Monthly Archives: October 2011

Why the Occupy LSX protest is the perfect place for kids

Posted on 29 October, 2011 by lulastic

I really believe in activism. I am absolutely sure that protesting changes things, so bringing the baby on board was always gonna happen. But today I realised that sometimes a protest is the perfect place for the baby. Not just … Continue reading →

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Edit your jumper: Sleeves into socks

Posted on 20 October, 2011 by lulastic

Shrinking clothes in the wash is one of the most annoying housekeeping disasters I reckon. That heart sinking moment when you see a tiny version of your favourite garment and try really hard to make it fit you, to no … Continue reading →

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Feasting at the Occupation- a glimpse of utopia

Posted on 16 October, 2011 by lulastic

There is a little old lady who lives round the corner from us with a tree in her garden that is spilling over with fat, juicy apples. A few weeks ago we plucked up the courage to knock on her … Continue reading →

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Why we’ll be going to Occupy London today

Posted on 15 October, 2011 by lulastic

I took Ramona to her first protest when she was three months old. It was the TUC march against the cuts and she managed to sleep her way through most of it; brass band, fireworks, whistles and chanting were mere … Continue reading →

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Thrifty Thursday: The endless giving of childrens annuals

Posted on 12 October, 2011 by lulastic

Childrens annuals are a bottomless treasure trove of vintage craftiness. In the last couple of months I have made a cowboy tin, some bunting, several cards and upcycled a coat hook.  You can pick these up for pennies at car … Continue reading →

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But there’s nothing in there! Breastfeeding at 11 months.

Posted on 10 October, 2011 by lulastic

I was at the park this week and had the following conversation: Lady: “You’re still breastfeeding?” Me: “Yep, you know, every 2-3 hours, day and night.” (Ah, so innocent and forthcoming!) Lady: “And she is how old?” Me: “Nearly eleven … Continue reading →

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The weekend that we found Ramona’s Christmas pressie on the street

Posted on 4 October, 2011 by lulastic

Well, we NAILED this surprise heatwave. Swam in the sea at Whitstable, swam in the ponds at Hampstead Heath and swam in the river in Cambridge. The water was ffffffffreezing but once in, amazing, and Ramona completely loves splashing in … Continue reading →

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