Recipes

Seafood and Wine Pairing

Seafood and wine pairing is a classic culinary combination that has been enjoyed for centuries. There is nothing quite like the taste of a perfectly cooked seafood dish paired with the right wine. Whether it’s a light white wine or a full-bodied red, the right pairing can elevate the flavours of both the seafood and the wine. In this article, we will explore the best seafood and wine…
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Party tips

Tips for throwing a kids birthday party

There will be a stage in most parents’ lives when they need to throw a kids birthday party. Often children won’t want this when they’re too young or too old, but when they are between the ages of about six to nine is when it’s most common. It’s a great chance for them to invite all their friends from school and celebrate their birthday. As a parent, this can feel a bit overwhelming…
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Competitions

Win a Lovevery Play Kit worth up to £120

Lovevery’s early learning system supports families with stage-based play essentials for children and content for parents. The Play Kits programme makes world-class research and neuroscience simple, relevant and accessible, to help parents feel confident they’re giving their children the best start in life. Lovevery’s team of experts, academics and specialists link brain science and…
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Parenting Skills

Powering up parental influence – Free online event discussing how we can save our children from disappearing into a virtual world

As modern parents, we all want the best for our children and are determined to guide them on their journey of life. But competing with the rising world of technology can be difficult; screens have become more and more pervasive in our children’s lives, leaving many parents feeling desperate and helpless. With digital media consumption on the rise, it’s hard to know where to turn in order…
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Celebrity Interviews

VIP corner! Getting personal with Strictly Star Karen Hauer

Karen Hauer is the longest-serving female professional dancer in the history of Strictly Come Dancing. I loved meeting her – Latin chick to Latin chick – to find out how she manages to create beautiful lines with such grace. Together with her Strictly Spanish colleague Gorka Marquez and a scintillating cast, they return in 2023 with FIREDANCE, a touring show featuring fresh flavours…
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Product reviews

Last minute affordable Valentine or Galentine’s gifts 

If you are single or you are not the romantic type, you’d want to skip reading this, but yet every year I find it sweet to be able to enjoy a few treats with my Galentines or loved ones on Valentine’s day. Here are London Mums’ favourite affordable Valentine gifts for the most romantic day of the year (if you believe in it). Whatever you are looking for from this celebration, may Valentine…
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Mums Tips

The 10 best ways to spend your hard-earned money

We all want to get the most bang for our buck, especially regarding our hard-earned money. So, what are the best ways to spend your money? Here are 10 ideas to get you started. 1. Invest in Yourself Nobody else is going to invest in you like you can. Whether it’s taking a class, hiring a coach, or buying some new clothes for work, when you invest in yourself, you’re investing in your…
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Fitness & Health

What is medication-assisted treatment?

Many people have heard of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) but do not understand what it entails. MAT is a type of treatment that combines behavioural therapy and medications to treat substance use disorders. It can help individuals struggling with addiction become sober and maintain sobriety long-term. This article will provide an overview of the MAT process so that those considering this form…
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Great Indoors

Show review: David Copperfield at Riverside Studios

An inventive, funny and heart-warming production of Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical novel, David Copperfieldwill playat the Riverside Studios from 7 – 26 February 2023. It’s unmissable not only for hard-core fans of the Victorian author but for anyone who has an interest in Victorian life or simply likes comedies. Tickets are now on salehere. Transforming the…
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Movies

Film review: Magic Mike's Last Dance starring Channing Tatum

Just in time for Valentine’s Day comes the third instalment of the blockbuster “Magic Mike” film franchise, the musical comedy Magic Mike’s Last Dance. The movie is stepping into cinemas on 10 February 2023. The story Magic” Mike Lane (Channing Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender…
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