There is no better feeling than giving the perfect gift. This Christmas, many of us will be seeking out more meaningful ways to treat the little loves ones in our lives, finding ways to reduce costs without diminishing any Christmas spirit. We were inspired by the beautiful, simple sentiment of the 4-gift rule and wanted to share our love for some fellow independent brands with a ‘Want, Need, Wear, Read Gift Guide and Giveaway’ launching on Tuesday 29th November. Fancy winning something amazing? Read on to find out what’s on our ultimate festive gift giveaway list!
Nurture a love of storytelling and you give kids a gift for life. Yoto is a brand that shares our passion for adventure only they like theirs in audio! Yoto is an award-winning audio player that fills your home with inspiring audio and lets kids lead the way. Packed with features for day and night, the Yoto player lets kids explore their favourite stories, music and more without a screen. We’ve road-tested the Yoto Mini at bedtime and it’s a truly relaxing, bonding experience that makes you feel like the story has literally come to life! To win a Yoto Family Bundle worth £250 enter our WANT giveaway on Tuesday 29th November.
We love to play but imagine this – wooden toy experts Jaques have a 175-year history of making games and toys to entertain families. Fun fact – Jon Jaques II introduced Croquet to the world in 1838. As of today, Jaques of London is still owned and run by cousins Emmett and Joe Jaques – now 8th Generation Jaques.They have a real passion for play. To date they have launched over 100 of new toys and games to continue empowering the next generation. We love making everyday, outdoor adventures a bit special so when we saw this awesome Rock Decorating Kit by Jaques we knew it would work perfectly in our festive gift giveaway. To win a Jaques Rock Decorating Kit enter our WANT giveaway on Thursday 1st December.
Bundle Beds, an absolute essential for adventure-loving families! This was the only product on our hit list when we were thinking about a gift that families really need. Once you have bundled you can never go back! These self-inflating beds are super comfy, they look great and they pack up small making them the perfect takeaway for family adventures. Staying away from home is so effortless with a Bundle Bed – whether camping, visiting family or having a good old fashioned sleepover. Roll ‘em up and get ready to ride out. We love the combination of style and practicality and think you will too. You can win a Classic Bundle Bed by entering our NEED giveaway on Monday 5th December.
Our love for Little Hotdog Watson spans many years. A true innovator of funky kids hats that empower adventure, founder Emma is one of the most talented designers and smartest business minds we have had the pleasure to work with. All hail the classic fur trim LHW Arctic Cub Hat! Resplendent in vibrant colour-palettes, patterns and unparalleled technicality. Made with the highest-quality fabrics, this is the ONLY hat you need to keep heads warm and hearts engaged in outdoor play this Winter. We have 3 Arctic Cub Hats to giveaway and will be pairing each one with a matching shade from our Winter Brights Welly collection. To win a Winter Warmdrobe, enter our WEAR giveaway on Wednesday 7th December.
Not every gift needs to be brand new. In fact, there’s something rather thrilling about buying the perfect Christmas Day lewk at a fraction of the price, this is where Dotte can be your best friend. Shop your favourite kids brands There are so many quality brands on their resale platform that are ready to be passed on from your family to the next (and the next!). Dotte is another fantastic way your family can make a sustainable wardrobe swap and help keep our clothes and wellies in circulation for longer. To win a £25 voucher to spend on Dotte AND a pair of our new Winter Brights wellies enter our WEAR giveaway on Saturday 10th December.
We love independent retail! And nobody does it better than Ottie & the Bea, purveyor of the best kids books, lifestyle brands and of course…Grass & Air! It is so important to shop small and shop local where you can, retailers like this are the lifeblood of our communities and make popping out for a quick pressie so special. Founder Julie is a font of knowledge when it comes to recommending books for our Adventure Crew and she has kindly picked 3 glorious titles inspired by walks, nature and exploring to contribute to our giveaway. To win this prize enter our READ giveaway on Monday 12th December.
Malin wears Coral Colour Change Wellies by Grass & Air If you love a jazzy wall, you will love this blog post! Our next #wallstory is by an actual wall expert. Mum-of-1 Hayley (@skyliner) is an award-winning blogger and alternative tour guide operating in Manchester. We tasked her with curating a walk with a …
With free entry, the Manchester Museum of Science & Industry is well worth a visit if you find yourself in Manchester looking for an alternative to running riot in the great outdoors!
At Grass & Air, we believe playing outside is a huge part of growing up for children. That’s why this year we are celebrating Play Day on August 4th to encourage families across the UK to play out during their summer activities. “Playday is the annual national day for play in the UK, coordinated by …
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Grass & Air’s Christmas Competitions
There is no better feeling than giving the perfect gift. This Christmas, many of us will be seeking out more meaningful ways to treat the little loves ones in our lives, finding ways to reduce costs without diminishing any Christmas spirit. We were inspired by the beautiful, simple sentiment of the 4-gift rule and wanted to share our love for some fellow independent brands with a ‘Want, Need, Wear, Read Gift Guide and Giveaway’ launching on Tuesday 29th November. Fancy winning something amazing? Read on to find out what’s on our ultimate festive gift giveaway list!
Yoto
Jaques of London: Wooden Toys & Games
We love to play but imagine this – wooden toy experts Jaques have a 175-year history of making games and toys to entertain families. Fun fact – Jon Jaques II introduced Croquet to the world in 1838. As of today, Jaques of London is still owned and run by cousins Emmett and Joe Jaques – now 8th Generation Jaques. They have a real passion for play. To date they have launched over 100 of new toys and games to continue empowering the next generation. We love making everyday, outdoor adventures a bit special so when we saw this awesome Rock Decorating Kit by Jaques we knew it would work perfectly in our festive gift giveaway. To win a Jaques Rock Decorating Kit enter our WANT giveaway on Thursday 1st December.
Bundle Beds
Bundle Beds, an absolute essential for adventure-loving families! This was the only product on our hit list when we were thinking about a gift that families really need. Once you have bundled you can never go back! These self-inflating beds are super comfy, they look great and they pack up small making them the perfect takeaway for family adventures. Staying away from home is so effortless with a Bundle Bed – whether camping, visiting family or having a good old fashioned sleepover. Roll ‘em up and get ready to ride out. We love the combination of style and practicality and think you will too. You can win a Classic Bundle Bed by entering our NEED giveaway on Monday 5th December.
Little Hotdog Watson
Dotte
Not every gift needs to be brand new. In fact, there’s something rather thrilling about buying the perfect Christmas Day lewk at a fraction of the price, this is where Dotte can be your best friend. Shop your favourite kids brands There are so many quality brands on their resale platform that are ready to be passed on from your family to the next (and the next!). Dotte is another fantastic way your family can make a sustainable wardrobe swap and help keep our clothes and wellies in circulation for longer. To win a £25 voucher to spend on Dotte AND a pair of our new Winter Brights wellies enter our WEAR giveaway on Saturday 10th December.
Ottie & the Bea
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