MumAbroad

Aby Mackie - Bespoke Kids' clothes & Murals designer/artist

Offbeat Decorative is an interior design company that specializes in large scale
paint installations, murals and large scale canvas paintings made to order.
www.offbeatdecorative.blogspot.com
offbeat.decorative@hotmail.com ( +34) 627193374

Wild and Beautiful is a clothing range for children and adults.
The clothes are all one-off originals found in 'Mujer' Barcelona and
the online Etsy shop www.wildandbeautiful.etsy.com. Aby also
creates clothes to order, specialising in embroidered and
appliqued designs.
www.wildandbeautiful.etsy.com ( +34) 627193374

Adriana Orteu - Barcelona Wedding Designers

Adriana co-runs Barcelona Wedding Designers, who tailor-make weddings in Barcelona & Catalunya.
"We want to get to know you to enable us to make a tailor made plan for you. We can ensure you that you will be pleased that you chose us"
adriana@barcelonaweddingdesigners.com
Tel 629089204
www.barcelonaweddingdesigners.com

Alison Jones - Beauty Therapist

Based just outside Sitges near Barcelona, Alison Jones offers massage, facials, waxing, manicure and pedicure, eye lash/ brow tinting, eye brow shaping, make-overs, exfoliation and self tanning.
(+34) 676995572

Click here to read an interview with Alison

Amanda Booker - Queraboo

Queraboo is an online boutique dedicated to the care of both mother and baby. At queraboo you will find excellent quality and carefully selected products known for their design and functionality to help during pregnancy, nursing and infant stages.
www.queraboo.com

Amanda Jones - yoga teacher & Reiki Practioner

Based in Vallès OrientaI in the Province of Barcelona, Amanda is a Hatha Yoga teacher and Reiki practitioner. She also co-runs a satellite TV installation business and childrens bouncy castle business
Amanda can organize yoga classes for small groups at your home. Speaks English and Spanish. Charges 30 euros for the hour per group.
Tel 606 308 711
amandasjones31@gmail.com
www.easisat.net
www.barcelonabounce.com
 

Amanda Tabb - Spa@home

Amanda runs Spa@home, a home treatment service offering professional treatments in your home, holiday home or hotel room.
Treatments range from Manicures and Pedicures right through to alternative therapies such as Ear Candling and Craniosacral therapy.
Amanda is a well qualified therapist with over 15 years experience. Formally a manager at La Residencia Spa in Deia, Amanda has experience with all types of clients, including celebrity guests.
This service is ideal for mum’s at home, as Amanda can work around nursery/school times, and can offer evening treatments too.
spa.athome7@yahoo.com / tabb_amanda@yahoo.co.uk
Mobile: 606 084 211

Amanda Trott - Virgin Vie

Amanda is a consultant for Virgin Vie at Home offers award winning range of skin care, beautiful cosmetics, bath & body products, aromatherapy products, fabulous jewellery also beautiful bedding, towels & accessories for your home. Amanda is based in Alhaurin el Grande in Andalucia
Tel 666 941 482, email amandatrott67@yahoo.co.uk
 

Amber Wigmore Álvarez - Wigmore & Álvarez

Amber is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Wigmore & Álvarez, a full-service consulting firm specializing in foreign business creation and development in Spain. Services include: industry sector analysis, market research, bilateral project management, trade mission organization, strategic partner searches, joint-venture management, company incorporation, office set-up, interim management, business protocol, translation, interpreting and Spanish for Foreigners. Based in Madrid.
914465348 info@wigmorealvarez.com www.wigmorealvarez.com

Amy Mee - English Lessons for Children and Adults

Amy Mee is a CELTA qualified English teacher who gives classes to both adults and children. For children she employs the Jolly Phonics method of teaching where they learn the 42 main sounds of English with actions, stories, music and jingles to help them read and write quicker. The method which has success in many primary schools in the UK is great for mother tongue English children and also for children learning English as a second language.
amymee71@yahoo.com (+34) 687296576

Anahí Páez - Costa Rica Coffee Shop

Based in Barcelona for 4 years, Anahí and her husband co-run a small coffee importer and craft coffee roaster from Costa Rica -  CostaRicaCoffeeShop. They import to all of Europe.

"Having lived out of Costa Rica most of my life, coffee was the thing that always connected me to my roots and I grew to LOVE it! Besides being a trained coffee cupper and coffee roaster, I am an advocate of good coffee – good for you, good for the environment and good for the farmers, their families and communities" (AP, March 2011)

www.CostaRicaCoffeeShop.eu
 

Angels Sastre - Shop Republic

Angels is founder of ShopRepublic which is a website dediated to online shopping discounts delivered to your door as well as allowing users to start uploading and sharing discounts, reviewing shops and gradually earning points and badges.
www.shoprepublic.com

Anna Rolph - Indigo Relocation

Anna runs Indigo, specialists in concierge and relocation in Gibraltar. They provide services to organisations, families and individuals in Gibraltar and the surrounding area. They also offer additional services to help families settle into their new homes and lives. Whether it's property search, looking for reputable babysitters or cleaners, advising on good restaurants or helping to move your pet out.
Tel + 350 216 54321
anna@indigo.gi
www.indigo.gi

Anne Marie de la Vega Duque – Executive Accommodation and Services SL

Anne Marie is the Managing Director of Executive Accommodation and Services SL (registered travel agency and member of ACAV), a full-service international destination management company, specializing in accommodation, event venues and a multitude of services for corporations in foreign business to include commercial real estate, and blue chip companies. In addition we provide corporate services including group incentive travel, yacht charters, corporate branding, and many special requests. Based in Barcelona.
+34 935 115 181 info@eas-now.com www.eas-now.com

Anne Sylvie Islam - Girona Town

Anne Sylvie is a Webdesigner and the Webmaster of www.gironatown.com, a comprehensive informative english-language guide to the City of Girona and its surroundsTel: 0034 609 000277 gironatown@gmail.com.

 

Ashleigh Russell - M.U.M./M.B.A./Serial Entrepreneur

Ashleigh is the founder of the first Curves for Women (30 minute workout) franchise in Catalonia. With over twenty years in communications, she has created the first online media community, My PR Europe, to bridge Proactive Reporting to Public Relations experts and other business professionals.
She is a regular contributor to women & entrepreneur focused media and she has appeared in numerous television shows, radio, podcasts and print. She is author of the upcoming book Getting Fired Up!
¨Like most mums, I strive to keep a constant balance between personal and professional projects, along with my family life. The added challenge of being an American expat living in Spain means my life is never dull!¨
www.ashleighrussell.com
www.mypreurope.com
www.gettingfiredup.com
Check out Ashleigh's latest article in Women Entrepreneur Magazine:
http://www.womenentrepreneur.com/2010/02/use-mom-communities-to-make-money.html
Contact Info: (34) 606 30 99 36 --- ashleigh@ashleighrussell.com

Beate Stevens - fashion designer

Beate studied fashion design in Barcelona in 2000 and has since gone from strength to strength. She designs costumes for theatre and also works as a stylist in photoshoots, and recently collaborated with Cirque du Soleil. She currently has a range of clothing for men, women and children, all of which can be seen at her website www.biaitee.com. She also can tailor-make clothes for special occasions.
 

