Books

Book of the week: A Very Corgi Christmas

A Very Corgi Christmas is a lovely picture book by Sam Hayabout little corgis Belle and Pip who go on a Christmas adventure in London. It is a great addition to my growing collection of books about London. The story Belle lovesthe bustle of Christmas preparations at Buckingham Palace, but her family say she’s in the way, andthatChristmas is NOT…
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Get Creative

5 Luxury Items for Your Dream Kitchen

For many people, the kitchen is the most important roomin their home. It’s the central hub where much of the day-to-day living takes place – from that first cup of tea in the morning to the family meal at night. So, it’s worth investing a bit of time and money to create your dream kitchen. In this post, I take a look at a few items you might want to consider including: Quartz…
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Movies

Film Review: Mary Poppins Returns

Mary Poppins Returns opens in UK cinemas on 21stDecember and you are in for atreat. I was lucky enoughto see it veryearly on andI cansay that it is the familyfilm of theyear. Don’t compare it with the original classic movie and don’t feel nostalgicabout it.Mary Poppins Returns has to be seen as a standalone original…
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Fashion & Beauty

Festive Fashion that can be used beyond Christmas

December is a crazy month with so much to take care of in preparation for Christmas meals, guests, presents and trying to find a cute and creative Christmas outfit for ourselves and the kids shouldn’t leave us stressed. Whether you want to use this festive fashion for the perfect family Christmas photo or simply give the children something festive to wear to the school Christmas lunch or at…
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Activities

London Mums Family Winter Guide - Where to spend the darker nights and colder days this festive season

With darker nights, colder days and the long school holidays, Christmas can be challenging. But London Mums have put together the ultimate Family Winter Guide forthis festive season. London Mums’ favourite Ice rinks An Ice-skating trip can be a great opportunity for the whole family to get into the festive spirit while embracing the cold weather and drinking a glass of…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 2 pairs of tickets to the London gig of iconic band Slade on 21 December 2018

London Mums have two pairs of tickets to the to the London gig of iconic band Slade on 21 December 2018.45 Years since the release ‘Merry Christmas Everybody’ Slade will play in London at ULU (London University) on 21 December 2018 and two London Mums will have chance to attend this gig. Slade, like many bands from the Sixties and Seventies, are absolutely incredible live. I have…
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Fashion & Beauty

Winter Warmers Fashion Guide

I am not a huge fan of festive Christmas jumpers so looking good in Winter is all about choosing clothing that are soft and comfortable without being too thick and bulky. Winter warmers that tick all the boxes for me need to make me look fashionable whether I’m ice skating at the Tower of London or hitting up the festive markets at Southbank.Superdry have put together a practical…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 copies of Hotel Transylvania 3 DVD

The Drac Pack is back in and Hotel Transylvania 3 DVD is out now. If kids are half as excited as my 12 year old son and his mates, then this will become the best selling DVD this Christmas. Join our favourite monster family as they embark on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a holiday from providing everyone else’s holiday at the hotel.It’s smooth…
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Movies

Film Review: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is the latest Marvel Spider-Man animation to be released in the UK on 12 December 2018. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind the BAFTA and Annie-Award winning feature, The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique sensibilities to a fresh version of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the…
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Activities

Most Popular After School Clubs and Activities Revealed and Gymnastics hits the top spot...again

As a mumI feel totally qualified as an expert in all things relatingto after school clubs. New research has now revealed the most popular after school clubs and activities and the biggest surprise is that Gymnastics hits the top spot…again! After all it makes sense. The physical and athletic preparation that is involved in Gymnastics training prepares yourbody for any kind…
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