Monthly Archives: January 2012

Car Boot Sale: Vintage plates, lace and carpet skates

Posted on 30 January, 2012 by lulastic

You know how you tend to hang around with people who like doing similar things to you? As EIGHT of us hopped off the bus into the bustle of a South London car boot sale I wondered if this was … Continue reading →

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Cosleeping: The good and the bad

Posted on 28 January, 2012 by lulastic

In the middle of the night a few days ago Ramona shuffled over to Tim, climbed up so her bum was right in his face and did a whopping toot. Then she clambered back down to her spot and returned … Continue reading →

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Old Soldiers and things in jars – a few thrifty toys

Posted on 26 January, 2012 by lulastic

THRIFTY! Den, den, deeeh, de den den dehhh!  (To the tune of “FOXY!” as sung by Wayne and Garth) It is due to a mixture of cheapskateness and environmental consciousness that I have yet to buy Ramona a single new … Continue reading →

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Cosleeping and the Heeby Jeebies

Posted on 24 January, 2012 by lulastic

When I was pregnant Samantha Cameron gave birth to her little girl Florence and as she was early they hadn’t sorted a crib yet so she slept in a cardboard box. I remember thinking, as we were of course meant … Continue reading →

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My whole heart just walking around out there

Posted on 22 January, 2012 by lulastic

I read this quote today (Elisabeth Stone? But who really knows who says anything these days, eh?) Pin It I know that it is completely and utterly cheeseballs, but it sums up exactly how I feel about Ramona. It is like … Continue reading →

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This post really is about Bicarbonate of Soda

Posted on 19 January, 2012 by lulastic

Just a warning, this could be the most boring blog post you read for a while. Feel free to stop. It is about Bicarbonate of Soda and not washing my hair. It is an ode to Bicarbonate of Soda, to … Continue reading →

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Work

Posted on 15 January, 2012 by lulastic

BIG day tomorrow! After 14 months of blissful maternity leave I am heading back to work. My feelings are a tangle of nervousness, excitement, sadness and anticipation – a mix felt by most of the millions of mums returning to … Continue reading →

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