Competitions

Win 6 books of the 2018 World Cup's ultimate football heroes series

London Mums will celebrate 2018 World Cup legends both past and present by giving away 6 books of the Ultimate and Classic Football Heroes series.This year sees the range of football biographies for 7-12 year olds extended for the 2018 World Cup. These fantastic books, which evoke the excitement and passion of the pitch, are written in a narrative style and bring each player’s unique…
Read more
Fitness & Health

Top ways for busy mums to boost health and fitness levels

As a mum, it can feel difficult to find time for yourself, let alone a few minutes to think about your overall health journey. With the pressures of everyday commitments, school runs, regular errands and preparing meals for everyone; convenience often reigns supreme. This is fine now and then but when it becomes a habit, it not only is harder to break, it could also be affecting yours and your…
Read more
Books

Book of the week: RAF 100 ideal as a Father's Day Gift

Father’s Day is coming up (Sunday,17 June 2018)and The RAF 100 book is the ideal gift for any for any fans of historical airplanes, war history and engineering as well as collectors of RAF memorabilia. I am none of that but still loved flipping through the pages and looking at the stunning original photography. It is great value at £25 because the volume looks expensive and…
Read more
Schooling

Scholarships: what they are and how to apply

Private schools can provide high quality education for your child, but the benefits of private school come at a real cost. Private education evokes images of £30,000 a year tuition fees, with private school fees UK adding up to well over £150,000 for parents by the time the child turns 18. There are lots of different ways to pay for private school, however, you can avoid breaking the bank with…
Read more
Competitions

Win 1 of 3 Cry Babies dolls

Three readers can each win a Cry Babies doll from IMC Toys! Say hello to the new family additions in IMC’stop selling doll brand, Cry Babies.Dotty, Nala and Ladybring more style and cuteness to this special feature doll collection with their unique themed onesies! Cry Babies are the cutest, most tearful babies and if you take away their dummies, they will cry real…
Read more
Fashion & Beauty

Urban Fashion photo shoot in Notting Hill London

There’s nothing better on a warm and sunny Spring day than walking in Notting Hill with the most talented photographer in West London to do a urban fashion photo shoot. Spring brings me always lust for new clothes, new colours, new styles and more space in my wardrobe for different dresses. I never thought I would look good in urban fashion outfits with my hourglass figure but Aida Llanos made…
Read more
Travel with kids

3 Must-See Attractions For Your Cotswold Family Vacation

Living in the city has plenty of perks but the hustle and bustle can also leave you feeling drained and in desperate need of the occasional family getaway. Places like Glasgow, Edinburgh, Spain, and France may top many lists in terms of family vacation destinations but you don’t need to spend a fortune or travel great distances for anoutstanding, fun-filled family vacation. A mere…
Read more
Movies

Film Review: Show Dogs

Show Dogs is a dogtastic and pawsome detective comedy with talking dogs. A great film to watch during school holidays.Show Dogs is out in UK cinemas today. The story Max, a gruff NYPD K9 unit Rottweiler, inadvertently blows Federal Agent Frank Mosley’s cover in an operation to catch the smugglers of a baby panda known as Ling-Li. However, Max manages to corner one of…
Read more
Parenting Skills

The benefits of pets for children

This blog explores the benefits of pets for children. First and foremost pets are not toys, and if you are thinking of getting a pet merely to keep your child occupied, then a pet is not for your family. However, if you are contemplating extending your family with a furry (or not so furry) friend because you adore animals and know your children do too, there are some benefits that may not be…
Read more
Product reviews

Summer travel essentials

Close your eyes, visualise a sunny beach with warm sand and waves of fresh water washing your feet …. Summer is close and we all really need a break of some sort. I have been gifted some lovely Summer travel essentials that my family and I will use during the school holidays. And ahead of our Italian trips I have tried them and here are my thoughts. Osprey red…
Read more