The Greener Gifting Gang Podcast
The Greener Gifting Gang Podcast
Hosted by Eve Cale of Giftwrapped by Eve
Welcome to Greener Gifting Gang – the podcast that explores the joy of giving while treading lighter on the planet. I’m Eve Cale, eco-giftwrapping expert and founder of Giftwrapped by Eve, and I’m here to help you gift more thoughtfully, beautifully and sustainably.
In each episode, I’ll share tips, stories and inspiration to help you choose, wrap and share gifts in ways that feel meaningful and mindful – whether you're wrapping for loved ones or packaging products for your small business. I’ll also be joined by guests who bring fresh ideas for greener gifting, conscious creativity and low-waste celebrations.
Tune in to discover how small changes can make your gifting kinder to the earth – and even more joyful.
The Greener Gifting Gang Podcast
The Importance of Surprise and Anticipation in Gift Giving — with Rachel Slyfield
Episode 5: The Importance of Surprise and Anticipation in Gift Giving — with Rachel Slyfield
In this episode, I’m joined by Greener Gifting Gang member Rachel Slyfield, founder of Rachel’s 3 Rs—a subscription box designed to support mums of children with special educational needs (SEN). Her mission? To help busy mums carve out meaningful time for themselves and rediscover those small but powerful moments of calm and joy.
We chat about the emotional magic of surprise and anticipation in gifting—how the way we choose and wrap presents can make the experience more memorable. Rachel shares how she weaves this into her own gifting, both personally and in her business, and offers practical tips on staying organised with gifts and ways to choose more sustainable options.
It’s an inspiring conversation about slowing down, gifting with purpose, and creating joy—both for others and for ourselves.
In this episode:
- Why surprise and anticipation make gifts feel so special
- The inspiration behind Rachel’s 3 Rs and how it supports SEN mums
- Why self-care doesn’t have to be complicated or overly commercial
- Ways businesses can add intention and care to the unboxing experience
Connect with Rachel:
Instagram: @rachelsthreerssubscriptionbox
Learn more about Rachel’s 3 Rs: rachelsthreers.com
Rachel's Facebook community
Join the conversation:
Feeling inspired to slow gifting down and add more meaning to it? Come and share your thoughts or ideas in our Facebook community:
Giftwrapped by Eve – Learn Eco Giftwrapping
Or follow on Instagram @giftwrappedbyeve
You can also download free resources on Eve's website giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies
And don’t forget to follow the show, leave a review, or share this episode with a SEN mum who needs some time out.