Mummy and Me Magazine August 2014 August 2014

What’s inside? Contents Magazine Founder & Director Michelle Thompson Researchers/Critiques Eden & Bethany Thompson Creative Learning Consultant Alan Bennett Educational Researcher Danielle Furber Special Needs Consultant Anita Harris Artist/Illustrator Ilan Sheady Creative Designer Neil Bennett August 2014 Company Focus - Venicci - Pages 4-5 Pregnancy - Pages 6-8 Birth & Beyond - Pages 9-11 Activity Timetable - Pages 12-23 Early Years - Pages 24-26 Inspirational Nursery Design Ideas - Pages 27-37 Daddy and Me - Page 38 Kids Page (Creative Learning) - Page 39 Marketing Manager Lee Thompson Sub-Editor - Chester & Wirral Gill Pryce Executive Editor St. Helens & Knowsley Sue Bennett Executive Editor North Cheshire Kate Bedding Photographer & Stylist Elanza Butters Letter from the Editor Hello lovely readers, This month’s issue has certainly been a journey! With my due date fast approaching (10th August), I was simply hoping that I would make it to see this issue go to print! Fortunately, little Miss decided to stay put to allow this fantastic issue to get to production. I will be sure to share images of my new little Princess on our social media and in the next issue (so stay tuned!). As my own pregnancy journey draws to a close, this issue looks at early stages of labour, what I am packing in my own hospital bag (being my 3rd time in 3 years!). This issue also provides some inspirational ideas for creating your little one’s nursery or bedroom. We have featured some gorgeous products that I know you will just love. Don’t forget to make a note on your calendar, or in your diary about the Baby & Toddler show at Event City, Manchester next month. We are really excited about our Partnership with the show once again and how this and our September issues will be available to a wider readership (so if you’re a first time reader a huge welcome to you!). Further details of the Baby & Toddler show can be found on the back page of this issue. There is plenty of fun to be had this Summer and our centerfold gives a great guide to all things happening in your area (or contact details on where to find out more information). If your little one is also preparing for School or Nursery in a few weeks, then we have featured advice on that too with an exciting competition in conjunction with Parragon Books and Learning Resources. I hope that you enjoy this issue. For those (like me) about to give birth, I hope that you have held out in the recent heatwave and that everything goes well for you with your new arrivals. Exciting times!!! Michelle x

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