Review: We Rock the Cradle Cap

After hearing how much we love Organic Monkey and discussing my toddlers cradle cap with them the lovely people there sent Fizz this gorgeous Rock the Cradle Scalp oil. The oil is lovely, it smells of geranium and isn’t too greasy. We found that if we put this on Fizz’s hair at bedtime by morning the dry cradle cap started to flake real ...

Yes, it’s me: Cybher Meet and Greet

I’m on a countdown to one of the key blogging events in the UK, Cyber 2012. Time has flown by since I nabbed my early bird ticket, the speakers list is looking juicy and I’m all set to listen but also be a part of the conversation. I’m particularly looking forward to the range of discussion themes, as despite mostly writing about ...

Review: Brabantia Breakfast in Bed

When Brabantia Life offered us something from their gorgeous range on twitter we drooled over their website… The idea of breakfast in bed as a parent is a complete luxury. Of course with a two year old what chance would we get? With  no babysitter or nanny around we settled for breakfast in the lounge. Brabantia sent us two of these gorgeous ...

WIN: two tickets for MTV Live & Unsigned

Hands up who wants to go to the MTV Live & Unsigned regional finals in Hove Centre 29th April, 2012? We’ve got a pair of tickets to give away courtesy of Mee, local mum and regional finalist. BrightonMums.com can’t help be very, very proud of our local mum of three Alexandra Sawyer, known as Mee on-stage. Not only does she write ext ...

Swapping beer for ice cream

Guest blogger Jim Briffett, shares how he swapped beer for ice cream and other changes since becoming a dad. A journalist, blogger, and former guitarist of Brighton bands Clearlake and The Miserable Rich. BrightonMums.com are thrilled to have him write this post for us. My lovely baby daughter has just turned eight-months old. Since her birth life ...

Wall of Fame: Mel Campbel, Yoga Teacher

Mel Campbel shares how she loves to play catch in her underwear and why she adores Brighton… Lives – Hassocks, West Sussex Age – 42years Kids – 3 gorgeous giggly girls Esmé (12yrs) Phoebe (11yrs) and Evi (3 years) Partner – Hubby Matt Campbell Brighton born  & bred – Matt and I are both originally from Northampton our journey of life took ...

Wall of Fame: Shosh, Child Friendly Brighton

Shoshana Plail shares her love of being a parent in our vibrant city. Shosh runs popular local directory site Child Friendly Brighton- a fab resource for parents in the city. Age?  39 (ouch, dangerously close to my 40th!!) Kids? I have 2 gorgeous children: Charlotte – 6 yrs old; Isaac – 3 yrs old Partner? Lovely husband Andy, who works in construc ...

REVIEW: Balmy for natural nappy balm

When there’s so many natural and organic nappy creams on the market these days, we wondered why we ever chose to go the chemical route. If they do a similar job, perhaps even better, then we have it all to gain by using a gentler, trustworthy product on our baby’s skin. We’ve been testing different creams and salves on our 7 month ...

Wall of Fame: Kathleen from Little Times

This weeks wall of Fame is Kathleen. Living in South Heighton (near Newhaven) after recently moving from Brighton. Kathleen owns The Little Times and is often back in Brighton 4 days a week to meet other home educating families. Age? 40 Kids? An 8 year old boy and a 4 year old girl Partner? One loving, devoted, hardworking Dad Brighton born  & ...

Competition: Crafts4kids Competition exclusive to Brighton Mums

Brighton Mums have got together with Craft4Kids to gives you a chance to win A Clever Box Playhouse from the fabulous Crafts4Kids.co.uk Their stylish and contemporary range of creative and educational children’s toys, games and gifts are both a pleasure to give and a pleasure to receive. Products are selected to not only delight your childr ...