Attractions

West End review: Bat Out of Hell - The Musical

Jim Steinman’s Bat Out Of Hell – The Musicalis a romantic adventure about rebellious youth and passionate love, set against the backdrop of a post-cataclysmic city adrift from the mainland. Itgets the full 5 out of 5 stars from me. I personally loved everything about this musical: the compelling dystopian story, the rock music by Meat Loaf, the performances, the choreography…
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Attractions

Rumpelstiltskin Show Review

Rumpelstiltskin isan unmissable new show that appeals audiences of all ages and is the perfect Christmas treat for the whole family. The show runs at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall until the6th January 2019. Rumpelstiltskinis a unique spin on the classic fairytale from award-winning Australian theatre companies Windmill Theatre Company and State Theatre…
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Fashion & Beauty

Wedding trends 2019: what’s new?

Wedding trends come and go like fashion, so if you’re planning the biggest day of your life for 2019, you’ve come to the right place. The wave of summer weddings may be over for this year, but what you saw and loved at them might not stand the test of time, even for next year. You want your wedding to be unforgettable for all the right reasons, so stay ahead of the crowds and get the our…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 copies of the book Beatrice and the London Bus vol 1

Daily Fairy Tales is excited to offer London Mums’ readers the chance to win 1 of 5 copies of Beatrice and the London Bus Book volume 1, the first volume of the succesful book series written by journalist and author Francesca Lombardo. All you need to do is to take this quiz! Five lucky winners will be selected randomly from the entries. The Story Beatrice has a Dream &#8230…
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Books

Best Children's Books of 2018

I will remember 2018 as the year that brought out some of my favourite children’s books ever. It’s been difficult to create a shortlist because there are so many other books that I have enjoyed reading that would make for great gifts to any child, pre-teen and teenagers. There’s simply not enough time to enjoy all these amazing stories. The Kitchen Science Cookbook…
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Fashion & Beauty

Leopard print fashion trend: Why I love to walk on the wild side

I have been in love with the leopard print fashion for a long time. I am glad it has come back as a trend in the last couple of years so I can now find lots of items everywhere. Here I am showcasing some of my best findings while walking on the wild side in leopard print clothes.PURRRFECT! This is me sporting a leopard print faux fur coat by V by Very through the streets of London…
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Books

Book of the week: A Very Corgi Christmas

A Very Corgi Christmas is a lovely picture book by Sam Hayabout little corgis Belle and Pip who go on a Christmas adventure in London. It is a great addition to my growing collection of books about London. The story Belle lovesthe bustle of Christmas preparations at Buckingham Palace, but her family say she’s in the way, andthatChristmas is NOT…
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Get Creative

5 Luxury Items for Your Dream Kitchen

For many people, the kitchen is the most important roomin their home. It’s the central hub where much of the day-to-day living takes place – from that first cup of tea in the morning to the family meal at night. So, it’s worth investing a bit of time and money to create your dream kitchen. In this post, I take a look at a few items you might want to consider including: Quartz…
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Movies

Film Review: Mary Poppins Returns

Mary Poppins Returns opens in UK cinemas on 21stDecember and you are in for atreat. I was lucky enoughto see it veryearly on andI cansay that it is the familyfilm of theyear. Don’t compare it with the original classic movie and don’t feel nostalgicabout it.Mary Poppins Returns has to be seen as a standalone original…
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Fashion & Beauty

Festive Fashion that can be used beyond Christmas

December is a crazy month with so much to take care of in preparation for Christmas meals, guests, presents and trying to find a cute and creative Christmas outfit for ourselves and the kids shouldn’t leave us stressed. Whether you want to use this festive fashion for the perfect family Christmas photo or simply give the children something festive to wear to the school Christmas lunch or at…
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