Author Archives: lulastic
On world hunger, two year olds and rice crispie cakes…
As I stirred from a bizarre dream this morning, reluctant to wake, especially with all of us snuggled so cosily under the duvet, I groaned; “Monday already? Mummy has to go to work…” Ramona replied, “No, Mummy, no work.” I realised … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Craftiness
Tagged craft, craftivism, hunger, imapiece, jigsaw, Parenting
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Peppa Pig Live Tickets Giveaway!
Ramona is in love with Peppa Pig. In LOVE. When she broke her leg back in February, and I was seeking ways to comfort and distract her (apart from by covering her in porridge etc) we came across it on … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged blog, criterion, family, free, giveaway, peppa, Peppa Pig Live, pig, show, theatre, tickets, treasure hunt
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Birth Story of Ramona Lily
Two years ago this very day my darling, precious daughter was born. And now here is the story of her birth , for what other thing could I post today?! I share it because I love to read birth stories. … Continue reading
18 ways to upcycle old jars
If you are like us and eat a lot of lemon curd and peanut butter you have a spare jar, or several hundred, in your home. I keep all mine in the little alley way alongside our kitchen, accessible only … Continue reading
Easy Toddler Wings Craft
When I was a wee tike I was selected as part of the Royal Ballet Help the Poor South London Kiddies Scheme. It meant being bustled off each week to a cold, scary big hall and leaping from corner to … Continue reading
Posted in Craftiness, Thrifty
Tagged . tutorial, children, craft, diy, easy, make, present, sew, toddler, wings
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Editing my daughter’s life chances (er, or her Fairy Tales at least)
I joked once about how we have changed the words to “This Little Piggy went to market” – creating a more liberal, less Capitalist version. We did that with vegetarian tongue firmly in hippy cheek but as Ramona grows older … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism
Tagged fairy tales, feminist, feminister motherhood, nursery rhymes, Parenting
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