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We have a set another challenge for ‘team’ Creative Nature, to become vegan for 48 hours during Veganuary. Ellen, is our first team member to take up the challenge. I know some of you out there will be wondering what the big difference is between a vegetarian and a vegan…
Posted on: Dec 27, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
Looking back at Creative Nature’s year in 2021, it has been a busy, positive year of steady growth. We have been very lucky and our team has worked hard to keep us on track. We thought this was a perfect time to draw out 12 highlights for us! Brexit arrived,…
Posted on: Dec 20, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
As Christmas Day is almost here, at Creative Nature, each of us want to send you our individual Christmas messages. We hope you all have a wonderful, peaceful celebration with the people you love the most and that you can make up for any lost time due to the pandemic.…
What are you looking forward to at Christmas this year? What gets you most excited – seeing family and friends, the fun of festivities, the sparkle and glitter of decorations, presents or seasonal, Christmas food? If we are able to continue as we have so far, these last few months,…
Posted on: Nov 12, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
World Kindness Day falls on November 13th this year, a day to promote kindness throughout the world. The international day which was formed in 1998, is now observed annually, as part of the World Kindness movement. An organisation, with no political, commercial or religious affiliations. The idea was formed at…
World Vegan Day is today, a time to celebrate and recognise how far the vegan movement has come. The focus for The Vegan Society month this year is ‘live vegan for less’, a campaign showing cost-effective ways for vegan living. People’s interest in a vegan diet certainly has grown. In…
Posted on: Oct 18, 2021 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Lifestyle
Most weddings are likely to have at least one guest who has food allergies or intolerances considering 20% of people suffer from them. Often this may mean that one person has a meal which avoids certain things which are allergens for them. However for some allergy sufferers that’s not enough,…
We love Halloween here at Creative Nature. We have always embraced it and gone for it. We all enjoy dressing up, and also creating some scary decorated cakes! The origins of Halloween are hard to pin down however they seem to come from a mix of ancient traditions both Celtic…
Posted on: Sep 20, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
A celebration of World Gratitude Day The idea of World Gratitude Day came into being over 55 years ago in 1965, in the meditation room of the United Nations building, when spiritual and meditation leader, Sri Chinmoy suggested there be a day of thanks where the whole world could celebrate…
Avocados seem to be a little like marmite, you either love them, or hate them, thinking they are either delicious or they are horrible and slimy. For those of you who don’t know what guacamole is, it is an avocado-based dip that has its origins with Aztec people. Already used…
Here are few tips for those living with allergies. The Anaphylaxis Campaign have identified that 16- 24-year olds are a high-risk group when it comes to managing their allergies, and this includes university students. For many students, going to university is the first time they leave home, and the…
Posted on: Aug 30, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
In a few weeks’ time it is Working Parents Day (September 16) which is there to celebrate those parents who work hard all year to provide for their families. During the 20th century, women in Britain faced a complete change in their lives as more and more of them worked,…
Posted on: Aug 23, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
Organic September is the month to ‘go organic’. It’s a campaign set up by British Corner Shop and the Soil Association – and here at Creative Nature we have a strong relationship with both of those organisations. During the month, people are encouraged to eat, drink and use organic…
Posted on: Aug 16, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
Now is the time when parents are beginning to plan for the children going back to school in September. Buying new uniform and thinking about other things they need to take with them, such as stationery, and, perhaps lunchboxes or navigating school meals, a school canteen and/or snacks at school.…
Posted on: Aug 9, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
It’s our 9th birthday! Nine years ago, at the age of 22, Julianne, our CEO, acquired Creative Nature and started a company which catered for people like her – living with severe allergies and never being able to trust snacks. She took on just one employee. Today, our business is…
Waffle Day actually began in Scandinavia, but no one knows exactly when the day began, as waffles have been around in Sweden since at least the 1600s. The word Waffle Day began as Våffeldagen, which due to a confusion between, ‘Våffeldagen’ (waffle), and ‘Vårfrudagen’, which means ‘Our Lady’s Day’, a…