Beatriz Carro de Prada - BRS Relocation Services

Beatriz runs BRS Relocation Services which provides professional relocation assistance to executives, individuals and families coming to Spain from all over the world
Paseo de Gracia 52, atico
08007 Barcelona
Tel: +34 93 203 49 35

Madrid office
Conde de Peñalver 36, 3º D
28006 Madrid
Tel: +34 91 126 47 52

Email:beatriz@brs-relocation.com
www.brs-relocation.com

"I think that Barcelona is extremely family friendly. Spaniards love children and they are welcome everywhere. We have the beach and the mountains nearby, there are many children’s activities including cultural activities such as children’s opera, it’s easy to get around and it is not a very big city like London or Paris" (BCP, Feb 2011)

To read the full interview with Beatriz click here

Beatriz Crawford-Carse - Estate Agent

Ooriginally from South America, Beatriz now lives in Marbella helping foreign buyers to buy property in Spain. As she’s a native Spanish speaker and is able to guide people through the process with the minimum of stress. She has loads of really useful advice and specialises in helping female clients buy property. She is also a keen golfer and the president of the Marbella Ladies Golfing Association
Las Lomas de Rio Real,
Edificio 9,
Portal 28 – 2G – Marbella 29600
UK contact numbers
Tel: 0044 7951 430 978
Spanish contact numbers
Teléfono: +34 952 778 331
Móvil: +34 610 832 432
www.bcc1w.net

"Marbella also has vast contrasts; one can be in the centre and buzzing with activity and noise; or retreat to one of its suburbs with its tranquil pace of life and beautiful scenery. The municipality of Marbella extends from Guadalmina to Cabopino and within this region the contrasts are exceptional, in terms of the location, ambience and the prices of the properties" (BCC, Jan 2011)

Click here to read the full interview with Beatriz

Belle Mcknight

Belle Mcknight, winner of MumsNet Mumpreneur of the year is co-founder of Bebebel. Bebebel delivers an extensive range of UK branded products to any destination in the World. Imagine arriving on holiday to all your baby's nappies, food, milk and beach things waiting for you at your holiday destination!
www.bebebel.co.uk

Click here to read an interview with Belle

Benedicte Taillard - Reflexologist

Benedicte is a highly trained and experienced reflexologist for both adults and children. She specialises in a variety of treatments.
+34 654538506 b.taillard@yahoo.es www.barcelonareflexologia.com

Click here to read an interview with Benedicte

Brandyce Piñol - Sorbo

Brandyce owns and runs Sorbo, a child-friendly cafe based in Cubelles in Barcelona. The main business in the winter is coffee, tea and chocolates and in the summer they offer fruit smoothies, Brazilian juices, Italian sodas, granitas and other unique iced drinks.
11 San Antoni, Cubelles 08880 pinolb@yahoo.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sorbo/124618487566156

"I decided to open the shop after my first two years in Cubelles. I couldn´t find readily available smoothies, chocolate and coffee drinks like those I enjoyed in the U.S. and I felt like it would be an interesting market to enter. I owned a boutique in the United States, so I had some experience in setting up a business and dealing with vendors.I was concerned about the locals opening up to the concept since it´s a small resort town, but they´ve embraced it and welcomed me to the neighborhood right away" (BP, Feb 2011)
 

Bridget Nelson - Planet English

Bridget runs Planet English Morning Club - a unique educational experience offering a full Primary curriculum taught in English in the mornings to children between 3 and 6 in Sitges. The aim is quality personalized teaching to very a limited group.
Calle Germans Maristes 2A. 938111749 www.planetenglishclub.com

Britta Kahler - Vet

Britta is a fully qualified vet with nearly ten years experience. Currently she runs her own practice in Alella, a small town just outside Barcelona and also offers a weekly service in Barcelona for International pet owners.
Tel *34 65 99 60 110  email info@vet-barcelona.com.

Click here to read an interview with Britta

Brooke Philips - Fertilidad Natural

Brooke Philips is a specialist in fertility and pregnancy. She and her husband run their own clinic in Cerdanyola and Barcelona. She is also an acupuncturist and practitioner of natural medicine. 936925269 brooke@fertilidadnatural.com www.FertilidadNatural.com

Carolina Harboe - Nutritionist

Carolina Harboe is a food scientist and nutritionist based in Barcelona and specializes in fertility, pregnancy, breastfeeding and baby nutrition. She gives talks to groups, does courses as well as private consultancy in both spanish and english. She is half chilean and half english. Brought up on the Costa del Sol she came to Barcelona 4 years ago for sentimental reasons.
You can reach her on 609 933 168 or at carolinanutrition@gmail.com

"Spanish mums have relaxed when it come to their children’s diets, probably because they have in the past been famous for feeding their children so well! It has become a habit to run to school either on an empty stomach or munching on a horrific “Bollicao”. What happened to the olive oil on Grandma’s bread and the freshly squeezed orange juice? School lunches have animal protein everyday, which is not only unnecessary, but can be overkill if they are also being fed meat, fish or eggs for dinner" (CH, Feb 2011)

Click here to read the full interview with Carolina
 

Carrie Frais - MumAbroad & intoBarcelona

Carrie Frais is one of the founder members of MumAbroad and she also runs the bespoke travel company intoBarcelona which offer loft apartments and off-the-beaten track tours in the Old Town. Carrie is also a freelance print and TV journalist.
620586655 carrie@mumabroad.com enquiries@intobarcelona.com www.intobarcelona.com

Cat Young

Cat Young runs the online shop RosieLoves,  which specialises in selling a whole  range of  eco friendly products for babies and children. The shop has been named after her daughter,  Rosie and are all tried and tested and given the thumbs up by her.
www.rosieloves.com

Catherine Bianchi - Casa Home Search

Originally from the UK, Catherine has been living in Barcelona for 16 years. She set up her own business called Casa Home Search, which do property sales and rentals in Barcelona for both the Catalan and international community.
654371455 info@casahomesearch.com www.casahomesearch.com

Cathy Loughran - Photographer

Cathy has been a photo-journalist for 20 years and has been published in newspapers and magazines all around the world. She is now bringing her documentary photography skills to photographing children and weddings in a very natural way. Cathy is available to photograph families in a chosen location eg beach, park or garden. She is based in Barcelona.
www.childrenbycathy.com and www.weddingbycathy.com 

Catriona Groves - Barcacards

Catriona runs barcacards.com, an online card store that works like a photo library. You can choose from hundreds of photos and add any message you like to create the perfect card for every occasion. With the barçacards personalised service you can use one of your own photos – ideal for birth announcements, wedding invitations or party invitations.
info@barcacards.com www.barcacards.com

Cecilia Tham - architect (Habitan)

Cecilia received her architecture degree from Harvard University and has worked in the US and in Europe.  She has worked in offices such as Miralles Tagliabue Arquitectes and Lapeña Torres Arquitectos before starting her own architecture firm, Habitan, with two other local architects from Barcelona in 2006.  The office has experience ranging from large scale public new construction projects such as the Sports Complex of Librilla to small scale renovation of residential projects such as Casa Empordà .She is currently a visiting professor of the architecture program at Catholic University of America and University of Illinois, Chicago. 
932691740 or 665338520 ct@habitan.org
www.habitan.org

Celia Enders - Portabebes Online

Celia helps run this family run business specializing in selling ergonomic slings for babies. Their mission is "to publicize the importance of carrying our babies, and there is no better way than using ergonomic baby slings - which are much more comfortable for Mum and especially a lot healthier for the proper development of the baby than a non-ergonomic sling".
Tel: 971 40 75 10 C/ Juan Gris 37, 3ºB 07011 Palma de Mallorca
www.portabebes-online.com

Chantal Ducoeurjoly - Mums & Babies yoga

Chantal offers relaxed and enjoyable yoga for Mums & babies currently hosted at À Ma Terapies in Barcelona. She is also a life coach. (www.amaterapies.com)
938432184/ 667708208 ducoeurjoly@hotmail.com

Click here to read an interview with Chantal

Charmaine Lay - architect/interior designer

Charmaine has her own architect practice in Barcelona and has worked on a wide variety of projects including projects for the Generalitat. She also specializes in refurbishment and interior design and also designs her own furniture. 
617845914 clay@coac.net
 

Click here for an interview with Charmaine

Christina Beardsley - Modus Vivendi Barcelona

Christina Beardsley is founder of the full service Real Estate broker, Modus Vivendi in Barcelona. Modus Vivendi offer a high level of professional advice and personal assistance on renting or buying a property in Barcelona, Sitges and the surrounding areas
932187093 christina@mvbarcelona.com www.mvbarcelona.com

Christina Bosmans - Kids in Ibiza

Christina runs Kids in Ibiza, a comprehensive online guide for families living in or visiting the island. Listed are activities for kids, local events, family-friendly restaurants and kids shops. It also offers a baby and toddler rental equipment service for those on holiday.
+34 680 992 145.
kidsinibiza@gmail.com
www.kidsinibiza.com
 

Christine Cronan - Pole fitness instructor

Christine is a pole fitness instructor in Los Altos on the Costa Blanca
Tel634 346 978
www.facebook.com/christine.polenastics


"Pole dance & pole fitness is a great way to Get fit, meet wonderful people, learn a skill, have fun, sculpt your physique, tone up, build your confidence and much much more" (CC, June 2011)

Claire Williams - Bcn Bound

Claire is the Director of bcnbound a short term / holiday rental property search service in Barcelona. Aimed at weekenders, families, girlie weekends, groups and corporate clients. Bcnbound book perfect holiday apartments in the centre of Barcelona and help take the guess work of visitor’s stay by offering additional service such as restaurant reservations, shopping tours, bike tours and VIP entry into nightclubs.
0034 627271534 Claire@bcnbound.com
www.bcnbound.com

