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Tesco Prep Like a Pro Christmas Cooking Masterclass

With freedom to extend the dinner table, 86% of the nation say there is nothing stopping them from having a joyful Christmas this year, and it’s all about prioritising special moments with loved ones. In fact, new research* from Tesco found that 60% want to spend less time in the kitchen on Christmas day. To help Christmas cooks get ahead, Tesco is hosting Prep Like a Pro Christmas Cooking…
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Tech-free Christmas:  5 unique outdoor activities to try at home

Christmas is an exciting time of year for all the family, particularly for children. But although getting presents and spending time together as a family can be exciting, many kids are spending more time on electronic devices than ever before. A YouGov poll conducted in 2020 found that most children have their own smartphone before they turn 10, even though 50% of Brits surveyed thought parents…
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South London based Mum and Baby Singing Groups to boost your mood

Are you experiencing an ongoing low mood, lack of interest in things, or anxiety since having a baby? If so, you may be suffering symptoms of post-natal depression (PND). It is incredibly common in the year after giving birth and can be difficult to cope with and talk about. Breathe Arts Health Research have created Melodies for Mums, a pioneering intervention for post-natal depression that has…
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How to hold a low-waste Halloween party

As Halloween comes around, it’s the time to plan our parties and games. But how can you have fun without creating lots of waste? Here, Scott Hawthorne from SkipsAndBins.com gives us some top tips on how to have a spooky night without the rubbish.  Every year when the spooky season rolls around, we all get excited about the prospect of parties, costumes, sweets, and decorations. But, although…
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Get ready to find your family blind-date

What if you could give your family a unique & meaningful experience by meeting another family you never met before?  It’s July is a new startup launching in London after its great success abroad and we wanted you to be among the first ones to know about it!  It’s July enables families to meet & create experiences together. They have developed a platform that allows families who didn’t know…
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Quintessentially British: the birthday card tradition

When it comes to family birthdays, everyone wants to express their well-wishes in a memorable manner. The appeal of the birthday card is still as strong as ever, and many people still feel compelled to send them to cherished people in their lives. Still, some people likely think that they’re little more than an obligatory gesture. Even recipients may simply give them a shake to see if any money…
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How to develop a mobile app from scratch

Building an app from scratch can be overwhelming if you don’t know how to do it. Surely you have ever come up with a great idea for an app, but when it comes to carrying it out, the questions begin. Where do I begin? How long will it take? That is what we are going to talk about in this article. Here are 9 steps so you can create an app from scratch. Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay  To…
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Three perfect outdoor adventures with kids

Getting outside is incredibly beneficial to both our overall health and our mental health.  Just being outside lowers the stress hormone cortisol and can ease and possibly protect against anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems. In addition, it can boost our vitamin D levels, give our eyes a beneficial break from screen time, clear our lungs, and improve our blood pressure and heart…
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Summer of Disney+

Disney+ invited London Mums to an afternoon of rooftop revelry and entertainment at Pergola Paddington to celebrate a summer of new and unmissable titles available on the service.  The Disney Plus event was set in a lovely outdoor location that included an array of small restaurants and games for children.   We…
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Teach your kids the power of charity with Race For The Cure 2021

Keeping fit has been so important this year especially since the children were being home schooled and enjoyed their daily session with Joe Wicks (The Body Coach).  This year there is a new fundraising event taking place called Race For The Cure 2021. This event can involve anyone and everyone it shows a community spirit and teaches our families the importance of supporting charities. Why not…
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