KIDS
Tips for curly hair
I have the most boring hair in the world -- straight and, especially since having children, super thin. So I am a wee bit jealous of my daughter Coco's lovely, mop of curly hair, ringlets and all. I am, however, not jealous of all the knots she gets in her hair. Many a tear has ...
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KIDS
Zozu Baby -- pretty bows for girls and for boys
Please let me introduce you to another one of our inspiring portal members, Sandy the founder of Zozu Baby, an adorable shop making bows for girls and, my personal favourite, for boys too. Sandy got the idea for Zozu Baby when she had her daughter. She wanted to find items for her baby that reflected ...
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HAIR
Hair style: the low flip ponytail
This hair tutorial is extremely easy. Just brush your child's hair, and make a low ponytail using an elastic band. Pull back the elastic band slightly to make room. Then, separate the hair approximately in the middle, creating a gap. Then, flip the hair over and pull through the gap. Voila! Such an easy hairstyle, ...
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HAIR
Hair style: a messy top-knot
This hairstyle is one of my favourites for Sara -- I think it reflects her style really well (plus, it suits her face). It's easy, but the technique is a bit tricky to explain. I'll do my best, and I think the photos help! Have an elastic band handy. First, brush the hair up high (high!) ...
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HAIR
Hair style: messy side buns
This hairstyle is so sweet, and also a fast one once you get the hang of the technique. I like the crazy, messy look! Have two elastic bands handy. Brush and part the hair. A messy parting is fine! Form a side pony tail with your left hand. With the other hand, pull the tail ...
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HAIR
Hair style: double pinned-up braids
This is a hairstyle that I remember from my early childhood. My mum would pin up my braids for festive days, and I would feel so, so special the entire day. (Again, my friend Maud has taken all of the photos.) I started with Julie's hair. Julie is Maud's daughter and Ava's little friend, you might ...
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HAIR
Hair style: twisties
Twisties (or side buns) have been my super-quick hairdo solution for my girls since Sara started to have hair long enough to work with (and that took years). They're just so quick and easy and always look cute, even when they're completely crooked (I actually like them better that way). They're so quick and easy to ...
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BEAUTY & CARE
Organic children's shampoo and conditioner
My oldest daughter Sara was pretty much bald when she was born, and didn't have much hair until she was two. But now that she's eight, she has a head full of it -- there is so, so much of it. (So don't despair, mamas of bald baby girls!) Because detangling all of that hair ...
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UNCATEGORIZED
Tangle Teezer
The Tangle Teezer is definitely loud (I have only ever seen it in bright pink) but this brush is not supposed to be pretty; it is supposed to save you and your long-haired children from unnecessary pain... and believe me, it works. I have an everyday fight with my eldest daughter's curls on my hands ...
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BEAUTY & CARE
What I can't leave the house without ...
Anyone who knows me will find it somewhat hysterical that I would be writing about my favourite 'beauty' product. I'm one of those girls who considers mascara and lip-balm "dolling myself up". I'm pretty useless in that whole arena and since having kids even worse. The only 'area' that I did try and spend a ...
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BABY
Baby hair gel
Way back before I had children, I used to love making homemade beauty products -- I gave all my friends handmade lip balm for Christmas one year, and I'd make facial masks and other potions for myself. Now that time is of the essence and we are rushing to get out the door, I don't ...
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BEAUTY & CARE
Bad hair day? Never again.
My hair is not straight, but it isn't curly either. I'm in that grey area in between, and it's a difficult place to be--especially if you live in humid places... like London or Milan. I don't have time to style my hair everyday, so after many years of experimenting I've decided that the "straight look" ...
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