Summer is here, so time for holidays, camping, hotels, or self-catering, and time for days out exploring your local area. Time to have fun in the sun! Staycation - when you choose to holiday at home rather than travel abroad. Of course, this year, many of us don’t have…
Christmas in July is a term that has popped up in terms of marketing for the last few years. In reality however, it started 84 years ago in 1933 at a girls’ camp in North Carolina. It was the idea of the co-founder of the Keystone Camp, who was very…
Exciting times are ahead, as school holidays are soon here. Due to continuing restrictions, overseas holidays may or may not be happening, and so it may be a time of finding fun things to do locally. 9 Fun things to do in the holidays: Visit a local beauty…
All of us rely on the Post Office to deliver our letters and parcels, and even though over recent years, many other delivery companies have taken on some of the work, the Royal Mail Group delivered around 14.4 billion letters in 2017-2018. We are still fortunate to have post…
Posted on: Jun 24, 2021 | Posted in: Food, Lifestyle, Wellbeing
Introducing Mighty Small, the supermarket of small brands. At Mighty Small, we’re all about supporting the most exciting British independent brands that offer tasty and unique food and drink. That’s why we created our online shop with exclusively small brands that want to make a big difference. We’re proud…
The UEFA European Football Championship, commonly known as the UEFA European Championship and informally as the Euros, is the primary association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), determining the continental champion of Europe. The event is…
This week, we’re looking forward to Father’s Day which falls this year on Sunday 20th June. Our celebrations are thought to originate in the US, but there are suggestions that the day originated from pagan sun worship, where some branches of paganism see the Sun as the father of…
Posted on: May 17, 2021 | Posted in: Life, Lifestyle, Uncategorised
It is almost a year on from the killing of George Floyd d in the US, which ignited the protests against racism around the world. Recently the police officer who killed him sent to prison for life. Who started it? The international human rights campaign actually began in 2013…
Posted on: May 10, 2021 | Posted in: Food, Lifestyle, Wellbeing
We should all be aware of how much sugar we consume. Sugar Awareness week is in May, so why not get ahead of the game and start thinking about how much sugar you eat now! Sugar is very calorie-dense and it’s very easy to consume a lot of it, sometimes…
Posted on: Apr 28, 2021 | Posted in: Life, Lifestyle, Uncategorised
Pay it Forward Day takes place each year on 28th April with people from over 80 countries taking part. This global initiative is a day to encourage us all to make a difference by creating a ripple of kindness across the world. Surely this year, more than ever before we…
Did you know that it’s National Tea Day this month (April 21), a whole day to celebrate drinking tea. A really British institution. Tea is part of British society. We drink tea while we work; to cheer ourselves up; even when we have a problem, the answer is often,…
Posted on: Mar 31, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle, Uncategorised
We love our baking mixes and with so many to choose from, we have organised an exciting and colourful Bake Off for April 1st. Why not join in the fun – you can follow us on Instagram and take a look at some of the amazing creations that have been…
Posted on: Mar 22, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle, Uncategorised
On the 23rd of March there is an anniversary we could never have anticipated in late 2019 and early 2020 - we have been in various forms of lockdown for a whole year. This time last year, we had no idea how long our lives would be turned upside down…
Posted on: Mar 15, 2021 | Posted in: Launch, Lifestyle, Uncategorised
It’s nearly Easter and we are still (sort of) locked down! This may be our second Easter in lockdown yet here at Creative Nature we’re not down hearted. Easter traditionally, is the beginning of Spring, a time of hope, growth and the birth of young animals. Let’s hope that this…
Posted on: Mar 15, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle, Uncategorised
Do you celebrate St Patrick’s Day? It is on 17th March and was originally a Christian feast day, celebrating the life of St. Patrick, who spread Christianity to Ireland. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, and the national apostle. Today it is a day of revelry and a…
Mother’s Day is a celebration to pay tribute to all mothers or those who play a mothering role. Also, to celebrate motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. The day is celebrated around the world, but at different times of the year. In the US, Mother’s Day…
Posted on: Mar 4, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle, Uncategorised, Women
International Women's Day takes place on the 8th March. Did you know that the theme for this year’s The International Women’s Day is, #ChooseToChallenge ? The organisers believe that “a challenged world is an alert world.” As individuals we are all responsible, daily, for our own thoughts and actions. It’s…
