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School Holiday is Fun! Get Some Summer Vacation Ideas
Summer vacations may be joy for pupils, but quite a tricky time for parents. Often childcare costs are unaffordable for working mums, or for those who stay-at-home or work from home, screaming kids and chaos might get a bit too much. Relax. While I cannot offer affordable childcare (it’s down to the government, isn’t it), here are some lovely (and eco-friendly) ideas to have fun with your kids.
Summer time in the UK is wonderful this year, so make the most of it! Activities in the park will not only help you fight the stress, but it’s a great way to stay close to nature and spend quality time with your kids.
Enjoy a walk in the park… with a kid on a scooter
You can choose the scooter type depending on your child’s age – they are various and usually start from age of three. I find it a great way to spend time outside and keep my little princess active. Besides, this will help ME stay fit without the need to pay for a gym membership.
The very first day we received the red, limited edition, mini micro scooter, we ended up in the park with my daughter: me – chasing her and screaming “STOP”, and she – the happiest child in the park, probably thinking “I’m getting faster than mum – this must be a good sign I’m growing”. After a couple of days only she’s riding her scooter perfectly well and enjoying her time in the park to bits No more frustrating morning trips to the nursery, I recon, when she wants to jump off the buggy and run in the opposite direction. It’s good exercise for me, and great fun for her every time we go outside.
The scooter itself is a must-have: an award winning, Swiss designed product. It’s light weight, portable (so we’re definitely taking it with us on our family vacation abroad), and it’s also great design! There are 3 new limited-edition mini micro scooters in red, green and yellow. It gives toddlers independence whilst helping to develop their critical balance and co-ordination skills. It comes apart in two pieces and will fit easily on top of a buggy or in the corner of a cafe. Comfy!
Mini Micros are low to the ground, which makes them very easy for young children to feel comfortable on. Basically, they do not need to have one foot considerably higher than the other, as with some other scooters. Because they are low to the ground, this also aids balance. Additionally, the foot plate is made of light-weight plastic, which is actually an excellent material as it avoids the danger of your child scraping or banging his ankles on a hard piece of metal - which, believe me, can happen a lot with the metal models.
The Mini Micro Scooter does not steer in the usual way i.e. by turning the handlebars left or right. Basically, it turns when your child leans to one side, thus putting his bodyweight in the direction that he wants to turn. Whilst this may seem strange at first (to you, perhaps, more than your child) this is actually a very good method of changing direction for a young child. With my own son, it was not long at all before he was effortlessly gliding around corners.
It's also very easy for my little one to balance on it as it's got 2 wheels at the front as opposed to the back. I can recommend it as a perfect starter scooter!
So what else you could do while you’re enjoying your day in the park? Pick up flowers and leaves. Make beautiful summer flowers bouquets to decorate your child’s room! Or… get crafty later in the afternoon (especially if weather is drizzling – we can’t expect the summer is always bright in the UK, right) and make wonderful…
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
London Mumpreneurs
Anna and Philippa took to the floor last week to speak about how they set up Micro Scooters Ltd at a conference especially for mothers who run or who want to run their own businesses. Read on for a taste of what the event was about and how it went....it was a relief to know that we inspired some other mums rather than putting them off and also to know that despite our lack of public speaking experience it seemed to go down quite well. We were inspired to hear the stories of the other mums who run their own businesses...
London Mumpreneurs Inspired to Reach for the Sky in 2010 –
Gender Barriers will start to close for Women Entrepreneurs
Demand for networking events for female entrepreneurs is growing after the first London Mumpreneurs’ conference last week was sold out -
New dates for 2010 now confirmed
London, UK – 10th March, 2010 – The first London Mumpreneurs’ conference entitled ‘Reaching for the sky … from humble beginnings’ held on 4th March 2010. It was hosted by London Mums and Eddie Catz and was packed with 80 energetic mumpreneurs networking and discussing challenges and useful tips when creating and running a business. They were inspired by phenomenal speakers including former presenter of BBC show ‘Something for the weekend’ and mumpreneur Amanda Hamilton, founder and managing director of JoJo Maman Bébé Laura Tenison, Co-Founders and Joint Directors of Micro Scooters Ltd Anna Gibson and Philippa Gogarty, celebrity entertainer Amanda Frolich, catering guru Kumud Gandhi, and moderator and author Penny Avis.
