I decided that before we jet off for the holidays, I needed to get my teeth cleaned. I had heard great things about the Covent Garden Dental Spa, so I made a last minute booking. Located on Neal Street (perfect for a little shopping before/after), the Covent Garden Dental Spa is a little haven in […]
{Practical Tid-bits} Opening Up a UK Bank Account
One of the most frustrating things I found about moving to London was getting our bank account set up, and judging by your emails, you’re pretty annoyed by the process as well. This can be especially hectic for those of us who are constantly sending money abroad. I mean, you can’t get a bank account […]
{Practical Tid-Bits} For the AG’s Battling the Home Office, My Immigration Attorney Recommendation
Hello my lovely readers. I am sorry for the lack of posting last week. You know how things get. Work, children…But back to a new tip for you…. I’ve had a HECK of a time adding Mini-AB to our visas, and so I thought I’d share my experience, including a great immigration lawyer who should […]
{Mummy & Me} More Love for Julia Boggio
After my good friend, The Chelsea Mummy told me about her family photography session with Julia Boggio, I had to try her for myself. So, Mini-AG, Mini-AB and I headed out to Wimbledon one morning to have a photo shoot in the beautiful gardens of Cannizaro House. Mini AG started off quite timid but Julia, a fellow […]
{Practical Tid-Bits} Every Vote Counts!
The Presidential Election is fast approaching and it’s time to get prepared to vote! Voting via absentee ballot is simple, the most important thing is that you give yourself enough time to register for your ballot and send it back. You are eligible to vote as long as you are a US citizen, it doesn’t […]
{Practical Tid-Bits/Book Review} The Regal Rules for Girls
Jerramy Fine, a fellow-AG, has just come out with her second book entitled “The Regal Rules for Girls.” In the book, the extremely witty Jerramy explains everything about your transition to London (with special emphasis on finding a well-to-do Brit to marry) including how to get upgraded to first-class on your flight over (wear pearls!), […]
{Practical Tid-Bits} For the AG’s Searching for A Fantastic Handyman.
Husbands and boyfriends are very useful around the house. To a point. Every once in a while you have an odd job that you need done that needs professional attention, whether it’s mounting TVs, hanging paintings, or in my most recent case, repairing a giant chunk of plaster that Mini AG took out of the […]
{Practical Tid-Bits} Home Office Organization Courtesy of Vicky Silverthorn
All signs are pointing to maternity leave being over very soon, and although I am now able to sleep through the night (well, does a 5AM wake-up count?), I had a little bit of a freak-out when I recently surveyed my home office. For reasons only moms will understand, I have more strollers than children, […]
{Practical Tid-Bits/Beauty} Milk, Sugar, Essie.
I became overly excited this morning while doing my weekly shop on Ocado– did you know you can now add Essie polishes to your shopping cart? The base coats and cuticle oils are also available! I mean, nail polish is just as essential as bread, right? Bikini So Teeny
{Practical Tid-Bits} When, Where and What to Tip!
I’ve had several emails and tweets about tipping in London, so I thought I’d put a little post together for you lovely girls on how I usually add or don’t add to my bills… Tipping in RestaurantsUsually when you dine out gratuity is included in the bill. This is almost always the case with fancy-pants restaurants, […]
{From My Mail Bag/Practical Tid-bits} A Few Questions About Renting…
AG Esther writes, “Hi AG, I have a few questions about renting a flat/house. First, why do some rental agencies list the price per month, and some per week, and why are these numbers different?” Usually rental sites (Rightmove, Find a Property, etc.) list the rental prices per week, however you are charged per month. […]
{Practical Tid-Bits} Style your life.
Last Saturday I had the privilege of meeting Nikki Armytage of The Life Stylist. Nikki is a certified, professional co-active life and leadership coach trained by the internationally recognised “Coaches Training Institute” in San Francisco. I know most of us Americans love a bit of therapy and life coaching so I thought I would share Nikki’s […]
{Eat/Other Diddies} Cute cookies…..
HAPPY SPRING!!!! What a beautiful sunny Monday! Last week one of my best girlfriends here in London welcomed her first baby into the world. I obviously had to send her something special, and after being led to the Biscuiteers website by fellow AG, I sent this…. An adorable tin of cookies, personalized with the new baby’s name! […]