half
Half’ is in on my heart at the moment. Half Term (time to catch up – with work and the minis. find the teacher trainee me pondering, ever so slightly professionally, the same theme at FileBabyFile) Half Full (feeling optimistic, mostly, at least about things getting done, because they can’t not) Half Off (living off … Continue reading
perspective
The wonder-daddy-man, boy and babe have taken the train to London for a mini-adventure. They’re staying with the hub’s fantastic family for a week, while I while away the time being productive. I have a lot of miles to run. The marathon is on Sunday. SUNDAY. Leah and I cycle-logically prepared ourselves by riding round … Continue reading
sorry biscuits
The dishwasher is no more. Not cool to have to go old school with the fairy and all that faff, but hey, these things happen and I doubt we’ll get it fixed so I better get used to it. As a result I’ve been inspired to find desserts that double as activities, keeping the kids … Continue reading
vegetarian boobs
There’s no shortage of words, webbed and written, to help women breast feed. But there is pretty much nothing about helping us STOP. Boo that. Everyone has to stop. Sometime. Most sooner than others (a few people on forums still feeding four-year-olds in tandem with their toddlers. Scary). So here’s what I’ve learned the (rock) … Continue reading
strange advice about spuds and sunshine
Whats the strangest thing another mama has suggested to you? Here’s some curious climate advice I’ve been given in the past year… WINTER I commented on the cold as we piled into a primary school for some sorta singing group. Eco-Mama suggested keeping the kids warm by baking up old potatoes and bunging them in … Continue reading
Thank You part 2…
Here’s the finished result – I did 4 versions and printed onto postcards. Whatcha think? X
new year & new things
Here’s a few things I’d like to be/do/try this year… 1. Be a Believer 2. Do a Fringe 3. Try making These! They’re sweet! White Chocolate, M&M’s and pretzel sticks. So cute! Great party piece right?! What’s on your list? Send me ideas! XX
a whole heap of thanks
As the presents piled up in front of 5 excited little people, my super organised sister-in-law reached for pen and paper, ready to note down who gave what to who(m). Clever. I’ve now just about joined all the gifts to the givers, and am ready to embark on thanking people – just had to choose … Continue reading
Mr BowJangles
This bracelet from JewelHausRocks would be the perfect way to sparkle up your mum jeans/cardi/converse combo. It’s free from the usual scratch/snag/snap issues I seem to get my other braclets/kids hair tangled up in! Love it! A sweet snippet at £8, it’ll make a deliciously disco Christmas gift to0 X Find it at the ASOS … Continue reading
under the tree… then where?! scumptious toy storage solutions
Wrapping is ripped. Toys are are strewn. Parents are pooped, and wondering where to put it all…. These stylish solutions are cute AND clever. They’re easy to fill and fabulous to look at, so you can tidy up quickly then leave them on display. If you use ‘convertible’ storage (the boy reckons anything without a … Continue reading
Suits You Siri
I had high hopes that the iPhone 4S would be the extra pair of hands I needed, thanks to it’s frank, funny and super-smart personal assistant. But I don’t need to know my share options, and I already know what the weather is – cold. I live in Newcastle. But can Siri cope with being … Continue reading
how bad jeans happen to good mamas
Dashing out the door to meet some neglected NCT buddies, but just came upon this and had to share – how hilarious is it?! Loving the old-school Paint-esque graphics too! Read the full post here: http://bloodsweatandpeanutbutter.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/how-bad-jeans-happen-to-good-moms/ P.S Have been busy making Christmas lists that I’ll share soon,playing with my new iPhone lots which I’ll tell … Continue reading
Oh. My. The Style Mentors (and a bit on me and mine)
Stuff The boy wrote a song about his much adored Nana today. ‘Nana nana nana naaaaaaana. Nana is a lady.’ Followed by verse 2 ‘Clemmence Clemmence Clemence Cleeeeeeemence. Clemence is a bug.’ We’re staying in Ascot with Ben’s parents (Nana and Papa) while we go to a big European church convention in Windsor which starts … Continue reading
shake rattle roll and rescue your iPhone
Kids are careless without meaning to be, and sometimes so are people who have kids. Last year I was helping set up for a gig and with my arms full of glow sticks and gear, and the boy balanced on my hip, my iPhone just sort of… slipped. And smashed. And then sat on a … Continue reading
nameberry
Have you ever asked your parents what your nearly-name was? My sister Alicia was very nearly a Stephanie. If I’d been blue not pink, I would’ve been a David. Quick canvas of the room throws up a Rustam, Asher and a Gregory. We nearly had an Esme and a Hugo had the kids been the … Continue reading
i covet – stylish covers for iStuff
I spoke to Orange last week, and they’d already taken over 50,000 pre-orders for the iphone 4S. I’m due an upgrade and am considering the advantages of the voice activated assistant. Can’t decide if ‘getting Siri to sort it’ sounds swish, or slavish. However, a hand-free approach could be super for the multi-tasking mama who … Continue reading
Make It Happen Mama: Marina (Tiny Lives)
I find Marina literally battening down the banner for Saturday’s sale, head down in the windy wet weather. I park my two under a bus shelter and snap a few pics before the heavens open and we run inside to catch up. Described by friends as compassionate, committed and innovative, I can’t wait to find … Continue reading
what’s IT like?
With 2 minis to my name now, I’m frequently asked ‘So what’s it like?’ by pregnant mums with toddlers in tow. So here IT is. Blindingly brilliant (which explains the 3-child-family). I knew me and the man could love a little more, but I hadn’t expected boy and babe to adore each other so much. … Continue reading
best of the rest
There’s an overwhelming world of hipster mama bloggers out there. I could read all day and but brush the surface of all that kiddy caring cool. So to save you some time, or pique your interest with other posts, I’ve put together links to the best of the rest from the week… Winter Pregnancy Styling … Continue reading
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