Each year, for the last week of February and the first of March, individuals, companies and groups across the UK focus on the stories of people who grow our food and drinks, mine our gold, and grow the cotton for our clothes; these people are often underpaid and exploited. This…
Posted on: Feb 16, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
This year, we are about to celebrate Pancake Day during half term, and half term in lockdown, which means we have to make our own pancakes this year. No possibility to escape to a restaurant! Have fun making pancakes together as a family. Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove…
What is your favourite flavoured cake? In the UK, during 2020, the cake appearing in most searches online was ‘chocolate cake’. In some research to find UK’s favourite flavoured cake, chocolate cake came second to lemon drizzle. In the US, chocolate cake is the most popular, which makes it unsurprising…
Posted on: Jan 15, 2021 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Lifestyle
Are you lactose intolerant? Did you know that January 11th is National Milk Day, a day to celebrate the first time milk was delivered to homes inside sterilized glass bottles, in 1878. In 1970 almost 99% of milk was delivered to peoples’ doors. By 2014 doorstep delivery was at less…
Posted on: Jan 8, 2021 | Posted in: Food, Lifestyle, Uncategorised, Wellbeing
Are you ready to try a vegan diet? Have you ever thought about becoming a vegan? Well, this month could be the perfect time to try a vegan diet, even if it’s for a short time. In the UK, January now also becomes Veganuary. The idea was launched in 2014,…
Posted on: Dec 15, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Lifestyle
Anyone for Chocolate? Did you know that December 16th is dubbed National Chocolate Covered Anything Day? For most people this would be heaven. Being able to eat anything you like and think would taste good, completely covered in chocolate! The list for most of us is endless. Chocolate figures: We…
Posted on: Dec 7, 2020 | Posted in: Lifestyle, Uncategorised
Do you own a Christmas jumper? Do you wear it on National Christmas Jumper day, (which is December 11th this year)? If you don’t, what other fun Christmas clobber do you wear? For example, do you own any of these types of things? Santa or elf hats? Reindeer antlers? Christmas themed…
Posted on: Nov 16, 2020 | Posted in: Lifestyle
Do you eat too much sugar in your diet? Do you know anyone who suffers from diabetes? Type 1? Type 2? Or classed as pre-diabetic? On Saturday 14th November it was World Diabetes Day, to raise awareness of the condition. Diabetes UK have guidance explaining how we can…
Posted on: Oct 27, 2020 | Posted in: Lifestyle
Halloween is almost here … we hope you’re looking forward to the weekend? Have you decorated your house, or painted your pumpkins? Have you decided on your Halloween outfit? Are you ready for the celebrations? We certainly are, here at Creative Nature HQ. Although, Halloween is a celebration which causes…
Posted on: Oct 21, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Lifestyle
One of our greatest supporters at Creative Nature is Rosie Brandreth, who was a finalist in the Great British Bake Off in 2019. You may have also seen Rosie on Instagram where she currently has more than 300K followers who enjoy watching her bake her amazing creations and it’s clear…
Posted on: Sep 28, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Lifestyle
We may be a whole month ahead however we’re looking forward to one of our favourite moments of the year - Halloween. Halloween is a time for fun, parties,treats and eating – however this year is going to be different – yet not that different for children and adults with…
Posted on: Sep 14, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Life, Lifestyle
Have you, as a parent, prepared lunchboxes for your children and then got to work and realised you have nothing to eat yourself? You will now have to spend money buying lunch? Or go to the work canteen and buy lunch? What if you have allergies and there’s little choice…
Schools and Allergies... Food allergies affect an estimated 20 million Europeans. Of those, a staggering 3.5 million, are people below the age of twenty-five. When living with a life-threatening allergy, prevention is the key to living safely. You have to rely on avoiding the allergen, and in case of emergency…
Posted on: Aug 3, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Life, Lifestyle, Women
Hello, I am Lindiwe Lewis, 28. You can call me Lindi. I was born in London, England but grew up in Geneva, Switzerland and Monterey, California. I have had anaphylaxis since I was 10 months old. I am allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, chickpeas, lentils, beans, peas, kiwi, pineapple,…
Posted on: Jul 23, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Lifestyle
What’s your favourite ice cream? We’ve taken a small poll in the office, and our top three flavours are: Vanilla Cookie Dough Mint Choc-Chip Why are we talking about this? Well, July is National Ice Cream Month! Also in the US, National Vanilla Ice Cream Day is on July…
Did you know July 17th is World Emoji Day. A few years ago that would have meant absolutely nothing to anybody. Now emoji are widely recognised as a way to use an image to express emotion almost as a new type of evolving language. Did you know that…
