Attractions

Exclusive! Catching up with iconic flamboyant Slade guitarist Dave Hill ahead of their London gig

If the name Slade does not resonate with you, their songs certainly will. 45 Years since the release ‘Merry Christmas Everybody’ Slade will play in London at ULU (London University) on 21 December 2018 and I am so thrilled to attend this gig, because Slade, like many bands from the Sixties and Seventies, are absolutely incredible live. I have caught up with their flamboyant talented guitarist…
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Parenting Skills

How much screen time is ok for children?

Whether we like it or not, technology is now a part of any parent’s daily life. From keeping the kids quiet with an iPad on a long car journey, to tearing them away from the Xbox when it’s time for dinner, we can’t escape the fact that technology has changed the way we raise our children. But while tech has made some things easier for us parents, it’s also made others even more…
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Parenting Skills

How to Cope with The Stresses of Being a Single Mum

Being a single mum can sometimes feel like you’re on your own, but did you realise that in the UK alone in 2017 therewere 1.6 million lone mothers with dependent children in the UK?There are many reasons why there are single parents, but you should feel reassured that you’re not alone. Being a single parent is not an easy thing to do, and it can be very stressful, hectic, as well…
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Movies

Andy García talks Fernando in the Mamma Mia sequel and shares a few Cher gossips

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is finally out on DVD andI am gladI can sharemy interview with Andy García Andy García who plays Fernando in the popular sequel. Andy García is a confident and charming man in his 60s who has embraced his age with grace. The mature roles he gets these days seem to resemble more and more his own real self. In the Spring he starred in the movie Book…
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Movies

Film review: Ralph Breaks the Internet - Wreck it Ralph sequel

Ralph Breaks the Internet opened in the US on Wednesday 21st November and was well received by critics and audiences. Check out what London Mums loved about it and why we rate it a top family animation for the Christmas holidays. Directed by Rich Moore (Zootropolis, Wreck-It Ralph) and Phil Johnston (co-writer Wreck-It Ralph, Zootropolis, writer, Cedar Rapids), and produced by Clark Spencer…
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Parenting Skills

What to do after losing a loved one

It’s a tough topic to talk about but we need to know what to do after losing a loved one. Nothing in the world can prepare you for the loss of a loved one, especially a close family member or a partner. There are so many things to deal with, from knowing which funeral directors to use to sorting through all of their possessions; all of this while trying to come to terms with the fact…
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Fashion & Beauty

Party Beauty essentials

Winter time is when we spend more time indoor so it’s the perfect time to do some pampering in the bath and caring for our skin. This is party season as well so skincare is crucial to look glamorous. So I went on the hunt for some party beauty essentials. Here are my top findings. OLVERUM BATH OIL Olverum is a lush bath oil and great gift for every woman who needs some relaxation in…
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Books

Christmas books for kids - part 2

Here are some books for kids to make you go ho-ho-ho! London Mums haveselected an array of seasonal picture book treats and brilliant early reader books which are guaranteed to make you chuckle. A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories £12.99 Step on to a stage full of stories with this beautiful anthology of 12 stories from Shakespeare. Featuring much-loved classics such as The…
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