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screen free world cup fun for little football fans
Kick Off the Colour! Screen-Free World Cup Fun for Little Football Fans
The FIFA World Cup is almost here, and whether your little ones are obsessed with football or just love the buzz of a global tournament, there's no better time to... Read more...
How you can use an iPad to support screen free play
How you can use an iPad to support screen free play
Yes, you did read that right! Tablets, computers and phones can be useful tools to aid educational screen-free play. Whether your kids are learning about the vast wonders of outer space or the complex geography of our home planet, there is a time and place... Read more...
help your kids grow their own sunflowers
Help your kids grow their very own Sunflowers and learn through colouring
Sunflowers are the perfect starter flower for any young, budding gardener and May is the ideal time to plant those seeds. Teaching your children or grandchildren to plant and grow sunflowers is more than a... Read more...
top wildlife inspired designs
Top Wildlife Inspired Designs: for kids who love nature and creativity
Spring has well and truly arrived across the northern hemisphere, bringing with it changeable weather, blooming flowers, and wildlife from their slumber. Celebrating and protecting nature is a core value... Read more...
have you heard about analogue bags
Have you heard about analogue bags? An easy guide to building one yourself.
Move over digital entertainment, analogue is back and ready to reset our nervous systems and attention spans. It seems it’s the trend we didn’t know we needed. Gen Z started... Read more...
5 kid friendly STEM & screen free activities for half term graphic
5 kid friendly STEM and screen free activities for half term – perfect for rainy days
Rainy day? Restless kids? Empty fridge of ideas? We've got you. Here are five science-based crafts that'll keep little ones entertained, educated, and away from the TV. Best bit is... Read more...
graphic with 'London's calling' and 'woodland adventure' written
Every kid needs a great pencil case. But what if theirs could double as a colouring book too?
Pencil cases for kids come in every colour, pattern, and cartoon character under the sun,  but ours do something a little different. And we’ve just launched our brand new range... Read more...
boy wearing space pyjamas sat on bed reading with girl in mermaid pyjamas
New: Cotton kids pyjamas that make bedtime fun: Colour-In Girls Pyjamas & Boys Pyjamas for creative little dreamers.
Here's the thing nobody tells you about parenting: the bit between dinner and lights out can feel like an endurance sport. The negotiations, the stalling tactics, the sudden desperate need... Read more...
what teachers are saying about our products
What teachers really think: The colouring gift for kids that’s changing everything.
When we asked teachers to share their honest experiences and thoughts about eatsleepdoodle products, we expected just some polite feedback. But what we got instead was an avalanche of passionate responses –... Read more...
photo of mum and child walking in forest
10 easy and free outdoor activities kids will actually enjoy
Keeping the kiddos entertained during the school holidays is hard enough, but making sure they get plenty of fresh air and move their bodies is something else. So, we have put together... Read more...
the products customers are saying yes to in 2026 graphic
Sustainable, reusable, educational: What retail customers want in 2026
If there’s one thing we keep hearing from buyers, it’s this: customers are being far more thoughtful about what they buy and why they buy it. They’re asking better questions.... Read more...
elfie bear in front of christmas tree
you've seen Elf on the Shelf, now meet Elfie on the Shelfie
Over the past couple weeks, you may have noticed a cheeky team member causing mischief around eatsleepdoodle HQ… his name is Elfie Bear. Our cunning doodle bear has been causing havoc... Read more...
5 easy at-home Christmas crafts to do with your kids
5 easy at-home Christmas crafts to do with your kids
Keeping the kiddos entertained in the run up to Christmas can be tricky as the days get shorter and the temperature begins to drop. All that excitement that builds in anticipation of Santa’s arrival can... Read more...
We've Entered the Gift of the Year Awards 2026
We've Entered the Gift of the Year Awards 2026
We’ve decided to bring some sunshine to our Gift of the Year Awards entry for 2026 and put forward our charity collaboration with Beth’s Sunflowers, the colour-in & grow sunflower pencil... Read more...
Creative Kids' Christmas Gift Guide 2025
Creative Kids' Christmas Gift Guide 2025
Buying gifts for the children in your life can be a difficult task, especially if sustainability is an important factor to you and your family. That’s where eatsleepdoodle comes in... Read more...
Making a splash: our BRAND NEW mermaid pencil case is here!
Making a splash: our BRAND NEW mermaid pencil case is here!
We’re flipping our fins with excitement over here at eatsleepdoodle HQ… say hello to the brand-new colour-in mermaid pencil case! Read more...
Colour, Grow & Give Back: Our Brand New Charity Collab with Beth’s Sunflowers!
Colour, Grow & Give Back: Our Brand New Charity Collab with Beth’s Sunflowers!
Big news – we’ve teamed up for another amazing charity collab! Get your hands dirty with our latest product, complete with a very special grow-at-home twist… Read more...
Make a splash! 10 Easy Under the Sea Crafts for Kids!
Make a splash! 10 Easy Under the Sea Crafts for Kids!
Dive into World Ocean Day with fun crafts and creative under the sea activities – perfect for kids and packed with eco-friendly, screen-free fun! Read more...
An eatsleepdoodle Icon: Colour-in Placemats to Go!
An eatsleepdoodle Icon: Colour-in Placemats to Go!
From creative play at home to adventures on the move, our bestselling placemats to go are the ultimate creative companion! Discover why our iconic product is a must-have for busy... Read more...
Alternative Easter Gift Ideas for Kids
Alternative Easter Gift Ideas for Kids
While we love indulging in some chocolate, we also love giving and receiving gifts that last. So, if you’re looking for fresh ideas or something a little different, here are... Read more...
Stockist Spotlight: Stanfords!
Stockist Spotlight: Stanfords!
This month, we’re charting a course to one of the most iconic travel retailers in the world – Stanfords in Covent Garden! Read more...
eatsleepdoodle news: We're Gift of the Year FINALISTS!
eatsleepdoodle news: We're Gift of the Year FINALISTS!
We have some incredibly exciting news to share – our colour-in pyjamas are officially Gift of the Year finalists! Read more...
12 Fun Science Experiments To Do With Kids!
12 Fun Science Experiments To Do With Kids!
It's British Science Week! In the spirit of science, we’ve been busy gathering our favourite STEM activities for you to try with kids this science week. So, grab your lab... Read more...
Stockist Spotlight: The Sherborne!
Stockist Spotlight: The Sherborne!
Our retailers are such a cherished part of the eatsleepdoodle family! This month, we’re picking up our finest brush and painting the spotlight on another incredible stockist – the masterpiece... Read more...
Share your doodles!
Share your doodles!
We seeing the amazing creations dreamed up by little artists in the eatsleepdoodle family! Here's how to send us yours for a chance to win plus some of our favourite... Read more...
What is Open-Ended Play?
What is Open-Ended Play?
It’s no secret that at eatsleepdoodle we love all things fun! So, if you’re wondering what makes open-ended play so special and how you can weave more of it into... Read more...
Pick the perfect present with our Christmas 2024 Gift Guide!
Pick the perfect present with our Christmas 2024 Gift Guide!
We know how tricky it can be to find the *perfect* gift for everyone on your list, but good news - we’re here to help with our 2024 Christmas Gift... Read more...
Top 10 nature crafts for outdoor fun!
Top 10 nature crafts for outdoor fun!
With the summer holidays well underway, we hope you’ve been enjoying some well-earned family fun in the sun! However, with schools out and seemingly endless energy to burn, finding the perfect... Read more...