Clare Doane - Barcelona Wedding

Clare Doane, started Barcelona Wedding in 2005. It specializes in creating personalised weddings in and around Barcelona.
For more information please contact clare@barcelonawedding.com  mobile: 645265058
www.barcelonawedding.com

"I offer a very personalised service, and couples are normally thrilled to be organizing their big day,with someone that has been there before, speaks Spanish & copeswith bridezilla behavior (most brides have their moment). I also provide a useful buffer when family situations are strained, and take a lot of the pressure off the bride & their families, so they can actually enjoy themselves" (CD, Jan 2011)

Click here to read an interview with Clare

Claudia Spera - Dental Hygienist

Claudia is a German Dental Hygienist, who is American and Spanish certified. Based in St Pere de Ribes, Claudia offers teeth whitening & sealants
(+34) 938962569 (+34) 625495028 claudy@telefonica.net

Claudia Stolwijk - Hans Deco

Hans Deco is a website which offers maternity services and a webshop with handmade, personalised items. Hans Deco can organise baby showers, home decoration, maternity parties as well as professional maternity nurses to help mothers through the first dificult days after given birth
www.hansdeco.eu

Connie Galle

Connie works as a freelancer helping small businesses to export their product to other (European) countries. Currently she works with a company called SmartPlayhouse which has reinvented children’s playhouses. www.smartplayhouse.com
 

Corin, Karen & Maria - Kids & Cat

Corin, Karen & Maria run Kids & Cat(alonia), tailor-made tours for kids in Barcelona.
They are familiar with cafés, where kids can play, routes perfect for  scooters, non smoking areas within restaurants and places for skating.
Tel 0034 673488898 kinktakt@kids-cat.com
www.kids-cat.com

Debbie Smith - Costa Rehab

Debbie runs CostaRehab,  a confidential support and advice service dedicated to those that are suffering from the effects of alcohol or drug misuse. Offering a range of interventions from a FREE assessment, and consultation to harm minimisation, relapse prevention, referral to rehab and aftercare. Based in the community within Javea, Bentichell, Moraira, Benissa, and Gata De Gorgos areas. Those outside of this area or living in remote areas an on line service is available. For more information please contact Debbie at:
Info@CostaRehab.com
Tel: 688 805 986
www.CostaRehab.com

Diana Cortese - Behaviour Analyst

Diana Cortese is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and Special Education Teacher with extensive experience in the classroom and in home base programming. Services provided include consultations, skill evaluations and assessments, writing individualized education and behavioral intervention plans, supervision of ongoing therapy, and direct therapy based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Although clients include all school aged children, specialization is in early learners with limited communication skills.
665323141 dlcortese@yahoo.com

www.autismoinfo.com Click here for a full interview with Diana

Dominika Hirsch -Trainer and Lawyer

Dominika is intercultural trainer and lawyer. Her company offers intercultural training and consulting for teams, companies and professionals who would like to face up better to the challenges of the global world. Her areas of specialization include global competency development, successful communication in multicultural environments, international negotiation, developing trust in international teams, global leadership or intercultural conflict management as well as labour and company law.

Dominique Heathcote - Doms Gastronom

Dominique Heathcote runs the cookery school Doms Gastronom in Sant Cugat. She offers a variety of personalised and group courses for adults and children.
www.domsgastronom.com

Dr Alice Byram - Stop Smoking Doctor

During her time working in Barcelona as a GP Alice became interested in smoking cessation and set up a very successful quitting smoking clinic. Alice is fully trained according to the latest international medical guidelines, and has outstanding results when treating smokers. She is now based in Cadiz and alongside her GP practice offers advice & counselling as the 'Stop Smoking Doctor'
Tel 669257256
info@stop-smoking-doctor.com
www.stop-smoking-doctor.com
 

Elia Sills - Photographer

Elia Sills is a British photographer, resident in Madrid specialising in contemporary Lifestyle and Wedding photography. Elia uses the real world as her studio, capturing the essence of your family in places they are comfortable and happy, whether that's a favourite location, or the family home. After the shoot Elia works with you to transform your selected images into unique pieces of photographic art, ranging from classic frames and canvases to contemporary wall displays and albums. (+34) 918997468
www.eliasills.com

Emily Moore - Dancing Class teacher, Javea

Based in Javea, Alicante, Emily is a qualified dance instructor who loves teaching children how to dance. he currently teaches 'Boogie Time' in Javea which offers a great opportunity for little ones under 4 years a chance to express themselves through dance and music. For the older children Emily teaches more specialist dance movements that are put into a routine and performed to parents , family members at the end of the term. For more information call Emily on 608 056 062, or Amanda on 692 888 334.

Emma Soteras - Mamafit

Mum-of-two Emma runs Mamfit in and around Barcelona, offering workout programs combining exercises of stretching, flexibility, balance, tonification with cardio & recovery of the abs & strength exercises for the back. She also offers ante natal and post natal classes.
Emma also offers outdoor group classes twice a week, indoor group classes at DIR Diagonal twice per week & private clients.
direccion@mamifit.es
677438697
www.mamifit.es

Emma Tremlett - Hotelier

Emma lives in Marbella where she runs a small family hotel, Hotel Finlandia, with her partner Jose. She is also a freelance photographer.
www.hotelfinlandia.es
emmatremlett@fastmail.co.uk

Esther Jones - Founder Barcelona Metropolitan & Barcelona Birth

Esther is co-founder and Managing Director of Barcelona Metropolitan, Barcelona's magazine in English. She founded the magazine 15 years ago. Its aim is to help foreigners be part of the city and part of a community. Over the last two years it has developed a number of other channels to inform and connect with its readers and visitors, including a website, reader events, social media channels and services.
www.barcelonabirth.net
www.barcelona-metropolitan.com
 

"I think that when there is a negative experience it is often the result of a lack of communication with the caregiver about what to expect (during the birthing process). There is much less choice available here in in childbirth than in some countries and women are often expected to have very little input in the process. This realisation late on in the pregnancy or during labour itself can be extremely frustrating" (EJ)

Click here to read the full interview with Esther

Eva Stefankova - Pink Novias

Pink novias is a social networking website for brides focusing on everything to do with weddings. Their mission is to create open, creative and barrier free social community for brides which allow them to share photos, comments, make friends and get in touch with wedding companies.
www.pinknovias.es

Fiona Flores Watson - Freelance journalist

Fiona is a journalist with 20 years' experience. She writes travel articles about Seville and Andalucia for UK magazines and newspapers, and about living in Spain as an expat working mum, Spanish society and culture for www.andalucia.com. She also does editorial consulting (she worked as a magazine editor in London for 10 years) as well as proof-reading and translations.
Mobile(00 34) 665 071 327 Landline (00 34) 954 162 831
http://fionafloreswatson.typepad.com/  fionacwatson@yahoo.co.uk


"Many Sevillanos are closed to the outside world, and are very insular. But there are also those who love to meet foreigners. It's a city of huge contrasts" (FFW, Jan 2011)

Click here to read the full interview with Fiona

Georgina Bambrook

Georgina owns BabyBebe, a family run business which stocks a wide range of baby equipment and accessories including pushchairs, highchairs, travel cots and feeding accessories as well as clothing from 0-2 years and prem babies. They also stock a range of maternity wear and lingerie and hire baby equipment.
(+34) 966461764 www.babybebe.eu

Georgina Chakos - Vocal Coach

Georgina is a professional singer (Opera and Musicals) as well as a professional singing teacher/vocal coach for all levels and styles of music.
http;//georginachakos.com gchakos@yahoo.com 618459303

Georgina Sanchez - Fabuloos Dreams

Georgina Sanchez owns a small publishing company called Fabuloos Dreams where they personalize story books for children (0 to 8 years). The child is the main character and hero of his own adventure… being the captain of a pirate ship or the princess of a castle. Every story includes a dedication at the beginning of the book and are produced by professionals and artists who understand a child’s different stage of growth. A Fabuloos Dreams book is an unforgettable gift, to be given for birthdays or any other special occasion.

www.fabuloosdreams.com

Gloria Pedraza - Spanish Teacher

Gloria is a highly experiended certified language teacher . Enthusiastic, professional and provide specialized attention to her students. Intensive individual courses for people who wish to begin or perfect their command of general Spanish rapidly. You choose the dates of your course, its intensity and the objectives that you wish to achieve. Topics such as spanish culture and history form an integral part of the programme.
(+34) 938940881 spanishinsitges@yahoo.es

