Jo's Nursery

I am pleased to announce….

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Jo Brigdale | Leave a comment

that I am going to be sponsored by

To attend BritMums Live 2013 this weekend!!!!

Opal Aura is a local West Midlands company specialising in Pregnancy Henna & Belly Casts, Teething Oils & Jewellery, Breastfeeding Support, Natural Pain Relief, Hypnotherapy, Baby Showers, Photography, Childcare and Fitness. Manie, the company director is a mum of three and is a trained Doula, offering support to families before, during and after having a baby.

Manie produces various oils and natural pain relief for both children and adults. I have been using Opal Aura’s teething oil on Thomas since he was 6-7 months old and am amazed by the results. If his teeth are hurting before bedtime, he now points and asks for the oil to be rubbed on his cheeks. I have been using Opal Aura’s energising oil on days when I am really tired and it gives me a lift and helps me get through the day. All the oils are completely natural with no alcohol added for preservation.

You can find out more about Manie and Opal Aura by visiting their website, following them on Facebook, on Twitter and on Google +.

Many thanks to Manie and the Opal Aura for sponsoring me to go to BritMums Live 2013. You can spot me as I will be wearing a black t-shirt with the Opal Aura logo on

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My Week That Was (W/E 15th June 2013)

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Jo Brigdale | 6 Comments

On Sunday, I made Mickey Mouse ginger biscuits for Thomas. He loved them!

On Monday, we went and visited my mother in law. Here is Thomas very pleased to be getting grapes from his nanny!

On Tuesday, Thomas went to nursery. When we went to collect him, he refused to leave until he had his sun hat on and had sat in the chair for a bit

On Wednesday, I went to the BBC Summer Good Food Show. Here is a picture of the gorgeous James Martin opening the show

On Thursday, it was my father in law's funeral

On Friday, despite the rain outside we decided to make it summer inside. 'Check out my glasses!'

On Saturday, we went shopping in Halesowen and saw the Victorian Street Faye. They had a stall for rescued birds of prey. Here is one of the majestic owls they had. Thomas loved seeing them and would of stayed there all day if I had let him!

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I am going to BritMums Live

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Jo Brigdale | 3 Comments

Name: Jo

Blog: Jo's Kitchen and Jo's Nursery

Twitter ID: @Jos_Kitchen and @Jos_Nursery

Height: 5ft

Hair: shoulder length brown hair

Eyes: brown and I will be wearing glasses

Is this your first blogging conference? No, it is my third and second BritMum's conference

Are you attending both days? Yes

What are you most looking forward to at BritMum's Live 2013? Meeting lots of lovely people, learning new things and hopefully seeing the wine buffs again!!!

What are you wearing? A nice top, jeans and flat shoes. Although if the weather is good, I might be tempted to wear a dress

What do you hope to gain from BritMum's Live 2013? I hope to gain lots of new skills especially in advanced blogging and make lots of new friends

Tell us one thing about you that not everyone knows I hate bananas with a passion. I think they are horrible things

I am taking part in the BritMum's linky

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Silent Sunday – 9th June 2013

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Jo Brigdale | 10 Comments

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My Two Weeks That Was (W/E 8th June 2013)

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Jo Brigdale | 12 Comments

Sorry I have not posted anything for a week or so. We went on holiday and then came home early due to my father in law suddenly passing away. We are ok and are doing our best to get through. I have still been taking photos but have not been putting as much energy into it the last week as I have had other things on my mind.

Week One

On Sunday, we had a fun day at home playing in the garden

On Monday, we went for a walk and saw a pair of swans and their chicks

On Tuesday, Thomas played on his new scooter that Grandad Mick (my dad) brought him

On Wednesday, Thomas chilled out with his mates after nursery

On Thursday, we were all packed, very excited and ready to go away

On Friday, we went to Burnham on Sea and saw the safari tent we would be staying in for the weekend

On Saturday, we went for a walk exploring Burnham on Sea. Here is Stuart and Thomas enjoying the sunshine

Week Two

On Sunday, Thomas had fun building and destroying sandcastles in the sand pit

On Monday, we rushed home after hearing the sad news. Here is a happy picture of Thomas I took to cheer up our day a bit

On Tuesday, after a busy day sorting stuff out, we went in the garden and could not resist taking a photo of the Daisies

On Wednesday, we took my mother in law for a pub lunch. I had treacle sponge for pudding

On Thursday, we went through some old photos at my mother in law's. Here is Stuart when he was little. He looks so similar to Thomas I had to look twice! (This is a slight cheat as it is a photo of a photo – hope I will be forgiven)