Hello Sitter
Hello Sitter is now my newest baby. It is crazy the attention a business requires and the emotion that it creates – just like a child. It can keep me up night, it can reduce me to tears but it can also make me incredibly proud and allows me a great sense of achievement. It […]
How to Hygge
Winter can be tough. Tough on your body and tough on your mind. The cold, the wind, the snow and those dreaded winter blues. Most of us want to keep our head down and get through it, all the while dreaming of sunnier climes. But what if we don’t have to just get through it? What if we could even learn to (shock horror!) enjoy it? It seems our friends the Danes have found the key to embracing the beauty of the changing seasons. Their secret weapon? Hygge.
Hello family
I thought I would introduce everyone early on, that way when I talk about Simon (the husband) or Adrienne (my daughter) you will know exactly who I am referring to.
Hello Lauren
Who is Lauren?
I am many things (as we all are) but below are the basics:
I am a 28 year old woman
I have a 3 year old daughter – I am Mama
I am married to my best friend
My husband is the most successful man I know (yes I am biased)
We all live in New York (Manhattan to be precise)
We are all English (my daughter only by birth)
Coolest toy stores in Manhattan
Walk in and be immediately transported to a wonderland of mini woodland creatures, butterflies and fairies. The owner of Playing Mantis, Imelda McCain, carefully selects handcrafted toys made from wood and recycled materials to inspire kids imagination without the distraction of modern battery-operated toys (a woman after our own heart!).
5 alternative activities for little New Yorkers
There’s no shortage of things to do in New York City. But sometimes, trying to think of something a little different for your kids to do can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 5 cool things your kids can do in New York – and if you’re allowed to go with them, you’ll probably end up having some fun too!
LEOCA Paris FW’15
LEOCA Paris have been designing clothing for children since 2010.
It’s creator Maude Falcon De-Longevialle, uses fine and natural materials often only found in adult clothing, which she then creatively and lovingly shapes into a look tailored for the younger child.
Cosy cool winter
Coming from the UK, I thought winter in London was cold, it seemed that winter in New York would be a walk in the park, but I was wrong. Cold snaps in New York City really bite. I love winter clothing, autumn colors and cosy evenings with the family, so when you look at it that way, long winters can be a great thing. So here are a few ideas for keeping your kids cosy, whilst still looking cool this winter.