Gudny Bra - Photographer

Gudny Brá is a photographer in Arenales del sol (next to Alicante) who specialises in photos of children, newborns and pregnancy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gudnybra/ gudnybra@gmail.com

Hayley Lawrence - The English Bookhouse

Hayley, a mum of two, runs The English Bookhouse in Madrid which specialises in English books for children, particularly award-winning fiction. They also have in stock a large selection of books with audio CDs. They can also organize book parties either privately or for schools.
Tel: 609 26 53 47 pedidos@theenglishbookhouse.com
www.theenglishbookhouse.com
 

Helen Collins - Usborne Books

"Once upon a time, in a pretty town on a hill, over looking the sea, lived a lady called Helen.
Helen lived with her husband and 2 children. She had the enchanting job of making people happy,
Helen shared the joys of Usborne children's books, with friends, neighbours, schools and folk from lands far away.
Usborne books and games are like scrumptious sweeties, so colourful and delicious all the children wanted them, they brought such smiles to their faces
and Mummies and Daddies were happy as theses gems are educational too!
Encourage your children to read happily ever after!" (HC)
The End
Now also available Orchard Games
If you would like more information about Usborne Children's books, please do not hesitate to contact Helen
helenbcscott@gmail.com
Mobile 628604313
Home 972623310
 

Helka Lehtinen - animal communicator

Helka comes from Finland, and lives with her partner is Victor who is half Philipino, half Spanish. They have a 3 year old son and another baby on the way. Helka is a social anthropologist and a primary school teacher by profession. They met five years ago and started an equestrian centre, Equilibre, together. They teach people how to communicate better with animals, especially horses, giving lessons, courses, organising visits for families and hiring out the centre for events and courses.
They live in an old farm house on a 100 hectar farm, 100 km south west from Barcelona with 13 horses, 8 goats, geese, chickens, dogs and a cat. We have lots of space, little electricity (solar panels) and no neighbours.
Mas Cabot, Carretera T201, km 9.8, Santa Perpetua de Gaia, 43421 Tarragona and phone 977 26 60 21.
 www.equilibregaia.wordpress.com 

Click here to read an article about Equilibre

Ines Van Bavel - International Conferencing/Marketing

Ines is co-founder of IBB International, an international conference company run together with her business partner in India. Besides that, she is an Internet Marketeer (mainly affiliate marketing), which she says is definitely crisis-proof. Based in Maresme.
ivanbavel@yahoo.com www.internetbusinessinfo.net and www.ibbint.com.

Ingrid Gibert - SusanitaTieneUnRaton.com

Mum-of-two Ingrid set up up SusanitaTieneUnRaton.com, a photo gifts website aimed at mothers and fathers, couples and families, who enjoy taking photos of special moments and want to savour them. You can create albums, calendars and cards online using all your favourite photos, including those on Facebook, Picasa or Flickr. Ingrid is also a Psychologist.
info@susanitatieneunraton.com
http://www.susanitatieneunraton.com/php/product/homepage.php
 

Isabelle van Ingen - isa Fragrances

Isabelle runs her own Fragrance Consultancy just outside Barcelona as well as offering private and corporate Perfume workshops
isa fragrances isabelle@isafragrances.comT: +34 933010533 M: +34 667792514

Click her to read an interview with Isabelle

Jackie Pearson - A Plan Mortgages

Jackie Pearson runs the company A Plan Mortgages, which are Spanish mortgage specialists based in the Costa Blanca
(+34) 664760095 or (+34) 966715469 info@aplanmortgages.com www.aplanmortgages.com

Jacqueline Garcia - OK Idiomas Language School

Jacqueline runs OK Idiomas, a language school based in Sitges offering classes in a section of languages including Spanish, English, Catalan, French, German and Italian.
Jacqueline has been a TEFL teacher for 10 years and has a great team of teachers of all languages working with her. She also co-runs EasyLinguistics which sells bilingual audio stories as a complementary aide to language learning.
www.oksitges.com info@oksitges.com 93 811 3124
www.easylingustics.com

Jacqueline Garcia and Ella Rowe – Easylinguistics

Ella and Jacqueline produce bilingual illustrated stories and accompanying audio books to aide babies (aged 0-90!) to learn additional languages. Based in Sitges. office@easylinguistics.com
www.easylinguistics.com

Jamie Poole - J&J Books

J&J Books offer over 20,000 second hand books in English, for both children and adults. There's also a full coffee shop menu, with large cappuccino's and delicious cheese cakes so you can curl up in a big chair with a mocha in one hand and several books to read in your lap
www.jandjbooksandcoffee.com

Jane Darroch Riley - Freelance Book Editor

Freelancer in the book publishing industry as a consultant, mostly working as a book designer but also edits, ghost writes and generally facilitates the book making process for anyone who would like to make their own book or needs help in the publishing process
janedarrochriley@mac.com

Jane Makepeace - Tutesorito

Jane runs the fingerprint jewellery business. She makes beautiful, bespoke, pure silver jewellery personalised with fingerprints, miniaturised hand and footprints or children´s little drawings and doodles.
www.tutesorito.com jane.makepeace@gmail.com (+34) 972480209 (+34) 636205307

Jasmeet Fairest - Sunshine Magnets & Bloomin' Accessories

Jasmeet runs two businesses  - 'Sunshine Magnets', bespoke customized magnets to capture your baby's special moments and also 'Bloomin' Accesories', handmade and knitted hair accessories for babies and kids.
bloominaccessories@hotmail.co.uk
sunshinemagnets@hotmail.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sunshine-magnets/240786842612900
http://www.facebook.com/messages/?action=read&tid=id.298949606793402#!/pages/Bloomin-Accessories/197695703647781
 

Jennifer Galvin - Letango Tours

Letango is operated by Jennifer Galvin and her husband Carlos who do specialized travel planning and itineraries focused in Spain. They provide fully and self guided tours that include accommodations, transportation, local guides, entertainment and more. They can also provide very corporate and incentive travel packages. Based in Madrid.
(+34) 913694752 info@letango.com www.letango.com

Jenny Pizarro - Pirolo

Jenny, who is originally from Columbia,  runs Pirolo which creates different themes for children's birthday parties (princess, pirates, floral etc) , celebrations or shop openings etc. Based in Barcelona, Pirolo can supply decorations anywhere in the world. The package can be sent by post and if based in Barcelona she can visit the venue or if based elswhere you can send photos via email.
pirolo@pirolo.es Tel 935 647 105
www.pirolo.es

Jill Burgess - Forever Living

Based in Malaga, Jill works runs a succesful Network Marketing Business from home.Forever Living has been established for over 30 years and is  the largest growers of Aloe Vera worldwide.Jill became involved in the business after using the products herself because of ill health and had remarkable results.
www.getanaturallife.es Tel: 951047288 or 690123556.

Click here to read an interview with Jill

Jo Walton - Joanna Walton flowers

Jo has over 20 years experience in the floristry business and can cater for all sorts of occasions from weddings to communions.
 676369726 flowers@joannawalton.com www.joannawalton.com

Click here to read an intterview with Jo

Jolie Sutton - Kid Cashmere

Jolie hand-makes a range of beautiful pure cashmere and cahsmere & silk yarn products for mums and children from snoods, mittens and shawls The pure cashmere is spun in Scotland and the cashmere & silk in Italy. Based near Barcelona.
696879046 jolie@kidcashmere.com www.kidcashmere.com

Julia Clarke - Beauty Therapist

Based in Begur, Julia offers beauty treatments either at her house or yours. Treatments include waxing, facials,manicures,pedicures and mssages:
Tel (+34) 66 66 87 093 Email juliasolvela@hotmail.com

Julia Fossi & Julie Stephenson - Fish & Chips

Julia Fossi and Julie Stephenson own Barcelona´s first authentic British-style Fish and Chips restaurant, which also hosts numerous family friendly activities.
Rambla de Raval 26 934411134 www.fishandchipsbarcelona.com

Click here to read an interview with Julie & Julia

Juliet Chubbock - speech therapist

Juliet is a qualified speech therapist operating in the Barcelona area. She offers  speech and language therapy cases to the English-speaking community. In addition, she offers "Accent Modification" sessions which involves using therapy-based techniques with non-native English speakers to improve intonation and accent, and therefore to communicate more clearly. 
687673885 juliettongue@yahoo.co.uk

