With discussions on media this week on proposals to lower the school age to two years old, I wonder whether we are really looking into our children’s wellbeing…. Childhood is meant to be fun and filled with lots of playtime. Playing and even silly games are important part of healthy living no matter what people say. Children also need time to chill out and relax not just learning.
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Hi London Mums
Our latest magazine is out!
This winter London Mums magazine (number 10 believe it or not!) can be found at selected Sainsbury’s, Tescos and Asda across London as well as at selected family friendly venues such as Eddie Catz. You can also read it or download it for FREE online or download it under the magazine section. It includes exclusive interviews with Desperate…
Pug gives a shove to Queen’s Corgi, as ‘Frenchie’ pushes out ‘Westie’. Astronomical rise in small handbag dogs of foreign origin, such as the French Bulldog which is popular with celebrities and in the top ten for the first time. Queen’s favourite, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, one of many native breeds in decline and a further drop in 2013 likely to see it on the Kennel Club’s ‘vulnerable…
Weddings are getting less traditional and couples quite often have kids by the time they get around to organising their big day. You wouldn’t leave anyone so special out of the big day itself, so it makes sense that the kids are involved in all the exciting stuff that happens in the run-up too. It’s a lovely idea to plan a hen party that your kids can enjoy with you, but what to do?
Here are…
Remember the 5th of November 2013 it’s Bonfire Night and there will be lots of fireworks displays across London. The nation’s favourite firefighter, Fireman Sam will be fronting his own national Bonfire Night safety campaign.
Bonfire Night celebrates the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament and King James I.
To this day…
Magnetic madness challenging the nation! Blurring the lines of science, education and obsession, Nanodots are the latest toy for teenagers and adults that will stimulate your competitive side whilst challenging your patience.
Made out of the strongest permanent magnets known to man, built to lift 1,000 times their own weight and available to buy in seven different colours, Nanodots are the…
When it comes to seasonal flu and colds I would personally do anything to prevent myself and my family getting sick… So over the years I have tried many remedies. One of them is Echinacea. But recently I have read that it is more like a placebo. I have researched a bit and I have come to the conclusion that Echinacea is good for you as a mild preventative remedy combined with good nutrition…
It is a good habit to alternate breakfast choices both for children and parents. Here us a quick and original breakfast recipe for you: CINNAMON AND APPLE CHEESY TOASTIES. Yum!
Ingredients:
2 slices of bread of your choice
50g Mature Cheddar, grated
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and finely sliced
Ground cinnamon
Method:
Fill the bread with the cheese and apple and sprinkle with a little…
Celebrate Bonfire Night with this spacial and easy recipe: Bonfire Butterscotch Apples.
Ingredients
100g butter
350g soft brown sugar
568ml double cream
6 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 12 wedges
6 pears, peeled, cored and cut into 12 wedges
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
2 packs Sweet Dutch Pancakes (we used Abra-ca-Debora Sweet Dutch Pancakes for this recipe)…
Toffee Apples are the perfect outdoor treat. You’ll need ten clean, sturdy sticks – or push the boat out and use cinnamon sticks. Easy recipe for Halloween or Bonfire Night.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes, plus 15 minutes setting
Total time: 55 minutes 55 minutes
Serves: 10
Ingredients
10 English apples, well scrubbed to remove any wax residues
450g light muscovado…