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Most parents dread the gifting aspect of kids parties. Is it time to rewrite the kids party code? More affordable, less tat. Join the movement 🥳

A community of parents who want to make children's parties easier on your pocket and the planet 🥳 Sign The Kid's Party Pact and help normalise more affordable, sustainable gifting for kid's parties.

26/10/2026

Free Christmas gifts, anyone? A feel-good way to declutter the kids' stuff before Christmas?

Yup, it does exist!

The Big Toy Swap season is HERE. There are 68 toy swaps happening across the country (maybe more!) - comment SWAP for the link to the map of swaps and find your local event.

We're gonna rehome as many toys as possible before Christmas - and save a boatload of cash!

Here's how it works:
👉 Sneak away the toys and books your children no longer play with (or ask them to decide what to give!)

👉 Go to your local swap, alone or with friends

👉Have a nice catch up

👉Pick out some new-to-you toys, games, puzzles, teddies, books etc - hide them in your secret spot

👉And deliver pre-loved presents this Christmas.
💰 Save a bloody fortune.
🗑Save a sh*t load of waste.
💝 Feel good.

Comment SWAP for the link to our map of swaps - happening across the UK in the lead up to Christmas.

A masssssive thank you to our amazing toy swap hosts - legends each and every one of them.
And of course, to The National Lottery Community Fund for funding this campaign.

Let us know - will you go to your local toy swap!?

20/10/2026

South Lakes people! 👇

20/10/2026

Expecting some interesting comments on this one!

There are some big spenders when it comes to childrens parties! And you know what...spend what you can afford.

We're not here to bash anyone for working hard, saving hard and splashing the cash on their child's party.

However, it's worth taking a moment to reflect on what the implications can be in terms of the expectations it creates for others...and the potential increase in waste.

Scroll through and let us know your thoughts.

Have you been to many super extravagant parties?
What do you think is worth spending on, and what's not?
Willing to share what you've spent, and on what?!

Let's talk in the comments! ☺️

Childrens birthday parties | kids parties

16/10/2026

TWO hometurf swaps for us in KENDAL! Who's coming?!

One of my fave evenings of the year!

A fun night out with friends you rarely get to see without the kids, free b**r...

AND FREE Christmas gifts for the kids. What's not to love!

This year our evening swap is at the amazing Ragtag Arts & Scrapstore📍Kendal Cumbria 😍 which means child-free craft potential too.

We will also have a little pop up repair station with Simply Repair South Lakes. Bring an item of kids clothes that need fixing for advice (and maybe even a fix).

Comment KENDAL for the link! Tickets are free but please register!

Kendal Library! This event is taking place on Saturday 14th Nov - amazing to have a second swap for anyone who can't make it out on the Thursday.

At 10am Charlotte Mason-Curl will do a reading of Elf Chloe's Surprise in the children's library.

The Toy Swap will open at 10.30!

Comment KENDAL for more info!

Westmorland and Furness Council

There are now over 60 swaps happening accross the UK!

Comment SWAP for the link to find your nearest event!

Huge thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund for making The Big Toy Swap possible!

13/10/2026

Are you a sneaky second hand gifter? Or loud and proud about giving pre-loved presents?

We are calling time on the under the radar giving of second hand...

If we want to remove the stigma, and normalise second hand- we need to stop acting like it's a dirty little secret.

Will you join us and be loud and proud about giving second hand gifts?

Pop a note in the card
Use one of our proudly preloved stickers
Mention it

Are you with us?

10/10/2026

From the south coast to Scotland, there are now 54 swaps on the map! Here are just some of the legends who are hosting events in their communities.

Mums.
Many new to swapping.
All with their own reasons.

Rosie in the North East

Hannah at Elmbridge Community Eco Hub ✌️

Over the Moon in Shoreham

Sophie at Torbay Communities

Experienced toy swapper Sam Samantha Drury Shore

Pro decluttterer Re-becca

Esther Way in Bath

The Mama Hub Isle of Man on the Isle of Man

Another decluttering pro Katie - Professional Declutterer & Organiser

And a whole load more people accross the country.

It's not too late to organise a swap - be it a group of friends, for the PTA, at church or a community space. But get your skates on!

Comment SWAP for all the hosts resources.

09/10/2026

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07/10/2026

Couldn't resist. Excuse the terrible photos 😂

Before you rush into these sales, take a beat and check whether you actually need to buy this stuff.

Yes, wooden is better than plastic.
But it still carries an environment cost.
Materials, manufacturing, transport, retail...

So if you want to give more sustainable gifts, check the second hand marketplaces first.

Question whether your child 120% actually NEEDS that specific wooden toy...or can you find something similar pre-loved?

Want more of my ?!

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