Make, Do & Push!

Life in the Motherhood Wilderness

What the Children Wore // Boots Mini Club

We love Boots Mini Club clothes here at Make, Do & Push! HQ. Both children have had a number of things from their baby collection over the years – and the adorable range of colourful and fun rompers have always been a favourite.

The children were sent a few items from the Boots Mini Club SS17 range, and so we headed out on probably the coldest, wettest weekend of winter so far for a little shoot!

Most of these photos were taken on Humber Street – which is quite possibly the most awesome street in Hull. I was only introduced to it recently by a friend, who recommended a visit to Thieving Harry’s for decent coffee, and I’ve not been disappointed. There’s a plethora of colourful walls too – as you’ll see in this post! [Read more…]

Family Fun // Children’s Art Galleries

children's art galleries

Busby and I were walking through the art gallery in Harrods in October (on our way to the Christmas shop!) and she was drawn to all of the awesome, colourful artwork hanging up. “Mummy?” she said, “Do you think that my paintings could be in here one day?” I nodded, and told her what I tell her every time she asks me a question about her future: “Yes, darling. You can be whoever you want to be, and do whatever job you set your mind to and your heart on.”

As you’ve probably gathered from the above paragraph (and this blog) Busby loves to craft, draw and paint. She can spend hours creating, and therefore produces A LOT of artwork. She also seems to come home with at least one picture a day from Preschool, which means we have reams of paper hanging around the house.

Every few days I do a stealthy recycling sort out, and pop the good ones into her baby book. However, the book is getting a bit full now… I was despairing until I received an email from Children’s Art Galleries, and in one email they solved my paper overload issue! [Read more…]

What the Children Wore // Muddy Puddles Raindrops

muddy puddles raindropsWe love Muddy Puddles: both the brand and the soggy, dirty wet things! (Well the children love the latter… I, on the other hand, should have taken out stocks in Vanish!) So when we were sent a package containing gorgeous raindrop pyjamas and new raindrop Puddlestomper wellies, I couldn’t wait to start planning the shoot.

I first saw the raindrop pattern at the Muddy Puddles SS17 press show which Busby and I attended back in October, and immediately loved it. The weather theme is so on trend at the moment, and this print is just perfect.

I decided to stick with the weather theme for the shoot, so we trekked up the hill near their grandparents’ house for some photos. My trusty rainbow umbrella came along with us, as did their cuddly rabbits – Flopsy and Benjamin!  [Read more…]

Lovely Things // For The Little Ones by Plewsy

Plewsy For The Little Ones

I simply cannot resist stationery. From notebooks, to cards, to divine wrapping paper, I just can’t help myself. So when the very lovely Fiona from Yorkshire-based Plewsy got in touch about her new range For The Little Ones, I couldn’t help but squeal with unbridled stationery-lover joy!

Fiona, who is expecting her first child this year, started Plewsy back in 2014. She creates from her studio in North Yorkshire, and is now stocked worldwide. [Read more…]

Review // Nod Pod Baby & Toddler blanket

The Stokke Xplory is my preferred pushchair to use at the moment as it’s so nifty and nimble for the school run. However, now winter is truly here I have struggled to find a cosytoes that fits, or a blanket that H-Bear won’t kick off. Then I stumbled across Nod Pod on Instagram, and discovered their amazing blankets with legs – and it’s been a game changer!

nodpod review

The Nod Pod is an innovative baby blanket. The blanket has legs, so it can be used with baby carriers, pushchairs and car seats, without the need for holes or zips to accommodate straps and buckles.  The top part of the blanket wraps around your child, keeping them lovely and cosy without restricting their movement and annoying them.

The blanket also has a hood to keep your child extra cosy! Although at 18 months, H-Bear isn’t the biggest fan… But I can see this being an amazing feature for very small babies in carriers during colder spells. [Read more…]