Click here to read a full interview with Juliet

Juliette Allard - Doula

Juliette Allard is a fully qualified Doula, working in Barcelona and surrounding areas. She comes highly recommended by many local mums and also works as a yoga teaher.. If you have any questions for Juliette she would love to hear from you!
juliette@mamadoula.org 656639455 www.yogacongracia.com and www.mamadoula.org

"Parents need to be guided in their maternal language meaning future parents are looking for someone who is able to understand their situation 100%, understand the fact they are foregneirs, lost in translation, and also lost in the maternity medical world translation. They are looking for someone who knows the Catalan system, who knows about birth and who speaks the same language. A doula will be their birth friend and coach. The prenatal visits are always in the parents house as that is more comfortable for them" (JA, June 2009)

Please click here to read the full interview with Juliette

Kara Stenhouse - Short & Dulce

Kara runs 'Short and Dulce' which screen prints bilingual infant, kids and youth T-shirts in english and spanish. They have 16 designs that you can choose from and print on 9 different styles – all on white, high-quality, super soft 100% cotton.
www.shortanddulce.com 

Karen Hjorth - Quemono

Quemono is an internet shop with quality toys and accessories carefully selected to entertain, educate and stimulate children’s imagination, senses and motor functions. Most of the toys are made from wood and other natural materials, and all are totally safe for children to explore. Brands in stock include HABA, Fagus, Käthe Kruse and Die Spiegelburg and you can buy online and have it shipped anywhere in the world or host a homeparty in the Sitges/Barcelona area.  www.quemono.net

Karen Southall and Suzanne Nixey - Roundabout Spain

Karen and Suzanne met when their children were babies and became firm friends. Suzanne is a former airline stewardess who moved to Spain eight years ago and has a 6 year old son called Rocco. Karen is a full time journalist who has lived in Spain for 15 years and has two children Luna aged 6 and Sol aged 3. They formed RoundaboutSpain.com in the summer of 2011 to provide a complete and unique directory of activities and services on the Costa del Sol focusing entirely on children and families.
 info@roundaboutspain.com
www.roundaboutspain.com

Kate Proctor - Loco Locations

Kate co-runs Loco Locations, a rental property search service. Based in Barcelona, they help local and international clients to find their ideal accomodation in Barcelona Centre and on the Maresme Coast. They are also specialist location scouts for film and photo shoots in the city. 
935402598/656313424 kate@locolocations.com www.locolocations.com 
 

Click here to read an interview with Kate

Kay Newton - Personal Development Coach

Based in Mallorca, Kay is a Personal Development coach specializing in Mid Life women and their loved ones.
info@kaynewtoncoaching.com Tel 971 883097
http://kaynewtoncoaching.com/

Click here to read an interview with Kay

Kirstin Barton - Alive to Change

Kirstin runs Alive to Change, a Life Coaching practice which helps women abroad, and especially mums living abroad, to settle and make the most of their lives, wherever they are. Kirstin is a positive and practical coach, and is passionate about supporting Mums in all their roles, and has a great variety of accessible and good value programmes to help Mums in all situations. She has developed popular workshops, all of which are available over the phone. Kirstin also has experience in supporting Women Entrepreneurs in their businesses, delivering regular workshops, and working directly with new entrepreneurs. Kirstin is based in France but offers workshops over the phone.
kirstin@alivetochange.com
www.alivetochange.com

Larah Davis - Ibiza Retreats

Larah runs a wellbeing organisation called Ibiza Retreats specializing in Yoga Retreats, Meditation Retreats, Yoga and Horseriding, Family healthy holidays, Life Coaching and Self-Development Retreats, Personalised / Tailormade Retreat Holidays and Wellness Breaks, Spa Packages, Detox Retreats and a full A-Z of massages and complementary therapies.
Larah is also a holistic Life Coach and NLP Master Practitioner.
www.ibizaretreats.com

Lesya Starr - ¡Mamá, quiero bailar!

Professional Dance teacher holds Oriental Dance classes for Mums & babies (until 2 years old) in Poble Nou, Barcelona every Monday 5-7pm 
630972679 lesya.starr@gmail.com www.lesyastarr.com

Libby Barnes - piano teacher & English teacher

Based in Barcelona, Libby is an English piano teacher  with over 15 years experience. She gives classes to adults and chldren of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Pupils have the opportunity to perform in concerts twice a year, prepare for Associated Board exams or simply to play for pleasure and have some fun. Kids can learn a variety of styles including classical, jazz, blues or rock.
Libby also runs language classes and activities in English in Barcelona on a Saturday (Bright Sparks), focusing on the likes of English poetry and Drama.
Tel 679796281 email barnes.libby@hotmail.com

Click here to read an interview with Libby

Linda Zanganga - Zumba Instructor

Linda runs Z Dance Studio which is located in C.C. Los Dolses , Villamartin ( Costa Blanca) and is an educated zumba instructor in Zumba fitness B1 and B2  and Zumba atomic (kids). She also hosts Zumba birthday partys every Saturday and Sunday

Lindsay Gregory - Tots to Travel

Lindsay is a Holiday Property Marketing Expert for the multi-award winning Tots to Travel company, which gives parents with young children and babies peace of mind and a stress free family holiday experience – from start to finish. 
www.holidaypropertyexpert.com/holidaylettings/lindsay

Lisa Richardson - Antiques & Boutiques

Lisa is not techinically a mum but she is an excellent babysitter so we think she should be included ! Lisa offers a range of walking tours  in Barcelona concentrating on style and fashion including a visit to the city's most exciting flea market, visits to antique and vintage stores as well as getting up close and personal with some of Barcelona's hottest designers.  
671234800 lisa@antiquesandboutiques  www.antiquesandboutiques.com

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Lisa Rubin - English For Babies

Lisa offers classes for youngsters aged 0-3 with Mommy or Daddy. The youngest babies (0- 15 months) become familiar with the sounds and intonations of English, while toddlers (15 – 36 months) sing songs, create fun crafts, and learn new vocabulary, simple sentences and commands.
lisarubinseligra@yahoo.es

Lisa Sadlier - Costa Consulting Bureau

Having lived, worked and set up companies in many different areas of Spain over the past 20 years, Lisa has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. Qualified in European Business Administration, multilingual and experienced in tourism and new business creation she is always keen to assist others with new and existing ventures. Costa Consulting Bureau offers advice and assistance for all expatriates who: live in Spain; work in Spain; own a holiday home in Spain; or are thinking of moving to Spain.
www.ccbspain.com and www.familylifeinspain.com (+34) 952486806

Lou Melotte - Mujer

Lou Melotte´s shop, Mujer in Barcelona, sells a variety of funky clothing, accessories and products for babies, kids and yummy mummies and also hosts a number of mother and baby groups and activities.
Calle Carders 28, el Born 933151531, loumelotte@hotmail.co.uk

Click here to read an interview with Lulu

Louise Brace - Soy Eco!

Louise runs Soy-Eco!, an online store with a range of environmentally friendly products that offer the choice to live a more sustainable life, with low carbon, recycled, organic & water saving products.
Eco toys, recycled rucksacks, water saving devices, solar powered lighting, organic beauty and food products, wind-up torches, lamps and walking sticks and much more.
She is based in Málaga but we sell and distribute to the public, shops and businesses throughout Spain and Portugal.
Tlf: 952 852 664 Email: louise@soy-eco.com Web: http//soy-eco.com
 

Louise Cooke Edwards - Marbella's self-styled media "guru"

Publisher of marbellas.com and director of media machine international PR agency, Louise Cook Edwards has been at the hub of the media in Marbella for 16 years. Editor of the iconic and much copied glossy magazine, Absolute Marbella, for 5 years, her PR company media machine international,  operative since 2000, has worked with leading brands such as Loewe, Bulgari,  Van Cleef & Arpels and Nikki Beach. Focused on local, national and UK PR campaigns,  Louise and her team can raise the press profile of your business, while the company's
online magazine, marbellas.com - currently ranking number 4 for searches on "marbella" in Google is "1st for quality lifestyle news". Louise is married to the super talented photographer Gary Edwards and the couple have an 8 year old son, Lloyd. Louise is part of the Town
Hall's recently formed Think Tank, a consultancy group of integrated foreign entrepreneurs.
louise@marbellas.com  Tel: 95288 2988.
www.mmi4.com
 
"I feel that the Costa del Sol is brimming with opportunities, but there are frustrations such as finding reliable suppliers" (LCE, July 10)

