The Kensington Diary
Creating a Dreamy Little Boys Bedroom
Creating a dreamy luxurious bedroom for a little boy, specifically one that he can grow in
The Kensington Diary
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The Kensington Diary
- Apr 29, 2020
- 2 min
5 Ways to Keep Young Kids occupied during Lockdown
COVID-19 lockdown has inspired new innovative ways to keep the little ones occupied. A few of my tips enclosed.
The Kensington Diary
- Dec 1, 2019
- 3 min
Christmas in London: 9 Magical Family Friendly Places to Visit
Sharing our personal favourites to visit in London this Christmas from Harrods Santa Grotto to Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland.
The Kensington Diary
- Feb 25, 2019
- 8 min
The Career Mom Conundrum: 9 Ways to make both Motherhood and Your Career Work
My journey from 'career-driven independent woman' to 'mom on maternity leave' to 'career mom' has been complex to say the least. Being a...
The Kensington Diary
- Jan 30, 2019
- 7 min
Why we joined a Private Family Member's Club: Benefits and Value
We recently took on a full-time nanny for Alexander. Whilst it's fabulous having an amazing nanny and the flexibility, there are also...
The Kensington Diary
- Oct 9, 2018
- 4 min
A 10 Step Guide for Baby's First Birthday DIY Cake Smash
We had our one year cake smash for Alexander a couple weeks ago, DIY style. Due to popular demand, I am sharing my tips on how to...
The Kensington Diary
- Sep 2, 2018
- 2 min
The Nursery Edit: Must Have Items for Your New Born Baby
Pregnancy is such a wonderful time, I remember the excitement to prepare the nursery and buy cute little clothes for Alexander With the...
The Kensington Diary
- Aug 22, 2018
- 2 min
Get Swanky in the French Riviera: Mum & Baby Fashion Edit
Hip, hip, hooray if you are travelling to the Cote D'Azur in the Summer. It's a fashionista's heaven so be prepared to dress to kill as...
The Kensington Diary
- Aug 17, 2018
- 8 min
Nursery or Nanny: A Guide to Choosing your Childcare Option
After my return to work full-time from maternity leave, the inevitable question dawned upon us: What childcare option should we choose...
The Kensington Diary
- Aug 2, 2018
- 4 min
Our Favourite Childrenswear Brands for a Baby Boy
Many parents presume that shopping for baby boys clothes can be boring. I can assure you, this is not the case, and especially in...
The Kensington Diary
- Jul 6, 2018
- 4 min
Summer in London with a Baby: 10 Things We Love
Summer in London is magnificent. Think long days, beautiful sunsets and a bustling city filled with happy vibrant people. Summer in...
The Kensington Diary
- Feb 15, 2018
- 10 min
The Bugaboo Chameleon 3 and the Baby Zen Yo-Yo: Our Buggy and Travel System Choices for Many Reasons
We have a separate travel system and baby buggy so you are probably wondering, why?! Choosing the right buggy(s) was one of the most...
The Kensington Diary
- Jan 30, 2018
- 3 min
Managing Post-Natal Hair Loss
I'm in the 6 month post-partum period now and have found that my hair loss post-pregnancy started around the 3rd month. This was so...
The Kensington Diary
- Jan 25, 2018
- 6 min
10 Principles to Help your Baby Sleep through the Night
I have to admit then when I was pregnant I received tons of warnings preparing me on how the first 6 weeks are so tough. Basically...
The Kensington Diary
- Jan 24, 2018
- 5 min
When and How to Wean your Baby
To start with, I have to say I am a novice, my baby hasn't started weaning yet at the time this article is written! But I have spoken to...
The Kensington Diary
- Jan 23, 2018
- 2 min
The Importance of Reading to Babies
Most people probably believe that a baby is not capable of understanding anything when you read to them. But, they do! Infants take in...
The Kensington Diary
- Jan 22, 2018
- 3 min
Loneliness as a New Parent is Real: 6 Points to Consider
Half of first time mothers, and fathers, experience loneliness as a new parent. This was found in a study conducted in 2000 people. ...