Blogging posts on British country, city and home life with children.
It’s that time of the year when I need to think of family Christmas card photo ideas. Pose outside? Inside? Dressed up? Props? Every year, since my children were one, I’ve sent a holiday card with a portrait of them. These holiday cards are also extra special for me as they’re a wonderful record of my […]
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What does my son have in common with his dad, Steve McQueen, James Bond, Alexa Chung and the Queen? A Barbour jacket. You might think that these jackets are suited for a scene in Downton Abbey, but Barbour is becoming just as much rock n roll as country elite. The notion that these waxed jackets
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My children love reading as much as I love reading children’s books to them…which is why I have a soft spot for Bunny Loves to Read by Peter Bently. (When it comes to books I don’t think you can say or write ‘love’ enough). The opening line of this children’s picture book simply declares “Buster
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My twins first birthday was fast approaching when I had a dilemma – should I take them to a children’s hair salon in London for their first haircut or not? Let me explain. I had thought about trimming their hair myself. One look at Mum with a pair of scissors and the house was filled
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What do you think of artificial vs natural food colors in candy – or sweets as the British say? Well, what would be your reaction if you bought a bag of candy and the packaging had this warning? “may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.” Yes, most candy sold in the
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The London christening of my twins was rather special but rather traditional in the British sense. They’re also called baptisms in England. Although my children’s baptism and party was fairly traditional, times are changing in Britain. Naming parties for starters. In Britain I went for the full works: christening ceremony in a church, vintage christening gowns, lots
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