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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.

2. Japan: What do we Tell our Kids?
Talking to your children about disaster.

3. British Mummy Bloggers on Happiness
Hosting this carnival was a blast.

4. Potty Training with Shakespeare
To pee or not to pee?

5. A Royal Wedding Bash in Battersea
Wills, Kate and one rocking street party. Watch it on our first vlog!

6. Is London a Breast-Friendly City?
A guide to nursing out and about in the Big Smoke.

7. Is there Sex after Birth?
Discuss.

8. Big Apple Hot Dogs: My Kind of Sausages
A tribute to ‘him outdoors’, the original street food hero.

9. Remembering 9-11
Ten years on.

10. How to Get Around London by Buggy
A primer for pushy parents.

11. The Lies We Tell Ourselves
Did you lie to yourself before having kids? I did!

12. Flashback 2011: Our Year in Photos
Snapshots of the babes in action.

Can’t wait to see what 2012 will bring. Have a great one!

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Category: Kids, Life, LondonTag: events, mums, parenting, toddlers

About Uju

Uju Asika is a writer, blogger and creative consultant. She is the author of Raising Boys Who Do Better: A Hopeful Guide for a New Generation (DK/Penguin Random House), Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World (Yellow Kite/Hachette UK) and the delightful picture book A World for Me and You, illustrated by Jennie Poh (Hachette Children's Group). Uju's books are available at Bookshop.org, Amazon, Waterstones and other good bookshops. Follow Uju @babesabouttown on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.

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  1. Smile & Mama With Me

    January 1, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Nice end of year wrap-up! I also loved your year in photos – a lovely little family you have. Now following you on Twitter!

  2. Uju

    January 1, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    Hey there, thanks for the lovely comment – I do feel very proud of my brood and 2011 sure was eventful, both on the world and personal front! Will be looking out for you on Twitter too :-)

  3. Jessica

    January 3, 2012 at 11:30 am

    What a great look back, I wish I needed your ipad app recommendations BUT I am coming into the 21st century and getting an iphone next week. Thanks for linking up!

  4. Uju

    January 3, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Hi Jessica, thanks for hosting the linky, it was just the kick up the booty I needed to do a best posts review. Oh you will love your iPhone, and most of these apps are iPhone friendly actually! Have a great 2012!

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