Kids these days are growing up with a lot of technology around them. Smartphones are a normal part of life. They help kids learn new things, talk to their family, and find useful information. But they also put kids at risk by putting them under pressure from social media, too much screen time, and unsafe online content.
Because of this, a lot of parents in the UK are now thinking more carefully…
If you walked the halls of Toy Fair London 2026 expecting one shouty, fight-for-it Christmas toy, you’d have left confused but oddly optimistic. This year delivered something better: a market that has finally found its footing.
UK toy sales rose 6% last year, with strong growth in games and puzzles. Licensed toys – driven by Stranger Things, Wicked and Minecraft – now account for over a…
Let me tell you a story about Mother’s Day, shelves, and the best unexpected bonding experience with my 19-year-old son Diego.
When BiGDUG first offered to send over their shelving kit for review, I’ll admit – I hesitated. Shelving? For Mother’s Day? Not exactly candles and perfume territory. But then I thought about my garage. And my home office. And the mountain of “I’ll sort this…
Mother’s Day is nearly here – your annual reminder that a last-minute petrol station bouquet simply won’t do. It’s time to spoil the brilliant mums and mums-to-be in our lives with something a little more inspired.
The London Mums team has rounded up our favourite finds from brands we love – from beauty essentials, dreamy pyjamas and chic baby carriers to personalised puzzles and…
Mother’s Day is fast approaching (Sunday 15 March 2026), and if you’re looking for a thoughtful gift that feels a little different from the usual flowers and cards, a cocktail-and-chocolate treat might be just the thing.
A British family-run brand, Letterbox Cocktails, has created a selection of Mother’s Day gift boxes that pair handcrafted cocktails with artisan chocolate – all…
The car serves as more than a vehicle for numerous mothers who need to drive their children to school, food shops, after?school clubs, and their grandparents’ home during weekends. The vehicle functions as a mobile command centre which provides snacks and stores emergency clothing items while serving as a space for five minutes of quiet time. Drivers who spend extended periods behind the wheel…
Gift giving and recommendations.
I love to give gifts that I know the person will love as it is related to their hobbies or lifestyle, or an experience like eating out or seeing a show or movie, or something for wellbeing. My son follows in my tradition.
He gave me for Mother’s Day fingerless gloves. I am prone to Raynaud’s phenomenon, aka white finger(s), where your finger…
Timekeeping as a Cultural Habit
For centuries, the act of wearing something on the wrist has been about far more than telling the time. From ornate pocket watches transitioning into wristwatches during the early twentieth century, to today’s sleek smart devices, timekeeping has always reflected social values, technology, and taste. In Britain especially, there has long been an appreciation…
There are certain things you can rely on every January. Grey skies. New Year’s resolutions already hanging by a thread. Supermarkets suddenly full of very virtuous-looking shoppers clutching kale. And then – thankfully – Product of the Year sweeps in to remind us why consumer goods are actually one of life’s great joys.
Last night marked the 21st year of the Product of the Year…
Finding a gift that feels thoughtful, practical, and genuinely loved can be surprisingly tricky, especially when you’re buying for mums and children. You want something that won’t end up forgotten at the back of a cupboard yet still feels special enough to mark an important moment.
That’s where personalised blankets quietly shine. They solve a common problem many parents face: how to…