Under The Same Sky Events

09/06/2023

We've had lots of kind messages and comments about our closure, offering commiseration and support. Thank you. It means a lot. But please don't be sad, this is a positive. All things have an expiration and that's not a bad thing. We are both so busy now with our day jobs, that we don't want to spend all weekend working too and miss out on what is most important, our families. We could carry on, working all weekend and making extra pennies, but money isn't everything, and we'd rather have that precious time with our little ones and a good work/life balance.

Thanks again for all your support and remember to keep looking to the magic of the stars, because every ending is a beginning. ✨

09/06/2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Under the Same Sky is now closed. 🌙
We have absolutely loved this little venture. However we are both now far too busy to give it the attention it deserves. We are getting our weekends back with our families as we are both now working too many hours throughout the week.✨
We've loved bringing a bit of magic to your homes. It has been such an honour to share your celebrations.🌙
Thank you so much for all your support, it has been received with love and gratitude. Keep looking to the stars 🌙
✨🌙If you are interested in buying all of our stock, please get in contact. ✨🌙

10/04/2023

I love these delicate jellyfish. They always make me smile. I mean, just look at them. 🌙

08/03/2023

Today's prompt is finishing touches, which is the perfect prompt for us, because I truly believe our finishing touches are what set us apart from other sleepover companies. The vast majority of our finishing touches were handmade by me (Ella) and my husband, and the others were very carefully selected to ensure that each sleepover delivers a little bit of that stardust we promise. You won't find other sleepover companies with finishing touches like ours because they can't be shop bought, and they haven't had the love poured into them that ours have. ✨

03/03/2023

Today's prompt for is 'snippet'. So here's a little snippet of a sleepover we did for a mini space lover and his older sister. ✨

02/03/2023

Day 2 of and it's 'all about you'. Two of us who make up Under The Same Sky Events. Actually, that's not quite correct....there's 8 of us because it is a family affair. Everything we do is a family affair, and by family I mean two girls who've been friends since 16 and seen each other through all of life's ups and downs, including weddings and births, and have scraped each other off the floor too many times to mention. Then came two men and then four brilliant, unique babies, who love one another deeply.
We are quite different in some ways, but in all the important ways, we are the same. We laugh a lot, we love a giggle. We love to wine and dine, food is love. We thoroughly enjoy each other's company.
Whatever happens, this bunch of 8 will always be finding ways to make each other laugh and will always be ready to pop the kettle on in times of crisis. ✨

01/03/2023

I'm going to try and play along with ( inspired me to) but I reckon I'll probably remember to do it about three times.
We are two mums who have been friends since we were 16 (we're now 40). We met in North London and now both live in South Manchester. About 50 yards from one another. We have selected or hand crafted our kit very carefully. Shout-out to my husband and his never ending patience and handy skills. We wanted to stand out from other tipi companies, offering a bit of stardust with every sleepover.
We set up Under The Same Sky about 18 months ago, and have giggled our way through every event we have set up. ✨

14/02/2023

Happy Valentine's Days, pals. To spread the love, we are offering 14% off any booking made (+ deposit paid) by Sunday 19th February. 💖

03/02/2023

We love our 'Amongst The Stars' sleepovers. Shimmering stars and deep (space) blacks contrast each other beautifully to create an other-worldly effect. ✨

29/01/2023

Local Lovelies, can you help Little Green Sock with their urgent items and February wishlist?

The February Wishlist is finally here!

We've been very busy at Little Green Sock Project HQ. This month we have supported families escaping domestic abuse, refugees, care leavers, and families really struggling with the cost of living - providing clothing bundles and essential items for new families such as prams/buggies.

Now we're straight and have managed to do a stock check we can now start accepting your fantastic donations again.

There are some age groups that we are in urgent need for, so if you know anyone that may have outgrown these sizes please share/tag them.

For more information, or to book in your donation please head to www.littlegreensock.org/donate-clothes. We have a good stock of many of the items at the moment and limited space, so if its not on the wish list we do not have a current requirement for it.

As always thank you for your fantastic quality donations, especially the ones that come in clean and pre-labelled, you make us do a little happy dance when we see them!
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28/01/2023

How To Host A Successful Sleepover 🌙
✨ Invite children who you know will be comfortable sleeping at your home.
✨ Our beds are big, they are made for adults. So to ensure there's no disappointment on the day, measure your space to ensure our set-up will fit as, while we like to say we work magic, we cannot move large items of furniture or knock down walls. If the beds do not fit, they do not fit.
✨ Clear your designated sleepover room of any clutter and remove precious items that your child or you, may be protective of.
✨ Remember to buy breakfast. Bagels, chocolate spread and chopped fruit are a good choice.
✨ Prepare yourself for a late night, it's a sleepover after all, but let your guests know what your expectations are at the start. Tell them what time lights out will be, so they know what they are working towards.
✨ Don't forget the snacks. Snacks are an integral part of any sleepover.
✨ Crafts or pamper sessions work well in conjunction with our sleepovers but there are lots of activities you could incorporate to move the event along fluidly. Think painting nails and face masks or jewellery making or a gaming session on an Xbox.
✨ Pizza makes a good meal for your sleepover guests. Home-cooked are a cheap meal or if you want to splurge, takeaway pizza can be served straight from the box saving you washing up and effort.
✨Factor your guests laying in later than usual in the morning. Do not expect them to be up and full of the joys of spring at their usual early hour. While they will have had a comfy sleep (that much we guarantee), they will have undoubtedly had a lot less sleep than normal. So plan for a lazy morning. Let them lull about, enjoying breakfast on their trays in the tents. Everything can be cleaned so don't worry about that!
✨Relax! A sleepover party should be a stress free event. We do all the set up and take down and we can even arrange extras for you like craft activities or pamper kits. All you need to do is remind the kids to sleep. And maybe pour yourself a couple of glasses of prosecco.

