Tag Archives: Christmas

Five festive firsts

Posted on December 23, 2012 by gillian

1) That all-important first meeting with Santa. Eliza was fine, didn’t cry, and was only moderately interested in his beard. It must have gone well, as Christmas came slightly early in the shape of 2) her first present, a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Mr Men meet Father Christmas – book review

Posted on December 20, 2012 by gillian

If you’re looking for a last minute children’s Christmas present, you can’t go wrong with a book. And a really good one is Mr Men Meet Father Christmas, which we were lucky enough to be sent to review.

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London for babies: The Science Museum

Posted on December 16, 2012 by gillian

The Science Museum is one of the most popular suggestions I’ve been given so far for my London List for Babies (I’m compiling the best things to see and do in London with little children). But, I have to admit that … Continue reading →

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Friday festive link round-up

Posted on December 7, 2012 by gillian

Although last weekend was a bit of a write-off, we did briefly nip to Oxford Street for some Christmas shopping, so saw all the lights and displays in full, albeit daytime, glory. The Selfridges windows in the middle photo are definitely the best … Continue reading →

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Christmas costumes for children

Posted on November 27, 2012 by gillian

Are you dressing your baby up in a Christmas costume come the 25th December? Will they be a pudding to open presents, or a Santa to sit around the dinner table? I missed out of the opportunity to do this … Continue reading →

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We love the Carnaby Street Christmas lights

Posted on November 23, 2012 by gillian

What are your favourite London Christmas lights? Possibly a controversial choice, but I love the creative quirkiness of the Carnaby Street ones over the crowd-pleasing illuminations of nearby Oxford Street and Regent Street. Previous Carnaby ones have included giant marshmallow … Continue reading →

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Christmas jumpers for children

Posted on November 5, 2012 by gillian

I know, I know – I said the ‘c’ word and it’s only November…but these Tootsa MacGinty children’s jumpers are so, seriously brilliant. We’re already planning possible Christmas costumes – sorry Eliza! – but it’s pretty tempting to get her … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy week 34: managing to not have a Christmas baby

Posted on December 29, 2011 by gillian

So, this week was Christmas! Thankfully though, there were no surprise early presents of that nature, and Baby C remains firmly suspended in-utero…hopefully for a good portion of January too. It’s funny to think it was me and Alex’s last … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy weeks 32 & 33: brought to you with the letter C

Posted on December 18, 2011 by gillian

According to the 32 week scan, Baby C is on the small side but has long legs. Hey there, flamingo baby! All was also fine at subsequent check-ups with midwife, blood and thyroid clinics. At the moment there’s thankfully no … Continue reading →

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