If you have ever spent the weekend locked inside with a toddler, you know how tough it can be. Everyone goes stir crazy from time to time. But toddlers tend to express this in a different way than adults. The morning might be fun, but after a few hours, you might experience a tantrum or a meltdown.
Getting outside to burn off some extra energy can be a great way to make sure everyone has a good…
The past decade has had an incredible impact on the way we communicate, especially over the last few years.The digital revolution is transforming the way teenagers remember and what they forget. With our phones being an extension of our bodies, it’s not rare that recording special moments becomes more important that actually enjoying them.
Technology has big benefits like supporting our…
For many people, the kitchen is the most important roomin their home. It’s the central hub where much of the day-to-day living takes place – from that first cup of tea in the morning to the family meal at night. So, it’s worth investing a bit of time and money to create your dream kitchen. In this post, I take a look at a few items you might want to consider including:
Quartz…
With darker nights, colder days and the long school holidays, Christmas can be challenging. But London Mums have put together the ultimate Family Winter Guide forthis festive season.
London Mums’ favourite Ice rinks
An Ice-skating trip can be a great opportunity for the whole family to get into the festive spirit while embracing the cold weather and drinking a glass of…
As a mumI feel totally qualified as an expert in all things relatingto after school clubs. New research has now revealed the most popular after school clubs and activities and the biggest surprise is that Gymnastics hits the top spot…again! After all it makes sense. The physical and athletic preparation that is involved in Gymnastics training prepares yourbody for any kind…
I love weddings! I have organised my own one and filmed friends’ celebrations so over the years I gained some experience to the point that I wanted to become a wedding planner. Wedding planning can be as exciting as it is stressful. Knowing your budget from the start and using tricks and tips to stay on budget can make the planning go more smoothly.
There are so many things to consider when…
Autumn and Spring are perfect seasons to spend time in thegardenbut I am personally a disaster in every gardening matter. So I have asked Nicky Roeber, who is the Online Horticultural Expert at Wyevale Garden Centres,to give me a few tips on how to transform a simplistic garden in a beautiful backyard on a budget. That’s what she told me.
Typically, when we think of…
As we grow older, our babies become adults and before we know they will get married and you will be involved in helping with their wedding. Weddings are the most significant days in most of our lives. It is where we go all out celebrating our love with our friends and family. Of course, expectations and outside influences often mar our expectations so that our weddings end up not being what we…
With millions of families choosing to stay in the UK for their holidays, it’s no wonder camping with kids is on the rise. According to Mintel data, 17.9 million camping trips were taken by UK adults in 2017, and almost an extra million trips expected to be taken this year. Taking the kids can seem like a challenge, but with a few pieces of handy advice it can be achievable and enjoyable for all!
Summer holidays don’t need to be expensive. In fact, kids love the simplest (and cheapest) things. It’s often us parents wanting to treat them to expensive attractions but when we were young in the good old 70s or 80s we did enjoy ourselves with virtually nothing. Take a look at London Mums’ suggestions for affordable Summer activities to do with kids. And please share your own…
