Christmas Wishlist #2

Ooh, Christmas is getting close! Exciting stuff! Time for another wishlist, me thinks!

Kitchen Cannister Set £5 ASDA

Mushroom Broach £6 Cath Kidston

Melting Logo Necklace £7.95 Ebay

Biscuit Cushion £22 Not on the High Street

Vintage Steamer Trunk Various eBay

Yankee Candle in Salted Caramel £19.99 Yankee Candles

Clare

Christmas Wishlist #1

With the shops starting to stock festive goodies, my thoughts have turned to Christmas; what I need to plan, what I need to buy...and what I would like to receive (hehe cheeky)! So here's a few little gems that I've come across...can you tell that I'm a bag person?

Brit Stitch Half Pint Satchel £70 Kuji

Bunting Necklace £35 Tatty Devine

Cambridge Satchel in Pink 11" £79 ASOS

Leopard print cross-body bag £20.30 H! By Henry Holland

Baby Keepsake Bear £39.50 Love Keep Create

Tangle Teezer £10.20

Limited Edition Hobbit Notebook £13.99 Moleskine

Lulu Guinness Clutch £149.99 TK MAXX

Have you spotted any goodies for Father Christmas to bring yet?

Clare

Winter Warmers

Hooray! It's officially autumn, time to bust out the bobble hats and the cinnamon candles!

As I'm literally always harping on about, the supermarket fashions are seemingly coming on leaps and bounds with every season so today I'm showing you my pick of the best winter warmer fashion that won't break the bank!

Crochet Shoulder Patch Jumper £16 George at ASDA

Wide Fit Two-tone Riding Boots £22 F+F at Tesco

Wax Coated Skinny Jeans £16 George at ASDA

Knitted Fox Scarf £12 TU at Sainsbury's

Swing Coat with Faux Fur Collar £30 G21 at ASDA

Owl Character Bag £16 TU at Sainsbury's

Ribbed Cuff Gloves £9 F+F at Tesco

Sausage Dog umbrella £6 TU at Sainsbury's

So there we have it, my pick of the best! Gosh, I love a bargain!!

Clare

Moo's Birthday; a shopping list

When it comes to toys, Moo has them practically coming out of her ears. When you have so many relatives, it's impossible not to be inundated with toys and as a toddler, it's overwhelming. She's becoming increasingly difficult to shop for at Christmas and birthday. Last year the husband and I did both Paris and Florida so ended up buying her a lot that we couldn't get in the UK.

This years she's three (where did my baby go?) and so she's becoming a 'big girl'. NanNan has bought her some big girl trainers as she was due new shoes, Grandma and Grandpa have bought her a very grown-up charm bracelet and children's perfume for her to be like mummy...and we have got...nothing. Zilch. Nada.

It's going to get to crunch time, I know it...we'll have to think of something...in the mean time, I've been looking around and so far I've found these little odds and ends...

Top: Sofia the First wipe clean book £6 Disney Store. Middle; Beatrix Potter complete collection £24.80 Amazon. Bottom; Lego Duplo deluxe brick box £28 Amazom. Centre; Top and leggings set £28-34 Ted Baker at Debenhams. Right; Izzy plush £15 Disney store.

Any suggestions? Anyone?

Please?

Clare

Baby Wishlist

So I'm in my first week of maternity leave and so far my mind has turned to nesting and more specifically, being prepared. The job I do typically is quite a busy one and so far this week I have eaten a lot of cake and last night I went out to my local Chamber of Commerce AGM where I got to sample some lovely canapés at the hotel where we got married. I must say, I felt very 'grown-up' (apparently you give me a bit of duck on a twirly stick and I am giddy with excitement).

Anyways, I digress...

So in my free moments over the last couple of days I have been flitting about the Internet (Twitter specifically) and tracked down some things that I have the major wants for! I thought I'd share them here with you today.

Clockwise from top...

Cosatto Giggle in 'All Star'.

Around £400.

This is a great-value travel system that has already caused a lot of attention. Cosatto are well-known for not only their fabulous prints and 'funky', innovative designs, but also for their hard-wearing quality. As a brand, Cosatto is superb value for money (I have a few products from when Moo was a baby that will be making a re-appearance for Bear) and let's face it, £400 is an excellent price for such a diverse system, especially when you consider that other products that I personally would consider to be rivals in quality would set you back well over the £500 mark for a travel system. It's a bargain. And it's pretty. I want it. Husband not so keen (sadly bold prints are not for everyone).

Safe Dreams Cot Wrap.

From £25.99.

I'm not a lover of cot bumpers. They worry me and although their pretty, they're certainly not recommended (yet they seem to be EVERYWHERE...why is that?). I always ended up putting mine at the foot of the crib/cot because it seemed wasteful not to use them, but at the same time I didn't really want them near my baby's head. Enter Safe Dreams and their innovative, breathe-safely cot wrap which they say provides peace of mind when baby is sleeping, should they happen to roll over and press their face against the fabric. This is a fantastic idea and ideal for fellow worry-warts like myself who stress over every little thing. They have a bit of a celebrity following AND make toys too...

My Buggy Buddy Pram Clip.

£4.68 (from Amazon).

A simple idea, there's lots out there like this; a clip to attach things to your buggy. I like this one because of the sturdy, karabiner design.

TotsBots Easyfit 'Every Nappy Tells a Story' Reusable Nappies Pack.

£79.99 for five.

I'm really becoming quite interested in the idea of reusable nappies. They are by far the most budget-friendly way forward. I'd really, really like to try some but I'm very nervous. That said, TotsBots have a great reputation. If I was going to dip my toe in the reusable nappy waters, it would be with them! I'm in love with their designs, their colours and there's a great page on their site that explains all the differences between their nappies and who they do/do not suit. It's the initial expense I think that makes me so hesitant. I'm a give-up easily kind of girl when it comes to trying new things and I just don't have the faith in my own character to follow it through. I think these have pretty much sold me, however...

Joy and Joe Baby Wrap Carrier.

From £19.99

This is my absolute top want on this list (and by gum I'll be getting one)! When I had Moo I thought these types of slings to be tricky and complicated-looking. I bought a Babasling instead. BIG mistake. I used it a handful of times before giving it to a friend who got on slightly (but not amazingly) better with it. It just did not suit my large bosom. Now that Moo is older and I am a bit more 'in-the-know' about babies (before I had her I had no infant relatives or friends with babies or know any babies...), I really, really want one! I did a lot of looking around and prices seem to vary dramatically. Joy and Joe seem to be within my budget and have some beautiful designs on their patterned wraps. A friend recently left a comment on my 'Double Buggy Dilemma' post suggesting that I try a sling so I am taking her advice and doing just that! I think it's time I went and smiled sweetly at my husband...

So there you have it, my Wishlist of practical and useful baby wants!!

Clare