The annual appointment with Toyfair always puts me in a good mood. And Toyfair 2015 was certainly not a disappointment. So many innovative toys and gadgets made me want to be a child again. Being a mum of an 8 year old boy is great as it allows me to re-live my childhood but in an exciting technology-driven era. Here are the Top Toy trends for 2015 which I have identified by browsing around 300+…
New York is under attack by the sinister Shredder, but fearless leader Leonardo, brilliant and brainy Donatello, rough and rebellious Raphael and wild and crazy Michelangelo take to the streets to defend their home with the help of intrepid reporter April O’Neil (Megan Fox) and their brilliant sensei, Splinter. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES is fun for the whole family and out to own on Digital…
Every year on the first week of March parents are faced with a challenge: preparing new costumes for the annual World Book Day. You cannot get away with recycling last year’s outfits because kids remember and they are also awarded prizes for the best costumes at school. Last year I came up with a quirky costume idea and thought I share it with London Mums along with other creative costumes I…
I totally love this recipe for German Apple Pancake, the so-called Apfelpfannkuchen. It is very simple to make even my 8-year-old son can make and has low flour and low sugar content. It is delicious and not so fattening actually. I got this recipe from an old acquaintance from Germany and it is apparently authentic.
Ingredients
50g butter, to be melted
2 tsp sunflower oil
2 large apples…
Half term is always challenging for parents. Kids’ entertainment is expensive so the best way forward to mums on a budget (most of us) is to get organised with lots of FREE stuff to do. Here are London Mums favourite FREE ACTIVITY SHEETS from the latest and most entertaining movies.
Shaun The Sheep The Movie – Art & Craft Activities
These activities are suitable for…
The Baby Show (www.thebabyshow.co.uk) with MadeForMums is the UK’s leading pregnancy and parenting event, and will be returning to ExCeL London from 20th to 22nd February 2015. The Show is a must-attend event for new and expectant parents providing everything needed for bump, baby and you including all the essentials, alongside the latest, innovative products and not-on-the high street…
Winter keeps us all in and eager to watch feel-good movies. Alexander & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is definitely funny and suitable for the entire family. Alexander & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day ©2015 Disney is available on DVD from 16th February 2015. Read London Mums’ review of the film…
2015 is Chinese year of the sheep. It couldn’t be a better time for Shaun the Sheep the Movie to be released in UK cinemas (it’s out from today). Why do we love this character so much that keeps us glued to the screens every day? Watch below our kids’ club behind the scene video chat with Aardman’s film makers, Mark Burton & Richard Starzak, both directors and writers…
Dear London Mums,
our Spring magazine issue will be landing in selected supermarkets across London and other family friendly venues from the end of February. In the meantime we have to face new school holidays and entertain the kids once again for a whole week. In this newsletter you’ll find useful links to London Mums events’ calendar, activity pages filled with Half Term School…
Great Paid-for media opportunity for mums and babies.
A leading baby brand is currently looking for a mum and baby (under 8 months) who would like to feature in an instructional video on their YouTube channel (fee paid).
Photo by MemoryGate.co.uk Baby Photographers
Do you enjoy bathtime with your baby? Do believe in the benefits of baby massage?
We’re looking for a confident mum and…