Do you remember Sliding Doors? It’s always been one of my favourite rom-coms with London as the backdrop… And I live in South West where most scenes were filmed. Now three London Mums have the chance to win theircopy of 90s rom-com classic Sliding Doorson Collector’s Edition out from 13 May 2019.
The story
Sliding between parallel storylines we follow…
London Mums’ globetrotter reporter Rita Kobrakhas sent mefantasticrecipes from Tuscany for all the family which you can also find in the print magazine – already sold out in supermarketsbut available to download online from here.
Rita sent us this short letter along with her recipes:
“We moved to Tuscany two years ago from London and one of the…
The emotional brain of children and teenagers, why love hurts, the pain of sexual jealousy, rejection, hopelessness, blocked trust, why people want to live and why they want to die, are all topics which will be addressed at the conference‘What children and teenagers need to know about life in order to live well’ taking place on Saturday 15 June 2019 at The Child Centre for Mental Health…
I’m looking forward to next week’s seasonal opening launch event of the Skylight Rooftop at Tobacco Dock.Famous for its panoramic and uninterrupted views across the city’s skyline and unique urban lawn games and bar offering, the expansive Skylight Rooftop at Tobacco Dockvenue has become one of London’s favourite summer hot spots. On Thursday 2nd May 2019,Skylight…
When it comes to taking the kids on holiday, every parent knows a beach can make or break it. If it’s a good’un, a beach will keep kids of all ages occupied for hours. If the beach you’ve lugged all your bags, buckets and spades, and 11 bottles of sun creamdown to isn’t so good, forget it – you’ve probably got about 30 minutes until the whining kicks in. So, if you’re planning…
As a qualified book worm, every year I attend various events where authors and publishers present their latest releases. Here’s my favouriteselection of kids’ books recentlyshowcased by Penguin Random House that will stand the test of time. Do you agree?
PICTURE BOOKS
The Very Hungry Caterpillar50th anniversary gold cover edition
2019 marks 50 years…
I recently found a quote on a painting in Amsterdam that said ’Reading is not a pastime, it’s a way of life. It eases souls, and when you need it most, it’s a light in the dark’. This is exactly how I feel about reading for pleasure. I am a bookworm and I was curious to find out the long-term benefits of reading on our health when I was invited to a presentation by TV doctor Dr Hilary…
I love travelling but I know far too well that planning a trip can often be tedious and stressful, and planning a trip with kids is a whole new ball game. If you want to live out your travel dreams and have kids at the same time, there are a few things you must keep in mind before you embark on a family holiday.
Keep them involved
Make sure your children are in the mix from the beginning. Start…
I am a big fan of dolphins and a sucker for dolphin movies too. So I was pleased to provide quotes for the latest genre flick called Dolphin Kick. London Mums can now win one of five copies we have been offered for a competition. Check how to enter here.
For your chance to win one of Dolphin Kick DVDs, subscribe to the London Mums Youtube channel hereandwrite the name of your…
My mantra has always been ‘Carpe Diem’ (Latin for ‘Seize the day’) because life’s too short to miss out on the good things in life such as travel, food, films & love!And I live by it! My latest trip is a testimony to this mantra.
The first time I went to Amsterdam was 16 years ago at a work conference. I did not have enough time to absorb its vibe in full then.

