A heart attack is the last thing you would expect a healthy little girl to suffer. However, 6-year-old Ruby Lambert is now rehabilitating from brain injury caused by a heart attack in April. You can support her recovery at This one’s for Ruby or by bidding on artworks (until 17 Dec).

Organic, ethical, hard-wearing, colourful and soft—that describes Frugi clothes for babies and kids in a nutshell. They are also fellow members of 1% for the Planet. A great place to stock up on Christmas gifts, with an enticing sale section to boot.

For those of us with large families or lots of friends, Sleeps 12 (or even up to 47!) offers huge, luxurious houses in South West England for week-long rentals. Great if you ever wanted to sleep somewhere called Fuzzy Orchard, or Ham Bottom.

If we had a “does what it says on the tin” category, the Luxury Family Hotels would belong squarely in it. The combo of a crèche, spa, games rooms and a restaurant which will serve you anywhere on the premises is unbeatable. Bring on half term!

Suvi Ainoa is a lifestyle brand for big and little people’s fashion and daily life. It is a simple way to live, something that will bring joy to your life. Useful, minimal and still beautiful. (Identity, packaging and website by Madomat!)

Have you ever come across such a nice solution that you want to invent a problem for it? Have a look at Big Cartel and you will start concocting what to sell online. Once you’ve invented something, let us know and we’ll customise your shopfront!

Tobyboo is the essence of craft. Many works are personal commissions — from stitched soldiers to name art, like this “C is for Celia”. The founder is a graduate of Central St Martins and her sense of clever detail is a delight within the innocence of her creations. Available on Etsy and Not On The High Street.