Story Time Fun

Yesterday was the launch of the first Story Time event in our shop, and wow wow wow!

Just moments before, as we set out the cookies and poured the milk, all of us in the Naturalmat shop began to get last-minute jitters. We suddenly wondered whether anyone would turn up. We started to wonder - did we hand out enough fliers, call enough mothers,? Was there anything we had forgotten to do?

But lo and behold the clock turned 4 and mothers and children began to pour in. How lovely the sound of little children giggling are... and how wonderful to see their eyes light up at the sight of cookies and milk in pretty lavender cups.

Our brand manager Eva very kindly offered her services as book reader and boy did she deliver! (We now know she could fall back on a career in child care.) All of the kids sat around, staring up at her silently waiting as if they knew it was going to be a great story. As she shook her hands around so did they, and as she read they looked up at her in awe. At one point, one of the toddlers Kitty decided it was time to take a snoop around the shop. Most of us (myself included) were too busy listening to the story to even notice her sticking her head in the cupboard and grabbing another cookie (watch out Mum!)

When the story ended, everyone stayed to chat and get to know each other. It was lovely to meet some of the mums in our area and to see them meet each other. By the end of the hour there wasn't a drop of milk or a crumb of cookie left in sight. What a wonderful way to bring together the mums and kids in our area. We can't wait to do it all again next week!

Marilyn @Naturalmat

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Organic Fortnight Giveaway

As a Soil Association approved product, we take pride in our organic mattresses and love all things organic. That is why this year we have decided to once again get involved in celebrating Organic Fortnight. Running from the 5^th until the 20^th of September, people across the country are celebrating all things organic, aiming to educate people about the benefits of choosing organic products and inspire more to choose organic.

The biggest event of Organic Fortnight will be the Organic Food Festival taking place on Saturday the 12^th and Sunday the 13^th of September at Bristol’s scenic Harbourside. In association with the Soil Association and support from Yeo Valley it is Europe’s largest showcase of the organic community, with hundreds of organic products, an organic bar, cooking demonstrations with Raymond Blanc, Barny Haughton and other top chefs, children’s taste workshops and a lively Street Food Bazaar. With a special area for fun and games for children this is will be a great day for the whole family!

Naturalmat is giving away two tickets (children go for free) to the Organic Food Festival to anyone who wants to take part in trying out lots of yummy organic products. To win, simply subscribe to our blog, become a fan on facebook, or tweet ‘Organic Fortnight’ to @naturalmat. But hurry because the offer ends Wednesday the 9^th! Come show your appreciation and support Organic Fortnight.

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