Hello…
May 2013 is sponsored by the massive queue of ditherers in the Post Office .
They come from far and wide to use the local post office. The post office local to Chopsy Baby, nearly always has a queue out of the door and down the hill. We have decided to walk our post everywhere having found out how ridiculously expensive it is to send parcels now. In actual fact, this is being written from somewhere on the M4. Only another 100 miles to London now.
What You Need To Know…
This May, we would like to make it clear to supermarket users, how to get the best from your shopping experience.
Key Points To Remember:
Remember, Asda in Bedminster is the best place for punch ups, no one will notice.
Off shopping without babies or children? Feeling super-fit today? Then by all means, make sure you park in the parent and child spaces. You’re a winner you are!
Make sure you take up the whole aisle when you bump into a friend. Never let anyone get past you.
Chatting to your baby around the supermarket is fine. But loudly telling your three week old baby that ‘we only eat organic hummus’ makes you look a tit.
Place your coupons and Nectar card right at the bottom of your bag.
Never take less than ten minutes to find your purse.
Insist on splitting the total amount between three different debit cards and a purse full of coppers and moths.
If you can’t get this right, you can also have a row with the self-service machines. Make sure you confuse it with unexpected item in bagging area. For added fun, take a brimming shopping trolley with you. If you want the staff to work harder, fill it with alcohol, knives and magazines.
And finally, don’t forget to abandon your trolley so that it blocks parking spaces. Get ten points if it rolls away and bangs the paintwork on someone else’s car.
Featured Event…
LEGOLAND Winsor Star Wars Days 04-04 May 2013
The special themed weekend is celebrating the new Star Wars Gallery in the Miniland Model Display. Help build a gigantic mosaic of R2-2 and model Yoda. Youngsters can also train to become a Jedi Knight and look out for Costume Characters throughout the resort.
The event is included in the normal LEGOLAND Windsor Resort ticket price; entry is FREE for those aged under three and to Premium Annual Pass Holders. Pre-booking is advised to guarantee entry at www.legoland.co.uk. Booking online means you can enjoy up to 25% discount on day ticket prices and print your tickets at home for quick entrance on the day: adult ticket from £34.20 and child (3-15) from £27.45.
Your Views…
Do you have any pets and how committed to them are you?
“We have one dog a rabbit and four guinea pigs. They are family pets and we love them. They really are very pampered.”
Cherry Jenkins
Mother of two
“Yes we have the requisite hamsters and guinea pigs. I think it is important for children to experience looking after pets and the responsibility it entails.”
Alice Pethley
Mother of three
“Not yet. We are thinking about getting guinea pigs and looking at rescue options rather than pet stores.”
Camilla Jones
Mother of two
Our Views…
This Month it’s Michael Gove/Elizabeth Truss
Chopsy Baby Editor Jen Smith Writes: There are no rights or wrongs when it comes to choosing childcare for under fives. Every family is different and every childcare setting is different. Some children will fit well into busy nurseries. Others will enjoy the quieter setting of a dedicated childminder.
The only wrongs come from those in Government, who are determined to strip childhood away from youngsters with their targets and vilification of nurseries. Children who are barely out of nappies, should have the freedom to learn and explore through play and discovery. Opening schools for longer hours and ditching holidays will force children and young people into the rat race far too soon. There is plenty of time to work yourself into the ground hitting targets for faceless Government departments. Education is not the place for this.
Shopping…
Hire your own personal Bristol café and large versatile basement, complete with barista/chef and party host to lead the activities.Everything is included in one price (entertainment, activities, food and drinks) all you have to do is relax and enjoy the party. The highly acclaimed craft parties ensure everyone can leave with a unique ‘made by me’ creation, choices include pottery painting, jewellery making, party masks and badge making. Parties options suitable for children from birth upwards
Available on Saturdays & Sundays
11am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm
and weekdays from 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Child safety manufacturer Clippasafe has launched a colourful new range of Toddler Daypacks, featuring removable lead reins. Available in penguin, football, strawberry and flower designs. Suitable for children aged between one and four years old
£14.99
www.clippasafe.co.uk
Sportbaby is a one-stop-shop website sourcing high quality swim and sports wear for babies and children. The SnapMe Polka Dot Swimsuit in Navy, features spaghetti snaps, ruffles and bows and built in UPF50+ Sizes 6 months – 5 years.
£20.99
www.sportbaby.co.uk
Finally, Thought For The Month…
If you are selling door to door, maybe collecting for charity or wanting to convert people to a particular religion, here are some basic ways of dealing with doorbells.
1. Don’t ring and walk off within ten seconds. I guarantee you by the time someone gets to the doorbell, your back will receive a very passive aggressive comment.
2. If you can see people in the house who are not responding to your call, clue – they are not coming to the door. Stop ringing.
3. If we wanted windows, we would notice the gaping hole in the glass and call you. Go away.
4. If it comes through the letterbox and we didn’t ask for it, that makes it fair game for the recycle box.
5. If you hold a clipboard and want direct debit details for a charity, don’t patronise us. Cut to the chase. We know you don’t care about how we are today.
