Category: Sustainability

P is for practically perfect To quote that wonderful phrase from Mary Poppins! So many clothes are worn just a handful of times. In fact, the average garment is worn just 7 times before we get rid of it. Many of our children’s clothes are worn far fewer times (if at all) because they grow […]

Pat Kane is a sustainability advocate, strategist, broadcaster, speaker, writer; she is the founder of reuzi @reuzi.ie Ireland’s one-stop shop for sustainable products, and a partner and Chief Sustainability Officer at Pragmatica @pragmatica.ie an environmentally-focused consultancy.   Pat has very kindly shared her views on Motherhood with us, and what’s important and valued in their […]

Are you looking for a fun and eco-friendly way to keep your kids entertained? Look no further than your bathroom! Those empty toilet paper rolls that usually end up in the recycling bin can be transformed into amazing crafts. Not only will your children have a blast making these projects, but they’ll also be developing […]

What if Christmas were all about experiences? Time together? Any maybe a few, valued, long-lasting new items? Sharon Keilthy, founder of Ireland’s eco toystore Jiminy.ie, shares her ideas for a green Christmas – share yours below in comments! Advent Advent calendars don’t have to involve several layers of plastic! You can make or buy fill-it-yourself Advent […]

OUR ENVIRONMENT is the theme chosen by our cohost Kim @bookbairn for this months #thekidsbookedit and we are absolutely loving it! We wanted to add this fabulous book into the mix … .‘There’s a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom’ was written and illustrated by James Sellick and Frann Preston-Gannon in collaboration with Greenpeace it is wonderful for so many reasons. Through […]

Nor studios @norstudios.ie is an online concept store for sustainable childrens clothes and shoes, focusing on organic cotton, linen and wool. The lovely Diana is due to launch the store in Autumn 2019 and she is kindly sharing with us the reasons why she is so passionate about Organic Clothing. Why choose organic clothing? 1. Best for […]

Whether you’re on your first baby and building up your supply of toys, looking to bring a gift to a friend’s house or whether it’s a gift from family to one of your little ones .. toys can be wonderful but they can also be a source of despair .. despair because toys and plastic […]

The topic of Parties is one that is discussed in all families … from figuring out how to cater for all the extra people,to trying to come up with creative ideas for party bags that don’t include plastic!! .Well, two Irish moms were having similar discussions and issues and there their story began …. . […]

Family life, as we all know, is very busy and very full. We can have many things pulling us in many directions and it can be hard to find the time or energy to fit in something else. Eco Awareness is an area that families are increasingly aware of and increasingly concerned about. It doesn’t […]

It’s that golden time of the day .. napping kids .. so now it’s my time to get a few things done .. and as always, my favourite thing is to take out some (this is a tiny sample!!) of my notebooks and work though some of the steps to make The Family Edit dreams […]