Articles by Mariangela Garau
I love well made educational toys like this wooden clock that has been carefully crafted in a small Polish village near the Carpathian Mountains. Like all best things Bajo wooden toys started with a father …
The Miffy Bento box set is one of the latest designs for kids’ lunch boxes. A set of 4 containers of different colours and sizes that fit one inside the other like Matryoshka dolls. Made …
No more bruised fruit in the lunch box with Fruity Faces fruit cases. These inflatable fruit carriers are a stroke of genius, not only they protect the fruit in your kids’ bag keeping it fresh …
This year I have had two mother’s days, I guess it is one of the benefits of hopping between two countries that celebrate mothering Sunday at different times. I had …
This is a fab bath toy that is also a scrub. Scrubble is a safe plastic toy for children as young as 9 months. Three interchangeable scrub bulbs and three attachments are easily swapped together …
At the seaside I am often divided between natural freedom and foot protection, should I let my son run barefoot and benefit from walking on the sand risking the odd insect sting and possible cuts …
Lovely handmade earrings make a perfect gift for mother’s day. These Natural Jewels pieces are handmade in the Netherlands by Diny who is a mum of two teenage girls and loves making jewellery inspired by …
With the gloomy financial crisis upon us, everyone looks out for the best bargains. Shops give out tokens with every little item purchased to encourage customers to return and spend more by taking advantage of …
What a great way to teach children the fundamental rules of road safety than creating fun games. I found this set of road signs on Modern Lola and I immediately thought of numerous possible outdoor …
I love this time of the year, outdoor living and healthy fresh produce to choose from. I can hardly wait for the first apricots and peaches to ripen. My absolute favourite is fresh tomato, I know you …
Great simple design and beautifully made, the Manuella doggy backpack is a great gift for boys and girls alike. Ideal to fit all the little things children like to take with them for an afternoon …
Shopping for a pram is both exciting and difficult as you are choosing something that you and your baby will use for two to three years. I know when I shopped for mine I wanted …