Tag Archives: London

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

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

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

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

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

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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The weekly shop would cost £453 if food had risen in line with house prices…

I am currently taking a healthy interest in property prices. To be more precise, the impractical, sky-high price of London property, coupled with our need to upsize in the next year or so. Watching all the property programmes? Constantly looking … Continue reading

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Happy 150th birthday to the London Underground

Eliza is very nearly the grand old age of one, but everyone’s subterranean soul sister the Tube is much, much older; happy 150th birthday to the London Underground! Like most Londoners I have a love / hate relationship with it … Continue reading

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The best place to have a manicure in South London

Mums, how often do you take time out to do things for yourself? Pre-baby, you’re used to wallowing in that luxurious concept of free time, so it’s a shock when you don’t have five minutes to even consider doing something … Continue reading

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London for babies: The Science Museum

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

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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