Posted on: Jul 2, 2020 | Posted in: Lifestyle
Moving out of lockdown brings new pressures and challenges for any small business, especially those with offices, warehouses or factories – like Creative Nature. Dealing with ambient food products, we have had to think very carefully about how we are going to work in this new world we now…
Posted on: May 19, 2020 | Posted in: Life, Lifestyle, Wellbeing
We are now in our seventh week of lockdown. For many people this has been a very stressful time. This is the first time since the war we have had any sort of embargo on our movements and the way we live. The biggest part of this for…
Posted on: Jun 12, 2019 | Posted in: Lifestyle, Uncategorised, Wellbeing
Today’s blog is a bit of an update from our amazing team day and a discussion into why team days are so important. Let’s start with Creative Nature. We aim to do at least three major team days in the year. A MAJOR team day is where we go out…
Posted on: Apr 30, 2019 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Life, Lifestyle, Wellbeing
When the weather is amazing and the sun is shining... there is nothing better than a British picnic! Here are some picnic essentials that you've got to have with you on the day! Blankets- Don't risk getting yourself dirty on the grass in case it's misty or if you're wearing…
Posted on: Apr 23, 2019 | Posted in: Allergies, Lifestyle, Wellbeing
With the summer just around the corner, some of you may be looking for some quick and easy summer recipes to try out this year. We have quite a lot of recipes you can choose from on our recipe page of our website (click here to check it out!), but…
Posted on: Apr 16, 2019 | Posted in: Allergies, Life, Lifestyle, Women
As we're sure you're aware... Easter is rapidly approaching. It's time to enjoy the lovely weather outside and go on a fun little Easter Egg hunt so we thought we would share a few fun options of activities you could do for the occasion if you have any little kiddos…
Posted on: Apr 9, 2019 | Posted in: Allergies, Lifestyle, Wellbeing
This weekend, 12th-14th of April you can come and see us exhibiting at the Baby and Toddler Show in Sandown Park! It will be the first ever baby and child orientated show we are doing and we can't wait. At shows loads of parents talk to us about how much…
Posted on: Apr 2, 2019 | Posted in: Life, Lifestyle, Wellbeing, Women
Have you come across the term If It Fit Your Macros before? Well, if you are interested in fitness, it’s highly likely you have. However, if you haven’t before, this blogpost will hopefully introduce you to it a bit. Macros, are the main macronutrients you should consume through your…
Mother's Day is just around the corner! We thought it would be nice to remind all of you to treat your Mum this weekend for Mother's Day and spend some quality time with her. We know how busy life can get, but make sure to set some time aside for…
Posted on: Mar 19, 2019 | Posted in: Allergies, Life, Lifestyle, Wellbeing, Women
Hi everyone! You may have seen all across our social media, that at the end of February, we held our very first Vegan and Allergy Friendly Creative Nature Supper Club! We have had a few successful events already- our summer and our Christmas bake-offs, but we wanted to try something…
Nutrition and Hydration Week (11th-17th of March) is an annual event which aims to highlight and promote healthy living and advancements in nutrition and hydration locally and worldwide! At Creative Nature, we care for all customers and their health, by producing products which are safe for all consumers to eat,…
Benefits of Eating Clean “Clean eating” has had a bad reputation in recent months. Here at the Creative Nature HQ we believe this is down to there being too much ambiguity around what “clean eating” means. Do you have to wash every bit of food you eat? What is classified…
Posted on: Feb 19, 2019 | Posted in: Lifestyle
Here at Creative Nature we love all things Chocolate, but there is something special about Mint Chocolate. There are tons of people that love the combination of the cool refreshing taste of mint with an indulgent taste of chocolate! Today, on the 19th of February it is even Chocolate Mint…
Posted on: Jan 29, 2019 | Posted in: Allergies, Labelling, Life, Lifestyle, Wellbeing
As a result of the announcement on Friday (25th January 2019) that food labelling is to become much stricter in order to protect food allergy sufferers there seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel. The government is looking to impose stricter rules around labelling of sandwiches…
Posted on: Jan 21, 2019 | Posted in: Life, Lifestyle, Wellbeing
Living with a Food Allergy Did you know that the prevalence of food allergies within the Western culture is rising? A reported 1 in 50 UK school children suffer from a peanut allergy! Food allergies are a serious autoimmune disease. When an allergy sufferer falls into contact (whether by indirect…
Posted on: Jan 12, 2019 | Posted in: Life, Lifestyle, Wellbeing
You can’t buy motivation. Most runners probably wish they could. We hit walls. Life can seem to get in the way of running–so having a playbook of motivational techniques is important for runners at every level who are fighting the same battle to log miles. Running motivation can come in…
