AD|#SaveTogether “Mummy, why is plastic bad”
“Mummy, how can we save animals from extinction”
“Mummy, I want to save the planet, but how?”
“Mummy, can we go on holiday to the moon”, Finn’s interest in the planet is quite something. He wants to know everything and anything and yet after careful explanation, he’s still not satisfied that we won’t be spending our summer holidays on the moon.
Finn, has a lovely attitude towards being eco-wise and is now beginning to understand that there are other ways to be greener besides recycling. He was surprised to hear (see my stories) that canvas on his lovely new shoes are made from 100% recycled plastic. Also, the comfy foam insole on the shoes are made from recycled materials. Even the box is made from 90% recycled paper and is 100% recyclable.
Finn and Olivia’s shoes are a new collaboration between @Clarkskids and @NatGeoUK. Who have created a sustainably fashion forward collection inspired by some of the 9,000 amazing species featured in the National Geographic’s Photo Ark, which include the Panther Chameleon, the Poison Dart Frog and Harlequin Filefish.
The collection contributes to the #savetogether campaign and raises awareness of the threated species around the world and inspires us to help at risk species before it is too late. The collection is now available in Clark Stores or online. Link in bio.
Head over to my blog to find out more about the collection.
Finley is wearing the Poison Dart Frog
Olivia is wearing the African Leopard
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Day 3 the Easter holidays and I wish I looked like this. Thank god for make up, coffee and early nights. In other news, I caught up with @nurturingmums & they asked me for my thoughts on Motherhood. I’ve included a few of my answers here but to read more head over @nurturingmums .
Thank you @lucindaslifeinsquares for the lovely intros💕👇🏼 I mean, who said you can't run postnatal courses and be THIS glam?! Donna aka @thecuriousmummy runs NM SW London... we find out more about her here! ⚡️What one thing would you tell yourself when you first had a baby: 🌿Motherhood doesn't come with a manual, so throw all those books away. You don't need them. Trust your instinct, it’s your greatest ally. ⚡️Funniest thing your child has done: 🌿My children make me laugh daily. At the moment my daughter is going through a mix of the terrible twos and a threenger phase. It is hilarious. It’s the things she comes out with and the reactions to her older brother are priceless. Then there is my son who loves a bit witty banter. Let’s just say there is rarely a dull moment😂. To read more, head over to @nurturingmums .
Next courses start in Balham on 30th April and Earlsfield on 2nd May. .
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To survive, you must live. To receive, you must give. The trick is to gift yourself that which you seek.
Before life got a little serious, I would spend a few hours on a weekend frequenting galleries & marvelling at the creations on display . I would always find one piece that would resonate with me personally either out of beauty or realising that I understood the creative reasoning behind it on a deeper level.
Yesterday I nipped into a gallery whilst Olivia asleep in her buggy. I haven’t done that in years. It was nice to be back with the old me. It broke up the day and felt weirdly rejuvenating. If I’m honest, it made the mum juggle a little easier. It made me realise that it is ok to keep a little bit of me for me and why not.
To survive, you must live. To receive, you must give. To gift yourself that which you seek.
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When you wake up and realise it’s Saturday🙌🏽 Livia & I are indulging in a mini pamper sesh before the boys wake up for swimming. I have literally been dreaming of this moment since I found out I was having a girl. (Don’t worry these nail varnishes are water based & wash off with soap. So super gentle on your littles nails. They are bloody brill, so check them out. I’ve tagged them for you and I’ll add them to my stories) When I was applying the second coat of polish, Olivia looked up at me without any prompt and said “Mummy, your my best friend” . I know this phrase is doing the rounds at her nursery but in that moment I knew she truly meant it. I have come to realise all they really want is 100% of your time. The older they get, the more important that quality time is.
I know it is not always possible in the hum drum of life but taking the time to give them your undivided attention is priceless & worth more to them than you will ever realise. It’s a lesson learnt and one that is worth sharing. I mentioned a few posts ago that all my phone notifications have been switched off & I’ve even gone as far as deleting various apps & email accounts from my phone. The idea is, I want to be less obtainable to the outside world and more available for my family. In the last few weeks, I have found making this change has done wonders for my relationship with my kids and for me. I not saying this is right for everyone but right now, it’s the best thing for me. So on that note, I’m going to sign off and I’ll catch up with you all another time.
Have a great weekend!
Nail varnish from @nailmatic {gift}
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Gosh, I cannot believe my little boy is turning five this week. It only feels like yesterday that I was cradling a tiny newborn and wondering how we would get through the next twenty-four hours let alone the next five years.
Fast forward almost five years and I am organising Finley’s fifth birthday party for him and twenty-five of his school friends. How hard can it be?🙈 In the past, Finley’s birthday parties were hosted at a local soft play venue who took care of the food, the party bags and the entertainment. While this felt like the easy option, we wanted to create something truly magical for him. After an initial attempt to source a good entertainer. I fell at the first hurdle and couldn’t find anyone local or good. The pressure was on. Finley wanted a superhero party 🦸🏻♀️🦸🏼♂️and the local Father Christmas impersonator was not going to cut the mustard. So, we enlisted the help of @parentvilleparties .... Click on the link in the bio to read my latest blog about how I found the entertainment for Finley’s party, what I really thought about them and how his party could have been organised in my lunch hour without being super organised. #gifted .
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Yay Instagram is working again. So let’s play the snack attack game.
I’ll start.
My kids ask for snacks when
1. When we are on the train
2. Walking home from school
3. After breakfast
4. After lunch
5. After dinner
6. On the way to a play date/activity
7. On the way home from play date/activity
8. When Daddy comes home from work
9. When the TV goes on
10. In fact anytime, anyplace, anywhere.
What happens when you don’t have any snacks? Mass meltdowns? Public humiliation? Yep we’ve all been there.
Okay so a little planning is required which is why I thought I’d tell you all about @mavericksnacks . Maverick snacks are a subscription box which contain Junk Free snacks which are all less than 100 calories, 100% vegetarian and contain no GMO ( genetically modified organism/food)🙌🏽. The snacks contain whole grains, protein, fruit & fibre. Many of the snacks are allergen free such as the Super Strawb & the Orange-utan Poppin corn Bobble-Berry Lil’ Brix and many more. Above anything they taste yummy and the kids love them.
Inside your subscription you will receive either 7, 12 or 30 snacks (depending on your order), collectible mission card & a sheet of stickers. Plus the box is designed so you can remake it into anything you want. Our box is currently reminiscence of a TV.
The subscriptions are flexible and can be delivered weekly or monthly. It’s your choice!
We were gifted our box and I’m really glad we did, the are really good! I’ve added the website in my stories.
If you fancied trying a box, use cose 7BOX01 https://mavericksnacks.com/ and all new
customers will get their first 7 pack box free (delivery not included) .
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