London Mumpreneurs left the event with a positive outlook for 2010 inspired by stories from the speakers and their peers who have made it. 13% of businesses in the UK are currently women-led. The fact that mumpreneurs in the start-up and SME sector are making noticeable inroads to gender barriers has been confirmed by a new UK poll of over 1,000 women entrepreneurs from a Business Link study published on 5th March. 20% of women entrepreneurs feel they have to work harder than men to prove themselves in the business world; a significant improvement from this time last year, when a similar poll showed 38% felt they had to work harder.
Some of the topics discussed at the Mumpreneurs’ event were achieving a sensible relating to work-life in-balance, how to find a mentor, time management and childcare issues, which are often seen as business obstacles to setting up on your own. Lessons learnt from the speakers were focused on resolving the problem to balance a business and a family:
1) ‘Begin with the end in mind’ (Amanda Hamilton)
2) ‘The Internet has levelled the marketplace and anybody has the same business opportunities so start-ups can now compete with the big companies.’ (Anna Gibson and Philippa Gogarty)
3) ‘Naivety is great when you start a business because you don’t know what you are going to get into and makes you brave.’ (Laura Tenison)
4) ‘In business always try to look like a swan gliding effortlessly across the water even if underneath the surface your legs are paddling like mad just to stay afloat’ (Penny Avis)
5) ‘Go and talk to someone who already runs your type of business’ (Laura Tenison)
6) ‘Involve the kids in business depending on their age. Even quite young children can do things such as count and roll coins. If you work at home and your child is old enough, you might have him or her actually work in your business by doing basic office work such as filing.’ (Monica Costa)
7) ‘Make networking with mumpreneurs facing the same challenges one of your top priorities’ (Maria Johnson, founder of Eddie Catz)
8) ‘You don’t get if you don’t ask’ (Amanda Hamilton).
London Mumpreneurs Inspired to Reach for the Sky in 2010 –
Gender Barriers will start to close for Women Entrepreneurs
Demand for networking events for female entrepreneurs is growing after the first London Mumpreneurs’ conference last week was sold out -
New dates for 2010 now confirmed
London, UK – 10th March, 2010 – The first London Mumpreneurs’ conference entitled ‘Reaching for the sky … from humble beginnings’ held on 4th March 2010. It was hosted by London Mums and Eddie Catz and was packed with 80 energetic mumpreneurs networking and discussing challenges and useful tips when creating and running a business. They were inspired by phenomenal speakers including former presenter of BBC show ‘Something for the weekend’ and mumpreneur Amanda Hamilton, founder and managing director of JoJo Maman Bébé Laura Tenison, Co-Founders and Joint Directors of Micro Scooters Ltd Anna Gibson and Philippa Gogarty, celebrity entertainer Amanda Frolich, catering guru Kumud Gandhi, and moderator and author Penny Avis.
London Mumpreneurs left the event with a positive outlook for 2010 inspired by stories from the speakers and their peers who have made it. 13% of businesses in the UK are currently women-led. The fact that mumpreneurs in the start-up and SME sector are making noticeable inroads to gender barriers has been confirmed by a new UK poll of over 1,000 women entrepreneurs from a Business Link study published on 5th March. 20% of women entrepreneurs feel they have to work harder than men to prove themselves in the business world; a significant improvement from this time last year, when a similar poll showed 38% felt they had to work harder.
Some of the topics discussed at the Mumpreneurs’ event were achieving a sensible relating to work-life in-balance, how to find a mentor, time management and childcare issues, which are often seen as business obstacles to setting up on your own. Lessons learnt from the speakers were focused on resolving the problem to balance a business and a family:
1) ‘Begin with the end in mind’ (Amanda Hamilton)
2) ‘The Internet has levelled the marketplace and anybody has the same business opportunities so start-ups can now compete with the big companies.’ (Anna Gibson and Philippa Gogarty)
3) ‘Naivety is great when you start a business because you don’t know what you are going to get into and makes you brave.’ (Laura Tenison)
4) ‘In business always try to look like a swan gliding effortlessly across the water even if underneath the surface your legs are paddling like mad just to stay afloat’ (Penny Avis)
5) ‘Go and talk to someone who already runs your type of business’ (Laura Tenison)
6) ‘Involve the kids in business depending on their age. Even quite young children can do things such as count and roll coins. If you work at home and your child is old enough, you might have him or her actually work in your business by doing basic office work such as filing.’ (Monica Costa)
7) ‘Make networking with mumpreneurs facing the same challenges one of your top priorities’ (Maria Johnson, founder of Eddie Catz)
8) ‘You don’t get if you don’t ask’ (Amanda Hamilton).
