Ahead of the release of DreamWorks Animation’s HOME on Digital HD on 13th July and Blu-ray and DVD on 20th July 2015, London Mums present an exclusive interview with Jim Parsons, the voice of the movie’s main character Oh. Jim is best known for playing in American sitcom The Big Bang Theory. In this five minute chat, he talks about his work on HOME and his collaboration with Steve Martin…
The best children’s show in the West End this Summer has to be The Gruffalo, based on the very popular book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, at the LYRIC THEATRE, Shaftesbury Avenue between 1 JULY and 6 SEPTEMBER 2015.
TALL STORIES hit musical adaptation is an enchanting production with the perfect combination of songs, laughter, physical theatre and just the right amount of scary…
Sending your child to school needn’t cost an arm and a leg this year as Aldi’s Back to School range is bigger and better than ever and in stores on 23rd July, while stocks last. To celebrate, Aldi is offering three lucky readers the chance to win a £100 Aldi voucher to spend in store on Back to School essentials.
From polo shirts, round-neck sweaters, trousers and skirts to scuff-resistant…
Being a working mum in London can be quite a challenge especially if you work in an office which is based far from your house. Even before becoming a mum, I set up my own business to enjoy some flexibility and I have never looked back. As it’s my 10th year anniversary of flexible working and homeworking, I am now spilling the beans on pro and cons for London Mums.
Mumpreneur with pre-school…
If you follow Freda Cooper’s film reviews here on London Mums, you’ve probably listened to her brand new movie podcast, Talking Pictures. And if you haven’t, you really should! It’s now on iTunes and TuneIn, as well as SoundCloud.
In around twenty minutes every week, she gives you the lowdown on the week’s big new releases at the cinema and on DVD, there’s a celebrity interview, the…
The Child Internet safety summit this year in London was extremely resourceful for parents and teachers alike looking for solutions to their concerns on e-safety. The overall message was perfectly summarised by AVG® Technologies new #SmartUser project’s tagline ‘If you wouldn’t do it in real life, then don’t do it online’.
In this post we cover the results of a new…
Summer is the ideal time of the year to get little scientists outdoor discovering nature and learning all about the world around them. Say no to screen time and yes to outdoor fun.
Our little scientist Diego has been exploring what’s hidden in the grass and reported back in this cute video.
Diego shows how kids can turn an ordinary drive into an action-packed excursion with the GeoSafari®…
Come and join London Mums on Sunday 19th July for a fun day on and off the river at Chiswick Pier.
Why not encourage the children to go river dipping? It’s great fun but can be rather muddy! Just bring your wellies, wear appropriate clothes and get stuck in. Meet Thames Explorer Trust at 11.45 at the Pier House.
Our first FREE boat trip sails at 11.30 from the Pier. “Princess Freda” is…
From pirates in pyjamas to a little girl who wants an unusual pet, Little Tiger Press have all the books you need for a great summer of reading. Two lucky London Mums have the chance to win a set of these amazing picture books.
In order to enter, write the name of your favourite one (or the author) in the competition form below. Competition closes 25th July 2015. Good luck!
Poo in the Zoo by…
Summer is great for those who love reading. We can all find a wee time to read whether it’s on the beach or in the evening. Here are London Mums’ recommended Summer Reads.
2015 seems to be the year of the Pirate judging from the number of books that are being published on these colourful adventurers and the parties that we have been invited to with the pirate theme.
Captain…