Category Archives: London

Leaving London – an update, almost

Posted on May 24, 2013 by gillian

I wanted to give an update on our moving situation and potential plans to leave London, which I wrote about a while ago. So far we have progressed slightly, but not very far down the track. I wouldn’t say the … Continue reading →

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Markets, feasts & pop-up beer bars: SE London food & drink

Posted on May 14, 2013 by gillian

There seem to have been lots of great food and drink-related things going on around here recently – so here’s a mini round-up from our local London area:

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Mamas & Papas Baby Bud – the ultimate space-saving high chair?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by gillian

Looking for the ultimate space-saving high chair for urban living? Well, call off the search; we may have found it in the Mamas & Papas Baby Bud. For a lot of people space is at a premium, especially when you … Continue reading →

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Three things from the weekend

Posted on April 8, 2013 by gillian

1) We paid our first visit to the Horniman Musuem in Forest Hill. A tweeting walrus, fluorescent fish, what more could you want? If you’ve not been already, go! We took the Overground from Crystal Palace and discovered the life-changingly amazing news … Continue reading →

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London list for babies: The Horniman Museum, Forest Hill

Posted on April 7, 2013 by gillian

So here’s the thing, despite living in South-East London for years, we’d never been to the Horniman Museum before this week. And I have no idea why, as it’s absolutely brilliant. We are so behind the times; when I mentioned … Continue reading →

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A very royal Baby on Board – but would you wear the badge?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by gillian

Watching the news last night, the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge was visiting Baker Street underground station to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the tube. A TFL official gave her a Baby on Board badge, resulting in much hilarity all … Continue reading →

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Silver Cross Wayfarer pram launch, at the Ivy Club

Posted on March 20, 2013 by gillian

My breakfast yesterday was slightly different than normal, as I was invited by Silver Cross to the launch of its new Wayfarer pram and Simplicity car seat; no-one tried to flick cereal at me, for a change! It took place at the … Continue reading →

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The Oh Baby London sample sale, Brick Lane

Posted on March 12, 2013 by gillian

Fancy brushing off the credit card and going shopping for the mini person in your life? If your answer is yes, of course, always, then you’ll probably want to know that super-cool kids brand Oh Baby London is having a sample … Continue reading →

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How not to buy your child’s first pair of shoes

Posted on March 10, 2013 by gillian

Photos: shoe buying attempt one, shoe buying attempt two, and shoe buying attempt three (success!) Buying your child’s first pair of shoes can’t be that difficult…can it? Well you’d think so, but we’ve just bought ours; on the third attempt. … Continue reading →

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Where next? The big ‘life after London’ question mark

Posted on March 3, 2013 by gillian

One night in my mid-twenties I’d gone out out after work with my friend Nick and we’d ended up getting empty-stomach drunk on lots of beer. After mulling over our choices, Nick came up with the options of “carry on … Continue reading →

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