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Family LIFE Maggie Bolger’s top tips for the summer holidays Wo r d s M A G G I E B O L G E R
We’re all so excited for Gunnersbury Park on 15 July for the lesser-known Citadel Festival – like a mini Wilderness, it’s an awesome mix of live music, arts, food and family entertainment. Fingers crossed the sun also purchased a ticket.
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Maggie and family
aggie Bolger is the founder and CEO of Maggie & Rose, the international family members club based in Chiswick and Kensington. A concept gaining international attention - with a club in HK and 20 clubs coming in China over the next five years, Maggie & Rose is a private members’ club with a difference. Born out of a need for somewhere to hang out with her kids, engage with them in fun classes and for a community of mums to meet, share, laugh, and cry, the business has now grown to offer membership available per family and includes access to stylish interiors, classes inspired by learning through play methods, softplay and more.
“These days it’s about making family time cool enough for the kids”
S TAY I N G S T Y L I S H
As a mum the summer season for me means being planned and well-organised. When you have a baby you don’t realise it, but you have so much more flexibility. But when your kids get older, you have to remain one step ahead and keep them busy. Gone are my days of keeping the little ones entertained and creative with pots and pans – these days it's about making family time cool enough for the kids.
EVENTS
Wimbledon of course – we try and go every year, whether you like tennis or not, I would recommend going, just for the atmosphere and the Pimms. This summer we’ll be catching a couple of shows at the South Bank Underbelly Festival – it gets better and better every year and the kids absolutely love it.
Let’s keep it real, some days you just want to throw on your comfiest clothes, tie your hair up and think about looking stylish another day. This is especially true when you’re battling teenage sleepy heads and morning tantrums. Culottes are my absolute favourite wardrobe piece. When you’re spending the days running around at work or out and about with the little ones they’re always great for convenience. Plus, they are a great day-to-night transitional piece - dress them up with a pair of heels or throw on a pair of trainers for a more casual look. Perfect for picnics in the park and drinks on the roof terrace.
N O PA S S P O R T N E E D E D
London is great in the summer, but if you’re on a budget and don’t fancy traipsing around, there’s plenty to do at home to keep the kids entertained even if you’re on a budget. It can be as simple as letting your little ones go wild with cardboard boxes and letting them play make-believe and build their very own castle. Follow Maggie Bolger on Instagram: @themaggiebolger maggieandrose.com A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N
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