This year I have explored the issue of self assertiveness to help my 9 year old son deal with bullying at school and found the Feel Brave series by Avril McDonald extremely helpful to explain how to deal with issues which otherwise would be too tough and sensitive.
The Feel Brave series – published in June 2016 by Crown House Publishing (each book costs £7.99)- is a collection of five…
Finding Nemo is one of my favourite Disney Pixar films of all times. I bought the DVD for myself well before having a child. When sequel Finding Dory was announced I was a bit skeptical about its potential as it is quite common for second movies to be less popular. But the amazing team at Pixar has taken their time, over a decade to be precise, to come up with Finding Dory and the result is…
We don’t care what Kylie Minogue might say: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ isn’t Christmas; it’s the summer. It might not last very long, but when the Great British Summer gets into full swing, there’s no beating it. BBQs, festivals, burnt noses, and Wimbledon on the telly… But nothing gets us more excited for the sizzling-hot season than the chance to cool off by leaping…
Caught in the middle of an important historical political transformation in Britain and Europe, I decided to take a big breath and chillax at the Shard at an event for the launch of a new LEGO Star Wars gaming platform. Not only I managed to enjoy the splendid views of a transforming Capital but also relaxed playing a video game that combines two of my favorite things in life, Lego and Star…
Unmissable event for Italian speaking families in London: Sunday 3 July – 4pm The Italian Cultural Institute and the Scuola Italiana a Londra celebrate the publication of OH, FREEDOM by Francesco D’Adamo, translated into Italian by Siân Williams. This event is suitable for children aged 9 upwards and is followed by superb Italian style afternoon snacks and ice cream kindly offered by…
Pride & Prejudice & Zombies comes to DVD, Blu-ray and VOD Monday 27th June 2016. Courtesy of Lionsgate, we have three Blu-rays to give away.
It’s Pride and Prejudice like you’ve never seen it before, as Jane Austen’s 19th Century classic is invaded by hordes of flesh-eating zombies! With its killer premise, an incredible cast of established stars and Hollywood’s hottest rising…
Here is an interesting and original recipe for Apricot and pistachio power balls courtesy of BBC Good Food Shows and designed by Davina McCall. Read my interview with Davina from our archives.
This is what Davina said about her recipe: ‘Everyone loved the power balls in my first book so we just had to come up with a new version – these are fruity and fabulous. I like the touch of maple…
Now you can stay feeling great and have a stress-free Summer holiday! Whether your journey is by sea, air, road or rail, Sea-Band acupressure wrist bands can protect your summer travels from the onset of travel nausea and vomiting.
Motion sickness can affect anyone. It occurs because of a conflict between what your eyes see and what your inner ears (which help with balance) sense. Your brain holds…
We love this recipe for Quinoa Tabbouleh by Hemsley + Hemsley courtesy of BBC Good Food Shows. It is very colourful and healthy, ideal for the Summer. Having lots of colours in each plate is important as the colours correspond to various vitamins and nutrients.
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
The cool, sharp, sweet ingredients tick all the boxes.
Ingredients
FOR THE…
Summer is almost upon us and with it comes the joy of eating al fresco. Take the stress out of your picnic planning by making sure you have the important items and food to fully enjoy the experience.
Preparing for a great picnic doesn’t mean you need spend a fortune on tableware essentials. If you’re in a hurry, items already in your home may hold the key.
Essentials items
Waterproof…