It’s not easy being green.’ said Kermit. At Ripple Effect Gifts, we disagree. Our hamper crates are individually handmade from locally recycled wood. Our products are packed using natural wood wool. As well as being environmentally friendly, it is also the recommended method for the packaging of food products. By sourcing our products from Australian suppliers,…

Be. They The word ‘hamper’ derives from the old French word ‘hanepier’ which translates as ‘basket for goblets.’ The practice of carrying foodstuffs and other items in baskets dates back tens of thousands of years. Some contained more diverse cargo such as tools, blankets and even people. Moses was said to have been concealed in…

Native American civilisation abounds with ceremony, symbolism and folklore. The dreamcatcher is perhaps one of the most recognised cultural artefacts. The Ojibwe Nation lay claim to the introduction of the dreamcatcher, but the Lakota Tribe also have their own legend. They speak of a spiritual elder experiencing a vision whilst at the top of a…