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 parenthood, there is a Claire outside of that world….the one that likes MAC [...]

We’re all routing the local mum Alexandra Sawyer to get through to the MTV Live & Unsigned Grand Final from the regional, in Hove on 29th April, 2012. Check out our competition here to win a pair of tickets. Mee sent us this video gift, one of her beautiful, very personal and all her own, tunes.

A new pamper and well-being centre for expectant mothers and new mums opened in Lewes last month. I went along to the launch to see the building and meet the ladies behind the venture. Imagine a place when you are pregnant, or a new muma, you can take time to relax, drink tea, chat with others then enjoy a nurturing massage or holistic treatment. There will be ante-natal workshops to support you through pregnancy and [...]

Head out to the farm   Spring Barn Farm on Kingston Road in Lewes is flinging its gates open throughout the Easter weekend between the hours of 9 and 5:30. What better place is there for the kids to take part in an Easter Egg Hunt than on a real farm? When the chase is over be sure to ask to see the farm’s new-born lambs; lambing season should be in full-swing come Easter. Find [...]

A group of local specialists in ante and post natal therapies for mums and babies are putting on a day of talks and taster sessions for pregnant women and mums. Designed to be ‘a wonderful hands on day celebrating pregnancy, birth and beyond’. It’s your chance to sample the best in pre and post natal complementary healthcare in Brighton. The best bit? It’s all free. From practical group sessions to informative talks and taster treatments [...]

For around 3 months I have been fully self employed. Myself and Claire have been to Officreche a few times now. It takes us 45 minutes door to door a bit of a downhill then uphill walk for us ….but how easy is it to use and book?

Polar bears would probably quite enjoy a good peppermint cream given the opportunity. It is very unlikley that you will ever get close enough to ask one, so in this class Cookery Doodle Doo will be getting you to have a go at making ‘Snow Bears’ – minty fresh peppermint bear creams. Bring the kids to get creative mixing, rolling or moulding and decorating their own sweets. All the ingredients, tuition and aprons are provided [...]

Starting up my table-top business last year was rather like contemplating a bungee jump.

Club Penguin, a safe, snow covered online game for kids, is opening the doors to its offices on Tuesday 14th of Feb. Families can come down to take a look behind the scenes, get a snapshot of the day in the life of a moderator and also take part in some fun games that will help to teach kids about Internet Safety. The open day starts at 11.00 and finishes at 12.30 at their Brighton [...]

In a bid to get fit, I decided to go on a 7 mile buggy walk, over the Downs, descending to the pretty outpost of Rottingdean. We stopped in to see Michelle at Pebbles, a gift and homeware store that is now serving teas & cakes. After such a long walk it was great to sup back a speciality tea and snoop around the shop. We walked back along the undercliff pass, as far as [...]