Competitions

Win a THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO Series 3B DVD prize bundle

Thunderbirds Are Go has added British greats Jennifer Saunders and Larry Lamb to its exciting roster of guest voice cast for its latest episodes, airing now on ITV & CITV weekly on Saturdays 8:00am on ITV & CITV, until 13th July 2019. Also joining the star-studded line-up are Sylvester McCoy, Nina Sosanya, and Navin Chowdhry who join series regulars Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Rasmus Hardiker…
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Travel with kids

Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Spain

I love Spain, and I always gladly go back. This country is more than just the sangria and Barcelona (although both combined are a recipe for a pretty good time). If you’ve never been there, but you are seriously thinking of visiting it this year, I will gladly help you by pointing out a few unusual things to do. I know that the usual touristy places cannot be missed, but are you up for something…
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Travel with kids

Me-time Travel: Treat Yourself to Self Care

The term “self-care” has been trending on social media for a while now. For those not familiar with it, self-care is pretty self-explanatory: it means to take care of yourself. If you’re experiencing excessive fatigue, brain fog, or stress, those are signs that you should slow down and take better care of yourself. This generally means that you make time to focus on your mental and physical…
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Cultur-Italy EzineRecipes

Recipe: Tiramisu’ (literally it means pick me up)

Try to make this delicious recipe for Tiramisu’ (literally it means pick me up) sent by London Mums’ globetrotter reporter Rita Kobrakfrom Tuscany with the kids. You can find this and other recipes in the print magazine. As farmers used to have it in the morning, the coffee plus the raw eggs and sugar gave them the strength to go out and do a hard days’ work. Note the Tuscan…
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Get Creative

My mini free library for the love of books and the community

I am so excited about sharing this project about my mini free library for the love of books and the community. But first let me go back in time to explain where this passion comes from.When I founded London Mums in 2007 I had in mind a group of people caring for each other, sharing tips, ideas, things, compassion and love. Gestures of sharing and love melt my heart and motivate me to…
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Parenting Skills

5 Ways to Keep Your Life Balanced As a New Parent

You know what they say about being a new parent, right? That they’d never get any time to sleep, that they run almost exclusively on caffeine and have to spend all their time sprinting back and forth, and all that kind of stuff? Well, there’s obviously some truth to those stereotypes. Babies are fragile and entirely dependent on their parents, and need plenty of attention, care, and…
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Tested & Recommended

Trendy Toys from Tobar for the Summer and Autumn

As part of our series of articles looking at the people behind the products, our toy expert Julie Pittillais taking a look at Tobar. Shehas compiled a list of trendyToys which will be popular with the kids this Summer and Autumn. This toy manufacturer and distribution company covers all aspects of the toy industry. From Pocket money putty to high end radio control…
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Movies

Film review: Disney's live action Aladdin out on 24 May 2019

Disney’s live action Aladdin movie comes to UK cinemas nationwidecon 24 May 2019just in time for the school holidays. London Mums and the kids’ club loved it. Here’s why we highly recommend watching it as a family. The story A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, Aladdin is the exciting tale of the charming street rat…
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