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Win Blossom & Bow Kids Party in a Box £60 #12DaysXmas2017

December 20, 2017 by Uju 64 Comments

Win Blossom & Bow Kids Party in a Box £60 #12DaysXmas2017

    It’s hard to believe 2018 is around the corner. Where did the year disappear to? For us Babes about Town, our New Year officially begins in February, aka birthday season. With three Aquarians celebrating, I don’t have time to run around figuring out party bits and bobs. So I’ll definitely be checking out… 

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Win 2 FAMILY TICKETS to Big Fish Little Fish!

May 28, 2015 by Uju Leave a Comment

Win 2 FAMILY TICKETS to Big Fish Little Fish!

    It’s not every day you walk onto a dancefloor surrounded by knee-high party animals and find yourself in a free concert from a class act. At the last Big Fish Little Fish family rave we attended at super cool Electrowerkz in Islington, we were lucky enough to catch Roisin Murphy of Moloko fame… 

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Win Little Lulubel Kids Party Kit worth up to £135.50!

February 23, 2015 by Uju 75 Comments

Win Little Lulubel Kids Party Kit worth up to £135.50!

    I’m coming down off the highs (and headaches) of THREE birthdays in February. We had a great time at Jed’s bowling bash over half-term — I’ll tell you all about it in my upcoming London Kids Birthday Guide. In the meantime, we have a fantastic offer for you as our Babes Birthday Giveaways… 

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Top 20 Family Friendly Festivals in London and Beyond (Summer 2014)

May 28, 2014 by Uju 2 Comments

Top 20 Family Friendly Festivals in London and Beyond (Summer 2014)

  Glastonbury sells out in a hot minute. Ben & Jerry’s delicious Sundae on the Common seems to have packed up its tub and spoon for good. But there are loads more family friendly festivals in London and beyond for kids and parents/carers who like to party outdoors, whatever the weather.   Top 20 Family… 

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Kensington Hotel Afternoon Tea + Storytelling (Eat London with Kids)

March 21, 2014 by Uju Leave a Comment

Kensington Hotel Afternoon Tea + Storytelling (Eat London with Kids)

Once upon a time in Kensington… When you think of afternoon tea and storytelling at Kensington Hotel**, you might imagine little darlings preened and primped sitting attentively on stools, while their yummy mummies gossip in the background. Well, think again. It’s not that the mums aren’t well turned out (most of them were, although it… 

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#Win a Gamewagon Mobile Gaming Party worth £250! (12 Days of Xmas 2013)

December 24, 2013 by Uju 39 Comments

#Win a Gamewagon Mobile Gaming Party worth £250! (12 Days of Xmas 2013)

NB: THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LUCKY WINNER ZOE AND THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO ENTERED! For anybody who reads this blog regularly, Gamewagon needs no introduction. The mobile video gaming service brings the party to your door, providing 12-15 people with an unforgettable experience of gaming, bonding and fun! Ezra was… 

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#Win an Angel’s Face Tutu! (12 Days of Xmas 2013)

December 19, 2013 by Uju 84 Comments

#Win an Angel’s Face Tutu! (12 Days of Xmas 2013)

I’m not typically keen on frills but I can’t get enough of Angel’s Face tutus. Just looking at them makes me want to pirouette! Imagine my delight to discover that, owing to popular demand, Angel’s Face now make their tutus all the way up to adult sizes. I’ve got my eye on their African-Can Tutu… 

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Featured Video: Women’s Partywear from M&S

December 2, 2013 by Uju Leave a Comment

Featured Video One of the things that’s getting me excited about Christmas is wandering through the shops and seeing all the gorgeous, festive accessories and outfits for the party season. The brand new short film below from M&S on women’s partywear calls right to me, as my one-word resolution for 2013 was ‘Sparkle’. I can’t… 

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