If the words insulation, ventilation and retrofit make your eyes glaze over faster than a double-glazed window sales pitch, you’re not alone. For many London families living in draughty Victorian terraces, chilly conversions or well-loved but energy-hungry homes, the idea of improving energy efficiency can feel daunting, confusing and, frankly, a little intimidating. Enter What the Builder…
Inflammation has become something of a buzzword in recent years, but at its core it’s simply the body’s natural response to stress, injury or infection. Short-term inflammation helps us heal. Chronic, low-grade inflammation, however, is a different story – it’s linked to fatigue, joint pain, digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, skin flare-ups and a host of long-term health…
Some artists roar their rebellion; others let it smoulder quietly, glowing from within. Duke Garwood belongs to the latter tribe – a rare musician whose grit, gentleness and uncompromising truth-to-self have earned him a place among modern music’s most authentic outliers.His music doesn’t shout for attention; it waits, breathes, and then slowly gets under your skin. Gritty yet tender…
The wait is almost over, and the beginning of the end is officially in sight. Netflix’s flagship sci-fi horror phenomenon, Stranger Things, is returning for its fifth season and part two of the final season, bringing the story of Hawkins, Eleven and the Upside Down to a close. The Duffer Brothers have confirmed that the concluding season will premiere on Christmas Day 2025 in the US, landing in…
Peru, a must-visit destination in South America, attracts millions of travelers each year with its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. However, to fully enjoy your trip, staying connected is essential. Whether it’s for sharing your adventures on social media, navigating maps, or staying in touch with loved ones. If you’re tired of physical SIM cards and expensive…
Here’s a London Mums guide to the festive films we watch every year – and still love.
There’s a very precise moment when Christmas actually begins. It’s not when the lights go up on Oxford Street, not when the kids start counting down advent calendars, and not even when Mariah Carey thaws. Christmas starts when that film goes on. You know the one. The ritual watch. The film you’ve…
Dear London Mums,
Three sleeps to go.Three chances to hide in the loo with a mince pie.Three days of magic, madness,and asking yourself “Did I already wrap this… or was that yesterday?”
December tiptoes in wearing fairy lights,the kettle works overtime,and mums everywhere perform their greatest trick of all:making Christmas happen.
Before the stockings burst and the gravy…
Christmas is often painted as a time of warmth, closeness and celebration – a season overflowing with matching pyjamas, twinkly lights, mulled wine and picture-perfect family moments. But for many mums in London, the end of the year can feel far more complicated. When you’re grieving a loved one, navigating a breakup, or adjusting to life after divorce, December’s festive glow can…
Kathleen Fournier and The Price of Truth: Power, Press Freedom and Motherhood in a World Under Watch
In a world where headlines move fast and truths are often blurred by noise, some stories demand that we slow down, listen carefully, and ask difficult questions. The Six Billion Dollar Man: Julian Assange and the Price of Truth is one of those films – a powerful, unsettling documentary that looks beyond the headlines to examine power, press freedom, and the human cost of telling…
There is a particular exhaustion that comes with parenting a child with additional needs into adulthood. It is not loud or dramatic. It is quiet, cumulative, and deeply familiar to thousands of families who spend years navigating systems that promise support but rarely deliver it in ways that truly help. Alicia Cook’s What Now? Autism and Learning Difficulties is written from exactly that place…