18/01/2023

Soft pink and silver, such a pretty combination. ✨

05/01/2023

Got an adventurous kid with an upcoming birthday and no idea what to do for it? We know.....a Camp Wildling sleepover. To book, simply drop us a message. ✨

01/01/2023

Wishing you a very happy, healthy, propsperous and adventure filled 2023. ✨ Do more of what makes you happy and well, and less of the things that hurt your sense of peace and wellbeing. ✨ Life is for fun and love. Fill it up with that and there will be less dark corners. ✨

24/12/2022

Merry Christmas from our houses to yours. We hope Santa brings you lots of rest, love and laughter - there's no better gift. Take it easy and honour the holidays in the way that works for you.✨

10/12/2022

Little Green Sock Project need your help this Christmas.

Our December Wish List is here!!

We received 43 referrals of local children last month and supplied them with lovely warm clothing bundles from all of your fantastic donations!

Every child receives a lovingly prepared bundle of a weeks worth of clothing, a winter coat and other warm bits to help keep fingers and toes warm this winter.

We have also started adding in some essential toiletries such as toothbrushes/toothpaste to promote overall well-being thanks to your donations!

A very grateful mum said ‘ I never would have been able to fund clothing for my children, this has made a big difference and made sure they are kept warm with proper clothing. It has reduced my family stress levels’.

We can’t do what we do without the amazing community in Trafford getting behind us and donating their good quality items they no longer need, and supporting our donation drives.

Please keep sharing our wish lists and our reverse advent calendar!!

*We are accepting all age 12month- 12 years donations, however the ages listed are where we are running particularly low and expected to run out soon!

Please check out our donation criteria via the website and submit a request to donate there and we’ll direct you to a drop off point.

www.littlegreensock.org/donate-clothes

Thank you!

10/12/2022

We can almost hear those jingling bells and the gentle sound of hooves of reindeers, landing gracefully on rooftops. ✨

26/11/2022

Little Green Sock Project has launched their Reverse Advent Calendar. Can you complete it? Or perhaps you have something brand new from the list that you won't use?

It’s the launch of our Reverse Advent Calendar!

The idea is to collect all of these items over 12 days, pop them all in a box/bag then drop them off at our ‘Reverse Advent Calendar’ drop off point!

You can do it as a family, as a group, as a business, however you want to! Any help is really appreciated!

We know times are hard for families right now, so please only help out if you feel able to. There are lots of ways you can help even by sharing our posts!

You can drop these items off at 46 North on Flixton Road in Urmston. 46North

If you have preloved clothing to donate, please head to our website to check out our requirements and fill in the donation form so we can arrange drop off www.littlegreensock.org

Thank you!!!

26/11/2022

Happy birthday Daisy, from all the mermaids and seahorses. 🧜‍♀️

19/11/2022

Candy Cane Lane looking cosy and classy.🎅

11/11/2022

Candy Cane Lane is the perfect treat for your little elves this Christmas, as recommended by Santa himself. If they're on the big man in red's nice list, that is. 🎅

03/11/2022

Local folks, please see the November wishlist from Little Green Sock Project - they are desperately short on some items. Putting together bundles today was tricky because there was very little stock in some of the ages.

Also, if you ever fancy coming with me to do a volunteering session, just let me know. It's so rewarding and any help offered makes a difference.

November Wishlist is here!

We had 51 children referred to our project in October alone. We still have outstanding referrals from October because we have completely ran out of some age groups!

We are especially in need of age 12-18m and 18-24m boys clothing, and 18-24m girls clothing.

We are also appealing for a Next2Me crib to help support a mum to be who is having to undergo major abdominal surgery after having her baby. (We have now had multiple offers and no longer require this, thank you everyone!!)

Please please share with your parent friends, schools and nurseries and see if they can help get involved!

If you would like to donate items on our wishlist please head to our website in our bio and go to the Donate Clothes page.

If you have weekday mornings free and fancy helping us out with clothes sorting and making up bundles then please do get in touch, we’d love your help!

25/10/2022

Ghouls Night is creeeeeping up on us. 🎃

01/10/2022

This little bunch of sweethearts had the idea to set up a stall and sell sweets for charity. The oldest had been planning it all week at school. They worked really hard all afternoon and told people all about their chosen charity Little Green Sock Project

The Baby Sleep Doula they did us proud today.

29/09/2022

I'm gon' send him to outer space.....
Shout-out to all you crazy cats out there, old enough to name that tune! We see you, babes. 🌙✨

28/09/2022

Please contact us via WhatsApp. 🌙✨

13/09/2022

Camping is always a good idea. Especially when it's indoors, there's no bugs, a proper toilet, no loading up of the car and you don't even have to fight over putting up the tent. Camp Wildling is camping for kids in your own home, without any stress. 🌙

30/08/2022

Something creepy this way comes........

Ghouls Night is back and available to book for all your Pumpkin King loving, Wednesday Addams inspired, Tim Burton obsessed little ghouls. 🧡

24/08/2022

Please see the list of wanted items from Little Green Sock.

We’ve started a wishlist!!

We get so many generous requests to donate items to our project, all of our baby clothing boxes are full so unable to accept any more at present, however we are very short on other items!

If you have any of the items listed that you would like to donate onto a family in need locally then please get in touch!

We will be holding a drop off event on Tuesday 30th August in the evening at our premises on Flixton Road Urmston.

For our donation criteria and to book a slot please go to:
www.littlegreensock.org/donate-clothes