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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 enchanting ways to do this is by creating an Easter t...
Mar 19, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes-
BlogGiving 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...
Dec 9, 2024 by Funmi Wilkes -
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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...
Nov 21, 2024 by Funmi Wilkes -
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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...
Nov 19, 2024 by Funmi Wilkes -
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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...
Nov 6, 2024 by Funmi Wilkes -
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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...
Oct 29, 2024 by Funmi Wilkes -
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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...
Aug 22, 2024 by Funmi Wilkes -
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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...
Mar 22, 2024 by Thomas Wilkes -
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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...
Feb 6, 2024 by Thomas Wilkes -
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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...
Jan 25, 2024 by Thomas Wilkes -
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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 ...
Aug 10, 2023 by Rebecca Santos -
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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...
Jul 10, 2023 by Thomas Wilkes -
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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...
May 23, 2023 by Thomas Wilkes -
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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...
May 23, 2023 by Thomas Wilkes -
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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...
Apr 28, 2023 by Thomas Wilkes -
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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...
Apr 27, 2023 by Thomas Wilkes -
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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...
Mar 14, 2023 by Thomas Wilkes -
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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 ...
Mar 13, 2023 by Thomas Wilkes -
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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...
Mar 9, 2023 by Thomas Wilkes -
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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 ...
Oct 18, 2022 by Rebecca Santos -
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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 ...
Aug 12, 2022 by Rebecca Santos -
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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...
Jan 25, 2022 by Rebecca Santos -
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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 ...
Jun 22, 2021 by Rebecca Santos -
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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...
Apr 10, 2021 by Rebecca Santos -
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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...
Apr 15, 2020 by Bold Commerce Collaborator -
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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...
Jan 27, 2020 by Thomas Wilkes -
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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...
Sep 23, 2019 by Thomas Wilkes -
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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...
Jul 11, 2019 by Mel Parks -
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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...
Jun 5, 2019 by Thomas Wilkes -
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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, ...
May 9, 2019 by Mel Parks -
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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...
Oct 1, 2018 by Funmi Wilkes -
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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...
Aug 23, 2018 by Staff Account -
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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...
Jul 6, 2018 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Nature Tables
Recently we have been asked by many of you how to create a seasonal nature table, especially summer inspired. A nature table is a great way for you...
Jun 27, 2018 by Funmi Wilkes
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