As the nation prepares to deluge the royal baby with gifts, here is a handy guide for those thinking of buying for Kate or other mums to be.
Toys with irritating jingles top the list of most annoying gifts for new mums. Thinking of buying that cute baby grow? Think twice, most new mums already have more than enough, and as for baby shoes, newborns grow out of them way too quickly.
The dos…
A recent research reveals that the national sentiment is still highly positive following 2012.
Royal baby anticipation reinforces Britain’s focus on family, with eight in 10 claiming it is our kinfolk who make us feel proud.
Starting in 2012 home phone and broadband provider Plusnet has annually measured British personal and cultural pride levels and, even with the Olympics off the agenda, in…
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!
So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with the all-new production of BARMY BRITAIN – PART TWO!
Can you beat battling Boudicca? Has William Wallace met his match? Can evil Elizabeth entertain England? Will King Charles keep his head? Would you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick…
Here is a refreshing Summer cocktail with Apple and Ginger Pomegranate. Fab drink if you are hosting a party this Summer.
Ingredients
50ml Pomegranate Juice
50ml ginger ale
Quarter fresh apple
1 nail of ginger
2 lime wedges
Glassware: Collins or highball
Garnish: Apple Fan
Preparation
Muddle the ginger, apple and lime in a shaker
Add POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice and shake with…
Both the release of new movie Wadjda and this story haven’t been talked about very much in the media but that I think provide great food for thought and inspiration in the fight for women’s rights. The Cinema for Peace Foundation honored UN Women, the United Nations organization tasked to advance women’s empowerment and gender equality and its Goodwill Ambassador, Academy-Award…
Vikki Stone is a multi-talented comedian, actress, singer and musician and winner of The Soho Theatre One Night Stand Up Award. Her unique mix of stand up and musical comedy has made her one of the fastest rising stars of British comedy. She performs regularly across the country at major clubs, festivals and theatres as well as appearing regularly on television.
I interviewed her during the…
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Join the Virtual Treasure Hunt and get digging for the iPad Minis and other prizes including 2 for 1 Chessington World Of Adventures coupons and thousands of exclusive Sudocrem money off vouchers.
To enter, go to the ‘Treasure Hunt’ contest app, select your chosen…
Here is London Mums’ selection of art & craft books for this summer. Enjoy!
Myleene Klass’s manual ‘Things to Make and Do With Your Children’
Packed full of stories, rhymes, activities and advice, Myleene Klass’ THINGS TO MAKE AND DO WITH YOUR CHILDREN will be one of the best ever art & craft books for 2- to 5-year-olds. Published as a big bumper book, this fabulous…
On 19 July 2013 the film WADJDA will be released in UK cinemas. WADJDA is a film from the incredible writer & director Haifaa Al-Mansour – the first female filmmaker from Saudi Arabia. Her film was also the first to be shot entirely in Saudi Arabia.
I was very impressed with the fact that such controversial topic – women in the Arabic culture – was not censored by the…
Getting the kids to read over the summer requires quite an effort. But here is a selection of fun stories that they won’t be able to resist this summer. See what you think…
What is a Crocodile’s Favourite Thing? By Ben Hawkes
Is a crocodile’s favourite thing doing ballet while dressed as a princess? Or maybe it’s eating a dirty pants sandwich? Or what about riding a…