M&S have got some lovely summer pieces in for babies and kids at the moment, especially in their Autograph brand. The styles we saw at the Press Day in March (click here) are now in store and online. Lots of pretty sets in florals, embroideries, chambray, grid checks and broderies. Now we just need the summer to properly show its face please!!
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So my son, Finn, is a SERIOUS Lego fan. From about age 3 he massively got into 'little lego' (as opposed to 'big lego' duplo) and in particular Ninjago. Now if you don't know what Ninjago is, it's a lego theme based around four young ninjas, Kai, Jay, Cole and Zane who are all trying to combat the evil Lord Garmadon and his skeleton army. Serious stuff.
Read moreFeel-good shoes // TOMS x WildAid
I remember having a WWF (World Wildlife Fund) panda money box when I was younger for many years and have always been a fan of animals, animal protection and charities. In fact I wanted to be a vet when I was younger but quickly went off that idea after I realised what it really entailed!
Read moreMama Style Holiday Picks
We were lucky enough to have an early holiday in March this year, making the most of still not being tied to school holidays which will all change come September (sobs). Some of you may now be away or planning your trip for the summer so I just wanted to share some of the things I wore on hols and also some of my top finds to make your holiday wardrobe special.
Read moreEmbrace the Bikini: Mama Swimwear Edit
It's that time of year again when holidays are on the cards and the thought of exposing your mum body on the beach or by the pool is a particurarly scary thought. All I can say is EMBRACE YOUR BIKINI BODY!! Im a mum of two and I have curves and a jelly belly tummy that isn't going anywhere.
Read moreKids Swimwear Edit
We road tested a fair few pieces of swimwear whilst we were on holiday last month which I thought would be good to share (the kids holiday wardrobe was so much better than mine...not fair!). Swimwear for kids is always so fun and a good reason to go all out on the prints and colours.
Read moreSpring Mama Picks
Right! Spring feels like it's nearly arrived (its the first day of spring apparently)so I thought it was time to share some of my mama finds that suit the warming weather. Checks, blues, denim, pink, red and tan are needed in my life and mama wardrobe... so many good shoes to pick from but I always live in my Saltwaters! Love their new rose gold addition.
Read moreSketchy Muma
With the run up to Mothers Day I wanted to share someone I discovered on social media a little while back, who's work really struck a chord with me. Sketchy Muma (aka Anna Lewis) is a seriously talented children's illustrator who manages to tap into the more sentimental side of motherhood with her little sketches.
Read moreM&S Kids SS17 Press Day
Cardigan from £18, Dress from £24
Very excited about this beautiful new M&S kids summer range coming out at the end of April! We got to go to the breakfast press day last week in the unique setting of the Bourne & Hollingsworth building in Clerkenwell. It was the perfect place to show off this summery Miami vibe range. Some of the Autograph collection has had prints designed by British illustrator Louise Wilkinson, including this fab pool and beach scene print.
Read moreFolkloric Style with Miszkomaszko
We love to discover new kids clothing ranges and were super excited to see Polish brand Miszkomaszko's new SS17 collection. It has a real folkloric retro feel to it which made it really stand out. As you know we also love print and colour so this brand is right up our street! All styles are made in jersey so super easy to get on and off and very comfy.
Read moreDate Like A Parent
Who said romance is dead? Our matching Valentines card this year ;)
We all know it's really important to take child free time out for yourself and as a couple when you have children. It's super easy to get sucked into a routine of this not happening very much and is much easier said than done... something I can really relate to at the moment.
Read moreTo 3 or not to 3....
Three's a crowd, 3 is a magic number, to 3 or not to 3, that is the question.... It's something that's been playing on my mind (not my husbands please note!) a lot recently, will we or won't we have another child? Am I crazy?
Read moreBOGS Boots
Wellies - a bit of a family essential when it comes to muddy walks, puddle jumping, beach trips and rainy days. We've been testing out BOGS - a new kind of welly (well more a boot than a welly) made with 100% waterproof neoprene panels which makes them more comfortable than standard wellies and also makes them much easier to get on and off
Read moreFamily, Finding Work that Works & Why I Quit my Job!
There's been a lot of press and debate about flexible working, mumpreneurs, mindfulness and women in business this year. All these topics are interconnected into the trials and trubiluations that come hand in hand with motherhood and raising a family.
Read moreMama Meet Christmas Party
Last week we had our final Mama Meet of 2016 at Olive Loves Alfie East. It was a real festive affair with Christmas tunes, a portable prosecco bar made from the vintage silver cross pram, Christmas shopping, chalking for the kids, mince pies and homemade gingerbread men.
Read moreLittle Feet // Amy & Ivor
There's something about little feet, little toes and little shoes. The prospect of those baby feet, smooth and innocent, taking their first steps turns me into a sentimental old mama. Part of me wants to slow down time but the other part can't wait to see the adventures we walk together.
Read moreMore Kids Christmas Gift Ideas...
With just a couple of weeks to go until the big day and those advent calendar doors in full swing... it's the final countdown!! I'm trying to do my last few bits of Christmas shopping and not have that inevitable last minute panic. I thought I'd share a few more ideas of my favourite things I've spotted out and about (well online) to hopefully try and help some of you.
Read moreWell Grounded
I've been thinking recently about my son, Finn, and how mature he has become since we've had Violet. Sometimes (always with kids) time flies past and when you have two it's easy to overlook their developments and changes as life is so full on. In the last 10 months he's really changed into a proper little boy and I'm starting to realise how influential we are as parents in what our little ones develop into and believe in.
Read more10 Month Baby Update
OK, soooo boring to some, but really useful for others....it's the latest baby update!! Yep we've hit the 10 month milestone and I wanted to document what that's like and how we are finding life at the moment. It's a funny age as she's really losing her babyness (is that even a word?) and her biggest development is that she's really trying to be on the move via a bum shuffle.
Read morePJ Twinning with Panda & Ping
So we all know that as soon as you have kids you spend a lot more time at home and in your pjs. Sadly not sleeping in them for very long but certainly spending long lazy mornings playing with the kids and eating breakfast, normally twice in our house! Buying pjs for babies and kids has always been a favourite purchase of mine, even more so when you have two and can get them twinning in them.
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