Product reviews

Footie Cakes and Face Prints: Are ASDA’s Big Day Cakes a Hit or a Miss?

Personalised cakes have become a staple of modern celebrations, andBig Day Cakes (the photo cakes in ASDA stores) — offers a no-frills, fast-track way to print your chosen photo (now including official Premier League team logos) directly onto a sponge cake. But how well does this service stack up when you strip away the marketing gloss? Here’s London Mums’ honest take on the pros and…
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Great Indoors

Restaurant Review: Banana Tree, O2 Arena

For London families looking to combine an exciting day out with a satisfying, flavour-packed meal, Banana Tree at the O2 Arena offers a compelling culinary stop. Situated next to the entrance of the iconic dome itself, this vibrant eatery delivers Pan-Asian fusion cuisine in an urban-industrial setting that’s both welcoming and full of energy. This was our second visit to Banana Tree, and once…
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Pregnancy & Birth

Exercises to pair with a Postpartum Belt for faster recovery

After giving birth, the mother’s body goes through many major changes, such as stretched abdominal muscles, back pain, and fatigue. Taking care of a baby along with limited rest time makes the recovery process slower. During this period, gentle exercises will help you improve muscle strength and promote better recovery. At the same time, support tools such as postpartum belts will help…
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Special Kids

How fostering children with special needs enriches your life

Fostering a child with special needs profoundly enriches your life. Though it has challenges, the rewards outweigh any difficulties. By providing love and care, you can positively transform a child’s future. This act of kindness benefits your whole family in the following ways: Gaining a New Perspective Fostering children with special needs gives you an entirely new perspective on life.
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Fitness & Health

Menopause Wellness products to support women through hormonal transition

A new wave of menopause wellness products has arrived in UK stores, with Boots now stocking herbal ranges designed to provide natural, non-hormonal relief for common symptoms experienced during perimenopause and menopause. These launches respond to growing demand from women seeking accessible, effective self-care options beyond traditional treatments like Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The…
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Mums Tips

Managing unexpected expenses: A Guide for Parents

Unexpected expenses can catch any family off guard. From sudden school costs to urgent repairs, these costs appear without warning and often at the worst times. While these situations are hard to control, there are practical steps parents can take to soften the impact. Planning ahead gives families a sense of control when surprises come their way. Even small adjustments can make a difference. With…
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Schooling

London School helps Budding Entrepreneurs get Businesses off the ground following ‘Dragon’s Den’ Style event

London-based online school, School Beyond Limitations, has recently hosted a Dragon’s Denstyle event, designed to give young student entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their innovative business ideas to a panel of seven professional experts from within the wider school community. The event, which saw over 100 students participate from across both senior and sixth form year groups, has…
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Cultur-Italy Ezine

Art Review: Claudio Parmiggiani at the Estorick Collection – A journey through smoke, silence and memory

If you’re looking for a cultural moment to feed your mindand soul, Claudio Parmiggiani’s powerful new exhibition at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art in Highbury & Islington in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in London is a must-see – and, yes, even for busy mums needing a quiet moment of introspection. Italian artistClaudio…
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Competitions

WIN a set of all 8 hardback titles in the EPIC FACTopia! series, along with an exclusive tote bag

Choose your own path through EPIC FACTopia!,a dazzling world of 400 connected facts and the eighth title in the best-selling FACTopia! series. In this newest adventure readers will take an enthralling and hilarious journey through the universe’s most mind-blowing, extreme facts about everything from daredevils, death-defying stunts, world records, wacky weather, extreme sports, unusual…
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