Arab Spring and mumpreneur are among the new words which have entered the latest edition of a major dictionary. Around 70 fresh terms from the fields of politics, technology, fashion and contemporary culture are included in the 11th edition of the Collins English Dictionary which is published today (6th October 2011).
Descriptions of modern lifestyle are reflected in terms such as…
FREE children’s activity finder on the App Store, created by techie star mumpreneur.
Mumpreneur Victoria Hatch has spent over 10 years at the forefront of new media sales and analysis. Since leaving her corporate job, she has continued to developing innovative mobile phone applications. Her latest venture and London Mums’ favourite app is called Look Bunny Find. Look Bunny Find was…
Strictly Come Dancing has got the whole country stepping onto the dance floor. Dancing is a brilliant way to keep fit while having fun. A great alternative to gym fitness. Ballet4Life has been delivering top quality ballet tuition to adults in London for eight years. The teachers create a supportive and friendly environment in which to have a dance class whether you are a retired professional…
Baby-making can add a great deal of pressure to a couples sex life and have a detrimental effect on relationships and health as sex becomes more of a chore than a pleasure. Fertility expert, Acupuncturist and author Emma Cannon explores the dos and don’ts of sex when trying for a baby.
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Make sex a priority. Regularity of sex is important and not just sex at the fertile time.
A few weeks ago I received a phone call from Emily saying ‘I just remembered I am London Mum number 30’! It made my day. Mum of 2, Emily Goodall, is not only an active London Mum but also the founder and inventor of BundleBean, the only 5-in-1 waterproof baby blanket with an ingenious and unique design that means it fits snugly on to all buggies, bike seats, baby carriers, infant car…
I am proud of one of our favourite London Mums, Maggy W., mum of two, artist, blogger and amazing creator of artwork with kids and for kids. She has just won two awards for her Red Ted Art website: Best MAD Craft Blog and Best Pre-School Fun MAD Blog. I am very proud of her! The MAD Blog Awards is the UK’s largest independent awards programme for Mummy and Daddy bloggers. It is organised by Flea…
To support national education during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, I would like to share my recent experience to make you aware of breast cancer prevention. I have done lots of research and then gathered the best information pages online for you to check. Twenty years ago breast cancer was considered incurable but these days, doctors believe that if caught at the initial stages…
Property renovation and home design is once again on the rise. Inspired by the likes of Sarah Beeny, Kevin McCloud, and Phil and Kirstie, more homeowners are taking on ‘project properties’, upgrading what they already own, or sourcing the web for inspiration and ideas. However, to ensure the reality of your dream home, it is essential to find the right building team. No easy feat, right? Here…
This morning Richmond MP Zac Goldsmith unveiled the amazing Phoenix Sculpture at East Sheen Primary School at the presence of proud children, parents and headteacher.
The Phoenix Sculpture has been a very successful project led by London Mum Honor Pinner, artist in residence (East Sheen). The sculpture has been an amazing creative art project involving children in the design and making process.
NHS Choices reveals some of the myths around treating a cold and offers advice on how to get well quickly.
According to NHS Choices, on average an adult can expect to catch a cold between two and four times a year, with more people suffering during the winter months. But do you know how best to treat a cold?
Myths about cures for the common cold:
· Vitamin C – according to NHS Choices…