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Sharing the love with Little Organics

Through Little Organics, Doan hopes to use this research and knowledge to save time for families. “I have found we don't need to use mainstream products just because they are there and convenient. There are many options out there if we look a little harder. I prefer minimise the risks to my children and family where I can, and I hope that by bringing it together in one place at Little Organics, I have made this process easier for other parents to do the same.”

November 11, 2018 — Kiri Gorter

5 easy eco-friendly product swaps for your toddler

Trying to be more eco-friendly can become an overwhelming task, but if you make one little swap at a time you’re on your way to doing your part to be kind to the environment.

October 16, 2018 — Kiri Gorter

What to do with the clothes your kids have outgrown

The wardrobes are a great place to start your spring cleaning because more space in the wardrobe keeps the clothes you do love neat and tidy. At home I tend to start with the children's wardrobe because it’s usually a simple matter of which things they’ve grown out of

September 12, 2018 — Kiri Gorter

Sustainable Father's Day Gift Ideas

Are you looking for unique, sustainable ideas to spoil your own father or your baby daddy? We’ve got you covered with some fun ideas!

August 18, 2018 — Kiri Gorter

Tags: Father's Day fun with kids Store News Sustainability

Sharing the love with Alison Rentoul of Aquamarine Home

We love hearing about other ethical and sustainable businesses!

This week we caught up with Alison Rentoul of Aquamarine Home, an online store that provides sophisticated coastal style interior design accessories and homewares for the ethically conscious.

August 14, 2018 — Kiri Gorter

Six ways to teach your kids about sustainability

Being sustainable is all about treating our environment and resources with a thoughtful attitude. So how can we foster this sense of respect in our children in a way that’s more about our actions than our words? We share 6 ways of teaching your kids about sustainability

July 29, 2018 — Kiri Gorter

Tags: eco parenting fun with kids Sustainability

4 Creative Ways to Entertain the Kids these Holidays

Finding ways to entertain the children without breaking the bank can be challenging! If you’re looking for cheap and easy ways to get creative with the kids, I’ve come up with four ideas for you to use as inspiration.

July 04, 2018 — Kiri Gorter

Tags: fun with kids

How to Shop Smart for Kids Clothes

Some days I feel like I blink and my kids have grown! This creates a genuine need to buy them more clothes- enough to get them through the week without fretting about the washing that still isn't dry, and allowing for spares for childcare and accidents.

So how do I shop smart for my little ones?

June 23, 2018 — Kiri Gorter

Tags: buying second-hand conscious consumerism eco friendly shopping mindful shopping shopping for kids

Sharing the love with Kirsta from Mutual Muse

Mutual Muse is like a grown up version of Use-Ta! Located just down the road in Thornbury, it’s a fabulous second hand boutique for women’s clothing. They focus on local, well made, interesting styles for women. 

June 06, 2018 — Kiri Gorter

A Few of Our Favourite Scandi Brands

An essence of whimsy, but a whole lot of practicality make Scandi brands some of our absolute favourites over at Use-Ta!

May 24, 2018 — Kiri Gorter

Tags: baby clothes brands Scandi

Green Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

At Use-Ta! we love all things sustainable and eco-friendly. In the interest of a special day coming up very soon, I thought I would collate a few green pressie ideas that you might like to use for your own mum or pass on to a significant other (#getthehint).

May 05, 2018 — Kiri Gorter

The Benefits of Growing Vegies with your Kids

I love spending time with the kids in our garden. It’s such an amazing opportunity to learn about our world from identifying bugs, watching the magic of a spider spin its web or observing plants as they grow. We recently started a veggie patch and it’s been a learning experience for us all!

April 24, 2018 — Kiri Gorter

Tags: eco parenting fun with kids ideas