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Are companies missing out on talented mothers?

Posted on 10th July 202310th July 2023 by swanny

14 years ago I was in demand as a woman in tech. I ran a review site for consumer gadgets, and got involved in multiple tech roundtables to help shape how companies marketed to supported women. I was even recognised for my work, being named as a “Remarkable Woman” and winning awards. I worked on…

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New YouTube Channel and Tokidoki Ju Ju Be – Eek!

Posted on 20th November 2015 by swanny

As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve never liked talking to a camera (or camera phone to that matter). Over the past few years, I have been asked many times to start video blogging, but despite considering it many many times, I totally chickened out. Anyway… I have decided to put myself out of…

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Maynards Discovery Patch

Posted on 22nd May 2014 by swanny

I was recently invited along to a workshop with Maynards, the sweet company, at London Zoo for the launch of their new sweets and phone app, Maynards Discovery Patch. The day was really eye opening as we discussed ways in which we can help our children use their imaginations and promote more imaginary play around…

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Cricut – Making Easter Fun!

Posted on 27th March 2014 by swanny

A while back we reviewed the very awesome Cricut Mini. As a crafty mum, I absolutely love the Cricut range. It really comes in handy for all special occasions – birthdays, Christmas and Easter. Yes! Even Easter… and that’s exactly what I’d like to share with you all. The Cricut Craft Room is just great…

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Gtech – The must have vacuum brand for everyone!

Posted on 9th February 2014 by swanny

It’s rare a product comes up that get’s me so excited, and even rarer that it’s a household product. As a wife and Mum to a 2 year old, household products are just a must have and not considered ‘sexy’ in any way. Okay, so you’re probably all laughing at me now. ‘A ‘sexy’ household…

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Microsoft launch Education Apps for Kids

Posted on 16th January 2014 by swanny

At the end of last year I was invited to a delightful event at London Zoo, run by Microsoft. It was a family event where they were showcasing some new educational apps for children. They had a number of tablets including a giant Lenovo Horizon, which my son absolutely loved! It’s amazing to see how…

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New Year, New GnG!

Posted on 15th January 2014 by swanny

Girls n Gadgets has been going since 2009 and has pretty much been solely run by me, Leila Gregory. The time has come to step things up and I am pleased to announce, not only a team of wonderful bloggers in various areas, but also some wonderful partnerships with various brands. Currently we are working…

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