Each day I bring you the one thing that’s top of my shopping list. Or pinned on my Pinterest lust-list. Or screen-shotted every two minutes on Instagram. From the cutest new kids clothes (expect a lot of toddler boy buys) to cute mum-worthy fashion buys and all the accessories and […]
Tag: parenthood
19 Highlights from my Bugaboo Paris Trip
A week ago I whizzed over to gay Paris with Bugaboo for the launch of their latest art collaboration with Niark1. You know this already, as I’m sure you’ve read my post on the team-up here, but as a reminder, the design and mobility brand has got a new collection […]
I Do Not Like the Sound of My Voice Like This
The annoying truth about ‘mummy voice’ (spoiler alert: I have one). I’ve never spent much time around mums. My mum? Yes. All the time. Every minute I can. But not new mums. I was the first of my mates to have a baby, so pretty much everything has been unchartered […]
Breastfeeding In Public: A Guide
Breastfeeding in public is not a topic worth debating. I cannot be bothered to lay out an argument for or against because quite simply there is no viable ‘against’ argument. It’s what women were given breasts for, and telling them not to use them as intended to nourish their babies […]
News: Bugaboo launches Niark1 Collaboration
If, like me, you’re a sucker for a pretty gadget, the chances are you’re already familiar with Bugaboo. Not only do their pushchairs glide around and make for super-easy navigation (whatever your terrain), they look good too. Particularly since they are renowned for their timely art and fashion collaborations – […]
Review: Ascot Racecourse Family Day
On 2 April, we popped down to Ascot’s Family Day – Jack’s first day at the races (and mine, also). He adores animals, and we often take long country walks in search of the occasional lone horse or sheep, so the prospect of seeing multiple horses running around… I knew […]
29 Ways to Say ‘No’ to a Toddler
Apparently, it’s best not to over-use the word ‘no’ with toddlers, or it begins to lose all meaning. Easier said than done when your small person spends most of its time balancing on unstable objects and cramming dangerous-looking articles into its mouth. Here are a few alternatives, anyway… That’s not […]
Kitchen Karaoke: Sleeping Bunnies (with Lyrics)
The Kitchen Karaoke series continues. As promised, Jack’s choice of song this week. And it’s one of his favourites – Sleeping Bunnies, the nursery rhyme. I’ve, er, put the lyrics below just in case you’re inspired to sing along. Hop little bunnies etc etc. Oh, and don’t expect to get […]
All I Want for Mother’s Day
Out and about tomorrow? It’s not too late to grab a beautiful Mother’s Day treat for the most important woman in your life. Are you reading this Jack? Turn Peppa Pig off and to the shops with you son! If you’re in London pop along to Selfridges or the Jo […]
Are you a Bad Mother if you Can’t Make your Baby Sleep?
On sleep, and the measure of a mother… Jack is nine months old now. And he still sleeps terribly. A good night is two or three wakes that last 10 to 15 minutes each and up about 6.15. A bad night is upwards of four wakes with hour-long wakeful stretches […]