The one where I realise I’ve become a massive ‘schools’ bore Posted on November 24, 2014January 3, 2022 By Becky So, it finally happened. There I was, sitting in Starbucks having coffee with my neighbour, who has children of a similar age to myself, when the conversation inevitably turned to schools (we are in the process of visiting some on behalf of Freddie, who starts next September). Two tables down,… Read more
Family Diary Making memories AKA mangling mince pies! Posted on November 23, 2014May 19, 2025 By Becky Okay, so I know this is another Christmas-related post in November, but please bare with me! When I was growing up, one of the traditions I can remember in the run-up to Christmas, along with making the Christmas cake, was to make mince pies with my Mum, and bung them… Read more
Freddie Freddie’s Christmas Wishlist Posted on November 20, 2014October 1, 2025 By Becky Apologies in advance, but I’m afraid I’ve become one of those irritating people who start buying Christmas presents in August. It’s not that I’m obsessing over the festive season so soon (as much as I love it, I try not to peak too early), but because over the last… Read more
Parenting A new chapter, and a realisation Posted on November 17, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky It’s been 3 weeks now since I started my new role, as a social media manager for a telecoms company. It really is the perfect job, as being 2 days a week working from home/the cafe (def maxing out that Starbucks loyalty card), means it fits in around the children… Read more
Photo Projects 8 Hours, 8 photos Posted on November 16, 2014May 21, 2025 By Becky 1// Dark light, gloomy day- perfect excuse for laid back Saturday 2// The BEST breakfast, my favourite type of egg 3// Was going to go for a run. Got joined by small daughter in buggy. Turned into walk/run. Do you know how hard it is to run pushing a buggy… Read more
Make The Crafty Insider – Ragged Life Posted on November 15, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky The other day I wrote about my trip to ‘Tea and Crafting’ in Camden, and the fab ‘Rag-Rugging’ session we all had with Elsie Jackson, from ‘Ragged Life’. Well I was so smitten with the craft, that I asked Elsie if she had any other examples of her work to… Read more
Fashion & Beauty Good Mum Style – Lou Teasdale Posted on November 13, 2014October 28, 2019 By Becky With a 3 year old daughter, and around the same age as me (31), One Direction stylist Lou Teasdale is a fine example of Good Mum Style. Fearless and youthful, her distinct uniform of bleached silver mane, and quirky, rock-inspired clothes would scare the hell out of most people… Read more
Reviews Toddlebike Review Posted on November 13, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky When I received an email the other week with an offer of a Toddlebike for Sasha to try, I jumped at the chance! We don’t review too many toys, since our place is crammed full already, but if a special one comes up, we are ready and raring! I knew that… Read more
Travel Butlins Bognor Regis Review Part 2 (The Preschooler edition!) Posted on November 12, 2014July 21, 2025 By Becky Hello all! After a really positive response to my ‘part 1’ post on our trip to Butlins Bognor Regis (who knew there were so many non-believers like myself, who are now excited to give Butters a go?!), I hereby present part 2 of our holiday. This time focusing on the… Read more