Welcome to the Tidy Books blog, where I share my thoughts on family life, new product ideas and behind the scenes stories with you. I hope you enjoy it! Geraldine, founder and designer of Tidy Books
03
Nov
WFH and the rise of the bunk bed
Like lots of people, I’m currently working from home with my husband. And like many we’ve had to rearrange our house so we can both hav...
16
Mar
The joy of being clutter-free
Two years ago I walked into my teenage daughter’s bedroom. For a minute I thought I’d stepped into a parallel universe. Her room, norma...
13
Jan
Why it’s smart to keep your kids off the phone
It’s not easy being a parent. A couple of weeks ago a friend admitted the only way she can have an uninterrupted conversation with her ...
28
Nov
Give your kids a green Christmas
How green is your Christmas?
I’m loving the fact that there are so many eco-friendly Christmas options this year. From handmade cards ...
22
Nov
Black Friday Deals on lots of original kid’s brands
November means Black Friday which means bargains to be had on loads of original kid's brands!
We have teamed up with our NIPA (Nurse...
11
Nov
The Christmas gift your 2 year old will love (no batteries required!)
Do you know what present you’re buying your two-year-old for Christmas? Are you stuck for ideas for something memorable and meaningful?...
04
Oct
The childhood book you never forgot? Mine is ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’
From all my years of reading, there’s one childhood book that has a special place in my heart and that’s Charlie and the Chocolate Fact...
06
Sep
Should shops have a book corner for kids?
It’s interesting how parenting roles change as your children get older. One minute you’re doing everything for them, the next they’re s...
04
Jul
Dogs, robots… and children’s reading
I’m all about finding ways to encourage children’s reading so I was intrigued to hear about an American research project that created a...
04
Jun
Less is more (and, yes, it might cost a bit more)
Last night I was sitting reading a book and I realised my sofa was 20 years old. It’s as comfortable as it was when I bought it and sti...
04
May
Original design classics… and sausages!
I love designs that help solve a problem or make life easier, and so I thought I’d also celebrate three iconic designs that made a big ...
04
Apr
The benefits of reading? This International Children’s Book Day author says books slow kids down
It’s always great to discover people who are as passionate about kids and reading as I am, so I was impressed with this brilliant Lithu...
