Part 2 of the advent is here! I can't believe we are half way through to the Christmas countdown already! A big thank you to everyone that has entered so far (over on Instagram) and to all the lovely brands for contributing to the advent.
Read moreChristmas Gifts: A Folk Tale Slippers
Slippers - the ultimate Christmas gift right? RIGHT! As a mum you spend so much time at home, more than ever before, so it's nice to have comfy slippers to slide your feet into - the ultimate go to home comfort, plus staying in is the new going out right?
Read morePart 1: Finlay Fox Christmas Advent #ShopSmall #ShopIndependent
We have some fabulous prizes to be won in our Finlay Fox advent calendar running throughout December! As part of our #ShopSmall #ShopIndependent campaign this Christmas we are giving away a different prize from some of our favourite small, independent and parent led brands, every day to one lucky person.
Read moreChristmas Gifts: Mama Jewellery
Nice to see earrings making a come back in a big way at the moment! There are some beautiful, affordable jewellery brands around at the moment that I wanted to share and jewellery makes the perfect gift for a mama. One of my current fave brands is Milk Tooth - a brand completely dedicated to statement earrings.
Read moreChristmas Gifts: Olive Loves Alfie
Lots of talk of Christmas presents at the moment - what am I getting for Finn and Violet and the panic of being organised and making sure what you have your eye on doesn't sell out by the time you get round to ordering it! As part of my #ShopSmall #ShopIndependent campaign for presents this Christmas...
Read moreMama Sleep Edit
I don't know about you but sleep is one of the most important things in my life in order to stay sane, keeping my mental health in check and a necessity to cope with the day! Having kids throws a really curve ball at the whole sleeping malarkey and you are constantly trying to play catch up.
Read moreChristmas Gifts: Little Florence Family Portraits
For our very first feature on #ShopSmall #ShopIndependent this Christmas I wanted to blog about Little Florence Art. I recently gave my husband a bespoke, personalised family print for his Birthday and it was such a hit that I had to share this unique and original gift idea with my readers. I hope you love it as much as me!
Read moreToyhood Store - Fab Gifts for Under a Tenner
When you become a parent it's nice to have a good source for somewhere to buy affordable toys and gifts for all those important dates and milestones. Be it Christmas presents, stocking fillers, fancy dress, goody bags, pocket money and birthday parties - we always need those 'little' gifts.
Read moreIf Finlay Fox had a nappy range...
So the kind folk over at Kit & Kin sent me a lovely box of their goodies to try out and review on the blog. If you haven't heard of Kit & Kin (one of the founders is none other than Emma Bunton aka Baby Spice!) they recently launched their new range of high performance eco nappies and skincare after being frustrated by the increase of harmful and unsustainable products on the market.
Read moreDaddy Cool // Father's Day Gift Ideas
Sunday 18th June is Fathers Day... A sleep in and breakfast in bed is always a good gift but if you want to buy the man or dad in your life something special for it here are our top picks this year. From 'Dad Bod' hack cards and slogan tees/sweats to a 'man package' box of goodies, take you pick.
Read moreLittle Feet // Amy & Ivor
There's something about little feet, little toes and little shoes. The prospect of those baby feet, smooth and innocent, taking their first steps turns me into a sentimental old mama. Part of me wants to slow down time but the other part can't wait to see the adventures we walk together.
Read moreMore Kids Christmas Gift Ideas...
With just a couple of weeks to go until the big day and those advent calendar doors in full swing... it's the final countdown!! I'm trying to do my last few bits of Christmas shopping and not have that inevitable last minute panic. I thought I'd share a few more ideas of my favourite things I've spotted out and about (well online) to hopefully try and help some of you.
Read moreOlive Loves Alfie // Kids Gift Guide
We love kids' lifestyle store Olive Loves Alfie! It's got really original gift ideas this Christmas for your little ones. We love their ethos of investing in quality timeless pieces from honest origins that will last and can be handed down several times. Ashlyn, the owner, always curates a playful and imaginative collection of clothing, homewares and toys.
Read moreOlive Loves Alfie // Mama Gift Guide
Olive Loves Aflie East is home to our Mama Meets, a place where mums can come together over a cuppa and talk babies, toddler tantrums, good times and bad times. Olive Loves Alfie not only sell cool clothing and homewares for kids but they also have some fab stuff for mamas too. I wanted to share with you some of my top finds for some Christmas pressies (hint hint).
Read moreChristmas Gift Guide Kids
We've picked a few of our favourite pieces we've found that would make fab presents and stocking fillers for kids. It was pretty hard as there is SO much good stuff out there at the moment but we though these little gems had good universal and unisex appeal in most cases.
Read moreChristmas Gift Guide Mamas
Christmas is sneaking up on us so we thought it was time to start sharing our favourite ideas for some mama gifts which you may want to start hinting at. Our favourite shops for adult gifts are Liberty, Goodhood, Selfridges, Whistles, Oliver Bonas, Amazon and Space NK.
Read moreChristmas Kids Clothes
Next up we have an edit of our favourite finds for your kids to wear on Christmas. We love a fairisle knit, some retro velvet and colourful pyjamas that will still work beyond Christmas. The metallic trend seems to be hitting kids clothes too, how amazing is that pleated skirt (Zara also do a similar cheaper version here) which I'd quite like for myself.
Read moreChristmas Baby Clothes
If it's your baby's first Christmas you have to embrace the cuteness and check some of these must have pieces out! Those Christmas photos need to be extra special so a Christmas Jumper or dress and cosy booties are a must. Way too many amazing pieces around but we've picked a few of our favourites.
Read moreAdvent Calendars
OK so it's the end of October - time to mention the C word!!!! Yes people it's nearly time to buy your Christmas advent calendars! We have done a little edit of some of the nice ones we have found, a lot of which you can fill yourself and bring out every year, so worth the investment.
Read moreBAKED Book Party
We went to a super fun party to celebrate the BAKED: Amazing Bakes to Create with your Child, book launch in Shoreditch the other week. If you haven't heard of this baking book by Adelle Smith then check it out - it's got tonnes of modern ideas for creating and styling children's parties and some inspiring ideas for cakes, biscuits and decorating.
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