We Got This (Sometimes!) in the Press

 
 
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ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST RESPECTED BEAUTY WRITERS, SALI HUGHES, WILL BE IN CONVERSATION WITH SAM CHAPMAN OF PIXIWOO….

Event organiser Emma Victor-Smith tells us more….click on the image to read or see the full magazine here in Norwich Resident Magazine, October Issue.

 
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AUTUMN RE:BOOTED

Perfect timing if you’re looking to give your wardrobe an autumn update - or clear some space to make way for new purchases…thank you Norwich Resident!

 
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AUTUMN 2018 EVENT LINE UP - 21 SEPTEMBER 2018

Thrilled with the coverage for the Autumn Norwich event line up: Fashion Re:Boot, Sali Hughes in conversation with Sam Chapman and The Christmas Scummy Mummies Show. The online article is here.

 
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FAB READS AND FEEDS FOR PARENTS by Sally white in the edp

Family blogger Sally has created a brilliant reading list to help you through the toddler years, the teen years and all the parenting points in between. You can find Sally here.

 
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we got this in the metro - 26 September 2017

We Got This was listed as a way to make mum mates in the Metro, by Kate Starkey who runs Cheltenham Maman :-), the article is here

 
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we got this in the edp - 1st october 2017

I had my first press interview for my own business and not a client with Sophie at the EDP, she was very kind and gave We Got This awesome coverage. The article is here.

 
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we got this in the edp - 10 january 2018

Inspirational – mum’s new business bringing parenting heroines to her home town

 

 

 

we got this in DEREHAM TIMES  - 7 FEBRUARY 2018

‘In the grips of post-natal depression I came away empowered’ - Dereham mum on how parents can enjoy a healthy social life

 

we got this and fashion re:boot in the norwich resident - 5 april 2018

'We had a fabulous night out when Fashion Re:Boot came to Norwich for the first time' - Editor Emma Lee

 

 

 

 

PARENTING COMEDY SHOW SCUMMY MUMMIES PERFORMING LIVE IN NORWICH - EDP 6 FEBRUARY 2018

'The duo celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA' Sophie Wyllie

