Tag Archives: london

London’s Best Car Boot Sales

Posted on 14 May, 2013 by Lucy

Whenever we leave London for a countryside adventure we make it a priority to visit car boot sales – there is nothing like scrabbling around a windy field in someone else’s rural junk. It is such a different kind of … Continue reading →

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Rescue Happycopter

Posted on 15 February, 2013 by Lucy

You know you have failed at your husbands birthday when you spend the first 20 minutes of the day wandering around the house picking random items up wondering if he has seen it before and if you could get away … Continue reading →

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Truly, madly, deeply … with Peppa Pig

Posted on 7 January, 2013 by Lucy

What is it with toddlers and nudity? Are yours the same? My little treasure will always opt for her Birth Day Suit over anything else. She is gradually understanding that it is mostly best to NOT take your clothes off … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding Olympics- Toddler Heat

Posted on 2 August, 2012 by lulastic

Here we are in London, getting ready for one of the most highly esteemed sports here at the 2012 Games. Taking her place in the Toddler Heat of the Breastfeeding Olympics we have Ramona of Camberwell, London, surely she will … Continue reading →

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Car Boot Who’s Who

Posted on 16 July, 2012 by lulastic

We made the most of today’s glimpse of sun by getting ourselves to the Hayes Street Farm car boot fair. We weren’t expecting much seeing as it is just out of  the London ‘burbs but it turned out to be … Continue reading →

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Streets filled with peace (not tanks, thanks)

Posted on 27 June, 2012 by lulastic

There have been a fair few surreal moments in my 5 years history as a campaigner with Oxfam. I have taught Richard Branson how to do the running man.* I have trundled around the streets of Tunbridge Wells dressed as … Continue reading →

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Charity Shops in Streatham and the Charity Shop Blog Hop

Posted on 31 May, 2012 by lulastic

When I was younger Streatham was known for only one thing; its gargantuan and spectacular ice rink.  We would put on our cool bomber jackets, exchange our best crepes (yoof speak for shoes, mum)  for some skanky boots and skate … Continue reading →

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