Gifts and goodies for the children in your family, whether they be two-legged, four-legged, or otherwise!
A small family business based in Brisbane, Works at Play was started by Early Childhood Teacher and mum of 4 Melissa, who is passionate about children learning through play and started building play furniture in 2014. Melissa couldn’t find the simple, naturally made, toddler-sized toys she wanted, so she began to make her own. Check out the website to read more about the ethos behind the toys, and to shop the range of products.
Based in Zillmere, The Puptisserie bakes treats every day with the freshest locally sourced ingredients and no preservatives of any kind. The Puptisserie supports local farmers, suppliers, and distributors first, purchasing ingredients from Brisbane and Queensland farms wherever possible and choosing suppliers that also source locally and from within Australia.
1/106 Bay Terrace, Wynnum
Started by a young Brisbane family – early childhood educator turned stay at home mum Alison, electrician Dion, and their two daughters – Little Toy Tribe is an online store of curated products with a focus on discovery and learning through open-ended play; simple, versatile toys that allow for limitless possibilities of creation and imaginative play. They also now have a physical shopfront in Wynnum!
Big & Little Dogs and Little Kitty Co
The Big & Little Dogs team is a team of humans and their pups. Unable to find matching accessories for her Great Dane and Frenchie at a pet expo, co-founder Emma was inspired to start a range of accessories that catered to dogs of all shapes and sizes. Big & Little Dogs launched in 2016, designed in Brisbane and made in China, and has now launched over 130 harness designs including being the first brand to release the Adjustable Harness, and the Reversible Harness in a larger range of sizes, for a wider range of breeds. If you’re a cat parent, never fear – they also have harnesses, leads, bandanas, and other accessories for your feline friends through Little Kitty Co!
Tracy McDowall has been guiding this creative venture for over 25 years, with the vision that RAW Art can get kids out into the world, engaging with their senses through the joy of creating, playing and making. In this technology-obsessed world it is our aim to engage kids in the tactile wonders of art, applying their imaginations and their sense of creative play and exploration.
RAW have all kinds of at-home craft packs available for your kiddos, from collage and clay, to painting, printing, and brooch making packs. You can also check out their Creative Ideas Blog for regular lesson ideas for budget-savvy teachers.
Based in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, handmaking a range of premium dog treats and cat treats in a selection of delicious gourmet flavours. All Jerky Chomper treats are free from preservatives, salt, sugar and artificial colours and flavours, and use quality human-grade ingredients.
Susan, Chief Chomper Maker, began making treats for her dogs Jojo and Lola a few years ago, as an alternative to store bought treats, and opened a market stall in 2015. The Chompers range has now grown to include a delicious range of treats for cats as well as special occasion gift boxes and various seasonal gift ideas. The treats are available online, or at regular market locations.
An Australian owned and operated boutique wooden toy store selling quality wooden toys from a variety of brands. Knock on Wood handpick wooden toys from Australia and around the world that will enrich, educate, develop and encourage infants, toddlers and children to be active, creative and stimulated. They have now closed their physical storefront in Darra, but sales continue via the online store – an extensive range of quality learning toys, educational toys, wooden toys and early learning resources.
1D/75 Araluen St, Kedron
CEO Pablo (a long haired Black & Tan miniature dachshund) and his sidekick Loren established Pablo & Co in 2016 to provide fashion statements for all their furry friends – they sell a range of fun pet accessories, treats, toys, and more online and from their retail store in Kedron, or via stockists.
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