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Express Book is here

August 9, 2017 Bubble Updates And Support, babysitting app

We’re really excited bout a new feature we’ve just released called Express Book. Express Book, allows a parent in need of a babysitter at short notice (today or tomorrow) to post up their sit requirements, and for local babysitters to bid for the work in real time. They then get a shortlist back of willing babysitters, and confirm the sit with the one that’s right for them. It’s early days, but so far, on average, Express Book has been providing potential babysitters to Parents in less than one minute – 43 seconds to be precise! You can watch a video of it

Face painting: a go-to-guide

August 2, 2017 For Babysitters, dressing up

Let’s face it – whether it’s at parties, fetes, Halloween or weddings, our children are ALWAYS drawn to Face Painters. We suspect they may have a sixth sense, or they know that as parents, we love nothing more than a long, gruelling queue. We have been to countless events where we have had to wait, whilst one Face Painter works his way through a succession of children, until finally, our beloved kids get their go. It’s normally at this point you realise that the face painter is nearing exhaustion, and his face paints have been getting progressively worse as he

2 for 1 Cinema Tickets: bubble reviews Dunkirk

July 25, 2017 For Babysitters, going out

As parents, we know that as lovely as the summer holidays are, they can be extremely tiring. That’s why this summer, we’ve partnered with Picturehouse Cinemas to give bubble users exclusive 2 for 1 cinema tickets to any Mon – Thurs showing. You can get your 2 for 1 code here. Got your code? Babysitter booked? Now it’s time to choose a movie. Here’s our current recommendation: DUNKIRK Christopher Nolan is synonymous with complex plots. Films such as Memento and Inception, as amazing as they are, require multiple viewings to fully grasp what the heck is going on. Dunkirk, however,

9 blockbuster movies written by parents

July 10, 2017 For Parents, going out

As part of our Partnership with Picturehouse Cinemas – offering parents on bubble 2 for 1 cinema tickets – we’ve a competition over on Facebook, giving away an Annual Membership to Picturehouse. To enter, just join us for a game of #parentswritethemovies. Need some inspiration? See below… 1. PLANET OF THE WIPES 2.TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT…OF SLEEP 3. WA WA LAND 4. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE CHILD 5. MAD MAX: THE ROAD TO POTTY TRAINING 6. LORD OF THE TEETHING RINGS 7. KNOCKED UP… AGAIN 8. LOSS OF INDEPENDENCE DAY 9. THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM: DADDY OR CHIPS? What does an Annual Membership at

Baby Driver: the must-see movie

July 5, 2017 For Babysitters, going out

For many, going to see the latest movie takes a back seat once the kids arrive. Tom Cruise becomes Thomas the Tank Engine, whilst Brad and Angelina are replaced by Ben and Holly… That’s why we’ve partnered with Picturehouse Cinemas to give bubble users exclusive 2 for 1 tickets to any Mon – Thurs showing. You can get your exclusive 2 for 1 code here. So you’ve got your code. The babysitter has been booked. Now it’s time to choose a movie. As always, we’re here to help – so here’s a recommendation from us… BABY DRIVER You’re in the car,

2 For 1 Cinema Tickets. Just don’t fall asleep…

July 1, 2017 For Parents, cinema

We’re teaming up with Picturehouse Cinemas… We all make sacrifices when our kids come along. Sleep. Reading. New clothes. The gym. A quiet pint. The radio we like. The TV we watch. A tidy home. Airport shopping. Half the food on our plate. And perhaps hardest to take of all, the cinema. Countless parents I know, myself included, go months, even years without going to the cinema after having kids. Why? Because what was once the easiest way to have a great night out quickly becomes difficult to justify. The expense; tickets + food + babysitter, the hassle of finding

5 things to do in London this summer

June 27, 2017 For Parents, going out

We’ve just had the hottest day in June for more than 40 years. Some loved it, others hated it; almost everyone talked about it. Whether you like it or not, summer has arrived, and it did so in formidable fashion. So here are 5 awesome things to do in London whilst the sun has his proverbial hat on. Some you can do with your kids; others you may need to book a sitter for – speaking of which, we know an app that’s good for that… 1. THE BEACH BRENT CROSS With the long summer days upon us, what better

3 top London brunch spots

June 20, 2017 For Parents, going out

We’ve partnered with the amazing restaurant app CAKE to give one of you lucky readers a night out worth £200. No, your eyes are not mistaken, £200. We’ve covered the babysitting; CAKE have sorted the food – it doesn’t get much better than that. As the competition deadline is fast approaching (midnight, 27th June), we wanted to give you some fresh ideas as to where you can splash the CAKE cash. Last time we focused on dinner, this week we’ve decided to brunch it up. 1. HALLY’S CAFÉ, Parsons Green Fancy going on holiday without having to pack your bags? Of

3 London restaurants we’re loving this week

June 13, 2017 For Parents, going out

Okay, your babysitter is sorted (using bubble, obviously), it’s Friday night, the feeling’s right, and you’re craving heavenly food and scintillating service. Well stop preaching – because we feel the same. Many call Paris the food capital of the world… others say New York. Well we think London is up there with the very best. Where else can you find such incredible diversity? We’ll tell you – nowhere. And with this multicultural melting pot comes great food, lots of it. Yes, finding amazing food in London is easy – it’s choosing where to go that’s the hard part. So here

Screaming with Laughter – we did, and so will you!

June 2, 2017 Ryan Stafford For Parents, bubble app

Right. Imagine this – an oasis where parents gather, watch upcoming comedians and, get your head around this one, are encouraged to bring their babies. As a matter of fact, not bringing your baby would be considered a rather strange and conspicuous thing to do. All but a dream we hear you say… NEWSFLASH: it’s here, and it’s in the form of ‘Screaming with Laughter’; a place to bring your little ones, watch rib-cracking comedy, and, most importantly, unwind. We loved the sound of this idea, decided to sponsor one of their Balham events, and believe us, we were not

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