Somehow beauty came below one hundred and seventy-nine things, and then I properly looked in the mirror one day and thought 😬. Nothing wrong with getting older, but probably something wrong with not looking after yourself. Latest blog post (link in bio) in anticipation of next weeks event....6 stealthy ways to get beauty back into your juggley life. Guess what I’ve been doing the past couple of months 🤓. 👛 Pic by @the_vintage_news
💋 @salihughes in conversation with @pixiwoos has sold out💋 (again!) 😃 Thank you lovely people, we (@jarroldsnorwich @theplantdennorwich and I) are organised and ready for you on Tuesday! Please arrive on Floor 3 at the Pantry as close to 7 as you possibly can or just before ⏰ Don’t forget to enter Jarrolds in the door opposite Capt Americas 🚪 Bring any unopened toiletries (not perfume, anti-ageing products, hair dye, nail polish) for the @thebeautybanks donation 💄 Please show your ticket on your phone on arrival 📲 The event closes at 8:50 as Jarrold will close at 9...get your bar plans ready if you’ve got a pass. 🍷 Or be in bed by 10, with your new gorgeous book 🛌 😉. Thanks again, see you there! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 #prettyiconicpaperback #prettyiconic
How about a Christmas Gift Guide that showcases the INCREDIBLE hardworking, creative, entrepreneurial, talented mothers and fathers in Norfolk (I think we could include Suffolk also)? ⭐️ The makers, retailers, professionals, producers, designers, retailers, wellbeing experts who are juggling day and day out. This is for you. The We Got This Sometimes audience raises people up, let’s capture that quickly before the season begins. ⭐️ To apply please drop me a quick email and I’ll send you the info, it’s emma@wegottthisco.com. Thank you those who’ve already emailed from the stories❤️, you’re fast! ⭐️ I’m going to tag in some people I can think of off the top of my head, don’t be offended if I don’t tag you, 🧐😂I’m literally in the kitchen with children hanging off me! PS totally thank @emilygrayphoto for genius idea 😘 also please tag in someone who may be interested x #giftguide #giftideas #bettertogether #workingmothers #parentbusinesses #jugglejuggle #norwichbusinesses #norfolkshopping #suffolkshopping #christmasideas #supportsmallbusiness #supportyourfriends #supportthemakers #shopsmall #shoplocal
This week on #WeGotThisWednesday is Gemma bosslady of @mutha.hood who we LOVED meeting in 💛July. Enjoy! 🌈 #repost @we_got_this_tw Gemma says 'I'm a mother, a habitual shopper, a lover of anything brightly coloured and the owner of empowering merch business Mutha.Hood. The aim for me is to try to offer to support to women, to help them fully know their worth, through my goods as well as via the community that I've built on my Instagram profile @mutha.hood 🌈 What is your most embarrassing parenting moment? Living with a reflux baby lent itself to quite a few instances involving moments of projectile splendour. It took me a while to get to the point of accepting that in parenting there will be many embarrassing moments and that the best thing to try to do it simply take them in your stride. Like the time my youngest was running through the playground of quite a well-to-do village and her nappy was so heavy that it succumbed to gravity and fell to the floor, causing her to first waddle like a confused penguin and then promptly fall flat on her face in front of all of the mothers I did not know. 🌈 How do you juggle motherhood, with your business? I drink a lot of coffee and consume far too much cake. In all seriousness the moment I saw my business as what it is, which is certainly not a hobby at this stage, there was a big leap forward. I called it what it was, visited the local pre-school for my youngest and gave it more of the time that it needed. Don't get me wrong, it's still very much a juggle and I work most evenings, but giving it some ear marked daylight hours means that I can truly boundary my weekends with The Reds. #thisapiciwishicouldgetwithmydaughter😍 #thejuggleisreal #empoweredwomen #empoweringgirls #mothermerch #stronggirlsclub #raisinggirls #motherofgirls #workingmother #entrepreneur #maternalmentalhealth
GOOD MORNING! This time next week, @salihughes and @pixiwoos will be coming to Norwich 🙌🏻🙌🏻! @norwichresident have published a piece about the event in this months issue (thank you ❤️) and asked me a bit about We Got This (Sometimes!) and what beauty products I use (glad I could “up my game” due to my session with @haylieclarkey__). There are just two tickets left, it’s Tuesday 23 Oct at 7 at @jarroldsnorwich on Floor 3 in The Pantry. Can’t wait!
❤️❤️❤️ #Repost @hurrahforgin with @get_repost ・・・ Tonight all around the world we light candles at 7pm to remember babies lost too soon. Some babies were lost a couple of weeks past a positive pregnancy test, some we only got to see on screen, some we got to hold but had to say goodbye to heartbreakingly early. Some people will be remembering a loss from many years ago and some will be lighting candles for a loss so fresh it physically hurts. Some will be mourning a baby no one even knew about, some will be with their families and some will be lighting candles on their own. Some of us will have found our happy endings, some of us will still be waiting and some of us won't know which way to turn. Everyone will have a different story but sharing those stories will only help us all feel less alone. Thinking of everybody who is remembering their little lost star tonight x #breakthesilence #babylossawareness #waveoflight
