Dear London Mums,
Three sleeps to go.
Three chances to hide in the loo with a mince pie.
Three days of magic, madness,
and asking yourself “Did I already wrap this… or was that yesterday?”
December tiptoes in wearing fairy lights,
the kettle works overtime,
and mums everywhere perform their greatest trick of all:
making Christmas happen.
Before the stockings burst and the gravy debates begin,
this little note is for you.
For the women who’ve carried the year on their shoulders,
who’ve stretched love like wrapping paper,
patched it with laughter,
and still found room for one more cuddle, one more hope.
And what a moment to celebrate!
Just days before Christmas, London Mums have stepped into shiny new era.
Our newly redesigned website and magazine are live –
brighter, bolder, easier to explore,
and still rooted in real life, real mums, real stories.
Nearly 20 years since a small group of sleep-deprived mums met with prams and purpose,
London Mums is still here –
FREE, independent, and growing,
now reaching over 110,000 of you every week across our platforms.
Same heart. New sparkle.
This festive issue is our hug in magazine form:
Inside you’ll find inspiration for gifting and resting,
stories to read aloud and quietly to yourself,
and our Star Mum, Lottie Tomlinson, reminding us that confidence
isn’t about perfection – it’s about showing up as you are.
And because Christmas joy should come with a little help…
Our friends at Hippychick are sprinkling some extra cheer:
Use code LONDON15 for 15% off everything –
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They’d also love to hear from you:
Take part in the Mums & Hippychick Survey (just 5–10 minutes)
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Your voice matters – and this time, it might pay for something lovely too.
So, London Mums, as the fairy lights flicker
and the last lists get scribbled,
remember this:
You are the magic.
Not the bows. Not the boxes. Not the perfect table.
You.
May your Christmas be full of warmth,
your New Year lighter and brighter,
and your cup – whatever’s in it – never empty for long.
From my family to yours,
thank you for being part of this extraordinary community.
With love, laughter, and festive cheer,
Monica
Monica Costa
Editor-in-Chief & Founder, London Mums
Mum to Diego (19 and counting!)
monica@londonmums.org.uk @londonmums
Joining London Mums is – and always will be – FREE
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Mums & Hippychick Survey: Understanding Today’s Mums
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Monica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of meeting up regularly to share the challenges and joys of motherhood in metropolitan and multicultural London. London Mums is the FREE and independent peer support group for mums and mumpreneurs based in London https://www.londonmumsmagazine.com and you can connect on Twitter @londonmums
