Fun, Plastic-Free Gifts for 8 Year Olds
Eight is a funny age. Old enough to roll their eyes at anything "babyish", young enough to be completely thrilled by a project that turns out well. Which makes buying...
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Mindful, Plastic-Free Beading Kits for Kids 2026
You know that rare, golden sort of quiet? Not the suspicious kind (where you go and check what they're up to), but the good kind, a child hunched over the...
5 Fun Summer Beading Kits for Creative Kids
Summer holidays have a wonderful energy all of their own! Long, sunny afternoons, garden playdates, day trips & that kind of slow, unstructured time that children love to fill with...
5 Eco-Friendly Back to School Gifts for Primary School Children
The first day back to school is full of butterflies, both the exciting kind & the nervous kind. Whether your child is starting Reception or heading into a higher year...
10 Best Unique Gifts for Creative Kids Under £20
Finding thoughtful, high-quality gifts for creative kids on a £20 budget can feel like a challenge. You want something meaningful, not just another plastic toy that gets forgotten within days....
5 Unique Birthday Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Plastic Toys
If you’ve ever hosted or attended a children’s party, you’ll know the feeling of plastic overwhelm. Brightly coloured toys, quickly opened and just as quickly forgotten, often pile up, creating...
Guest Blog - How to Encourage Independent Play: A Screen-Free Guide
By Ian Jasper A. Pelayo - DIGS How to Encourage Independent Play in Early Childhood Modern parenting usually feels like constantly acting as a cruise director. There is the...
5 Travel Gifts For Kids They'll Love This Summer
Summer holidays are full of excitement, but long journeys and quiet moments in between can be tricky to fill. That’s where thoughtfully chosen travel gifts for kids make all the...
How to Make a Kumihimo Bracelet
STEP 1 Fold all threads in the bundle in half to create 16 individual ends. Tie a secure knot at the folded loop. Feed the knotted end through the central...
How to Stitch Your Felt Bags
All the holes in your kit are pre-punched & ready to guide you, so you can get straight to the fun part! Here's everything you need to know about the...
5 Unique Father's Day Gifts from Kids That Aren’t Plastic Clutter
There's something about a handmade gift that hits differently. Dad might smile politely at a novelty mug or a last-minute chocolate box, but a gift his child has made with...
10 Boredom Busters For Kids That Spark Creativity
Boredom is something every child experiences- whether it’s during school holidays, on a rainy afternoon, or in those quiet moments at the weekend when there’s “nothing to do”. But rather...
10 Engaging Birthday Party Crafts For Kids
Birthday parties are such special moments for children, filled with excitement, laughter, and celebration, but keeping everyone entertained can sometimes be a challenge. That’s where birthday party crafts come in....
Craft Gift Boxes Kids Will Adore: 6 Creative Kits For Endless Fun
Craft gift boxes are a wonderful way to delight children with hands-on, creative fun. Thoughtfully designed and packed with engaging activities, they make perfect presents for birthdays, summer holidays, rainy...
10 Creative Party Bag Alternatives for Kids’ Celebrations (That Aren’t Plastic Junk)
Children’s parties are magical - balloons, cake, laughter and a room full of excited little guests. But there’s one part many parents secretly dread: the party bag. Too often, traditional...
5 Summer Holiday Crafts from Cotton Twist to Keep Kids Busy & Inspired
The summer holidays are full of promise - sunshine, slower mornings and long, open days ahead. But as any parent knows, those weeks can quickly feel very long without a...