Product reviews

New table-top games for the family

As always, Drumond Park is bringing yet another brilliant new range of children’s table-top games to the UK marketplace this Autumn, in plenty of time for Christmas! There’s something here for everyone … from thrills, spills and wacky characters through to brain-teasing, linguistic endeavours – as well as some exhilarating, super-fast action tricks, too! So get settled in and…
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Books

Picture Book of the week: My first book of London by Ingela P. Arrhenius

My first book of London by Ingela Peterson Arrheniusis a stylish big picture book about London aimed at pre-schoolers. They can learn about the British Capital in a fun way and visit all the famous sights at the turn of a page. My first book of London Hardback edition is gorgeous and makes for a great gift for any young visitor to this city.Red buses, black cabs and Buckingham Palace…
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Product reviews

London Mums hot Christmas wish list

London Mums have gone out again to source the best and most cost effective Christmas presents for the whole family. I hope you’ll find some inspiration in our wish list. Baby The best presents for babies are the practical andusefulones. My favourite thisChristmas is the Sleeping Bag with Feet and Detachable Sleeves with the Pirate theme by…
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Parenting Skills

5 Ways to Prepare for Life’s Big Events

It’s not always possible to know what’s around the corner, but there are ways in which you can prepare yourself financially for any of life’s big events and eventualities. None of us likes to be caught off guard but you can make life easier for yourself when those big life events do happen. It’s always wise to think ahead and have a plan in place for events you can plan for. Not sure where…
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Movies

Film review: The Grinch starring Benedict Cumberbatch

For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures presentTheGrinch,a loving family film starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the green villainbased onDr.Seuss’ beloved holiday classic that makes people think about the real meaning of Christmas. It’s a quirky not over-sentimental Christmas movie that will be watched again and again…
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Attractions

Exclusive! Iconic 80s singer Paul Young talks his 35 years career, the No Parlez tour and his passion for cooking

Rosalba Costantini andI hit the road again today to meet a raising star in the firmament of contemporary country music, Liv Austen, at the first gig to launch her debut album. So we look back at other interviews with music icons including Paul Young and Zucchero from our latest print magazines.Everyone’s favourite 80’s crooner Paul Young is back on tour this Autumn, performing his…
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Competitions

Win a family ticket for a Sail with Santa cruise courtesy of City Cruises

A family can now win and enjoy a different view of Santa and meet him on the River Thames as he’s swapped his sleigh for a boat. Win a family ticket for a Sail with Santa Cruise courtesy of City Cruises. Santa’s going on the river – yo, ho, ho – and you can go with him. Children will enjoy Santa fun and a present for each and every one, along with a soft drink and a cookie…
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Product reviews

12 Toys of Christmas .... and the winner is...

As Christmas draws closer, we all wonder what Santa will be bringing to our kids – I still believe in Santa, so don’t look so surprised! One of my favourite places to purchase all my stuff is eBay because it’s quick to search for the best deals on the mobile phone and these days you can get pretty much everything there at lower prices. I found a recent report by eBay on…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 12 copies of Holly Webb's Book Evie’s War

Evie’s War is ayouth novelby best-selling author and prolific writer Holly Webb (4 October 2018, Scholastic) based on the real-life bombing of Whitby in 1914. It’s a moving story of love, loss and learning to grow up. Following the success of her previous books, The Princess and the Suffragette and Return to the Secret Garden, Evie’s War helps to mark the 100 year…
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