Beautiful Handmade Tutus? It's All About TutuTallulah

Sometimes you discover new products and get excited by how gorgeous they are. This happened a few weeks back when a friend tagged me in a Facebook post about new website TutuTallulah.com. My friend thought it was right up my street - and she was right. Founded by Imogen Read more

The Never Ending Quest To Find The Perfect Jeans

It's exhausting, isn't it? No, not being a parent (yes, that's knackering too) but what I'm talking about here is finding the perfect pair of jeans. I don't know anyone who enjoys going shopping for jeans. It's such a depressing experience. It seems like it doesn't matter what Read more

Are Micro Scooters Really Worth The Money?

Every weekend, when we visit the local park, I can't believe how many scooters we see. They're everywhere! Our park even has a couple of little scooter stands where kids can park their scooters while they play. When our daughter turned two, we suggested to one set of grandparents Read more

Eurovision Bingo Card, Anyone?

Love it or hate it, you can't ignore The Eurovision Song Contest. The annual kitsch-fest is taking place in the Swedish city of Malmö this year (yes! Sweden! It's so on-trend right now!) and I'll be tuning in, glass of wine in hand to have a giggle at Read more

Rainbows are officially on trend!

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Rainbow Brite was so ahead of the curve when she was popular in 1985. Now there are loads of gorgeous rainbow designs on babygrows, kids’ dresses and nursery decor. (Not to mention the Rainbow Cake trend that’s all over the food blogging world and Pinterest. Mmmm Rainbow Cake.)

Someone clearly gave Jools Oliver the memo, as …

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A year ago today, I returned to work after maternity leave…

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A year ago today, I returned to work after maternity leave.

My main feeling, going back to work was relief. Maternity leave didn’t suit me – I’m just not very good at filling five empty days a week and I’m not brilliant in my own company (being with your under 1 baby doesn’t count as company!) …

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Is this the world’s weirdest comforter?

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Our little one has never had a comforter or a favourite teddy that she cuddles when she’s feeling tired or unwell. Maybe it’s because we’ve never actively encouraged it or maybe it’s because she doesn’t have any teddies or dolls in her bed (“Beds are for sleeping in, not for playing in” I keep reminding …

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Twit-twoo! Owl prints invade the fashion world (along with cartoon prints and polka dots)

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Hot on the heels of the Crayola nail polish I blogged about recently (not forgetting the amazing Ryan Gosling colouring in book) comes grown-up fashion that’s been inspired by childhood.

First up, we have the invasion of the owls. Didn’t you get the memo? Butterflies and swallows are so last season (*whispers* I’ll still be rocking …

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Introducing… the Ryan Gosling colouring book

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Hey, why should colouring in be just the domain of kids? Grown ups, I say we reclaim it for ourselves and what better way than this amazeballs Ryan Gosling colouring book. Seriously, this is a real thing. British designer Mel Simone Elliott (aka I Love Mel) has created it and you can buy it for …

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It’s here! Little Bird by Jools Oliver has dropped at Mothercare

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There are people whose lives you secretly envy. You know the ones – they have a beautiful house that they’ve decorated and accessorised in a beautiful way. They have über beautiful kids and spend their weekends doing beautiful things. That’s how I see Jamie & Jools Oliver – the Instagram pics they post combined with …

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On-trend girls’ clothes? Check out Next

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Working on a fashion magazine means I’m constantly hearing about the latest trends (brocade is going to be BIG this Autumn/Winter), seeing which high street stores are doing designer-worthy items (these Zara shoes for example), and reading tips on how to style outfits. Phrases I hear every day include “trans-seasonal”, “go-to look” and “makes your …

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Got Olympic Fever? This Happyland Race Track is right up your street

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Jessica Ennis’s abs. Usain Bolt’s speedy legs. Chris Hoy’s thighs. Victoria Pendelton’s pretty face. Chad Le Clos’s hilarious dad, Bert. All things that we’ve been obsessing over, in the past two weeks.

Twitter, usually the home of idle banter about Mary Berry’s perfect baps on The Great British Bake Off (not those kind of baps, mind out …

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Crayola colours… for your nails!

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There are so many things that give you a wave of nostalgia when you become a parent. For me, it was the first time I read Each Peach Pear Plum to my child, singing along to the Postman Pat theme tune on CBeebies and colouring in with Crayola pens and crayons.

Now, Crayola are taking advantage …

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A beauty editor’s secrets revealed!

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Rachel Gilbert, 32, is a freelance beauty editor and blogger at Mummyliciousbeauty. Rachel is mum to gorgeous Anya, 14 months, who loves rummaging through her mummy’s make-up bag, eating pasta (“She can eat it quite well on her own without splashing too much on the walls, ceiling or floor!” says Rachel) and is never far …

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