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Archives for January 2012

POW! A Box Stool to Remember

January 9, 2012 by Uju 1 Comment

This funky cardboard stool caught my eye as I was passing the windows of Gill Wing gift shop on Upper St, N1. I was drawn to the bright colours and graphic print. And such a simple yet innovative concept. Basically it’s a cardboard box that you can put together or pack flat in minutes, and… 

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Filed Under: Cool Stuff, Life Tagged With: accessories, gadgets, gifts, kids, Life, mums, shopping

6 Great New Apps for Kids (iPhone & iPad)

January 8, 2012 by Uju 4 Comments

A quick round-up of some of the latest apps* we’ve been sent to review: 1. The Tale of Peter Rabbit £2.99 (iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch) We were simply bowled over by this app that takes the charm and ingenuity of Beatrix Potter’s classic and gives it a dusting of iPad magic. It’s delightful to… 

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Filed Under: Cool Stuff, Kids, Life Tagged With: blogging, family, gadgets, kids, mums, toys

Family Fun Activities in Greenwich

January 8, 2012 by Uju Leave a Comment

Guest Post If you are looking for something new and fun to do with your kids, then have you considered exploring Greenwich in South East London? You may have been to Greenwich before with your partner or your friends to visit the famous market, which sells everything from stylish clothes and traditional international cuisine, to… 

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Filed Under: London, Visitor's Guides, What's On Tagged With: activities, east London

Weekend Scoop for London Families (Jan 6-8, 2012)

January 6, 2012 by Uju Leave a Comment

It’s the first official weekend of the year. Make it a memorable one at a top cultural or sporty family activity in London. Fri-Sun: Stick Man, Leicester Square Theatre, WC2 (Leicester Square tube)It’s a dangerous world for a Stick Man, what with dogs chasing, birds making nests and the threat of fire. How will he… 

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Filed Under: Weekend Tagged With: activities, dads, east London, events, kids, north London, sport

Calendar: What’s Hot for London Families (Jan 2012)

January 4, 2012 by Uju Leave a Comment

The pavements may be lined with tree carcasses but London’s ice rinks are still open and we’ve not lost our seasonal cheer. Don’t forget to stop by our Holiday Guide and Top Shows for Under 5s for family activities ongoing through mid-January. Here’s looking at you, 2012! Spaghetti Western Orchestra at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank… 

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Filed Under: London, Visitor's Guides, What's On Tagged With: events, family, Life, London-wide, shows

Spicy, Pricey Celebrity Fashion for Kids

January 4, 2012 by Uju 2 Comments

Featured Post In addition to the obvious – fashion sense, colour coordination and an eye for detail – it takes much more for a celebrity to become a successful designer of children’s clothing. As well as having good taste and a mountain of creativity, the famous faces behind kids’ clothing ranges are expected to be… 

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Filed Under: Life Tagged With: fashion, kids, Life, mums, shopping

Babes Review: 12 Things in 2011

January 1, 2012 by Uju 4 Comments

I’m in a reflective mood on the first day of the New Year, so it’s a great time to join in with the linky on Four Plus an Angel. Here are some of my top posts over the previous 12 months. In order of appearance: 1. 10 iPad Apps for Mothers who Blog Apps fab…. 

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Filed Under: Kids, Life, London Tagged With: events, mums, parenting, toddlers

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