Tips for Travelling Light with Kipling
For some women, packing for a short break or a holiday can be a tug of war. The desire to pack light competes with the temptation to fill a suitcase with far too many outfits and shoes. In our hearts we know that some of the items will definitely [...]
Guilty Mother meets Jessica Ennis-Hill
She was THE poster girl of the London Olympics 2012. A moment never to forget. A true inspiration for aspiring young athletes all over the world. Olympic champion and three-times world champion heptathlete, Jessica Ennis-Hill is one of Great Britain’s most successful athletes. She started her sporting journey began [...]
Encouraging Kids to Seek Outdoor Adventures
As a country girl myself, I grew up in farmhouse surrounded by woods and streams. I consider myself lucky to have grown up in such a natural environment which meant my brothers and I were constantly outside exploring and covered in dirt. We would probably be out all day [...]
The Children’s Air Ambulance Launch Party at Lambeth Palace
On an ordinary Friday afternoon, an extraordinary email flew into my inbox inviting me to a garden party at Lambeth Palace hosted by HRH, the Duke of York. This was an invitation to a special event to celebrate the work of the Children's Air Ambulance and naturally, I was [...]
In Conversation with Michelle Obama at The O2
“Lead by example with hope - and when they go low, we go high,” former First Lady Michelle Obama told Stephen Colbert and 15,000 others at London’s O2 Arena. When I heard Michelle Obama was coming to London, the first thing I did was to text my friend, Olympic [...]
Finding Stillness in a Busy World
Do you remember those long car drives with your family as a child? You would stare out the window for hours (and I mean…hours). You would use that time to transport yourself into an imaginary world. A time to dream of all sorts of things. That is just what [...]
Hop into Easter with Hobbycraft
Spring is finally here and it is the perfect time for some Easter crafts! Yes, that's right, it is time to dust off the craft box. Being Guilty Mother myself, I will freely admit that I am not very good at craft and I would often try to avoid [...]
Koala Creek now at Longleat
For the first time ever at Longleat, you will soon have the chance to discover the wonderful world of Koala Creek. It is home to our newest (and furthest travelled) residents; a group of iconic Southern koalas and two endearing hairy nosed wombats. They share their brand new antipodean [...]
5 Great Reasons to Choose Mark Warner Holidays
If you are considering taking your children skiing, my first advice would be to choose a ski company with lots of experience and knowledge to help you get the most from your holiday. We have just returned from a brilliant ski week with Mark Warner Holidays. This is the [...]
Wonder Women Tea with mothers2mothers
On a sunny Tuesday morning, personal stylist, Victoria Genevieve and I hosted our first ever Wonder Women Tea Party for mothers2mothers. Victoria and I had met mothers2mothers (m2m) Global Development and Strategic Engagement Director, Emma France a number of times at a variety of social events, including the Red [...]
Jo becomes Really Wild Clothing Brand Ambassador
It feels like a dream come true. I don't really see myself as 'model material' but was recently asked to be a brand ambassador for Really Wild Clothing. What a compliment! A brand and clothing line I adore. I fell in love with the brand when I met them [...]
Clutter Box
There are many times when life just feels a bit overwhelming. You know the saying: so much to do; so little time. We rush from place to place or from one project to another. And don't even get me started on admin lists. Do we ever reach the bottom [...]
Motherhood on the Slow
As mothers, we are expected to be busy. A constant world of ‘go, go, go’; my best friend and I were desperate for a touch of ‘slow, slow, slow’. The constant external pressure to keep it altogether, and our intense need to do this despite how taxing it can [...]
The Little Welly Goes Wild!
Mud, glorious mud. We all know that most kids love it and if so, The Little Welly could be the event perfect for you! We know that outdoor play is great for our kids and more so than ever, parents are under increasing pressure to drag kids away from [...]
Preparing your child for SATs and the 11+ using Bond books
For those of you who know me well; will know that I have a keen interest in how we support our children in school and at home. We know that every child is different and children will learn at different speeds. As someone who struggled at school academically, I [...]
Inspiring Interviews with Benedict Cumberbatch on The Grinch
The Grinch is available now on Blu-ray and DVD, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Over the Christmas period, we headed the cinema to watch The Grinch and we all absolutely loved it. In fact, it was one of those movies which exceeded our expectations. Always a joy when that [...]
International Women’s Day
This time last year, I was standing in front of a room of over sixty lawyers in London overlooking St Pauls cathedral. My friend, Olympic athlete Michelle Robinson and I had been invited to come and deliver an inspiring talk in aid of recognising International Women's Day 2017. The [...]
Reasons why I’m not in Book Club
Can we talk about book clubs? I have never joined or attended one but I was recently asked if I wanted to join one. A friend of mine was telling me she wanted to get into her local book club. Another friend offered to get her in. As they [...]
Inspiring Interviews – with DOM & INK
I had the pleasure of interviewing a powerhouse of a man, Dominic Evans, also known as DOM&INK. Dom is a (very talented) freelance illustrator and author. It is not very often that you meet someone that just touches my heart and quite honestly, there is something very endearing about [...]
How to Build Your Daughter’s Confidence in a Digital World
Adolescence can be a difficult time for girls and, according to research from Girlguiding UK, is the time when most women's self-confidence plummets. This drop in self-confidence can be exacerbated by the use of social media, as teenagers are often keen to publish their lives online. As adults we [...]
Cool Vibes with Diesel Kids
In December 2018, we were very kindly gifted a small range of Diesel Kids clothing for both our children. When I think about Diesel, it hadn't really crossed my mind that they also had a cool range for kids which are fab for expressing their individuality. From tapered Diesel [...]
