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SUPER CRAZY COOL (or maybe just crazy…)
This is how Big Sis insisted on going to the shops yesterday. Oh, and that’s a huge puddle she’s standing it. I didn’t notice until…
JUST LION AROUND… (sorry, couldn’t resist)
Some things in life are classics – Chanel suits, 1969 E-type Jaguars, and The Lion King. And now the brand new fancy-schmancy 3D version is being…
DROOL ALERT (cool ipad accessories)
I know life isn’t all about possessions, blah, blah, blah… but can I just say how much I lurrrrrve my iPad??And, just as a devoted…
FUN FALL FASH (next kids’ autumn range)
Grey Stripe Sequin Star £8.50 Bright Pink Skinny Cords £11 Fairlisle Patterned Duffle Hoody £22 What’s not to love about Next’s Autumn range of kids’…
BREAKFAST BOOGIE (magicbox minuet review)
When I got the chance to review the Magicbox Minuet DAB radio I realised I hadn’t listened to the radio in years! When I worked…
MONKEY LOVES (child locator)
There’s nothing worse than that stomach-turning feeling when you realise you can’t find your child. It doesn’t matter how carefully you’re watching them – they…
THE ONE ABOUT RIO (the animated movie – not the Brazilian city)
I love animated movies, and I’m quite partial to parrots too. So it goes without saying that I can’t wait until the new 20th Century…
CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR…
In H&M the other day, trying to find an outfit for Lil Sis’s birthday, I asked Big Sis to keep her occupied for a few…
BLOG CRUSH
I stumbled across this site last week. Ain’t it the cutest? ‘Flossie Crums’ is seven and three quarters, and loves baking cakes and cookies. She…
MONKEY LOVES…
When pillows and cuteness collide, this is the result – Theraline’s new animal neck pillow! Not only do they give support and comfort for your…
SENTIMENTAL FOOL (goodbye baby)
Somehow, due to a strange disruption in the space/time continuum, Lil Sis is nearly one year old. No longer able to ignore the fact she’s…
ROCK & ROLL! (Etymotics earphone review)
I lurve techie stuff. If it beeps, flashes, does fun stuff, or makes life just a little bit easier, then it gets the thumbs up…
SLOW DOWN, BABY!!
Lil Sis turns one-year-old in a few weeks time, and I don’t know whether to feel happy or sad. Because just five minutes ago she…
MOTHERHOOD GIVETH & MOTHERHOOD TAKETH AWAY…
STUFF I’M GOOD AT NOW I’M A MUM: • Multi-tasking • Taking photos• Getting organised (ish)• Waking up early (ish)• Eating vegetables• Giving cuddles •…
BUBBLING BABES
Big Sis is completely and utterly obsessed with bubbles. Unfortunately, because of her horrendously sensitive skin, she can’t even look sideways at soap without her…
About me
I’m Jacqui – a 40+ freelance journalist & lifestyle blogger.
I’ve been a magazine features writer for over 20 years, and in 2009 became one of the UK’s original ‘Mummy Bloggers’.
I’m proud mum to two funny & spirited girls; born summer 2008 and autumn 2010, and we all live just outside London with OH and our youngest baby – a miniature dachshund, named Frankie.
