Dreaming of a Green Christmas

In this age of consumerism, especially at Christmas, there is constant pressure on the High Street to buy more things to throw away using more resources and energy. There are alternatives out there that don’t destroy the planet or your finances and give consumers a choice. For the individualist with a green conscience this Christmas who can think of a better way to spend your money than on eco, organic, fair trade and recycled gifts.

Don’t give your hard-earned cash to unethical brands, check out Green Eyed Frog for sustainable present ideas. We specialise in gifts for children and baby including blankets, wooden toys, solar and brick construction sets. For adults why not browse the homeware, garden, gadgets, jewellery and organic toiletry departments to find that special gift. For the personal touch a bespoke gift wrap service is available.

Our web site is not just an on-line shop but has been designed to raise awareness, educate and inform. Product research and testing has taken place by our family ‘team’ of three young children, parents, grandparents, friends and neighbours to present a collection of quality products that customers will enjoy.
“If we don’t use the product ourselves why should you?”

Power Out

We've got no electricity all day tomorrow while the power lines are switched off for tree cutting. When living in the country this does happen every so often but hopefully it will mean less power cuts in the winter. So I can't do any work... What a shame - going to Mother in laws with the baby as it might get cold in the house without the heating on.

If you do try and call during the day I wil pick up messages in the evening once we are back on line.

Courier Service or Local Post Office

I am often asked why we don't use a courier. There are several reasons but the main one being that Green Eyed Frog is a rural business and its important to support local services and other businesses which includes the local post office. When you live 9 miles from the nearest supermarket you need a local shop for banking, fresh bread and to post the orders.

When Barclays closed down most of the small rural branches we were hit hard here in Suffolk and the Post Offices are all that remain of our links with the towns. My local Post Office is on route to the school where I drop the children (no affordable rural bus service for our kids but thats another posting) so I'm not going out of my way and I get to meet other local people, have a chat and find out whats what and whose who as women like to do. The rural Post Office is the hub of small villages and offers a far wider service than you find in the towns.

My local Post Office is also the general store and newsagent, they even do picture framing. They also pass on a good supply of cardboard boxes so if you wonder what Bobbys muffins are on your packaged order - they sell them in our Post Office and they are very nice although not at all organic or good for you!

A Hint of 'Green' on the Norfolk Coast

Yesterday we finally completed the purchase of a lovely Victorian flint and brick cottage in the village of Mundesley near Cromer on the North Norfolk coast. It will be available for hire weekends, short breaks and family holidays. We have added our own hint of 'Green' by including Green Eyed Frog fair trade organic cotton bed linen and towels plus organic toiletries and a fair trade welcome tray.

Any one interested in getting away from it all in this peaceful unspoilt village check out the web site and send us an email
http://www.royalcottage.co.uk

WANTED White used Packing Paper

I like to wrap up Green Eyed Frog orders in used white packing paper, the type you get during house moves. If any one has some they no longer need please let me know and I will arrange collection/postage.
Thanks
Rachel