Tag: natural

SKIN CARE AND MAKE UP
Homemade natural lip balm with beeswax and shea butter
'Tis the season! Of chapped lips and dry cheeks. All of my children have been complaining about dry lips and have been asking for lip balm. I've been reading some negative things about over-the-counter chapstick though, like the use of ingredients such as petroleum jelly / petrolatum (vaseline) and parabens. Things I don't want my kids ...
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HOME AND DÉCOR
Hand woven, sustainable rugs from Armadillo & Co.
Armadillo & Co. is an Australia-based company specialising in handmade rugs made from natural, sustainable materials. I've written about Armadillo & Co. before (here), and have long been a fan of their beautiful rugs, so it was an obvious choice when picking out rugs for our home. The Armadillo & Co. rugs are 100% handmade by artisans ...
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BEAUTY & CARE
My favourite cruelty-free skincare products
My daughter has started developing her activist streak and it is really making me think about my shopping habits and attitudes. I absolutely agree with her that testing on animals is not a great thing, but have to admit I can easily forget to think about it when out shopping. But seeing the earnestness in ...
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BEAUTY & CARE
Dr Jackson's Natural Skin Care
When the lovely Luisa from Niko and Ava told me about Dr Jackson at our LA ShopUp and described him (and I quote) as the "Indiana Jones" of skincare, I was more than intrigued. She very kindly sent me some of Dr Jackson's products to test and now I am not intrigued anymore. I am addicted! ...
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BABY
NUN, relaxed and natural slow-fashion from Italy
Nun is a new children's clothing line from Italy that I think is best described as 'slow-fashion'. The collection consists of timeless pieces, like simple trousers, tunics and overalls, all made from high quality natural fibres such as gorgeous Italian linen and Jersey cotton, some of which are coloured with vegetable dye to achieve a ...
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GIVEAWAYS
Last chance to win!
Just a reminder...there's only a few days left to win the natural mattress and bedding pack from Naturalmat. Such a cool give-away (our biggest one yet!), and from such a great company. Naturalmat mattresses are all handmade from organic and sustainable sources of raw materials, all of which are completely biodegradable.  They are breathable, non-allergenic ...
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BABY
Win BIG at Naturalmat!!!
Naturalmat is a U.K. based company which makes 100% natural and organic crib mattresses and linens for babies. The mattresses are hand made in Devon, are free of synthetic fibres and are naturally anti-dust mite and hypoallergenic.... creating the safest sleeping environment for your children.  They also make lovely organic cotton sheets and cot bedding, ...
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CHECK THESE OUT

StuffelStorage bags allowing kids to play for hours and tidy in seconds
five/elevenFrench-made accessories adding grace to the everyday
SpecialdayDanish design baby book; record your child’s first years in style
BritannicalClassic British heirloom quality coats for children 1 - 8

