Ethical on-line Christmas shopping

The economy is going to hell in a handcart, cuts and mass job losses are expected and Christmas is coming. Depressing... but we can do something about it. We can take the pressure of our pockets and the planet’s resources by not spending so much, and we can do our bit for small businesses and worthy causes by spending our money with them.
Send your suggestions to ethicalxmas@gmail.com

Saturday, 6 November 2010

Not on the High Street - British made

ABC colouring books £5
Not on the High Street is a great place to find gifts made by individuals and small businesses. It also has a very handy search facility which lets you search by price.

Mrs Booth who made these books set up her own business because she couldn't find what she wanted in the shops.












This VDub model comes from Pearl and Earl, a small business based in Arundel,

Scale model of VW camper van £5

Tuesday, 2 November 2010

Toys

Pompom poodle purse
These are made by English company Galt, and have the added bonus of making something useful. It says age 6 and over, but if you help with the sewing I would think 3 is ok.
£4.95
Spirit of nature is a great 'one-stop shop' and their toys are pretty good value too.

This lovely skipping rope would be very popular here on Christmas morning – also comes in a red toy soldier version too.


£4.00

These colour-in-yourself silk and bamboo kites look fab too – good value at £4.50
Chose from pterodactyl, dragonfly, bee or butterfly, and get customising!
Asobi butterfly ecoflyer £4.50