From sew-stoppers to show stoppers: 7 simple tips to costume success by West End Costume Designer David Stringer
Nov 09 2019
I am honoured to host exclusive tips for making outfits for kids by West End costume designer, David Stringer who has 20 years industry experience and has created costumes for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock the Musical and other notable work includes Wicked, Cats, Legally Blonde, fitting and dressing the costumes in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic And Paralympic Games, and the costuming for Little Mix’s current tour.
Toddler years’ study: Dealing with Explosive Toddler Tantrums in Public is Biggest Fear for One Third of UK Parents who Feel ‘Judged’
Nov 08 2019
Multiple pressures faced by parents with developing toddlers is on the rise and could have a negative impact on parental wellbeing, as new research reveals high numbers (73%) constantly worry about what other people around them think. The new child development survey independently commissioned by nationwide preschool activity class provider, Toddler Sense, questioned more than a thousand UK parents on their anxieties around toddler development and found that dealing with tantrums in public was the top concern for one third. A further 17% also said they felt ashamed and embarrassed by their toddler’s aggressive behaviour, which often involved biting and/or hitting other children.
Stylish Outdoor Wear to Keep You Warm This Winter
Nov 07 2019
When it comes to the winter weather, you will want to make sure you wrap up well to make sure you don’t end up unwell. Although you will want to stay warm, you will also want to make sure you keep up with your style. In this article, we will discuss some of the stylish outdoor wear to keep you warm this winter. If you think that this is something you would be interested in then, make sure you keep reading this article to find out more information on stylish outdoor wear to keep you warm this winter.
Win 1 of 2 pairs of tickets to the Slade gig at London ULU on 20th December 2019
Nov 07 2019
Slade are back on the road this November & December 2019 with a Christmas UK Tour and London Mums have two pairs of tickets to give away to lucky readers. I attended last year’s pre-Christmas gig and I can say that Slade are the best rock band live I have ever seen. And I am no stranger to live rock myself. Check out below how to enter this awesome competition.
Book of the week: Quentin Tarantino: The Iconic Filmmaker & His Work by Ian Nathan
Nov 06 2019
Are You Really Taking Care Of Yourself?
Nov 05 2019
It’s probably pretty fair to say that we all want to be as healthy as possible. However, for many people, it’s difficult to get past that stage and actually start doing anything about it. The list of excuses that the vast majority of people have for not being more healthy in their day to day lives is probably a dozen miles long at this point. Whether it’s a matter of time, not having the energy or the money, not being able to find bespoke personal training in London or any other excuse, people will come up with any reason to justify not taking control of their bodies and their lifestyles. Well, time for a newsflash: you’re officially out of excuses. It has never been easier to stay healthy, and that is because of one simple thing: technology. Thanks to technology, it’s possible for just about anyone to make some incredibly positive changes in their life. Here are just a few ways in which technology has taken away your excuses to be healthier.