I like to share parent & baby related news I stumble across.
So I found a little photo from 2001 with me in my graduation hat and thought it might be amusing to recreate it. Lots has changed, including the kitchen but I even managed to find the same orange mug. We’re not looking too bad 13 years on!
Getting ready for Father’s Day, on the 28th May 2014 there will be a giant coffee morning at The Albert Pub on Kingston Hill. For bumps, parents and babies up to one year old, there will be a baby massage FREE taster session from Elaine de Rivaz, a Jo Jingles FREE taster session and…
Last night I attended the Crystal Palace Football Club’s annual awards at the Fairfield Halls with my family and some old friends to celebrate the wonderful award being given to my father, Ron Noades, for all he did for Crystal Palace. Some of us met up before hand for a little catch up, Ingrid Tarrant,…
There are lots of activities happening over the Easter holidays around Surrey – here are a few I’ve found to keep the kids busy. Please add any extras in the ‘comments’ below. Various events in Kingston over Easter can be seen on the Kingston first website – http://www.kingstonfirst.co.uk/visitkingston/whatson/kidsevents.aspx Hobbledown, Epsom http://www.hobbledown.com Falconry shows, an Egg…
Eating at restaurants with kids can be lovely and although it may fill you with fear that they will have a melt down while out, the only way they will learn how to behave in public is by experience. Pick somewhere child friendly where you’re not going to be too worried if they are a…
The Baby Show is on at ExCel London this weekend 21st – 23rd February 2014 As always it is packed with loads of fantastic companies, products and special offers. If you’re looking to buy a buggy or a cot then this is the place to go for some fantastic bargains. I bought my first buggy…
The new lego movie is out (and you can see it in 3d too). I’m very excited and for adults there is a very funny ‘out takes’ video too. I saw this today with my eldest two (4 & 5 years) and one of their friends and they all loved it. Some really funny bits…
My absolute favourite thing locally is Hobbledown. The indoor play barn is fabulous on a rainy day and has a toddler area for younger kids too. In the summer venture out to see the animals and the outdoor play area but a coffee in the indoor area while the kids explore always draws me in…
Choosing where to meet up with friends when you have babies with you gets more complicated as you need space for buggies and easy access. I thought I’d put together a little list of some local mummy hang outs…. Thanks to my lovely clients who have added their suggestions too. Babychino…. I can’t believe anyone…