Day 351 – the English Christmas weekend
Saturday 17th December 2011. Starting Saturday mornings slowly is always a good idea in my book, and is particularly necessary when Janine and I have been putting our worlds to right until the wee hours! Numerous cups of tea were consumed, a long slow warm shower, and a piece of toast and we were ready … Continue reading
Day 333 – Tweener stores stateside, part 3
Tuesday 29th November 2011. I saved my favourite review on the Tweener market til last. We discovered shop within shop while in Times Square (a great location for hanging out and shopping with the tweens!). Launched in the spring 2011, it’s part of American Eagle, which we’ve always shopped in for the slightly cheaper versions … Continue reading
Day 328 – Tweener stores stateside, part 2
Thursday 24th November. Aeropostale was the second store we reviewed with Thila (our tweener!) while we were in NYC. Their girls range (Aeropostale p.s.) covers 4-14, but in reality it is more kids colourful stuff than pre-teen cool gear. She was much happier shopping the main range, which is in fact targeted at 14 to … Continue reading
Day 321 – Tweener stores stateside, part 1
Thursday 17th November 2011. Reflecting back on our shopaholic tendencies in the States, we cannot forget (and should seriously think about) what motivated the kids and what left them cold. As shopaholic parents (in remission!), watching them grow towards teenagers, it’s interesting to occasionally step back and watch what makes them tick, and what turns … Continue reading
Day 314 – Shop til you drop……
Thursday 10th November. (memories of NYC) Sometimes the shopping and the sightseeing was just too much…… The highlights of the those who just need to sit down somewhere when the going gets tough! …..
Day 306 – customising your Converse….
Wednesday 2nd Nov 2011 After a serious telling off by the security guys on the bridge back into NYC (I didn’t realise that you couldn’t take photo’s – oops, security crisis only diverted by me deleting the photo’s pronto!), we headed to Soho for lunch with Ann, Peter, Jef and Nina. Balthazar was a … Continue reading
Day 304 – Is Dunkin’ Donuts a real shop?
quote from our Belgian kids ‘it’s in The Sims on Facebook, we didn’t realise it was real!’ shame they discovered it was! Scary -> 490 calories per donut!! @Donuts | Dunkin’ Donuts. interesting shopping fact today……. Jack Wills is the same price in Dollars as in Pounds … Continue reading
Day 298 – the iStuff updates….
In years gone by, when planning a holiday, you started out with a ‘To Do’ list that basically revolved around the following; – clothes to pack – flight tickets/passport/holiday travellers cheques (do you remember those!) and cash in your hand luggage (along with medication and one nights stuff incase the suitcase went missing!) – toiletries/books/magazines … Continue reading
Day 253 – Shopping by sms…..
So much for that super chilled weekend….. I had managed to lose the kids from my bed around 4am (they feel the need to stick to me like limpets in the absence of their Dad). I can assure you the only benefit of a Hubbie away is a Big Bed to yourself, and it just … Continue reading
Day 243 – Barcelona Inspiration Part 1
Such bliss…… a 2 hour flight with an iPad loaded with BBC iPlayer downloads, magazines, and podcasts….. accompanied by a Starbucks coffee and a BLT! I was seriously considering hijacking the plane to prolong the pleasure!! This is what happens when you’re let loose for 48 hours with no kids, no Hubbie, and no responsibilities … Continue reading
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