As a parent, there are few moments more exciting than watching your child take their first steps towards independence. And what better way to celebrate that milestone than with their first car? But why settle for a standard, run-of-the-mill vehicle when you can make it a truly memorable experience? Personalising your child’s first car is a fantastic way to add a unique touch and create lasting…
There’s nothing like a carefree family outing in the great outdoors for making happy memories, not to mention the well known health and wellbeing benefits nature brings. Whether it’s making the most of your local park, sleeping under canvas on a camping trip, learning a new skill such as paddle-boarding or kayaking, joining in a park run or simply jumping on your bike, the right kit can make…
This May half-term holiday will be challenging for parents and carers but equally an opportunity for families to get together and create lasting fond memories. London has plenty of exciting things to do for everyone and for every pocket. Whether you’re into culture or outdoor activities, London offers lots of family-friendly activities. Find out London Mums’ top 10 things to do in London over…
Bell-ringing for beginners: or should I say Bell-swinging.
Did you know there’s a book listing every belfry (‘bell tower’) in the world with 3 or more swinging bells and 95% of them are in England? Swingers have the knobs on stalks (‘clappers’, as in, go like the ) inside that clang as the bell goes horizontal. There’s solo and twin bells, but they aren’t counted because all you can…
Becoming more sustainable and in-touch with nature can be nothing if not rewarding, even if it does take a little time to get there. Provided you have ample garden space (or even live semi-rurally), and have a reliable budget to work with, keeping certain animals can be a lovely way to achieve this.
Of course, a basic, hobbyist smallholding should always start small. Keeping hens and roosters can…
After my first blog on how to knit, here’s part 2 instructions and a recount of my progress.
Pulling it together
Once I had a few fistfuls of granny squares, the game was to work out how many I really needed to cover my upper body. I found a crusty imperial tape measure that kept crinkling back up, and noted my measurements.
Bloody unsquare. By my reckoning…I had to make 2 pieces of 4×3…
Have you heard of the use of motivational posters in classrooms? Inspirational quotes and mantras can do wonders for empowering us. Put up as posters; they catch our attention, remind us of their presence, and remind us of their existence.
There is growing momentum for using motivational posters in the classroom. But what about their effectiveness?
Here are a few facts about why you should use…
Biscuiteers in Belgravia, London, is a charming boutique cafe that offers a variety of treats, including hand-iced biscuits, cakes, and savories. The cafe is well-known for its themed afternoon teas, which change seasonally, and the icing cookie workshops, which are perfect for anyone looking for a fun and creative activity. Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the coronation-themed afternoon…
London Mums Magazine’s reporters (young and less young) were invited to Horrible Histories – Live Onboard – Terrible Thames.
The Terrible Thames boat trip presented by Horrible Histories is a family-friendly attraction that provides a unique way to experience London’s history. It takes visitors on a wicked river tour of the Thames, where they can hear about the horrible history of the…
Have you ever thought of learning to knit? In my blue January piece, I mentioned starting a new craft with a family member, as my daughter had been prompting me to take her to our local craft shop.
Part 1 – Choosing the wool was a whole creative adventure.
What wool can a beginner handle? The structure, feel, fatness, color, fluffiness, ingredients all had to be discussed. And then the…