John Lewis bargains – £7 dress!
Sep04

John Lewis bargains – £7 dress!

It’s the time of year that retailers have a turnaround in their stock ranges, and for savvy shoppers there are some massive bargains to be found – just for the want of a little looking. For example, look at what I found with a few clicks this morning – although John Lewis doesn’t have an official sale on right now, but there are very simple ways to unearth an amazing bargain or two. Simply go to the particular...

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PERFECT Boden swimsuits reduced to clear!
Aug15

PERFECT Boden swimsuits reduced to clear!

I am stupidly super-fussy about my daughter’s swimming costumes. I know I am. Until such time as she grows big enough to make her own choices, I have very firm rules (which make no real sense, and I honestly make no judgements on other’s choices. This is all in my head, and I’m totally fine with that) For me, bikinis are a no. A v-shaped neckline which suggest cleavage? That’s out too. The same rules as lunchboxes apply in...

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TOP Buys for Swimming with your Baby & Toddler #ExperiencedMummaTip
Aug04

TOP Buys for Swimming with your Baby & Toddler #ExperiencedMummaTip

When your ‘babies’ are 6′ teenagers, it’s sometimes easy to forget those far-off days when they actually needed you every single step of the way. But it’s astonishing how much knowledge you stack away in your brain that’s just sitting idle, waiting for the day someone asks you (or till your babies have babies, and you can become *that* granny with all the advice). I was chatting to a fellow Brit in...

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*SALE ALERT* Boden have a sale on. Boys clothes bargains ahoy!
Jul28

*SALE ALERT* Boden have a sale on. Boys clothes bargains ahoy!

Hooray hoorah hooroo! Boden have a sale on again – and there’s some proper bargains to be had. Plenty of summer stuff if you need to top up for the holidays (or just buy a size up for next year, of course – they’ll want shorts and sweaters next summer too). We cast an eye over the bargains on offer – here are our faves for you: This terry sleepsuit is perfect for newborns. The towelling fabric is extra...

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ooh ooh OOH! Boden Sale! (get in quick with cheap boys winter pyjamas)
Jul03

ooh ooh OOH! Boden Sale! (get in quick with cheap boys winter pyjamas)

Is there anything better than brushed cotton pyjama trousers? No, there isn’t. And whilst it’s obviously not the weather for them right now, I’ve just spotted these beauties in the Boden sale at 60% off! They do happen to sit in the boys section, but actually I’ve just nabbed a pair for my daughter – she lives in them in the winter, and as her next size up is available I thought it’d be foolish not...

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GORGEOUS girls’ summer dress – now just £17 in John Lewis Sale
Jun28

GORGEOUS girls’ summer dress – now just £17 in John Lewis Sale

You’ve seen that john Lewis have their summer sale on now, right? Yes, good. Well, I had a casual mosey on over, like you do, and this dress just leaped out at me. I *LOVE* it! Isn’t it just beautiful? I so so so want one in grown up sizes – I’d wear it for sure. In that classic, practical and comfortable fit and flare shape, this pure cotton dress is perfect for the summer with that rounded neckline and lack...

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