Click here to read the full interview with Louise

Lucie Bloor - Tender Loving Canguros

Tender Loving Canguros, owned by Lucie Bloor, is a nanny and babysitting agency for families in and around Barcelona and also the Costa Brava, Castelldelfels and Ibiza.
647605989 info@tlcanguros.com www.tlcanguros.com

Click here to read an interview with Lucie

Lucy Hales - Matrix Relocations

Lucy is a consultant for Matrix Relocations so if anyone needs any free advice on moving to Madrid don’t hesitate to get in touch – I’m always happy to help people who are in the same boat as I was 7 years ago.
917084039 lucy.hales@matrixintgroup.com www.matrixintgroup.com

Lynda Smith - Colour in My World

Lynda Smith is author of a unique self-help colour guide for children. The first book of its kind. Colour In My World has the power to increase children’s creativity and self-esteem. This is a great resource for children to tap into the colour realms around them and lighten up their world Colour In My World helps children discover the colours that suit them and uncovers their own colour sign.
colourinmyworld@gmail.com www.colourinmyworld.com

Lynn Paterson - Teethwhitening Technician and Nu Skin Distributor

Lynn is a qualified Teethwhitening Technician working in the Alicante region. She works out of a number of salons and offers home visits as well. www.teethwhitespain.com
Lynn is also a Nu Skin Distributor. Nu Skin is an anti-ageing Company that targets ageing at its source – the genes. Lynn also has a Pharmanex® Biophotonic Scanner which scans your antioxidant levels and tells you if your dietary intake is providing sufficient protection against free radicals.
www.goforyourlooks.com or www.nuskin-spain.com

Marta Ioannou - Beautician

Based in Alella, just outside Barcelona, Marta offersa variety of treatments both at my home and out.These include waxing both hot and cold,electrical depilation,body/facial exfoliation (removes dead skin cells leaving the area uniformly soft helping creams and other products to penetrate easier into the skin;massages both body and facial and specific teatment for muscular pains,circulation or warm and relaxing massage. She also does eyelash/eyebrow tinting, eyebrow depilations(tweezer method); facials for all skin types which includes facial and neck massage;manicures and pedicures.
Tel.93 555 9070 Mobil:677827483 richair@eresmas.com

 

Maureen Hudson - Easybuy

Maureen runs the Easybuy Franchise in Moraira which differs to most Estate Agents in Spain in that they don´t charge commission to sell your property. They offer the same service but charge an up front fee and will advertise your property for as long as it takes to sell. In the current climate this allows sellers to be a bit more flexible with their asking price. They aslo arrange long term rentals and in the summer Maureen is busy with holiday lets in Moraira & Javea..
www.easybuyspain.es and www.holidayvillarentalsinspain.com

Mayu Miller - Freelance Sommelier

Based in Begues close to Barcelona, Mayu works with the Spanish organic winery, Cavas Pares Balta, as Export Area Manager for Asia, UK and Ireland.
Also organize and present wine tasting events, winery visits and create wine list for bars and restaurants.
Mayumiller@gmail.com Tel 6787390319

"The sommelier course I did was less intensive, but I had to do loads of reading and tasting. Tasting was especially difficult for me, as all the wine tasting events started in the evening and this was difficult to combine with two children. I sat the final exam for the Sommelier qualification while 8 months pregnant. Luckily I didn’t go off wine during the pregnancy"  (MM, 2010)

Click here to read the full interview with Mayu

Melissa Boddy - Early Years, Sitges

Melissa, a qualified primary school teacher, runs the Early Years child minding service near Mas Mestre (Sitges)
650173807

Melissa Chapman - Fifi Flores

Melissa runs Fifi Flores which offers unique baby gifts in the form of beautiful baby bouquets. The bouquets are made up of soft, cotton babywear items which have been designed by Melissa and include, hats, bibs, bodies, t-shirts, socks and rompers. They make fantastic gifts to celebrate any new arrival and make a refreshing aalternative to fresh flowers.
Aptd. No 53, Palomares, 04618 Cuevas del Almanzora, Almería
 +34 677 146 592 info@fififlores.com
www.fififlores.com

Melissa Cokely - Baby Rock English

Melissa Cokely runs Baby Rock English in Barcelona, which aims to introduce English to small children through the medium of music and movement.
653924542 info@babyrockenglish.com www.babyrockenglish.com

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Michelle Challis - Krazy Kidz, Javea

Michelle Challis' shop, Krazy Kidz, in Javea, Alicante, offers a  range of second hand clothes, push chairs, toys and books for children. All of their stock is carefully chosen by them and everything must be in ‘as-new’ condition. They also offer a massive range of rental items for families visiitng the Marina Alta area for their holidays. They deliver to you, set up, and pick up rental items, all from stock in the shop in Javea port.
michelle@krazykidz.es Tel. 679 042 692
www.krazykidz.es
 

Michelle Dominguez Martin - Just Typing Services

Based in Granada Province, Michelle provides a digital audio and copy typing service to enable companies or individuals to free up their time to concentrate on other tasks. Michelle works on a self employed basis so companies can save both time and money, which is often associated with advertising and employing a permanent staff member.
Tel: 958 612 083
Skype: justtypingservices
Email. michelle@justtypingservices.com
www.justtypingservices.com

Michelle Goldsmith - Mallorca One Stop Homes

Mallorca One Stop Homes advises on, organizes, takes care of and looks after the entire range of aspects linked to the purchase, maintenance and administration of foreign owned properties held on Mallorca.info@mallorca-onestop.com or 0034 606 603 650 or 0034 686 283 551 www.mallorca-onestop.com

Click here to read an interview with Michelle

Monica Kruger - Kindermusik teacher

Monica is one of several teachers in and around Spain offering Kindermusik classes, an initiative committed to bringing music to the lives of children  aged 0 to 7 years old.
Kindermusik is a music and movement program where you and your child will play, listen, and dance to musical activities specifically designed to stimulate early childhood development and strengthen neural pathways in your child's brain though music.
Monica currently offers classes in Gracia, Barcelona
Tel Tel 667848885
Email monkikruger@hotmail.com
www.kindermusik.es

Monica Panato - Photographer

Based in Sitges, Monica Panato is an Italian photographer with a unique, personal style who comes highly recommended for children´s photography.
617152344 www.monicafotositges.blogspot.com

Nayna Alonso - Midwife & Health visitor

Nayna is a UK qualified general nurse, midwife and health visitor. She offers the following services: Antenatal check ups; Antenatal classes; Parentcraft classes; Postnatal reviews and support; Advice on feeding your baby; Baby massage classes. Nayna also runs The Baby Group - a mother and baby group where you can come for all antenatal and postnatal advice and discuss parenting issues her and other mums and mums to be. From pregnancy and after. Get some advice, weigh baby and chat to other mums.
The Baby Group - Pickles Dance Studio, Avda Notario Alemany 1, Magaluf, Mallorca.
Tel: 675 904 430 nayna.babycraft@gmail.com www.naynababycraft.com

Niamh Baldock - Photographer

Niamh is a Sitges-based photographer who works all over the Barcelona area. She specialises in children and families, and also does weddings, corporate portraits, and much more.

695803811 niamh.baldock@gmail.com www.niamhphotography.com

Nichola Elliot - Indigo Relocation

Nichola, is a mum-of-two co- runs Indigo, specialists in concierge and relocation in Gibraltar. They provide services to organisations, families and individuals in Gibraltar and the surrounding area. They also offer additional services to help families settle into their new homes and lives. Whether it's property search, looking for reputable babysitters or cleaners, advising on good restaurants or helping to move your pet out.
Tel + 350 216 54321
nichola@indigo.gi
www.indigo.gi

Nicole Hofmann - Design and Art Direction

Nicole has been working as a freelancer for advertising agencies for more than ten years. In Sitges she set up her own design studio and is now working for clients all over Europe as well as local clients. Check out her portfolio on www.barracudadesigns.com
In her spare time she makes unique soft toys - Blanditos - especially designed for babies which you can order directly from her. See her fantastic creatures from the sea on www.blanditos.com
(+34) 938945528 nicole@barracudadesigns.com

Nina Onsrud - Childhood Allergy Expert

Nina Onsrud is a highly recommended expert in childhood food allergies. She has offices in both Madrid and Barcelona
allergyfreees@hotmail.com 650053370

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Ola Hopper - Harbin Design

Architect, interior designer, mum and founder of Harbin Design, diverse and energetic design studio providing interior design services ranging from private apartments and houses to large commercial and office spaces. Based in Sitges, offers its services throughout Cataluña.

www.harbin-design.com (+34) 669970576

Pamela Thompson - A Ma Terapies

Pamela runs A Ma Terapies, a holistic and natural therapy centre in the Eixample district of Barcelona. As well as conventional treatments the centre offers the likes of Pilates, allergy testing, pregnancy yoga and ante-natal classes. Tel 934516572 info@amaterapies.org
www.amaterapies.org

Patricia Galasso - 'Let's Chat!'

