Get Creative

Simple homemade Halloween outfits & hairdos on a budget

Halloween outfits can cost a small fortune – and let’s be honest, hairdos often take up half the budget (and half the effort!). But fear not, mums – 2025 is all about clever creativity. With families tightening their belts, this is the year to raid wardrobes, rummage through drawers and turn household bits into show-stopping costumes. Because let’s face it — no one does resourceful…
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Feeding the Family

Tackling food insecurity and malnutrition: Reflections from the Nutritalks panel

Yesterday, I attended an open panel discussion at the Royal Society, London, hosted by MyNutriWeb Nutritalks, focusing on food insecurity and malnutrition in the UK. Nutritalks, a series of “conversations for change,” aims to deliver a 10-point roadmap to government to tackle malnutrition – a bold and idealistic proposal. Yet what struck me most wasn’t just the ambition of the plan, but…
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Parenting Skills

Don’t Wake Me Up (Before 6)! Parent-Proofing the Clock Change

Ah, that magical time of year again – the clocks go back this Sunday (26th October), and while most people dream of an extra hour in bed, parents everywhere know the truth: it usually means the exact opposite. Forget lazy lie-ins – during clock change many mums will be up at 5am, bleary-eyed and clutching a coffee, as little ones cheerfully announce, “Morning, Mummy!”. The end of daylight…
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Celebrity Interviews

Who You Gonna Call? Claire Bueno on the 12-Year Journey Behind CLEANIN’ UP THE TOWN: Remembering Ghostbusters

Ahead of Halloween night, who you gonna call when you want to know everything about one of the most loved films of all time (particularly popular and watched again and again on Halloween)? Film-maker and author Claire Bueno has the answer! Her new book CLEANIN’ UP THE TOWN: Remembering Ghostbusters takes readers right behind the scenes of the original 1984 Ghostbusters movie – packed with…
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Books

Books we love: Humphrey’s Hum - Joyful New Picture Book Explores Big Feelings and the Healing Power of Mum and a Hum

Humphrey’s Hum is a gentle, reassuring tale about feeling ‘under the weather’ and the quiet comfort of being cared for. With his mother providing love, rest and understanding, Sophie Hyndman shares how Humphrey is coaxed back to his usual happy self – hum and all. Bursting with warmth, creativity, and charm, Humphrey’s Hum is the heartwarming children’s book that parents, carers, and…
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Activities

London Halloween guide for families

For a family-friendly Halloween in London, consider theme parks like Chessington World of Adventures, or historical sites such as the Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace, which offer spooky but appropriate events. Other options include attractions like London Zoo’s “Boo at the Zoo,” the Warner Bros. Studio Tour’s Dark Arts event, and family-friendly light trails and workshops at Kew…
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Attractions

Halloween at Kenwood House: A Spooktacular night to remember

This Friday 17th October, I went to Kenwood House for the opening of their Halloween at Kenwood Trail, and I have to say – it was truly spooky! Even the little ones were scared! For me, the fright actually started before I even arrived… I decided to take the woodland path to reach the house, and suddenly it was pitch black. I honestly felt like Little Red Riding Hood wandering through the dark…
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Schooling

Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools Scoop Double Win at Independent Schools of the Year Awards

Herts school named overall winner of Independent School of the Year 2025 and winner of Independent School of the Year for Outstanding Educational Partnerships.   During what was a landmark evening for the local Herts School, Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools (Habs) has won the overall top accolade of Independent School of the Year 2025, as well as Independent School of the Year for Outstanding…
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Fashion & Beauty

The 80s Cinema Style Icons Who Still Shape What We Wear Today

The 80s gave us some of the most memorable films in cinema history, but beyond the iconic soundtracks and quotable dialogue, the decade’s movies created a fashion legacy that continues to influence our wardrobes today. From Miami’s neon-soaked streets to Wall Street’s power corridors, 80s cinema didn’t just entertain us – it taught us how to dress with attitude and confidence. The…
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Mums Tips

Parenting and Online Casino Safety

It’s hard to overstate just how easy online gambling has become – everywhere you turn, there’s a device in someone’s pocket or bag, connected 24/7. People aren’t just dodging the old threats any more; things have shifted far beyond physical casinos. Unrestricted internet access brings a bunch of new headaches for parents, all those betting apps, sports wagers, and digital slots games.
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