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The Benefits of Wooden Educational Toys

The Benefits of Wooden Educational Toys

by baby peppers | Jul 15, 2018 | Developmental Skills, Eco-Friendly, Family, Parenting

Toy designers and developers are always busy finding ways to make plastic toys more attractive and educational for kids, hoping parents will see them as a worthy purchase. Most of them have intricate plastic bits and pieces and all the bells and whistles imaginable,...

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  • THERE // This can be a hard for one for many of us to accept. We are trained to think that we are nearly there, just two more steps and almost there. But what if we flipped our thoughts and believe that we are already there. What if what you are seeking has already found you, and just hiding in plain sight because you refuse to see it. Because you push yourself to keep going without realising that you have reached the path you have always wanted. We miss so many things in life because we are running the rat race with everyone else, trying to reach the elusive and imaginary finishing line. What if there was no finishing line because that line was just created by us? It doesn’t exist. Being there means being mindful, conscious and intentionally aware of your present, of where you are right now in life. This self-actualisation and self-awareness and more than enough to prove that you are already where you are because moving in life without this awareness means you will never get to the place you desire xoxo 💕🌿
  • HERITAGE // People often ask me why I chose to showcase heritage artforms through my business. I guess it's always been part of my DNA. Ever since I've known, I've always collected vintage items. They spoke to me of sentiments and stories untold, and little did I know that the person I married would even be more of a fan of the old. Our first house was a miner's cottage built in the 1800s and it was dilapidated beyond redemption. It was a deceased estate property and there was zero interest in it. Real estate agents were getting desperate because the property was on the market for a long time. Somehow the house chose us and we bought it despite its conditions. We worked our way through the house as much as we could to make it liveable. We also had the sweetest neighbours and we found out that the lady was a very talented artist. When she and her husband moved to Queensland for good, she surprised us with this parting gift (painting of our house) which left us in tears. We sold the house reluctantly last year after a genuine, older couple was interested in it as a retirement project and we thought it was time for the house to move on to new adventures with its new owners. I often think about the generations that would have lived in the house, the memories created and shared and the stories passed. This is the blueprint of Baby Peppers now. The narrative created by our artisans who only practice exclusively artforms that were in use centuries or even millenniums ago and we wouldn't have it any other way xoxo 🌿❤️
  • RECEIVE // This is a bit like clearing your email inbox right? The server storage has a maximum limit. To keep your inbox flowing and for you not to run into any troubleshooting, you need to get rid of the emails you no longer want and even clear your Trash folder occasionally so that you can receive new emails. Life is exactly the same. You need to make space for new opportunities, possibilities and abundance by weeding out all those thoughts, memories and patterns that no longer serve you. Let go to receive xoxo ❤️🌿
  • DOORS // Podcasts seem to be all the rage these days and I think they are an excellent avenue to spread your story and message. But the traditional narrative on podcasts need to be changed and challenged. I recently emailed an influential blogger and podcaster about casting a wider net for her interviewees and even suggested some names. I got a polite email from one of her team members thanking me for my feedback but I know that my words will never be taken seriously. So I started observing a few more podcasts, especially the ones being run by celebrities and it was disappointing to see that their interviews are reserved for their inner elite circle. They interview other celebrities. I wonder why there is a resistance to interview start ups by ‘normal’ people who are not attached to status? Why the resistance to open more doors to people who really need that leg up in their personal and professional life? Why is there a need to work behind closed doors? If you are a person of influence and power, use it to invest in other people’s success and happiness, especially those that need a little boost from the sidelines so that they can get to the main stage one day. Yes, it’s true that people do get inspired by the lives of other influential celebrities as everyone starts somewhere. But that's precisely my point, give an opportunity to a business or individual that really needs that exposure and use your platform to grow people especially those that have a valuable story to share, inspire and impact with. Kudos to all the existing powerful podcasts like @iambrittanyhammond and @frankly.podcast that make it their mission to only interview inspiring start ups and provide an avenue for growth and excellence xoxo 🌿💗
  • PRESENT // You may have owned the past at one stage but they are all but memories now. They don’t serve you anymore, no matter how good they were. Sometimes people hold onto very good memories but they use them as roadblocks to stop themselves from pursuing greater depths because they are scared of falling and always want to feel good and comfortable, living in the past. With the future, you may feel it with all your heart and might but you have yet to see it and fully experience it. The only experience that is solidified for you right this moment, is the present. Own it and live your purpose xoxo 💗🌿
  • NATURAL // As a mother, I manifest a beautiful life for my children where I hope all the foundations I have laid for them will be put to practical use. Life will never be free of suffering, there will be good and bad days but I hope they know that the strength, wisdom and energy within them is sufficient to learn the tools of the trade to live and understand life. Through my business, I want to lay the foundations for other mums to also feel empowered in their journey with their children. That’s why we keep our supply chains as transparent as possible to show our consumers the materials that go into product crafting and the direct difference they make in the lives of the artisans. At the end of the day, we are all linked and connected as one human chain. Aren’t these the sweetest images from one of our beautiful consumers @lvnya? This little princess is having fun with our #plantbased maraca rattle. Ethically crafted from sustainable hale wood, the item is made using woodturning, a method spanning centuries. The dyes on the maraca are from organic vegetables and the varnish is from the lac insect which secretes a resinous substance. The toys are certified fair trade and 100% natural and organic. We are so honoured to be part of your journey @lvnya - thank you for choosing us xoxo 💗🌿
  • LIMITATION // It took me years to realise that when someone places limitations on me or creates intentional roadblocks, it is really a projection of their own inadequacies. Their insecurities and feelings of being threatened makes them feel like they have to stop me or at least slow me down but their actions are crafted in such a manner to make you feel like you have failed. These are people that require healing on all levels. They are physically, emotionally and mentally scarred from some kind of trauma which may or may not have been of their own doing. They have suffered in silence but have turned that negative energy into destruction and will actively go about destroying other people’s confidence and pathways to justify their destructive existence. It is likely that you have met these people in your life through all stages - school, work, business and even in your own personal social circle. Examples include bullying, telling you not to pursue successful projects, blocking you from social media, talking down to you, giving bad referrals, amongst other actions. Don’t ever let their limitations define you - they are not coming from a place of purity. It would be ideal if you can work through their inadequacies with them and help them see where they are coming from. If this doesn’t help and they return to their destructive selves, gently remove them from your life and continue forging your own pathway xoxo 🌿💗
  • ENERGY // This is Basanthi from our Jaipur workshop and the photographer said he felt the genuineness of her smile because her boss is an absolute sweetheart. I’m a mass believer of energy - that our intentions, thoughts and actions are all different forms of energy and when we do something, this energy is transferred or transformed into something. Remember that energy cannot be destroyed but it can be carried through different means. The products we consume are representations of the maker’s narrative and energy. This may sound far fetched to some but I think it is absolutely fundamental that the people who make your products create and transpose good energy. A garment or item made by someone in dire straits with the worst possible energy is a disaster in waiting. That item is now a representation of the worker’s energy levels and their negative intentions and thoughts. Imagine that item travels to you with all these negative particles and then you or your consumer wears it. These things sound like ‘woo’ to some people and it’s not for everyone to indulge in but I want my garments and products to emit the best and most positive energy, crafted by people who genuinely believe in their purpose in life xoxo ❤️🌿
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