Author Archives: katese11

Things to do at half-term in London

Posted on February 14, 2013 by katese11

Happy Valentines’ Day! Reuben and I made these lovely heart-shaped chocolate brownies for Nathan as a secret surprise. It wasn’t the most secret or surprising…in fact, the secret was hinted at yesterday morning, when Reuben sent Nathan off to work … Continue reading →

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Films at the Tea House

Posted on February 13, 2013 by katese11

I may have mentioned the Tea House Theatre once or twice before. Forgive me. It’s a local business, and I’m a  firm believer in supporting local business where possible (and then shopping at Tesco). So I’m happy to give places … Continue reading →

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Bertie&Boo Adventure Island – 09/02/13

Posted on February 9, 2013 by katese11

Sooo…what to do with a rainy Saturday afternoon? One option was to drive around the M25 with some friends (yes, they were doing it for fun), which would have sent the kids to sleep but might just have sent me … Continue reading →

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Riding the ducky boat – a trip with London Duck Tours

Posted on February 8, 2013 by katese11

You may remember some time ago, in a long week of quarantine, the kids and I went on a “ducky-spotting” adventure –  we followed the ducky boat and watched it splash in at Vauxhall. Now, I showed this to the … Continue reading →

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The Ragged Canteen (Beaconsfield Gallery) and Vauxhall City Farm revisited

Posted on February 6, 2013 by katese11

It’s been a funny coupla weeks on the blog – rants against the media at large, sponsored posts, shameless pleas for votes. Let’s get back to the important stuff in life – toasties and alpacas. That’s an alpaca there. The … Continue reading →

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I’m gonna need your love…

Posted on February 5, 2013 by katese11

This is a blatant cry for attention, so I’ll say it once and once only. With Eva doing her begging eyes. It’s nomination time for the MAD Blog Awards 2013. Last year, Blog of the Year was awarded to fellow … Continue reading →

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Personalised Gifts! A sponsored post by giftsonline4u.com

Posted on February 4, 2013 by katese11

I love gifts. Who doesn’t? My children certainly love gifts. For weeks after Christmas, Reuben would bound up to Nathan as he got home from work, demanding “what present you bought me today?”.  And gifts are even better if they’re … Continue reading →

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A fun family day out on the Old Kent Road

Posted on February 2, 2013 by katese11

You can’t say I never show my kids a good time. This week we’ve been to the cinema to watch a DVD, the cinema again (Eva only) to watch one of the worst movies ever and to various playgroups and … Continue reading →

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Toddler Time at the Ritzy – 29/01/13

Posted on January 29, 2013 by katese11

It may seem like madness to get on a bus and pay for the privilege of watching Peppa Pig at the cinema, but “it may seem like madness” is the foundation on which this blog is built, hey? Tuesday mornings … Continue reading →

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Attack of the Crones

Posted on January 29, 2013 by katese11

I’ve just been to the supermarket and someone I didn’t know came up to me and told me my baby was ugly. I was reeling from that whenever person stepped up and said that my little boy was a bit … Continue reading →

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