Get Creative

How to find new music that actually feels fresh

Tired of the Same Old Playlists? Finding new music can feel like a chore. The charts are full of the same voices. Your algorithm keeps pushing artists you’ve already skipped. And the more you scroll, the less you discover. But there are ways to shake things up. Especially if you live in a city with real music culture, like the one we’re focused on here. From underground venues to open mic…
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Attractions

Gig review: Queralt Lahoz at Sadler’s Wells, Flamenco Festival London

Flamenco Festival has returned to London as one of the world’s leading platforms for flamenco. Over the past two decades, it has showcased both legendary artists and emerging talents, offering space for new generations of dancers, musicians, and singers to step onto the international stage. Since its founding, Flamenco Festival London has welcomed over 300,000 audience members across more than…
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Fashion & Beauty

From Mayfair to Monte Carlo: Fashion in London's Upscale Gaming Venues

Luxury has many faces, and one of them is the stylish fusion between fashion and high-end gaming. In places such as Mayfair in London or Monte Carlo in Monaco, this relationship becomes a major defining cultural aspect as it is an experience that is just as much about the attire as it is about the activity. Source: Canva editor These are not merely locations that serve as gaming epicentres, each…
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Great Indoors

Colonel Saab x Clueless: An inspired pre-Theatre Indian dining experience

A stone’s throw from the Trafalgar Theatre,Colonel Saab offers one of London’s most captivating pre-theatre Indian dining experiences – a lush and sensory journey through India’s rich culinary landscape, now cleverly intertwined with a touch of 90s Hollywood whimsy. To mark the arrival of Clueless: The Musical in the West End, Colonel Saab has launched a limited-edition…
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Attractions

Clueless: The Musical – A High-School romp with 90s charm and mixed melodies

“As if!” – the immortal catchphrase that once dominated teenage vernacular is back, this time reborn on the West End stage.Clueless: The Musical, the bright, breezy adaptation of the 1995 cult classic film starring Alicia Silverstone and a baby-faced Paul Rudd, has landed in London’s Trafalgar Theatre – and it’s serving up a heavy dose of Valley Girl nostalgia with a side of…
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Product reviews

Footie Cakes and Face Prints: Are ASDA’s Big Day Cakes a Hit or a Miss?

Personalised cakes have become a staple of modern celebrations, andBig Day Cakes (the photo cakes in ASDA stores) — offers a no-frills, fast-track way to print your chosen photo (now including official Premier League team logos) directly onto a sponge cake. But how well does this service stack up when you strip away the marketing gloss? Here’s London Mums’ honest take on the pros and…
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Great Indoors

Restaurant Review: Banana Tree, O2 Arena

For London families looking to combine an exciting day out with a satisfying, flavour-packed meal, Banana Tree at the O2 Arena offers a compelling culinary stop. Situated next to the entrance of the iconic dome itself, this vibrant eatery delivers Pan-Asian fusion cuisine in an urban-industrial setting that’s both welcoming and full of energy. This was our second visit to Banana Tree, and once…
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Pregnancy & Birth

Exercises to pair with a Postpartum Belt for faster recovery

After giving birth, the mother’s body goes through many major changes, such as stretched abdominal muscles, back pain, and fatigue. Taking care of a baby along with limited rest time makes the recovery process slower. During this period, gentle exercises will help you improve muscle strength and promote better recovery. At the same time, support tools such as postpartum belts will help…
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Special Kids

How fostering children with special needs enriches your life

Fostering a child with special needs profoundly enriches your life. Though it has challenges, the rewards outweigh any difficulties. By providing love and care, you can positively transform a child’s future. This act of kindness benefits your whole family in the following ways: Gaining a New Perspective Fostering children with special needs gives you an entirely new perspective on life.
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Fitness & Health

Menopause Wellness products to support women through hormonal transition

A new wave of menopause wellness products has arrived in UK stores, with Boots now stocking herbal ranges designed to provide natural, non-hormonal relief for common symptoms experienced during perimenopause and menopause. These launches respond to growing demand from women seeking accessible, effective self-care options beyond traditional treatments like Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The…
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