Anne MargErison, formed POMPOM (cute, huh?) and took to task one of parenthood’s most irritating aspects.
♥ ♥ See Below To Win 1 Large POMDRUMS with Text ♥ ♥
I speak of course of every mother’s bane, the constant organisation and management of your child’s gear!
If you thought having kids would cramp your decor style, fret not! Their clever customisable system is as stylish as its savvy, with two size options, eight cool designs and seven fashionable colours putting paid to your storage woes.
Of course, I wouldn’t be singing POMDRUMS praises if the design wasn’t as green as it is fresh. The handcrafted drums are made from recycled cardboard - reinforced with steel rims - all paints and sealants are water based, and any leftovers from production are recycled into other products!
I’m delighted to announce POMPOM are giving away one of their fabulous containers to one lucky GUG reader. Up for grabs is 1 x large container in the design and colour of your choice, plus the option to customise with a word or name (maximum 12 letters).
♥ ♥ 2 Ways to Win 1 Large POMDRUMS with Text! ♥ ♥
1. SUBSCRIBE to Growing Up Green’s Newsletter (current subs incl) = 1 entry
2. Comment below on your fave drum design from ♥ POMPOM = 2 entries
Subscribe & Comment to win!!
Terms & Conditions: 1. Entries close midnight 20th June 2010 2. New subscribers must validate their subscription for it to qualify as an entry. 3. Open to Australian and New Zealand residents only. 4. The winners will be drawn on the 21st June 2010 and will be notified by email. 5. The winners must respond within 3 days or the prize will be redrawn.
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by Raquel on April 25, 2010
If you’re struggling to find the perfect waste free lunch kit hang tight, ‘cause GUG’s lovely comp sponsor ♥ Ubeaut Kidz is giving away two ♥ Go Green lunch boxes, and this lunch system is .. well it’s a beaut!
♥ ♥ See Below To Win 1 of 2 Go Green Lunch Boxes ♥ ♥
Go Green’s BPA free lunch box is sectioned - yep, not only can you ditch the plastic wrap, you don’t have to worry about kids losing loose containers either! - plus the compartments have silicon bands and the whole thing locks shut, ensuring food stays fresh and nothing leaks. Go ahead and pour in some yoghurt, nothing’s getting out of this baby!
The cool lunch kit includes a stainless steel drink bottle that slots neatly within the box, which in turn is packed in a funky insulated carrier: there’s nine styles featuring everything from daisys, to lightning and skulls! Parents will dig the built in mini-whiteboard feature too, great for leaving the kids fun messages or gentle reminders.
The bento style system was created by a US mum, Kim Castner, as a way to eliminate all the waste generated from a typical school lunch. In her daughter’s elementary school, where the lunch kit has enthusiastically been taken up, the lunch time waste has reduced down from a whopping 40 bags of trash a day to just four or five!
There’s a heap of room in the five compartments to pack plenty of fresh food and Go Green’s boxes also come with a name tag, after all this is definitely one you’ll want to hold on to!
The lunch box retails for $49.95AU and there’s two up for grabs!
♥ ♥ 2 Ways to Win 1 of 2 Go Green Lunch Boxes ♥ ♥
1. SUBSCRIBE to Growing Up Green’s Newsletter (current subs incl) = 1 entry
2. Comment below on your fave item from ♥ Ubeaut Kidz = 2 entries
Subscribe & Comment to win!!
Terms & Conditions: 1. Entries close midnight 9th May 2010 2. New subscribers must validate their subscription for it to qualify as an entry. 3. Open to Australian and New Zealand residents only. 4. The winners will be drawn on the 10th May 2010 and will be notified by email. 5. The winners must respond within 3 days or the prize will be redrawn.
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by Raquel on March 8, 2010
Local organic label ♥ Babyjo has just the thing for keeping bubs cosy and safe as the mercury drops, a gorgeously smart pair of Aiko pyjamas and the talented mum behind the brand, Jo Harvey, is giving away one set each to two GUG readers!
♥ ♥ See Below To Win 1 0f 2 Babyjo Aiko Bamboo Pyjama Sets ♥ ♥
If you haven’t yet discovered the tactile delight of bamboo, you’re in for a treat: these organic bamboo and organic cotton two piece sets feature a cute kimono top with relaxed pants and are buttery soft to the touch!
In sizing 0 to 3yrs, the double layer pyjamas come with a contrasting ‘cocolatte’ trim and are not only a wonderfully luxurious way to send littlies off to bed, but are also dapper enough for day time lounging!
Jo discovered the wonderful feel and thearupeutic qualities of bamboo after researching safe fabrics for a daughter with eczema .. after that, there was no turning back! Impassioned by the health benefits, for both our children and the planet, Jo has turned her love of bamboo into a stylish range of organic basics to protect and nurture our kids: read my previous post about Babyjo’s lovely clothing here.
♥ ♥ Subscribe & Comment to win!! ♥ ♥
1. SUBSCRIBE to Growing Up Green’s Newsletter (current subs incl) = 1 entry
2. Comment below on your fave item from ♥ Babyjo = 2 entries
Terms & Conditions: 1. Entries close midnight 21st March 2010 2. New subscribers must validate their subscription for it to qualify as an entry. 3. Open to NZ and Australian residents only. 4. The winner will be drawn on the 22nd March 2010 and will be notified by email. 5. The winner must respond within 3 days or the prize will be redrawn. 6. The winner is responsible for postage.
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