Balancing being a career woman and a mum can be incredibly tough and time-consuming, and often it doesn’t seem like there is any time left to focus on your own self care. However, if you don’t fit in a few spare moments within the day to address your needs and put yourself first, over time,you’ll find that you won’t be able to function at one hundred percent anymore. This will have a…
I was recently invited by the tourist board of Santa Eulalia in Ibiza to experience the Family Moments, an initiative aiming to bring more families to the quietest and possibly the most beautiful part of Ibiza that caters for people who want a relaxing holiday in contrast with the San Antonio area which is mainly designed for nightclubs goers. The hospitality of Ibiza’s people is special. I…
I personally cannot wait to see this live action version of the Walt Disney’s 1941 Classic animation Dumbo, which has always been one of my favourite movies from my childhood. This film will also bring a new generation to love a classic tale. We have to wait until March 2019, though, as this is the release date of this new Disney film.
The story
This new live-action feature film Dumbo…
Through the 4K Cinematic Universe Edition of Black Panther, fans will experience the exhilarating adventure in stunning 4K Ultra HD with next-generation high dynamic range (HDR) visuals and Dolby Atmos immersive audio. Never-before-seen extras feature commentary from director Ryan Coogler; deleted scenes; outtakes; and several making-of featurettes, which detail the Black Panther’s evolution…
I am chuffed to have had the chance to chat to the iconic English rock band The Zombies who Still Got That Hunger. Music from the 60s still has so much appeal. I have always tried to understand why and the best explanation came from one of the protagonists of the 60s music scene, Colin Blunstone, who came to prominence in the mid 60s as lead singer of The Zombies. You might not be familiar…
One of the best perks of my job is meeting inspirational mumpreneurs such as Hippychick founder Julia Minchin who reveals her secret path to success in this candid interview.
The founder of the family-friendly and award-winning company Hippychick tells London Mums editor Monica Costa how the business has made her the strong and capable mumpreneur she has become.
Hippychick…
Summer is just around the corner. This year, the summer solstice, which marks the official start of summer, takes place on 21stJune. This brings with it warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours, which means greater demand for green spaces. The most important green space of all is, of course, your own garden. When the migration from indoors to outdoors takes place, you want to be sure that…
Here is a selection of London Mums’ favourite Father’s Day Gifts.
For the ‘history buff’ Dad
RAF Roundel Cufflinks – £12.99
2018 marks 100 years since the RAF was formed and these elegant cufflinks available from the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Shop help mark the occasion perfectly. They are stunning when attached to a white shirt. Featuring the Force’s distinctive red…
Music festival season is almost upon us and I am glad that Oxfordshire’s much beloved Cornbury Festival is making its unexpected return once again this year. I attended last year and it was a truly amazing experience for us London Mums and kids. It is a family event whose only negative thing is that there’s too much great stuff to do to keep parents and children alike. You almost don’t…
Great Pubs of London (Updated edition) by George Dailey is a beautifully illustrated book published by Prestel which showcases the best pubs in the capital, many gems I have never heard from and that I will visit soon. For centuries the pub has been an essential part of London’s cultural and social fabric. This beautifully illustrated book takes readers through the doors of 22…