Every so often I get messages from people visiting Edinburgh asking what they should pack, or what coat to bring. The problem I find is that in Edinburgh we can have multiple seasons in a day – and sometimes it’s necessary to start the day in multiple layers and end […]
Newborns. They are so delicate, so sweet, and they are such miracles. And yet they seem so fragile which they both are and are not at the same time. That said, they do require special care which wouldn’t be necessary to do as the newborn ages and matures into an […]
I’m delighted to be sharing a competition from a brand new, Scottish company which has just been launched by a wonderful friend. Pixel Photos aims to provide bright, bold and fun kid’s photos at a pop-up studio in your location – with up coming sessions in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Livingston, Fife, […]
My older daughter sometimes asks me why I have to go to work. The mum guilt used to hit hard in response to this question, often asked during a rushed morning drop off. Having reflected on it at a slightly less rushed time of day, I am now armed with […]
Sponsored When I was returning to work for the first time, finding the right Childcare was a massive stress. I was told by other parents that if I hadn’t signed up a year in advance that I had no chance of finding anything. Recommendations for nurseries weren’t necessarily in the […]
We are blessed with lots of brilliant local businesses in Edinburgh and a prime example is Treehouse Childrenswear in Stockbridge. Owners Kim and Sophie have both watched my children grow, ensuring not only that there shoes are fitted perfectly but that they also have an enjoyable shopping experience. One of […]
Research is an important part of moving with a family. Schools, catchment areas, parks, nurseries, there’s so much more to think about on top of the usual moving house checklist. However, it’s not as daunting as it seems. Edinburgh has a lot to offer with brilliant schools and plenty of […]
How do you decide on a baby name? With the lovely news of the new royal arrival this week, we got to thinking about baby names. Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor Meghan and Harry have named their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Archie meaning “genuine”, “brave” or “bold”; Harrison meaning “son of Harry”; and Mountbatten-Windsor meaning that he’s […]
Have you ever had your kid’s professionally photographed? I must take photos of my kids weekly but to be honest, they are largely iPhone shots. Blown up the quality is questionable and they soon are relegated to an insanely large DropBox. So when the kids were invited to a photography […]
October seems to be the month of birthdays amongst our families and friends. It can be hard to think of things that they don’t already own and won’t simply become ‘land fill.’ An obvious idea is to give ‘experiences’ rather than material gifts – perhaps a voucher for a meal […]
