Recipes

Cocktail recipe: Parma Violet Gin and Tonic

London Mums’ friends Monica and Donatella have created the perfect gin and tonic cocktail and called it Violet Gin and Tonic to share and get ready for Jubilee weekend! Not only is the cocktail great to enjoy with your friends, but the gin itself comes in a beautiful bottle and makes for a lovely gift. Parma Violet Gin is an aromaticviolet infusion with Italian elegance. Image by…
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Recipes

Cocktail recipe: Sparkling Margarita

Easy sparkling Margarita recipe. Ingredients 2 oz. tequila ¾ oz. orange liqueur 2 oz. fresh lime juice 1 oz. fresh squeezed orange juice ½ oz. lemon juice ½ oz. agave syrup or honey Method Run slice of lime around rim of glass and dip in salt. Caramba! General Directions: Combine all liquid ingredients before carbonating. Add to Drinkmate bottle up to the Max…
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Activities

The Top British activities to celebrate this Jubilee Weekend

There’s nothing like a Jubilee celebration to invoke a sense of pride – especially when that celebration comes with a two-day bank holiday! But with two days off, the pressure is on to make sure you make the most of it. Thankfully, we’ve got all the best ideas for you to make the most of long weekend and celebrate in style. What is the Platinum Jubilee? The Platinum Jubilee is the first of…
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Party tips

Guide to host the perfect Platinum Jubilee Picnic with essentials' checklist 

The long Platinum Jubilee weekend is upon us and with it comes the joy of eating al fresco (fingers crossed for the sunny weather). In case of bad weather, just take your picnic indoor. It will be just as good. Remember that good company is the most important ingredient. Take the stress out of your picnic planning by making sure you have the important items and food to fully enjoy the…
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Great Outdoors

UK's most picture-perfect picnic spots

I am looking forward to the four-day weekend in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Following London Mums’ guide to host the perfect Platinum Jubilee Picnic with essentials’ checklist, now I’d love to share here a useful list of the most Instagrammable picnic spots throughout the UK (created by Cazaar.co.uk, which was achieved by extracting a seed list of 21 popular picnic…
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Party tips

Quintessentially British: Party hosting tips on how to throw a great Platinum Jubilee party

This blog features London Mums’ party hosting tips on how to throw a great Platinum Jubilee party. 1. Bunting Oodles of the stuff. Bunting is brilliant and this is the perfect moment to go bananas with it. Personally, I like the old-fashioned fabric kind but there are all sorts of options out there now, from beautifully embroidered stuff to nicely weatherproof plastic. Use it in copious…
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Movies

Film review: Parallel Mothers by Pedro Almodóvar 

Parallel Mothers isPedro Almodóvar’s latest feature film starring his long-time collaborator Penélope Cruz as a middle-aged mother involved in a moving baby-swap drama.Spanish auteur’sBAFTA and Oscar Nominatedmovieis out on Digital Download today andavailable onon Blu-ray™, DVD and Video on Demand now. Parallel Mothers is Almodóvar’s 22nd…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 Max and Ivy Read and Play Sets

London Mums teamed with the lovely Max and Ivy to celebrate the launch of their new read and play sets. This is a brand new series of interactive, fun reading boxes to help parents encourage their reluctant readers to enjoy books. Max and Ivy Read & Play boxes comes with a beautifully illustrated story book and an activity or game. There’s three to choose from: Max and Ivy enjoy…
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Fitness & Health

Don't lose your appetite: 5 items to add to your diet

No meal can instantly make you appear young and feel better. On the other hand, getting the correct nutrients may make a difference over time. Here’s everything you need to know about five superfoods that may help you lose weight, improve your heart health, and sparkle your skin. You can also add Kratom to your diet. Image by silviarita from Pixabay You have probably heard the adage that…
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Travel with kids

Travelling this summer? Travel right! Don't forget these items in your backpack

Travelling is fun, but it does need a little more planning than you would expect. A crucial factor to consider is traveling on a work or leisure vacation. For example, if going on a business trip, you should include your laptop, essential chargers, and other work-related equipment. However, if you are going on vacation, you will need to pack differently. CBD HHC is among the excellent products…
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