Brighton Festival 2-24 May

Day out in Sussex this May? Why not attend one of the many events that the 42nd Brighton Festival is holding in many venues in Brighton and Hove.

With 26 premieres and exclusives, including 7 events commissioned by Brighton Festival, plus 11 free outdoor events, this year’s Brighton Festival promises three weeks of serious fun for all ages.

We have highlighted two events:

• 2 May - Childrens Parade @ 10.30am from Sydney street to Maderia drive. This years theme is the elements (earth, air, fire and water) over 4,000 participants from 70 schools will parade in costumes through the citys streets to the beat of samba
• 14-17 May - Preston Manor hosts an open-air promenade performance of Alice in Wonderland through its magical walled garden.

More details see www.brightonfestival.org

Good Luck to all London Marathon runners 26 Apr

My sister and I wish everyone good luck who are taking part in the London Marathon at the weekend.

We have run it three times and loved the whole experience even though the last 8 miles are very painful!! :)

You will love the support you get from the crowds (especially over tower bridge) you feel like a celebrity for a few hours.....

Good Luck everyone

Anna & Cathy

Earth Day Wednesday 22 April 2009

Earth Day 2009, April 22, will mark the beginning of the green generation campaign which will also be the focus of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day in 2010. With negotiations for a new global climate agreement coming up in December, Earth Day 2009 must be a day of action and civic participation, to defend The Green Generation^TM’s core principles:

• A carbon-free future based on renewable energy that will end our common dependency on fossil fuels, including coal.

• An individual’s commitment to responsible, sustainable consumption.

• Creation of a new green economy that lifts people out of poverty by creating millions of quality green jobs and transforms the global education system into a green one

There are events taking place over England to mark this day

26 April - 2 May Throw a Tea Party for Save the Children

Save the Children are inviting people to throw a tea party from 26 April to 2 May 2009 and ask guests to make a donation to the childrens charity.

This event marks the 90th anniversary and the website www.savethechildren.org.uk/gotapotty includes invitations and ideas.

I think this is a great idea, not only do you have a nice afternoon with your friends/family you are helping to save childrens lives.

Best Website Homepage! Everywoman

Great News! Molliemoo has been nominated for the Everywoman Network Awards as Best Website Homepage (http://network.everywoman.com). There are 20 finalists and voting closes on Friday 17 April 2009.

We set up, designed and added all information to the website ourselves (did not use a website design company), so we are chuffed to have been shortlisted. All our hardwork has paid off!

We would love it if you could look at the Best Website nominations on the Everywoman home page (click link in box bottom right) - we are listed there! (http://network.everywoman.com).

The Everywoman network helps women in business to excel. You can take part in discussions, share your objectives, contribute to articles and connect with the members. It is free and easy to use.

Please vote for us!

Thank you

NCT - Free guide to becoming a parent

NCT Stepping Stones is a free electronic guide to becoming a parent.

Stepping stones will take you from the moment you discover you're pregnant through to birth and beyond. The guide looks at issues such as:

• caring for your baby
• crying
• breastfeeding
• toddler tantrums
• relationships

www.nct.org.uk/steppingstones

Enjoying the outdoors!

Following a recent blog we visited two farms in Sussex on Sunday with our children.

Firstly springbarnfarm near lewes where our children bottlefed the lambs and loved playing on the jumping pillow (great fun for us adults too!!)

We then travelled to Middle Farm which has a cider shop, (where you can try over 50 types of cider) farm shop and lovely restaurant. You can of course go to the farm which was reasonably priced.

Great day out as the weather was brilliant, we even got sun burnt!

Win a Molliemoo 'Cuddle Bear' Baby Gift Box

Molliemoo has joined forces with babycenter to offer you the chance to win one of two 'Cuddle Bear' Baby Gift Boxes in the month of April 2009.

If you would like to enter please go on to the www.babycenter.co.uk and click on Free Stuff and Great Deals to enter.

Good Luck!

Molliemoo