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The Easter Tree – A Tradition of Renewal and Growth

As spring awakens the world around us, many of us feel an instinct to bring nature indoors and celebrate the season of renewal. One of the most enc...

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Giving Handmade Gifts Of Warmth And Love

When we think of the sense of warmth we might think of cosy socks, crackling fires and steaming mugs of hot cocoa.  As parents, we instinctively kn...

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Advent

Advent is dark yet each tiny spark lightens the way to Christmas Day. The Christian festival of Advent with its universal messages of preparation a...

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The Story of Felt Flower Fairies: A Journey of Art, Independence, and Heart

In a quiet corner of Romania, the magic of Waldorf education sparked a movement that would shape not just classrooms but lives. It all began in 199...

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Amy from @tillystoys on the Magic of Toverlux Lamps

The Toverlux lamp is one of the most beautiful ideas. It is the very embodiment of a magical childhood. My daughter, Tilly, is 7 and it immediately...

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Celebrating the change of the clocks and the festival of Martinmas

Hello, my name is Katherine from Appletree_Community. I am a mother, artist and early years practitioner.  My work is inspired by Waldorf and Pikle...

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Play time with Conscious Craft & @ourmanycoloureddays

 Hi, I’m Ruth, the play enthusiast behind @ourmanycoloureddays. Myself and my girls wanted to share the joy of Cuboro with you, which is a recent...

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Play time with Conscious Craft & Tilly

Hi, it’s Amy here from @tillystoys on Instagram. I wanted to talk to you about the beautiful Mis & Match set from Grapat. It is a beautiful set...

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Sarah's Toy Stories

We're thrilled to present this lovely article by the creator of Sarah's Silks, detailing how she started this delightful brand. Dive into the story...

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Educational Benefits of Playing with Specimen Toys

Toys are not just simple playthings but can also be powerful educational tools that foster cognitive development, shape values, and promote essenti...

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What is a Waldorf Toy?

When choosing what to put in our shop there are important questions that we ask ourselves, like: Is it beautiful? Does it invite you to play? Does ...

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Playtime with Conscious Craft & Little Sensory Play

Recently, I had the pleasure of trying out Eco Kids finger paints from Conscious Craft for the first time, and let me tell you, it was an experienc...

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Play Time with Conscious Craft & Gin

I remember how I used to enjoy playing in various dens and hide outs when I was little. Mixing different potions, muttering spells, making dolls fr...

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Play time with Conscious Craft & Marlena

Hi it’s Marlena from @with.marlena over on Instagram. I’m here to talk a little bit about our journey with Grimm's. I’m sure you’ve heard about Gr...

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Playtime with Conscious Craft & Cara Whispers

Hello! It’s Cara here from cara_whispers ! I am Mummy to 5 and-a-half-year-old Bodhi (he’d kill me if I left out the all important half!). As a fam...

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5 Questions with Rebecca Founder Of Eric & Albert Toys

Tell us about yourself, where do you live, about your family? We are Martin and Rebecca, a small husband and wife family run business, crafting and...

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Play time with Conscious Craft & Marlena

Wooden figures were one of the first types of toy that we started stocking at Conscious Craft, having grown up with and then watched our own child...

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Play time with Conscious Craft & Tilly

We love Grapat and so many of you do too, we're delighted to share with you what it was like for Tilly when she first played with her Grapat Happy ...

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Introducing the Founders of The Den Kit Company

Our Den Kits and all their outdoor accessories and activities are one of the most popular parts of our Forest School collection. This is how Kay &a...

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Alternative Ways to Celebrate Halloween

The promise of bucketfuls of free sweets just for knocking on people's doors is overwhelmingly attractive to children, yet many of us parents feel ...

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A Glimpse Inside 'A Year & a Day' Magazine

I was already enchanted by the beautifully illustrated A Year & a Day magazines, but after taking them on holiday with us this summer I am now ...

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We Won An Award!

Best Children's Interiors/Lifestyle Retailer JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2021 We're so proud to have won this award! Here's what the Junior Design Awards...

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Storybooks | The most valuable addition to your home

Looking around your home, what would you say are the most valuable things? Aside from your children themselves, and the various bits of technology ...

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Foraging | The most immediate connection with nature

Growing up in central London the word 'foraging' wasn't a part of my vocabulary. Moving out of the city to have kids there have been so many new th...

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Family fun and home learning

As schools are now closed for the foreseeable future, parents are being asked to take care of our children’s education as well as manage work and t...

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Jargon Buster: Schemas

Does your little one constantly put things in bags and carry them round? Do they enjoy putting things in drawers and taking them out? Or maybe they...

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Jargon buster: Montessori and Steiner Waldorf education

You may have heard of Montessori nurseries or Steiner kindergartens or Waldorf schools, but what does that really mean? A little bit about the peop...

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Treasure Baskets for Babies

Gather a basket of treasures, spread out a blanket under a tree and watch your baby play and explore.  Brilliant inside or out, creating a treasur...

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Outdoor Play | Build a Den

Summer is a brilliant time of year for whiling away the hours in a den you've built yourself, or for having a well-deserved rest while your kids en...

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Create a Toy Collection To Stretch Kids' Imaginations

Imagine a world full of possibilities; one where a cardboard box becomes a spaceship, castle or train and you can create a new land with monsters, ...

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What Are Health Benefits of Craft and Art Projects for Kids?

76 percent of parents in the UK stated their kids engage in art club activities regularly outside of school. Active participation of kids in arts a...

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Do Today’s Children Still Have Bedtime Stories?

If you remember the anticipation of snuggling up at bedtime and waiting for Mum or Dad to come and read you another chapter of your current book, o...

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Why The Wobbel Board Is One Of Our Favourite Open-Ended Toys

We love our Wobbel balancing board. It's versatile, unique and promotes open-ended play. To begin with, I was worried that my little girl would qui...