Tag Archives: Central London

Primark with a baby

Posted on December 4, 2012 by katese11

I know. This sounds like craziness. But I’m still giddy from a) being able to travel around London without Roo and all his stuff (bless nursery!) and b) being able to leave the house at all after Roo’s crazy stomach-antics. … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Pudding Race and the “Rise of the Guardians” Funland – 01/12/12

Posted on December 2, 2012 by katese11

Longest blog title. EVER. What it should have said was “we wandered around Central London a bit in the cold”. But in doing so, we both watched “The Christmas Pudding Race” and visited a winter playground in Leicester Square. I … Continue reading →

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Advent in London

Posted on November 30, 2012 by katese11

Is it time for some wintery London tips? It’s December tomorrow, apparently. And this week it’s felt properly cold, almost Christmassy. And just look at the difference two weeks can make in Spring Gardens.. Two weeks ago: And today: Not … Continue reading →

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National Portrait Gallery – 27/11/12

Posted on November 29, 2012 by katese11

This was meant to be in the last post, but that one went on a little bit, didn’t it? Turns out there are a lot of hours to fill while Roo’s at nursery and E and I enjoy being Girls … Continue reading →

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Children’s fireworks in Corams Fields – 02/11/12

Posted on November 2, 2012 by katese11

If I told you that the words “parenting genius” had been applied to this day out, would that be raising your expectations to an unmanageable level? If I told you that those same words had been used with a question … Continue reading →

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The mobile milk bar – breastfeeding around town

Posted on October 22, 2012 by katese11

(Before WordPress kicks me off – that’s a picture of some ice-cream. What did you think it was?!) I’m not really one for being contentious on this blog. I’m more about sandpits and stuff. But a few facebook arguments recently … Continue reading →

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Fitzrovia Children’s Playground – 14/10/12

Posted on October 16, 2012 by katese11

So, you know how often you need to entertain your 3-year-old in Fitzrovia on a Sunday morning? No? Just me? Well, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s not the most toddler-friendly part of town. It’s pretty hard to find … Continue reading →

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100 things to do with a toddler in London

Posted on October 6, 2012 by katese11

Note: a revised, updated and some would say improved version of this list is now available as an e-book! Click here to buy it! Well, this is quite a moment. In case you hadn’t realised, this is my 100th post. … Continue reading →

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St James’ Churchyard – 04/09/12

Posted on September 5, 2012 by katese11

If you Google “parks in Clerkenwell”, you won’t get a lot of hits. It’s not the greenest part of London. If you Google “St James’ Churchyard”, well we’ll get to that. For now, let’s not spoil the innocence of a … Continue reading →

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Oasis Leisure Centre – 01/09/12

Posted on September 2, 2012 by katese11

It’s nice to go for a swim in an open-air pool when you’re on holiday. Y’know, Costa del Sol, the Algarve, Holborn…. It was high time to take Eva on her first swim and I thought an open-air pool might … Continue reading →

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