Famileo, a new family app, is fast becoming a must-have gift this Christmas as an alternative to the traditional Christmas card. As the cost of stamps has risen by 10p since April, it also offers a cost-effective substitute to postcards and letters all year-round. The WhatsApp style app allows family members to upload their social media-style messages and photos, which in turn are printed into a…
When someone is struggling with addiction, they may need more help than outpatient care can provide. That’s where inpatient treatment comes in. Inpatient treatment for addiction is a type of rehabilitation that takes place in a hospital or other residential facility. During inpatient treatment, patients receive 24-hour care from medical professionals. This allows them to detox from…
Unfortunately, many family relationships can and do break down. There can be many reasons for this, but perhaps the most serious is threatening or violent behaviour from a partner or spouse. Domestic violence is an incredibly serious issue that affects millions of people across the UK.
One of the options available to sufferers of abuse is an injunction. They can use an injunction to protect…
Married life is awesome, but sometimes Mums need some time to look after themselves and enjoy some alone time without necessarily being alone. It’s important for busy Mums to get out there and try some activities that you have had your eye on for ages, but keep putting off due to family commitments. Now is the time to seize the day, make some time for yourself and kick back and relax…
The story of Richard III is fascinating and The Lost King – out on DVD now and based on non-fiction book by Philippa Langley –is a very enlightening movie, because it opposes the legend of a crippled and cruel usurper monarch that immortalised him as one of Shakespeare’s greatest villains.
The Lost King isthe remarkable true story of how one ‘ordinary’ woman…
Paolo Pierobon: a movie star interview.
It doesn’t often happen that you pick up the phone and one of your favourite Italian actors is at the other end of the wire. When you hear Paolo Pierobon’s voice, then you don’t know whether to be more nervous or happy. I scored real brownie points with my 16-year-old son who is a fan of Pierobon’s work. He is now more impressed with his mum…
Clean beauty is a growing trend in the beauty industry, and it’s one that is here to stay.Itis all about using natural, non-toxic ingredients in cleansing and make-up,avoiding harsh chemicals and synthetic ingredients. It’salso about creating products that are safe for both people and the environment.
Clean beauty is more than just avoiding synthetic products. It…
London Mums‘ latest picture book of the week is Lady Bluebell and Her Magical Gardens. This is Teresa Biddle’s first publication, aimed at children aged from two upwards (or for young readers up to the age of 8 or so).
The 40-pages book is a little masterpiece with lots of detailed pictures, painted by Teresa herself. It celebrates a love of plants and animals, a true…
London Mums have put together the ultimate Christmas Gifting guide based on a combination of practicality, usefulness, fun and cost-effectiveness.
Christmas is a magical time for little ones, yet an overwhelming amount of parents admit to feeling the pressure to deliver gifts their children will be pleased with this year. No matter how expensive a present is, it is always precious. Italians say…
South African artist Jeremy Loops has to be the musician with the greatest energy I have ever seen on stage. On 6th October I witnessed that at Eventim Apollo (Hammersmith) before heading back to South Africa to enjoy some sunshine while in Britain we are bracing ourselves for a tough winter. Jeremy has played some of the world’s most prestigious venues – including a sell-out headline Brixton…