😕 via @lovelyink.prints #mondaymood
Be kind❤️ by the wonderful @bymariandrew #worldmentalhealthday #invisibleillness
My brilliant friends Lydia & Sophie @we_got_this_tw, have been celebrating inspirational mums in an effort to find out HOW DO WOMEN JUGGLE ALL THIS. Over here, we’re going to do #WeGotThisWednesday... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ First up, we have 🥁...Helen Thorn one half of @scummymummies 👯‍♀️! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #repost @we_got_this_tw Hello! I'm Helen from the comedy duo, The Scummy Mummies. Together with comedian and mum Ellie Gibson, we produce a fortnightly podcast and perform live comedy shows around the country. In a nutshell, I get to twat about in a gold catsuit with my best friend and tell filthy jokes to fellow mums and dads. It really is a dream job. The Scummy Mummies have been going for over 5 years now, and I am really proud of what we have created and achieved. Our comedy shows allows parents and non-parents to have a laugh at the ridiculousness of modern parenthood. People also love good excuse to go out and have a few Prosecco's with their mates and it's nice to provide a chance for mums to let their hair down. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What is your most embarrassing parenting moment? My most embarrassing moment as a mum is when my daughter told her classmates that I was having a baby. And a whole lot of mums said "Congratulations, I thought you were pregnant!" BUT I WASN'T!!! Just. So. Awful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How do you juggle motherhood, with your business? It's a constant juggle, and sometimes I don't get it right. I now have a part-time after-school nanny, neighbours and friends helping me and my husband with childcare. Every week is different when you're a comedian - so it's hard to plan things. Also - we get called up for jobs at the last minute, which is stressful. But on the upside Ellie and I get to choose when we have holidays and are both in the same boat - so we work things out together. We never like to be away from our kids more than 2 nights if we can help it. And some weeks I can do all the drop offs and pick ups, so I just have to be kind to myself. My kids are really proud of what I do, and think it is hilarious that Mummy's job is to wear catsuits and be silly! I know I will be a massive embarrassment when they're older- so I am cherishing this moment, for now.
#tb so two years ago today, I travelled down to Brighton with a huge baby bump to celebrate Katie @hurrahforgin first book launch. It was before I’d really been on Instagram, apart from to look at Katie’s posts, and to follow Steph from @steph_dontbuyherflowers. I didn’t KNOW about the community here, I just posted up pics. That night, with my drunken uni friends we did celebrate and I was so proud that one of my friends had published a book! I was also utterly thrilled to meet Steph. I came away from the weekend inspired to do something on my own terms, that involved being a person with a voice in my own right...up until that point I’d been a workaholic, which I wanted to change for the sake of my family (and me). I didn’t know what it would be until I saw @dresslikeamum at a @cheltenhammaman event and wanted to be there! Those mums were dressed up, having fun, being with each other, it made the prospect of motherhood more appealing somehow. I also didn’t know what to wear anymore so wanted the advice from someone I followed. So, just over one year ago Katie encouraged me to look into this idea and she started me off by being our first guest. And in Twickenham and Belfast too. And she said yes, do come to Cheltenham Literary Festival. I’d had kittens that she was on a panel with @mother_of_daughters @theunmumsymum @cherryhealey and I didn’t know but @manversusbaby was also there. Imagine this: someone knocks on your hotel door and Sarah Turner comes in🤩😳. By this point I was completely besotted with Instagram and it was so interesting listening to what was being said and I basically went to learn how to do an event. Anyway, I wanted to have written a deep and meaningful “what I’ve learned in a year of setting up a business” blog, and the funny stuff that’s happened and I will get to it, but for now this is a marker and a HUGE THANK YOU to Katie and everyone who has supported, and to @we_got_this_tw and @wegotthisbelfast. It is lonely running a small business, and this community does make it less so! #emotionalthrowback #whatayear #mumsofinstagram #parentsofinstagram #somanymorepeopletoinvite #thankyousomuch #norwichevents #wegotthissometimes
