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Nestlé and Me – A Story

An argument on mumsnet alerted me to the fact that Nestlé has partnered up with Change4Life, an NHS initiative to make people healthier. Why would that bother anyone? Well, Nestlé have somewhat of a chequered past and it seems like not … Continue reading

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Old Jack’s Boat Christmas Special

One of the many things we’ve been busy doing the last few days was a trip to the BBC. And like every other visitor to Broadcasting House ever, we just had to take a picture of Reuben standing in  front of … Continue reading

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More Christmassy Things

We’ve been busy lately. Well, kinda. Eva got very busy on Tuesday night, decorating the lounge with things that had, until recently, been in her babytummy. So that made for a dull couple of days’ quarantine but since then we’ve … Continue reading

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Christmas in London 2013

It’s December, which means it’s officially time to start getting a bit Christmassy. In the space of one day, we have managed to drink mulled wine, eat mince pies, sing carols and watch “Uncle Buck”, which Eva’s Godfather assures us … Continue reading

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London Without a Toddler – Julie Madly Deeply

Photo by Steve Ullathorne. Grainy resolution is by UnTechyKate Productions It’s a little known fact about me that I love Julie Andrews…and by “little known” I mean that everyone knows it. Even random people I walk past in the street … Continue reading

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A Little Housewarming

I think we’re back, on all new servers and an all new WordPress system. After a fretful evening with the blog offline, which I broke up by watching a Julie Andrews impersonator, I think it’s all back online again. Not … Continue reading

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Big Fish Little Fish Tufnell Park – 24/11/13

Last time we went to Big Fish Little Fish, it was a 30C day in July and we were fresh from the paddling pool. Today was a bit of a stark contrast. Firstly, it was in North London not South. … Continue reading

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Wauwaa Winner Announced!

But I won’t announce it just yet because I’ve been stung that way before (darn spoiler-y preview text)…so first off, here’s the most popular name in our Doctor Who-inspired baby poll. It’s David! The handsome 10th Doctor, as he’s traditionally … Continue reading

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Gobaby App, a Sponsored Post in Association with Wauwaa

Have you entered the wauwaa giveaway yet? You totally should. There’s only one day left, and you could win a £50 voucher, to buy puppy rucksacks or whatever it is you like. Meanwhile, in association with wauwaa, I was asked … Continue reading

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Competition Time!!! With Wauwaa!

It’s my 250th post, and as my old boss knows, I love a round number. So to celebrate, I’m giving a £50 voucher for fab new parenting site wauwaa. It’s got a shop full of cute things, which happen to … Continue reading

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