babyurbeautiful

Ever think that sending cards is a waste of time, money and paper? Well, if you're looking for a Christmas or Birthday card for a little one that won't get instantly binned, then engage them with one of these wonderful story-book cards from www.cardooo.com. The cards are like a mini-book: short enough to keep a child's attention but long enough to make a card...

Continue Reading

Are you like me- a busy Mum in a panic coz you haven't had a minute to do Christmas shopping?! Get your bum down to a Lush store or shop online for pre-wrapped gifts to go! With plenty for under £10 they're also a bargain! See: https://www.lush.co.uk/category/452 This Frosty the Snowman gift contains tw gorgeous and colourful bath bombs: https://www.lush.co.uk/product/6404/Baby-Frosty £9.75 each Here...

Continue Reading

If being a busy Mum makes you a last minute Christmas present shopper like me, then you will love the prices on toys at Asda at the moment. Their prices are generally very competitive anyway, but they currently have 2 for £10 on selected toys, and Little Tikes products, a great toy brand. You're probably too late for delivery before Xmas now, but...

Continue Reading

We're so on it at Babyurbeautiful we've created our own Christmas Wish List! We've included baby items and mummy to be must-haves shot by the incredibly talented Ken Leeder. From smellies to booties, here's our fabulous selection - and we've even set up a special offer for our readers. GRO-EGG Stockist: www.gro.co.uk and other retailers RRP £14.99 This mummy essential thermometer shaped like...

Continue Reading

BoojaBooja is my very favourite chocolate truffle brand. They are fully vegan (like me!) and made with healthy coconut oil, which takes the guilt away from scoffing lots of them! These truffles melt on the tongue with a rich yet light flavour that is soooo more-ish!! If you're looking for a last minute Xmas gift for a tired mum or a mum-to-be; these...

Continue Reading

As a Vegan, breastfeeding, mum-to-be: I adore the fresh natural cosmetics from scrummy brand Lush Cosmetics. If you want some last minute gift ideas, their range contains some perfect gifts for a new mum or a mummy-to-be. All available from www.lush.co.uk Here are some top picks: ICKLE BABY BOT £1.95 Bath Bomb This is designed to exterminate tiredness and send your baby off...

Continue Reading

Lush Cosmetics are promoting some Chistmas Good tomorrow with their #ThoughtThatCounts Day! What does Christmas mean to you? Lush believe it's about real thoughts and thoughtfulness: for friends and family, those less fortunate, animal welfare and trying to make the world a better place. So they are taking the phrase 'thought that counts' and filling it with meaning! On 17th December 2013, Lush...

Continue Reading

Coming up to Christmas, I usually like to spend much of December eating mince pies and drinking mulled wine with friends. However still breastfeeding my 11 month old , I am not drinking any alcohol, which makes Christmas just a little less merry than it should be! So, to try to keep spirits high with Xmas Cheer, I thought I would test out...

Continue Reading

So an update to my previous post: I'm 34 weeks pregnant and have so far avoided purchasing a Winter Maternity Coat, which I will only get 1.5 months use out of! However, with temperatures dropping and the forecast lengthy cold snap predicted, combined with the fact my coat buttons won't do up and I just popped a seam at the back squeezing into...

Continue Reading

I wrote recently about the back-to-work wardrobe I was planning, inspired by watching Suits on TV. But despite much careful planning and plenty of dithering over what to wear every morning, I've still somehow managed to feel pretty mumsy most of the time.  The women and girls I work with (yes there are both species) are for the most part very stylish and...

Continue Reading

Since discovering that 13th December is an official Christmas Jumper Day, (http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day/about) I have been searching for Xmas Maternity Jumpers that look good. We registered to support Save the Children and I am having my jumper day early, this Friday, on my last day at work. If you want to help support it please arrange your own work Xmas Jumper Day! Every time someone...

Continue Reading