Patricia owns and runs Let's Chat! A Multimedia English Academy in Cadiz. Classes available for adults, children and business professionals. Other languages taught include Spanish, French and German.
Calle Ancha, 11A
11160 Barbate, Cadiz
Contact: Patricia Galasso (director) letschatbarbate@gmail.com
956 43 41 40 / 669 66 31 31 / 618 43 01 33

Paula and Helen - Fresh Curry Company

Paula and Helen import delicious Indian and Thai curry sauces from the  UK. They are fully prepared - no need even to chop an onion! Just add  meat, heat and serve. They also deliver to your door! The perfect recipe for busy Mums trying to conjour up a gourmet meal in 10 minutes!  Suitable for vegetarians, gluten free and with no artificial ingredients.
info@freshcurry.com (+34) 663027297
www.freshcurry.com 

Paula Dietz Rauber - Photographer

Paula Dietz Rauber is based in Sant Cugat and is a photographer specialising in pregnant women, babies, children and families. Paula works on location and only with natural light. Clients can choose where they would like the photographs taken: at home, in a park or on the beach. Spontaneity plays a big role in Paula’s work and she places great emphasis on capturing natural, fresh images that truly reflect her subject’s personality.
(+34) 636495456 www.dietzrauber.com

Penny Gatwod - Y tu Bebe También

Penny Gatwood runs Y tu Bebe También. A Sitges based one-on-one personal fitness training service for mothers and babies
(+34) 638208218

Pippa Miekle -Bright Sparks

Pippa runs English classes for native English or fluent speakers held on Saturdays & weekdays for children aged 8 til 12 years and also 5 to 7 years.
100  Rambla Catalunya (corner of Provenca). Nearest metro stations are Diagonal (blue and green line) or Provenca (train). .
Contact Pippa or Libby at brightsparksbcn@hotmail.com

Click here to read a full interview with Pippa's business partner Libby

Rachael West - Textura Baby

Rachael West is owner of Textura Baby (St. Cugat), a shop specifically for babies and children's homewear with a full range of textile items from baby changing mats, duvet covers, quilts, blankets, cot bumper pads, to children's bed linen, towels, bath robes, and accessories.
C/Valldoreix, 5 935442991

Rachel Bird - dental consulant

Rachel works as a patient co-ordinator with a cosmetic dentist in Nueva Andalucia. They offer free, no obligation consultations to people both here and in the UK and provides clients with a full treatment plan and quotation. Where possible they offer solutions so that clients can choose a treatment plan that suits their budget and expectations. They also offer  whitening and dental implants as well as general medical dentistry.
Rachel also have a partnership with Aria Medical group who offer a range of cosmetic surgery procedures by the well renowned Dr Marco Vricella.
Tel 0034 697409841 rachel@marbelladental.com www.marbelladental.com

Rebecca Laidlaw - Source23

Rebecca Laidlaw is co-founder of MumAbroad & also Source23, a full-service agency providing services in the areas of web design, marketing, offline and print design, branding and corporate identity. Located in Barcelona
Rebecca@mumabroad.com, info@source23.com www.source23.com

Saira Delfield - Yurts Tarifa & Chilimosa

Saira runs two businesses, Yurts Tarifa, A family run Yurt Hostel in natural park only 3km from the town of Tarifa and a Vegetarian restaurant located in Tarifa called Chilimosa. It offers home-made tapas using only organic ingredients.
www.yurtstarifa.com Tel 956 68 50 92
www.chilimosa.com Tel 626538423

Sam Hyer

Sam is a party entertainer based in Mallorca, who organises themed parties and bouncy castles for all occasions for children. She also organises adult parties with comedy waitors, funny security guards and lots of different characters.
samhyer@hotmail.com.

Samantha Lane - Primary Teacher

Samantha is a British qualified Early Years and Primary Teacher (PGCE BA(Hons)) based in Sitges. She offers classes based around fun activities in her home for approximately 2¾ to 4 year olds covering: Shapes and Colours, Numbers and Counting, Pre-reading skills: Phonics and letters, and Pre-writing skills: Pencil grip and control. She follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, but is very keen to meet individual needs and preferences.
samantha_l_lane@hotmail.com (+34) 634521610 (+34) 938114528

Samantha Sintes - IndyBel

Samantha Sintes owns and runs IndyBel, an online shop for organic and innovative products for pregnancy and babies in Spain. Based in Andalucia.
678078911 www.indybel.com

Click here for Samantha´s story on setting up her business

Sandra Europe - Spinning instructor & Professional Networker

After an horrific accident in 2005, Sandra moved to Spain to recuperate.Incredibly after just 18 months he qualified as a Spinning instructor. She also runs The Costa Business Club on the Costa del Sol
www.costabusinessclub.com/info@costabusinessclub.com
Spinning info: spinningsandi@gmail.com
 

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Sara Kinge - Tots to Travel

Sara is mum of two and is the Lettings Expert with Tots to Travel, covering the Costa Blanca. Tots to Travel is an award winning travel company who niche market to families especially with children of the pre-school age.
If you have a holiday let or know someone who does and would like to have more lettings out of the busy months of July and August then contact Sara at sara.kinge@totstotravel.co.uk or call on 626074980/966404333. www.totstotravel.co.uk
If you would like to receive a free copy of Wendy Shand's (Founder of Tots to Travel) book which is full of fab ideas to increase revenue on your holiday let then register at www.freeholidayletsbook.co.uk

Sara Sala - The Wine Colours

Sara co-owns The Wine Colours, wine and food tour specialists specializing in custom-made wine tour trips, food and wine experiences, events or incentives related to food and wine.
The Wine Colours offers a wide range of food and wine experiences such as cooking lessons based on Spanish gastronomy, tapas tours, wine, cheese or ham tastings as well as corporate events or incentives combining work with team building activities related to food and wine. They are based in Barcelona.
sara.sala@thewinecolours.com
www.thewinecolours.com

Sarah Reed - Brava Baby

Based in Begur on the Costa Brava, Sarah runs Brava Baby, offering individually crafted children`s keepsakes such as clay impressions, fingerprint jewellery, stone outprints & ceramic artwork.
T. 620 455573
www.bravababy.com

Sarah Scott - Personal fitness trainer

Sarah Scott is a qualified and experienced fitness trainer who works for the Active-8 team. She specialises in pre and postnatal training for women who want an active, healthy pregnancy (and beyond) and postnatal training to regain fitness and energy levels. One-to-one training in your own home, group sessions, as well as nutrition advice and massage. Covers Barcelona and Sant Cugat areas. For more information www.active-8.es or telephone 609 176 505.
 

Sasha Pateras - Baby Kangaroo

Originally from London but moved to the South of Spain over 10yrs ago. Baby Kangaroo specialises in fun & practical baby products. The main product at the moment is the “Baby sling”
902 02 21 21/660 925 517 info@babykangaroo.es
www.babykangaroo.es
 

Setting up & marketing a business

In this section we are putting together advice and interviews from Professionals about setting up and establishing your business idea

Click here to read about setting up and marketing your business

Shawn McSweeney - Doula

Shawn McSweeney (mum of two) is an experienced doula operating in the Sitges area. She speaks fluent English, Catalan and Spanish. Her services include birth preparation, prenatal yoga and postnatal support as well as help with breastfeeding.
shawnmcsweeney@gmail.com (+34) 619880952 (+34) 938113282

Sol Torralba - Escobedo - Baby Travelling

Sol runs Babytravelling, a baby equipment rental company. Although based in Barcelona, Babytravelling has successfully opened delegations in Madrid and Valencia. Strollers, car seats, travel cots, high chairs, toys or bottle warmers are included in the product list. They aim to deliver at any address in Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia. You can find more information  at www.babytravelling.com or you can also email us to reservas@babytravelling.com or phone us to +34.670731835.
www.babytravelling.com

Sonia Dominguez - Childminder

Sonia is a childminder based in Sitges. She is just finishing her Certificate III in Children Services by mail in Australia and worked 2 years as an Assistant Teacher in a Kindergarten in Australia.
(+34) 678650088

Sophie Hoffmann - Pilates Para Ti!

