RESIDENTS’ JOURNAL
THE PLAYGROUND Twinkle, twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are?
MONSTERS & INK Kids change their minds about their favourite colours and characters all the time – but what if their shoes could keep up with their creativity? This Halloween, whether your little ones want to be witches, superheroes, monsters, ghosts or vampires, the possibilities are endless. The specially-designed Skribbies wipeclean shoe surface acts like a whiteboard, allowing you and your kids to draw and re-draw the perfect design for them every day. The handy Skribbies pen-holder wristband also doubles up as a ‘rubber’ for when it’s time to start again.
£35.95, sizes ranging from UK Junior Size 10 to UK 3 (skribbies.com) Talula Sheppard
The newly launched treasure trove of toys and gifts: Marmalade 250 is playing host to a Halloween party later this month. Round up the whole family and bring them down to the charming shop just a short walk from Clapham Junction Station where children can join in a whole raft of activities, including facepainting, mask-masking and apple-bobbing – a treat for mums and kids alike!
C hild ren’ s Sheep H at, £ 1 2
Online only Q uilted Pramsuits £ 3 2
G irl’ s Stripe Dress, £ 1 9
G irl’ s B ird C ord Pinaf ore, £ 2 0
WINTER WARMERS Keep your little ones cosy as the colder months approach with the new autumn and winter collection at Jojo Maman Bébé. Chunky cable knits, knitted dresses and quilted pramsuits are some of the garments in the collection that are sure to keep them all wrapped up this winter.
72 Northcote Road, SW11 6QL (jojomamanbebe.com)
HALLOWEEN PARTY
SITA’S STORY If you’re running out of ideas to entertain the children in the wet weather, the family production Sita’s Story presented by Tara Arts, engages children to learn about one of India’s greatest festivals, Diwali. Performers aim to captivate children in a 50-minute theatrical performance featuring dance, music and props to teach young ones about a diverse culture. The show is also touring schools around the UK.
£8-£10, 31 October – 2 November, Tara Theatre 356 Garratt Lane Earlsfield, SW18 4ES (tara-arts.com)
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250 Battersea Park Road, SW11 3BP (marmalade250.com)