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Banksy with Bunting in Wood Green High Road

jenny — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:07:49 +0000

Yesterday I received an email from my mum, asking if I’d seen the latest Banksy which had apparently appeared on the wall of our local Poundland overnight. I instantly googled to find out more, inwardly cursing the fact she knew … Continue reading → Related posts:

Recipe for lebkuchen

jenny — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:08:45 +0000

Lebkuchen is a traditional German baked Christmas treat, similar to gingerbread. I’d never tried it before but as the ingredients were so similar to gingerbread I thought I would like it. After a couple of attempts I have perfected my … Continue reading → Related posts:

Home furnishings and more

jenny — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:49:54 +0000

A while ago I was contacted about becoming a product tester for Dunelm Mill, the home wares and interiors company with stores across the UK. There are two stores within easy reach of where we live in London but you … Continue reading → Related posts:

A rare day off

jenny — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:06:50 +0000

On Saturday I had a rare day off to attend Cybher. I enjoy blogging conferences, they’re a great opportunity to catch up with online friends and improve my blogging skills. I had a great day and it was wonderful being … Continue reading → No related posts.

Giveaway: Chocoholic Mum giftbag from Cocoon Collection

jenny — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:35:24 +0000

I have a lovely giveaway for any mums in need of a treat from Cocoon Collection. Cocoon Collection provides a great range of present ideas, giving a very special gift solution for all occasions and recipients of all ages. The … Continue reading → Related posts:

How to make a simple crawling blanket

jenny — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:40:59 +0000

You may remember last year I attended the Knitting and Stitching Show at Ally Pally where I picked up some lovely fabric to make a crawling blanket for my second child. I didn’t know if the bump would be a … Continue reading → Related posts:

The Diamond Jubilee Victoria sponge

jenny — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:47:24 +0000

This overcast weather is no good for my mood so I thought I would share some good news I recently received. Last week I found I was chosen from 130 applicants to be one of 25 Morphy Richards Innovator for … Continue reading → Related posts:

Giveaway: win a £25 zulily voucher

jenny — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:59:00 +0000

A couple of weeks ago we were invited to hear more about zulily over afternoon tea at the fantastic Home House in the West End. Whilst the children were happily playing I got to browse some of the collections and … Continue reading → Related posts:

Portrait of a modern family

jenny — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:54:20 +0000

Time for the May PinAddicts Pinterest Challenge. The idea is to choose something from your Pinterest boards to create and link up each month. Ages ago I pinned this: Source: meggielynne.tumblr.com via Jenny on Pinterest So simple but really effective … Continue reading → Related posts:

Martha and the Bunny Brothers: I Heart School

jenny — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:52:31 +0000

Martha is the ultimate happy bunny: cheerful, upbeat, seeing the best in every situation. And her bunny brothers Monty and Pip absolutely adore her. We were recently sent a copy of Martha and the Bunny Brothers: I Heart School to … Continue reading → Related posts: