The Return of The Backpack

It's been a while since I've purchased a lovely new bag, hence why I'm a little too excited about this beauty. I've been eyeing up these fashionable backpacks for a while now, but struggled to find 'The One'. Now I have it, and what a steal it was from New Look - for under £25 would you believe it! I'm so glad that these backpacks are trendy again, I used to have a small one when I was younger. I could only fit a lipgloss and compact mirror in it, shiny black patent and I took it everywhere with me. Now a good few years later it's ideal with a baby in tow, no fussing about with handbags sliding off your shoulders while you're faffing about with pushchairs and car seats. Yet looking bang on style at the same time. Hurray! Here's the link if you want to grab yourself a stylish bargain: 

http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/bags-and-purses/black-box-zip-front-metal-trim-backpack_320400001#g4KBpxF0wrZP4tb5.03

They're not just practical bags for mums, Check out ASOS and River Island's collection for a range of styles and sizes. 

www.riverisland.com

Happy (belated) birthday to me!

Yes it's true, you do forget your own birthday when you become responsible for a tiny person. Well if you're anything like me then you do. I hadn't planned anything for my birthday, which was on Thursday in case you were wondering. Baby A picked up his pace with crawling over the bank holiday weekend, then he came down with a bit of a cough and a snotty nose, lovely. Also, with the bank holiday not falling on my birthday it just didn't click that it was coming around so quick. Not until I started getting messages from friends asking what my plans were for my birthday. Yikes!

Luckily the hubby had remembered, phew! So here's how my day went: an impromptu trip to Twycross Zoo, followed by a spot of retail therapy to pick up my new bag (post to come later), dinner out with my 2 boys and cake cutting with the family. I do love a spontaneous birthday!

I have been waiting to take Baby A to the zoo for months. I think he's at a good age now (9 months) where he can appreciate the animals. Unfortunately he was fast asleep by the time we got to his favourite, Sophie the giraffe. 

It was nice to have some family time. I'll pencil in my birthday in my diary for next year. Just making sure I don't forget again. 

H x 

Welcome!

Ola! Welcome to my new blog where you will find a selection of my ramblings. I will try to keep this site up to-date. As a first time mum (my bundle of joy is now nine months) I hope to give you an insight into my world as a newish mum and the fun and games I get up to with my little gremlin. Don't worry, it won't all be baby related....

Stay tuned, feel free to leave any comments, suggestions and share anything you find interesting. I'll try to keep it fun and light-hearted.

H x