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So happy with her adorable fairy garden!! (Swipe to see!) Addie’s mother is a horticulturist and used to make these for her when she was a little girl. Now her children do the same and love them! Such a cute idea for an outdoors activity. Read Addie’s tips and tricks on the blog (link in profile). @addieladner #babyccinoplays #babyccinokids #babyccinocrafts #outdoorplay #natureplay
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Poke bowls! Esther is singing the praises of this super simple sushi-in-a-bowl meal over on our blog. The link is in our profile! @estherbabyccino #babyccinoeats #familymeals #babyccinokids
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Oh, the romance of the English countryside... Lara is sharing some photos of her recent babymoon at @sudeleycastle over on our @babyccinokids London cityguide, so pretty! . A Cotswold gem, located in a stunning area of the UK, and the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within the grounds!! The little village adjacent has pubs from the 1500s, beautiful stores full of local grown produce and some lovely antique shops too. Read more on our cityguide — plus an amazing plan ahead tip for next year too!! The link is in our profile. @laraoflondon #babyccinotravels #babyccinokids #sudeleycastleandgardens #familyweekendaway
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Happy Monday everyone! Hopefully you’re off to a great start of the week :). Courtney is sharing one of her favourite brands on the blog, @anyware_kids . So cute! The link is in the profile. #babyccinokids @courtneyadamo
2 days ago
Do you carve out one-on-one time with each of your kids? Courtney’s answer to this question might surprise you! Read more on the blog (link in profile). #babyccinokids #parenting @courtneyadamo
6 days ago
We have gathered some of the most perfect hats and shades for your kids this summer! ️ Have a look at this month’s @babyccinokids shopping guide (link in profile) and make sure you’re covered for all of the sunny days coming up! #babyccinokids #babyccinoboutiques #hatsandshades #beachessentials
6 days ago
We are big fans of the @francisandhenry nighties. Effortlessly elegant, crazily comfortable — oh, and you can wear them while pregnant and breastfeeding as well!! Aleksandra Zebrowska, the beautiful and inspiring founder of Francis & Henry, is answering 5 questions over on our blog. Read about being the oldest of 8 children, being married to an actor, being pregnant at the same time as her mum, life in Warsaw (Poland), and, of course launching her own independent brand. #babyccinoboutiques #babyccinokids #femaleentrepreneur #independentboutique
1 week ago
Swoon! A happy Baby Bram a few months ago, all cosy and clean in his @ecobynaty nappy . (Pssst @ecobynaty is now offering a store-wide discount of 20% to @babyccinokids followers! Just enter code ‘ecolife20’ upon checkout. ) @estherbabyccino #sponsored #babyccinoboutiques #ecobynaty #cleanchoice #ecofriendlynappies
1 week ago
‘It is inspiring, it is sweetly written, and it will be the perfect book for children who are dreamers and believers that they can make their own way in this world.’ Nell & The Circus of Dreams is a beautiful book written by the founder of @officialgiffordscircus Nell Gifford. More on the blog! #babyccinoreads @laraoflondon
1 week ago
A spring roll fiesta! Crispy Thai spring rolls, crunchy Vietnamese rice rolls, and yummy fried shrimp rolls — a delicious weekend meal that is perfect to prepare with children and so fun to share with friends! 🥰 Esther is sharing the recipes and how-to on the blog. #babyccinoeats #springrolls #familymeals
1 week ago
Here’s a video of our latest ShopUp in East London (shot and edited by our lovely and talented friend Nadine Brandt). It encapsulates the ShopUp atmosphere really, really well, and it makes us so excited for the next one!
11 months ago
Our beautiful new book, '9 months: A month by month guide to pregnancy' for the family to share, is AVAILABLE NOW! You can order it here: UK: http://amzn.to/2n6eCT7 / US: http://amzn.to/2nVWOZo / AUS: http://bit.ly/2nDYggy
2 years ago
Check out our new book! 9 months: A month by month guide to pregnancy for the family to share. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY HERE: UK: http://amzn.to/2n6eCT7 / US: http://amzn.to/2nVWOZo / AUS: http://bit.ly/2nDYggy
2 years ago
Check out the cool vibes of our Shop Up event in London in December!
2 years ago
Our 2nd live shopping event in Brooklyn was amazing! Great shopping, delicious treats, tons of kids activities and a super cool family photo booth!
2 years ago
Esther shows us her recipe for delicious mint syrup.
2 years ago
Our live shopping event in London at Chelsea Old Town Hall in 2015 was a big success and so much fun.
2 years ago
Here we show you how to harvest rhubarb from the garden, and make it into a delicious compote. If you make oatmeal at the same time, you have made a delicious and nutritious breakfast that your family will love! (Ours do!)
2 years ago
This gym bag is such a fun and easy project, also for beginners this is a nice sewing project. Esther, Emilie and the kids had so much fun going to the market choosing all the supplies. The fabrics from Little Cube are the cutest!
3 years ago
Our first live shopping event in Brooklyn was a great success. We loved seeing the best boutiques under one roof, combined with great food and fun activities...and some dancing! Hope to see everyone this year again on September 18th & 19th at 501 Union, 501 Union Street in Brooklyn.
3 years ago