For guests of @salihughes and @pixiwoos later this month...you can read all about @thebeautybanks at @salihughes link in bio or at @guardian - there will be a collection - please bring any unopened toiletries (baby products and period protection) you have, and any extras you can buy before then and a collection from Norwich will be sent. Other options to donate are listed👉🏽, please swipe🙏🏼💄🚿 ⭐️Update⭐️ if you’d like to donate and you’re not able to come to the event, @gingerwomenswear will accept your donations (thank you Beckie 🙏🏼 @bkingsleymears) “Top ten requests: 1. Deodorant 2. Shampoo 3. Toothpaste/toothbrushes 4. Body wash 5. Facewash 6. Travel sized /mini products 7. Disposable razors 8. Men’s products 9. Femcare 10. Soap Everything else - make up and skincare is a bonus and a ‘nice to have’. We are unable to accept anti-ageing products, hair dye, nail polish or perfume. There is no donation too small - we’re so grateful for whatever you send us and will make sure it goes to the best home” #thebeautyisinthegiving #beautybanks #hygienepoverty #periodpoverty
This time next week🐽🐽🐽, the doors will have just opened for the evening knees up @porkstockuk 🐽🌮🌭🥂💃🏽 🙌🏻All profits go to @nelsons_journey🙌🏻 The day part is family friendly at @norfolkshowground and it’s free, with cookery demos from local foody stars like @hughescooking from @assembly_house @iainmccarten from @lastwinebar, Roger Hickman from @rogerhickmansrestaurant and @chefbainbridge from @restbenedicts plus Street Food, Sausage Making, a Kids Zone and lots of Norfolk produce to try and buy...in the evening, it's an over 18s only knees up with bands, gin, and pork - tickets are nearly sold out though (see their bio!) x #ilovesausages #norwichevents
This time last week we were basically running 🏃🏽‍♀️around at the Narthex getting ready for @fash_reboot, our brilliant stall holders were to arrive soon, followed by 165 shoppers 👀! There is a full write up and gallery in the link (photos by @emilygrayphoto, stories and posts by you, and some photos by aspiring fashion student @nancymayrockey) and @the_long_blonde articulated what I love about the event better than I can “I met some really beautiful people.  So many girls smiling + complimenting each other. Was really lovely to see ❤️”. Of course the other great thing was the haul I bought 🙌🏻 #fashionreboot #norwichevents #pleaseseethe gallery #itsinthebio💋
I wouldn’t ordinarily do this, but the excitement is palpable. @oliverbonas you’ve made a lot of people over here super happy 😂💕Swipe 👉🏽 #norwichshoppinggetsevenbetter#oliverbonasopening @intuchapelfield
Wiping noses, replacing socks onto feet, “listen to your mummy”🤨, “are you dressed yet?” Peace negotiations over trousers, “you can’t be hungry yet!” Better get a wash on, agh must charge laptop, stop climbing! Grabs tea which has gone cold again from microwave. Are you sure you want a banana?! Leaves banana. Stop using your hands in your Weetabix. Check lost property again for NEW cardigan. Ahhh so serene! #yougotthisdropoffpeople👍🏼💪🏽 #cantevenrememberitallnow #itsonly9:48
Don’t listen, stay in your lane, don’t compare...after a morning in reception class this is super apt, from @helenetheillustrator 💕 #mumsofinstagram
Happy October 🍁🎃, love this reminder by @cherylrawlings🧡 👋🏽. We will be mostly coming down from a Fashion Re:Boot high, settling into our school routine, looking forward to the Sali Hughes and Sam Chapman event, planning birthday parties (yes my two have birthdays a month apart. Near Christmas 😬), working, celebrating our anniversary and enjoying the small things. And you know, the parenting too. And the washing. Sorry I’ve lost my thread. Currently listening to audiobook between things called “how to get shit done” by #sarahknight @mcsnugz, it’s good👌🏽. To get my thread back 😂. Do you have any book recommendations? And also did you see @thecrybbc last night? What did you think?
Thank you John Lewis Personal Styling Team! You are ace last night ❤️🙌🏻🚗 #Repost @stylingcoach_lizzie Last night we rocked @fash_reboot ✨John Lewis and Partners Norwich Personal Styling team, promoting our complimentary service which you can experience in store with us @johnlewisandpartners Great to meet some many new faces @wegotthissometimes @lifeatlynchgreen @dippleandconway @thedomesticbazaar @ciaraelliott @the_long_blonde . @stylingcoach_lizzie wearing; Kin IYU Links Shirred Dress: 68115810 @jl_laurar wearing; Kin Kamoe Leaf Print Dress: 68114301 Both ExclusIve to John LewIs . #event #fashionreboot #personalstyling #fashion #johnlewis #norwich #norwichbloggers #kin #print #WeArePartners #JohnLewisandPartners #inspire
THANK YOU for such a fab night last night 🙌🏻, so much shopping 👍🏼. @emilygrayphoto photos will be ready soon, in the meantime here are some snippets plus I’ve never seen my stories so full 👀😂. Thank you to headline sponsors @dippleandconway, bag sponsors @adnams @stgileshousehotel @stiffkeystores, venue @stjohnscathedral_narthex, styling @taniabirdevents, door team @suzwilkinson @nixpixaw @kathybrandish, props @chalkandchina, hair bar @standenmay @blow.norwich, stylists @jl_laurar and John Lewis team, @ciaraelliott, @sophielillierees for the music AND all our amazing stallholders and shoppers, we loved having you ❤️ PS I totally got stuck in this time, will share my haul at some point😁. Shares yours too!