Calling all art enthusiasts, photography fanatics and budding collectors; this Autumn, the Affordable Art Fair returns to London with two separate events showcasing contemporary collections from household names nd emerging talent, all priced from £40 to £4,000, set in the scenic surroundings of Battersea Park (25-28 October 2012) and Hampstead Heath (1-4 November 2012) .
London Mums have the…
My little girl, Little Snowflake just loves the brand new Blue Nose Tatty Teddy toys. So much so she has decided to draw, paint them and sell them on Ebay to try and collect them all.
Here are some of the Blue Nose Tatty Teddy art videos she has created so far.
PANDA BLUE NOSE
LADYBIRD BLUE NOSE
MILKSHAKE COW BLUE NOSE
PATCH THE DOG BLUE NOSE
LOVE BUG BLUE NOSE
CHASE THE DOG BLUE…
This book is certainly one of my favourite art & craft books I have ever come across.
The best thing about this art & craft manual is that it’s easy to follow instructions on how to make the most complicated things such as patchwork bibs, backpacks, pouches, button necklace, owl cushions and rug dolls. It is also very good to inspire and do your own art & craft. In fact we went on and made junk…
Nearly half of working parents admit to dreading the start of the school summer holidays, a study reveals today. Difficulties juggling work and childcare and having to entertain their kids for six weeks mean millions of parents aren’t looking forward to the long stretch ahead.
• 42% of parents feel the school summer holidays are too long
• Three weeks and three days in, the majority of…
Introducing cursive handwriting in the first years of schooling is a daunting task for parent and child alike. Yet, more and more primary schools are insisting that a child entering school should embark on writing at this seemingly complicated level.
As a mother and a therapist I completely agree with this line of thought. In fact, I made sure that this was a pre-requisite when selecting a…
Dear London Mums
The event we have been awaiting for so long is almost here! The London 2012 Olympic Games have arrived in London on 27th June with the Rings being displayed at Tower Bridge. I feel quite emotional. This bumper newsletter covers July and August including a few exclusive Olympic related stories. Enjoy them!
Exclusive interview with Team GB Olympics hopeful Jeanette Kwakye
Olympic…
A third of parents regret giving their children games consoles, mobile phones and computers, a study reveals today. Having not known life without the internet and technology, parents fear their children are so used to the immediate gratification of digital devices that they are lacking key interpersonal skills such as patience and social and communication skills that develop from taking part in…
A really fun and simple way to decorate your home or party venue with a Jubilee red, white and blue colour scheme is to make some pretty ribbon pompoms.
Each pompom is made up of four large bows tied together, so you need to start by making your bows.
Make some pretty pompoms
To create the bows, hold the ribbon between your finger and thumb – a few inches from the end and make your first…
I spent the weekend making a little doll’s top with the colours of her Italian flag as well as an Italian flag mask for Monica from London Mums’ Magazine Bratz doll.
Hope you like it, honey! The funny thing is the colours of the Italian flag are the same as the Welsh Flag. Some things are meant to be!
Here are some other Olympic Dolls’ masks. Wouldn’t it be great if all Mums around the…
When I was looking through the London Mums’ blogs I came across Tanith Carey’s amazing book called “Where has my little girl gone?” I am so excited about this book and hope it creates the change we need to protect our little girls from our plastic world.
Here is a video of my little girl de-Bratzing her Bratz doll into a Holly Blue Butterfly. I tried to mix up some paint to make her lips…