With Half Term on the doorstep it's great news that there is a new girls' magazine on the market called Blossom- for girls who love to learn. Magazines are perfect for taking on long journeys, to restaurants, or to keep my girls occupied for a couple of hours whilst I try to get things done. I always stock up on magazines before we go on holiday as they are light, easy to pack and offer hours of entertainment. Though the Girls, when given free … [Read more...]
Have you heard of Honkopoly?
"This one time, on the Team Honk Relay..." In all likelihood this is a phrase that you will be hearing a lot in the future. The Holy Trinity of Annie, Tanya and Penny that brought us Postcards from Ghana, and climbing Snowdon with red pants on your head last year have joined forces with the evil genius that is Sports Relief with a plan so daring, so awesome, so utterly crazy that I had to be a part of it. Under the banner of Team … [Read more...]
When we went to visit Harrods Santa 2013
When we were invited to visit Santa's Grotto at Harrod's, I confess I got the giggles out of sheer joy. It's the kind of thing you imagine that a child would love: a big department store Santa with all the bells and whistles, that would really solidify the Christmas Magic in your child's heart and memory. A friend was less encouraging "I took my child to Harrod's last year, and it was terrible. A real waste of money." she said. But I had … [Read more...]
Who lives in a house like this?
When I was a little girl I always thought it would be wonderful to live in a Gingerbread House when I grew up. The air would smell like Christmas every day and I could nibble a corner of the room if the cupboards were bare. There would be pink love hearts around the door and a little path of sugar balls that crunched delightfully under your feet when you walked to the front door. Every day would start with a fall of sweet snow that covered the … [Read more...]
Secret Christmas Gifting with Not On The High Street
It seems that now the Holidays Are Coming, everyone is talking about Not Talking About Christmas. But last week I spent an entire evening on Not On The High Street (NOTHS)- an online marketplace that brings together 3,800 independent small UK businesses- diligent in my pursuit of the perfect Christmas Gift. The side benefit of my night on the site was that I have filled out my Birthday (Thanksgiving, if you were interested) and Christmas … [Read more...]
Take a fresh look at the new look Tesco Finest range
I was recently invited to London to a secret location where I was plied with the Finest food and wine. The Tesco Finest range, which first hit our shelves fifteen years ago, has had a nip and a tuck and some slick new packaging. There are 1500 reasons for trying the range, but I'm going to give you ten reasons for taking a fresh look at the new look Finest range: 1. Mushrooms: foragers go out at dawn to hunt down the choicest … [Read more...]
Benihana Chelsea: fun for all the family
I first went to Benihana on my first date with the man I now call DH. We in fact met at Benihana Piccadilly for the first time after speaking online for a couple of weeks. It was an experience I will never forget. I introduced my mother to my intended in Benihana Chelsea on the King's Road. I hadn't thought about taking my children to Benihana's until last week when the Tour de Force that is London Baby put together a fabulous event at the very … [Read more...]