Sophie lives in Jimena de la Frontera, near Sotogrande, Cádiz and is a Pilates instructor. She works all over, from Estepona to Gibraltar giving all sorts of Pilates classes but -since having her son, specialises in Prenatal and Mother & Baby Postnatal Pilates. Classes are Tuesdays 11am Mums & Tots Pilates, 12pm PreNatal Pilates Zona Fitness, Los Barrios. Wednesdays 12pm Kings Bastion, GibraltarPilatesParaTi@gmail.com (+34) 600214977 www.facebook.com/?sk=messages#!/group.php?gid=175850164280

Sophie Ruggles- food writer

Sophie moved from Australia to Spain eight years ago with her family and accidentally opened a restaurant. Emu Bar was Barcelona´s first and only Australasian eatery and quickly became known as the place to find real spice in town. Sophie has since closed the restaurant´s doors and now she dedicates all her time to writing cookbooks. Her latest book is Suddenly Cooking - real food made real easy - The complete kitchen survival guide for adult beginner cook, limited cooks and the kitchen phobic.
www.suddenlycooking.com

"Know that food is only as complicated as you make it, be prepared and have what you need on hand before you start cooking. For example if it´s inspiration you lack then get yourself a good collection of easy delicious recipes, if it´s skills you lack then practice what you like and know and build you confidence over time" (SR, Jan 2011)

Click here to read the full interview with Sophie

Susana Aguilar - Barcelona Wedding Designers

Susana co-runs Barcelona Wedding Designers, who tailor-make weddings in Barcelona & Catalunya.
"Our job is to design your wedding in Barcelona just how you want it, giving you more creativity and selecting your perfect place for an exceptional wedding"
susana@barcelonaweddingdesigners.com
www.barcelonaweddingdesigners.com

Susanne Wittkamp - Beibi Web

Susanne runs an e-shop where she sells useful articles for babies and theirs mums, such as babywraps and other babycarriers, breastfeeding t-shirts, reusable diapers, the menstrual cup Mooncup® and more. The articles she sells help mums in raising their children naturally, promote attachment between parents and their children and are sustainable since they help reducing waste.
www.beibiweb.com

Sussie Lindqvist - de Nen a Nen

Sussie co-runs De Nen a Nen, a second-hand store for children's items. The shop sells the same products as in  regular stores, in perfect condition and a lot cheaper, usually 50-70% less. It works as a consignment store which means that you deposit your things in the store and they sell them. Once sold they split the benefits.
The store is located in Castelldefels, south of Barcelona.  info@denenanen.com
www.denenanen.com

Sylvia Baker - Professional Translator

Sylvia Baker de Perkal,BA, MCIL Professional translator 34 971 665583 perkal@atlas.com.es

Tag Montagu - The Marbles Experience

Managing Director of The Marbles Experience. The Marbles Experience weight loss and fitness 7 day programmes are aimed at helping people of all ages, shapes and abilities to evaluate their relationships and underlying experiences with food, self-perception, fitness and lifestyle. We run extensive classes which include areas of exercise, lifestyle coaching, counselling, EFT and NLP techniques and nutrition expertise
www.marblesweightloss.com

Tania Gaudier - Curvaciones

Curvaciones was set up by Tania Gauder and sells beautiful designer lingerie online for larger and breastfeeding women. Located in central Barcelona.
617860155 info@curvaciones.com www.curvaciones.com

Tatiana Abend - BodyVision

Tatiana Abend, founder of BodyVision SL, is from New York City and has been living in Mallorca since 1994 with her husband and three children. She works with up to 40 professionals in health matters from personal trainers to image consultants, to natural healing methods, to orthodontists and pediatricians
OndaVital (active!) Wellness, C/Martí Boneo, 31, 07013, Palma de Mallorca. +34 971 455 349/+34 608 060 541 info@bodyvisionsl.com. www.bodvisionsl.com

Read an Interview with Tatiana

Tenette Ludlow - Escondrijo

Netty runs an intimate boutique guesthouse in the heart of the beautiful historic centre of Vejer de la Frontera, in Cadiz province, which is a wonderful base to explore this unspoilt part of Spain. Stylish accommodation but very relaxed and informal - and now with added family-friendliness.
Callejón Oscuro, 3 Vejer de la Frontera, Cádiz - 11150 t: 34 956447438
m: 34 66995030, info@escondrijo.com
 www.escondrijo.com :

Tjalja Schaaf - Mis Pegatinas

Tjalja Schaaf is the owner of the webshop www.mis-pegatinas.es. Mis Pegatinas is the webshop for all your personalised name labels and makes lost property a thing of the past. You can order name labels that are dishwasher and microwave safe, iron-on clothing labels that will stay put in the washing machine and tumble dryer and if your child has a food allergy, our allergy alert labels are indispensable. You can easily design your own labels online with our user friendly label designer, and if you like the result, simply order them online and they will be dispatched to you within 4 working days!
Mis Pegatinas
C/Gaziel 42 Bajos 1A, 08017 Barcelona
info@mis-pegatinas.es
www.mis-pegatinas.es
 

Vanessa Brooks - holistic birthing

Vanessa has lived in the Alpujarras for 8 years. She has birthed her three sons here and has helped numerous women in their birthing journey, delivering many babies. She has been the inspiration and central pillar of Da-a-Luz. Vanessa is also a maternity and birth photographer. vanessa@da-a-luz.co.uk
www.da-a-luz.co.uk

Click here to read an interview with Vanessa

Vicky Michaels - interior designer

Vicky is a qualified and experienced Interior Designer with her own design practice based in Marbella. Pulse Interior Design is a young, enthusiastic and passionate interior design company, newly established on the Coast which strives to create beautiful spaces for living in, working in and playing in.

“Our primary goal is to give clients what they want at the highest quality and excellence, resulting in spaces they are proud of. In my experience the most triumphant projects are ones where the client has been successfully listened to” (VM. Jan 2012)

T: + 34 952 834 831
M:+ 34 679 208 117
Email: vicky@pulseinteriordesign.com
Web: www.pulseinteriordesign.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pulse-Interior-Design/302218539789071?sk=wall
 

Victoria Corbit - Shaker Web Design

Victoria Corbit is co-owner of Shaker Web Design. Shaker Web Design provides affordable web site solutions for businesses within Spain.  Websites designed and hosted for two years from as little as €125 (one off fee). 10% discount to anyone that contacts them through MumAbroad
966719289 or 663806564 www.shakerwebdesign.com

Yolanda Potman - Dance Tickles

Dance Tickles is run by mum of two, Yolanda Potman and takes place at Centre Mandala in St Pere de Ribes. The following classes are offered to toddlers and children: Toddler Dance (2.5 - 4 years), Toddler Yoga (2,5 -4 years), Kids Dance (4-7 years) and Dance Expression (4-7 years)
(+34) 618441750 www.dancetickles.com

Yolanda Talavera -Yoyo Photography

 Yolanda Talavera is a contemporary portrait photographer located in Mallorca. She specializes in newborns, babies, children and maternity. She has a home studio in Portals but does the majority of her sessions on location (beach, woodland or parents home). Her style is fun, modern, colourful and fresh.
Tel: 609 70 93 76  info@yolandatalavera.com
 www.yolandatalavera.com

Yvonne Davidson – Baby Sensory classe

Baby Sensory classes provide sensory development activities  for parents and babies (birth to 13 months) in English & Castellano.
Based near Sitges.
Yvonne info@babysensory.es or call 645 817 317 www.babysensory.com

Yvonne Sandiford - Madrid Relocation

Madrid Relocation has been providing relocation services to professionals and families in Madrid since 2000. Madrid Relocation is a member of EURA - European Relocation Association
627794390 info@madridrelocation.com
www.madridrelocation.com

Click hyere to read an interview with Yvonne

Zoe Koumbouzi - Correcoching

Zoe Koumbouzi holds weekly Correcoching (powerpramming) sessions in the Ciutudella Park in Barcelona to help new mums get back into shape.
678252134 correcoching@mac.com www.correcoching.com

Zoe Prendergast - Acupuncturist

Zoe Prendergast is an acupuncturist specialising in pregnancy, birth and post pregnancy acupuncture, as well as a Hypnobirthing educator. She also co runs the Barcelona Hypnobirthing Centre.
(+34) 654986735 zoeprendergast@gmail.com.