9 Ways to Protect Kids from Consumerism and Why It's Important

9 Ways to Protect Kids from Consumerism and Why It's Important

We are programmed to want social acceptance. It’s not that we simply want to be accepted but that we feel we need to be accepted. In ancient times, if you were rejected by your tribe, you starved or died. No wonder this is a powerful driver for us. In our current consumerist society, and especially as young people, social acceptance and material things have become intimately linked.
June 08, 2018
Hunting for heirloom quality toys? Explore our top five new finds

Hunting for heirloom quality toys? Explore our top five new finds

It’s November and, dare we say it, the festive season is not a million miles away. We know that gift buying, particularly for those little ones in our lives, is a lingering to-do list task.

November 03, 2017
Blogger Spotlight: Toby & Roo

Blogger Spotlight: Toby & Roo

If any of you have ever thought being a parent was hard, you need to meet our latest spotlight blogger, Harriet Shearsmith. With a touch of sharp wit, Harriet delves into the tougher subjects on her blog, Toby & Roo, tackling controversial topics like feminism, equality and what it takes to raise children today's world.

September 01, 2017
How to Conquer Back to School with BuyMeOnce

How to Conquer Back to School with BuyMeOnce

August is inevitably a time when we rest, recover and then begin to look ahead. Whether September means you’ll be heading back to school or not, something in the promise of a new academic year resonates with us humans well beyond graduation. 

August 11, 2017
Spotlight on: Dalcini Stainless

Spotlight on: Dalcini Stainless

In just a few short weeks, summer holidays will end and the prep for school will begin again. Alongside buying new shoes, hemming trousers and stocking up on pens that will inevitably disappear, the never-ending cycle of what to pack for lunch will also be at your doorstep.

August 07, 2017
How to Host a BuyMeOnce Kid’s Party

How to Host a BuyMeOnce Kid’s Party

As a parent, balancing our daily lives with our values can seem like balancing two wriggling toddlers in each arm. Take eco-friendliness, for example. A children’s birthday party is potentially one of the most consumerist events in the annual calendar, so what steps could we take to try and create an event with less ecological impact?

June 24, 2017