If there is one thing I have regretted as a parent it is that I haven’t been more adventurous with the children’s clothing. I have pretty much stuck with the ‘safe’ options when I shop for the children, nothing too expensive because I knew they would grow out of them quickly, nothing too flamboyant or … Read more
With the Beans now back at school at I’m slowly returning to some form of routine, it’s only been three days but I’m hoping to get myself back to my ‘organised self’ that I used to pride myself on back in the day when I worked full time in an office. Whenever I updated my … Read more
Squeeee the Summer Holidays are just within sniffing distance and I don’t know about you but I can’t wait. I’m looking forward to a Summer packed with adventures with my little people. We are hoping and praying for nice weather so that we can all pop on our Summer dresses, shorts and t-shirts and crack … Read more
For the past few months, I have really enjoyed getting back into exercise again, or rather, I was until I suffered an injury. Still, I’m not planning on staying away from exercise altogether. I shall continue with core work until I can get back to running, but in the meantime, I’ve been busy checking out sportswear because … Read more
This has followed many years of fairly dull fashion styles, but now, growing numbers of fashion brands and houses are appreciating the potential of the market. It also helps that there is a large number of new mums blogging about fashion and what they like to be seen in. It is apparent that they do … Read more
When Little Bean was a small girl, say 4 or 5 years old she played with ‘baby dolls’ but only really to undress them and then leave them somewhere generally with their head trapped in a box or behind a door. I used to think to myself ‘she doesn’t seem very maternal’ or ‘girly’ when … Read more
A few weeks ago after dropping Jelly Bean at nursery I hopped into my car and made the short drive to Holbeach in search of Toto Shoes to pick up my first pair of Strive Sandals. Strive isn’t a name I had heard of before but it was certainly one which caught my attention. Over … Read more
Do your kids get restless when you take them shopping on the high street? Don’t panic, there’s an alternative. Shopping for children’s clothes and toys through a catalogue provides you with more choice than ever before. First up, you’ll be able to spread the cost of any purchases you make in affordable instalments. You’ll also … Read more
Long before I moved to Peterborough in 2012 I remember coming shopping to Queensgate with my Mum. The overall look of the Centre hasn’t changed that much over the years, new shops have come and gone, the clock was moved and there are more ‘Pop-Up shops’ on the lower mall but it’s still the place I remember … Read more