Saturday, 12 September 2009
Friday, 4 September 2009
Thursday, 27 August 2009
Micro scooters in multi colours
This article was posted by UK Parents lounge
For youngsters who are too young to ride a bike to school, a scooter is a good mode of transport, and the Mini Micro Scooter is now available in new limited edition colours.The green, yellow and red Mini Micro Scooters will be available exclusively in the UK, from the end of July. As well as the scooters, you can also buy handle grips, decks and brakes in the new colours - allowing kids to pimp their ride to their own colourful specification. The Mini Micro Scooter's high quality Swiss design makes scooting fun and easy for youngsters - its three-wheel construction (two in front) and a low-to-the-ground flexible footboard allowing maximum control and stability. The unique lean-and-steer design enables kids to use their body weight to effortlessly guide their direction and enjoy a smooth ‘skateboard like’ ride. The scooter is lightweight to carry and easy to store. Mini Micro Scooters are distributed in the UK by mums Anna Gibson and Philippa Gogarty, who signed a deal with the Swiss manufacturers of the original scooter they bought. The pair worked with Micro Mobility Systems AG, the Swiss company that invented the Mini Kickboard Scooter, to become the distributors in the UK. Based on the huge success of the Scooter in the UK they are currently expanding the company around the world in countries including The United States, South Africa, Holland and Southern Ireland.The new limited edition colours are available exclusively at www.micro-scooters.co.uk, costing £54.95.
www.ukparentslounge.com/index.php
For youngsters who are too young to ride a bike to school, a scooter is a good mode of transport, and the Mini Micro Scooter is now available in new limited edition colours.The green, yellow and red Mini Micro Scooters will be available exclusively in the UK, from the end of July. As well as the scooters, you can also buy handle grips, decks and brakes in the new colours - allowing kids to pimp their ride to their own colourful specification. The Mini Micro Scooter's high quality Swiss design makes scooting fun and easy for youngsters - its three-wheel construction (two in front) and a low-to-the-ground flexible footboard allowing maximum control and stability. The unique lean-and-steer design enables kids to use their body weight to effortlessly guide their direction and enjoy a smooth ‘skateboard like’ ride. The scooter is lightweight to carry and easy to store. Mini Micro Scooters are distributed in the UK by mums Anna Gibson and Philippa Gogarty, who signed a deal with the Swiss manufacturers of the original scooter they bought. The pair worked with Micro Mobility Systems AG, the Swiss company that invented the Mini Kickboard Scooter, to become the distributors in the UK. Based on the huge success of the Scooter in the UK they are currently expanding the company around the world in countries including The United States, South Africa, Holland and Southern Ireland.The new limited edition colours are available exclusively at www.micro-scooters.co.uk, costing £54.95.
www.ukparentslounge.com/index.php
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
Breo Watches
We really like these watches. They are cool, our children love them and more importantly they wear them. We have chosen the small size only as this fits all children and most Mum's. Great for Summer holidays.
Awarded the Good Design award 2008 and set to be the fastest selling wristwatch of 2009.
The science: Breo Roam watch is made with a material called Tourmaline. Tourmaline is a naturally occurring mineral widely used as a semi-precious gemstone responsible for many beneficial health effects including: Increased concentration Natural detoxification of the body Improved sleep, relaxation and meditation Improved vitality and mood
Specification:
* Good Design award 2008
* Bracelet Soft, natural feel rubber
* LCD screen
* Lightweight at only 10g
* User replaceable battery
* Water Resistant 10m
* Breo Sport 12 Month Guarantee
Awarded the Good Design award 2008 and set to be the fastest selling wristwatch of 2009.
The science: Breo Roam watch is made with a material called Tourmaline. Tourmaline is a naturally occurring mineral widely used as a semi-precious gemstone responsible for many beneficial health effects including: Increased concentration Natural detoxification of the body Improved sleep, relaxation and meditation Improved vitality and mood
Specification:
* Good Design award 2008
* Bracelet Soft, natural feel rubber
* LCD screen
* Lightweight at only 10g
* User replaceable battery
* Water Resistant 10m
* Breo Sport 12 Month Guarantee
Monday, 6 July 2009
Limited Edition Mini Micro Scooters Now Available
Most of you will know and love the Blue and Pink Mini Micro. We have launched a new range of limited edition scooters. These come in Yellow, Red & Green. With a new feature of matching handle grips.
Limited Edition - Age 3-5 years.
Limited Edition - Age 3-5 years.
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