Little Diary

What’s In A Name? One of the questions I am repeatedly asked since starting Little Hotdog Watson is regarding the origin/reasoning behind the name. In response I have condensed what was actually a very considered process to a bit of a rambly soundbite. Names are personal, evocative, draw on our emotions and intentionally and intentionally create labels. Last week Gap has been criticised for it’s use of names and association with gender stereotyping. I decided it was time to talk about why I picked the name Little Hotdog Watson and why I think names are very important for our children. In...

For the first in our Travel Tuesday series we get an insider peak at London. Sarah is the creative genius and owner of The Cool Gang Thang and distributor of the incredibly tactile Crayons Rocks and this is her guide to London.   Hi Sarah tell us a bit about yourself and why you know so much about London. Hi, I'm Sarah a mum of two to Sadie, age 8 and Frankie age 5. Originally I'm from London although  we now live in the deepest, darkest Essex countryside. London  is a huge part of our family's life. ... My partner Ashley's family  business is in Old Street, and...

 Hi    Sarah tell us a bit about yourself? (and your business)  Hi, I'm Sarah, artist, illustrator and owner of my business 'Sarah Lovell Art'. I  design hand illustrated greetings cards, prints and  colouring books. I am  inspired  by wildlife, my children and the magic in the air all around us, which  I try to capture in my designs. I believe in unicorns.                                                           What was the driving force to set up Sarah...

Incase you missed our newsletter here are July's top ten, 1. Day out with you Hotdog this month in London, Glasgow and Norfolk 2. Great lunch box for picnics 3. Holiday eats where the food is local, tasty and they welcome families - Italy, Ibiza and Portugal  4. The best places to picnic 5. How to keep kids entertained in the back of a car  6. Here’s an actual helpful holiday packing list. If like me you read it and then forgot the bag don’t worry it will be ok. 7. Games to play on the beach 8. Lipsticks to make you feel and look good 9. A hooded towel for hotdogs without Frozen on it 10. This, because it made me laugh Photo is of Ollie who was the winner...

Mother Pukka has recently launched  Flex Appeal. A ‘crusade’ to challenge the status quo on the current limited flexibility open to parents. Initially, I was going to post a picture but it didn’t feel enough. I wholeheartedly agree with Mother Pukka that there is not enough discussion around flexible working, the impact of family life, the impact felt most significantly (in my opinion) on women’s careers. So I decided to share my story. This is my experience, it may be similar or different but I’m writing it to help open the door of that conversation further. In my pre H...