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Win Eva Sonaike Designer Tray! (Babes Birthday Giveaways)

January 21, 2015 by Uju 40 Comments

Win Eva Sonaike Designer Tray! (Babes Birthday Giveaways)

    Eva Sonaike is a savvy mama whose name has become synonymous with stylish interiors and one-of-a-kind designs. German born and of Nigerian parentage, Eva draws on her rich multicultural heritage to infuse her range with originality and a twist of the exotic. The Eva Sonaike line has been featured in Liberty’s, Selfridges and… 

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Tootsa MacGinty Penguin Jumper for Refuge

January 12, 2015 by Uju 2 Comments

Tootsa MacGinty Penguin Jumper for Refuge

    You might have spotted this rather charming fella in an earlier post. No, I don’t mean Mr Droopy Lips back there, or even Ezra (although they both have their moments). I’m talking about the party penguin on Ezra’s chest. How cute is he? We had a special Christmas delivery from Jules of Tootsa… 

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Babes Love… Khush-Boo Fragrances for Kids

November 18, 2014 by Uju 3 Comments

Babes Love… Khush-Boo Fragrances for Kids

    I’m a fragrance junkie and, like many women, my obsession with scent began at my mother’s dressing table. But although I’ve been dousing myself in my mum’s perfumes since I was little, I must admit I had a knee-jerk reaction when I first heard about Khush-boo fragrances for babies and kids. Fragrances for… 

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Muddy Puddles Giveaway: Win a Ski Jacket worth £55!

November 17, 2014 by Uju 46 Comments

Muddy Puddles Giveaway: Win a Ski Jacket worth £55!

    When it’s grey and soggy outside, there’s nothing like kids in bright, funky clothing to cheer up the neighbourhood.     The babes couldn’t wait to romp about in the rain, trying out their gifted Muddy Puddles Snow Flurry ski jacket (Ezra) and Puddleflex red wellies with faux fur trim and lining (Jed)…. 

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Little White Company presents Frozen @ElectricCinema

October 21, 2014 by Uju 8 Comments

Little White Company presents Frozen @ElectricCinema

    We knew we’d missed a trick when we arrived (admittedly late-ish) at the Electric Cinema a couple of weeks back to find the beds at the front had already been taken. Boy did those families look cosy snuggled up under cushions and duvets provided by the Little White Company. But we couldn’t complain,… 

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Smart Portable Chargers for your Phone or Tablet (Braven BRV-Bank Review)

August 25, 2014 by Uju Leave a Comment

Smart Portable Chargers for your Phone or Tablet (Braven BRV-Bank Review)

One of the major challenges of going camping for me is feeling cut off from the world. Yes I know, on some level it’s great to unplug from daily life and simply connect with nature. But if you’re a 21st century digital mama, it’s hard to review a camping festival when you can’t Tweet, Instagram… 

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House of Fraser Christmas in July Previews

July 28, 2014 by Uju 2 Comments

House of Fraser Christmas in July Previews

It’s a dizzying feeling stepping off the practically baking hot streets of Baker Street into the cool House of Fraser showrooms to be confronted with Christmas trees and sparkle. I had come to check out their Christmas in July previews, showcasing the most covetable items in decor, fashion, toys and gifts for the festive season…. 

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Vtriker Elite Scooter Review: Skate, Scissor, Slalom!

July 23, 2014 by Uju 4 Comments

Vtriker Elite Scooter Review: Skate, Scissor, Slalom!

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a city parent in possession of a young child, must be in want of a scooter.** Visit any London park and you’ll find toddlers, preschoolers and primary kids whizzing about on the popular Micro or Razr brands. But if your mini wants to stand out from the crowd,… 

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