Over 140 boredom-busting games and activities for children! In the 70s when television was not yet so developed and popular we played so many more games and we often made our own games.
Reading this compendium of games and ideas made me remember with nostalgic feelings at my childhood. The 70s were creative years and we never had entertainers at our birthday parties. Back then we could…
‘My mummy’ by Paula metcalf and Lucy Barnard is an amazing book for young children published by Macmillan.This story is a wonderful celebration of motherhood and the special bond that exists between a mum and her children.
It’s really beautifully illustrated and I can relate to all activities and scenarios mentioned in the story: from cycling together in the park to make…
‘I can cook from the garden’ new book accompanies the new series of Katy Ashworth’s i can cook, one of CBeebies’ most successful children’s shows.
Aimed at 3-5 year olds, this book is first and foremost a recipe book structured around ingredients and how to grow them. It includes 35 delicious and balanced recipes which have been created so they can be made with little or no…
OVER HALF OF UK ADULTS PLAYED OUTSIDE EVERYDAY WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG, COMPARED TO JUST 24% OF KIDS TODAY. The nation’s favourite adventurer, Bear Grylls, gives London Mums some tips to get kids back outside and learn forgotten childhood skills.
Today’s children are spending significantly less time than their parents did having adventures outside and, as a result, have missed out on…
Recently my doctor found out that I kept having recurring colds and inflamed sinuses due to lack of Vitamin D. Apparently I am not alone as 85% of British adults suffer under Vitamin D3 deficiency due to the lack of sunshine.
So apart from starting to take a high dose of Vitamin D3 supplements I also did some research and this is what I found out.
According to Dr Weil, ‘Vitamin D…
Muddle London A magnetic play book! illustrated by Jannie Ho is the perfect book to start getting our London children to learn about their capital.
Check our review here https://www.londonmumsmagazine.com/2012/muddle-london
For your chance to win one of these amazing magnetic books, answer the simple question below in our dedicated competition page (USE ONLY THE DEDICATED PAGE & DO NOT SEND…
A really fun and simple way to decorate your home or party venue with a Jubilee red, white and blue colour scheme is to make some pretty ribbon pompoms.
Each pompom is made up of four large bows tied together, so you need to start by making your bows.
Make some pretty pompoms
To create the bows, hold the ribbon between your finger and thumb – a few inches from the end and make your first…
The new addition to Mama Jewels collection is called Fleur and promises to brighten up any outfit and allow mama’s to sparkle all summer long. With four fabulous colour options along with the signature floral beads, the Fleur is a real must have for what is set to be a very eventful summer (all the more reason to stay glam!).
But best of all, the resilient, super strength, non toxic jewels…
The IRRESISTIBLE ICED BUNS recipe was kindly donated by Butlins and the Kids Cooking Company.
Preparation time 15 minutes – Cooking time 20 minutes – Oven temp 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5
Ingredients
This recipe makes 6 buns.
110g/4oz margarine
110g/4oz caster sugar
2 beaten eggs
110g/4oz self-raising flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the icing:
75g/3oz icing sugar
1 tbsp water
Hundreds…
The MEGA CHOCOLATE MUFFINS recipe was kindly donated by Butlins and the Kids Cooking Company.
This recipe makes 6 muffins.
Preparation time 20 mins – Cooking time 15 mins – Oven temp 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5
Ingredients:
110g/4oz softened margarine butter
110g/4oz caster sugar
3 beaten eggs
5 tbsp milk
175g/6oz self-raising flour
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
6 Squares milk or dark…