Jennifer Howze

What makes the world go round: other parents

It was the kindness of strangers that Blanche Dubois relied on, but for people with children, the largesse of other parents makes all the difference in our lives. This was especially brought home to me this week, with the month-long school break yawning before us, unimpeded by school or any other form of childcare. AContinue reading “What makes the world go round: other parents”

Mother’s Day Silent Sunday

My Mothering Sunday present, taken with HipstaPrint BlackKeys B+W Jennifer HowzeI’m a journalist and blogger. Previously I was The Times’s online lifestyle editor and Alpha Mummy blogger. Now I’m co-founder of BritMums and BritMums Live! – our annual blogging conference that draws hundreds. Follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and Google+. www.jenography.net

Why I blog – Jenography’s video premiere

Please excuse my paraphrasing of actual blog discussions. They were in fact rich, varied and full of humour, unlike those portrayed here. Homepage picture: Chelsea Davis via Flickr Jennifer HowzeI’m a journalist and blogger. Previously I was The Times’s online lifestyle editor and Alpha Mummy blogger. Now I’m co-founder of BritMums and BritMums Live! –Continue reading “Why I blog – Jenography’s video premiere”

A night out with Jenography and Family Affairs

This week I’m attending two interesting events and have extra tickets to both. Are there any bloggers out there interested? Wednesday evening, April 6 – Namibia, drinks and Charlie Boorman On Weds 6 April I’m attending Network Namibia’s annual event with Family Affairs and Other Matters. It will be an evening at the Royal GeographicContinue reading “A night out with Jenography and Family Affairs”

My first Silent Sunday

I’ve been meaning to do Silent Sunday for ages. Here’s my first contribution for this week’s SS. Camera details: Taken with my totally rubbish Blackberry phone. Jennifer HowzeI’m a journalist and blogger. Previously I was The Times’s online lifestyle editor and Alpha Mummy blogger. Now I’m co-founder of BritMums and BritMums Live! – ourContinue reading “My first Silent Sunday”

Disney Dream cruises: good for family – and adult – fun

All cruise ships are big but on the new Disney Dream ship (1,250 staterooms, 14 decks) if you want a break from the children as they play on deck 5, you can have a drink in Hong Kong. Or New York or Paris, depending on the day. A panaromic LCD screen at The Skyline barContinue reading “Disney Dream cruises: good for family – and adult – fun”

All razzmatazz – how Disney christens a new ship

I’ve always known how successful Disney is, but on last week’s trip to Orlando I finally felt the full force of Disney. Gathered with other bloggers and journalists, we watched an all-singing, all-dancing christening ceremony. (Jennifer Hudson is the ship’s “godmother” and christened it.) The enthusiasm of the faces of the performers…sorry, “cast members”…the dancing,Continue reading “All razzmatazz – how Disney christens a new ship”

Aboard the Disney Dream ship

Press trip* NB: I’ve been unable to access the Internet aboard the Disney Dream so I’ll be spooling out my blog posts about my trip to see Disney’s newest cruise ship. On Wednesday we boarded the new Disney Dream ship, the first ship that Disney has launched in 10 years. The chistening ceremony was dazzling,Continue reading “Aboard the Disney Dream ship”

‘Tangled’ and the challenge for Disney heroines

(Press screening – see note below*) This is going to be a week of Disney posts, as I’m in Orlando, being hosted by Disney for the christening of its new cruise ship the Disney Dream. More about that in upcoming posts. For now I want to write about the latest Disney film Tangled. We wereContinue reading “‘Tangled’ and the challenge for Disney heroines”