Dear London Mums
Spring does not seem to launch and Summer is already at the door. My son is in year 6 and I feel these primary school years have gone so quickly. Before I know my son will be finishing secondary school and will be gone to Uni… I reflect on time and my past 10 years running the London Mums community. Wow! Time flies. In this newsletter, I have packed lots of ideas for the…
I know I say this almost every month, but April really is one of my favourite months because of a little thing called Chocolate, and also because the whole family gets together and I get to do what I do best: entertain! This month’s questions were all about home improvements, DIY Easter decorations and healthy Easter alternatives.
I’m toying with the idea of not buying my children any…
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s no surprise that the name of the game of this month’s questions is ‘romance’. Unfortunately, finding the time for romance is no easy task, especially when you’ve got little ones. Hopefully my answers will help you to realise that you don’t have to spend a fortune to make the most romantic day of the year a special one and inspire you…
Being organised and putting some time and energy into planning the party can make the difference between ending the day in smiles or tears, and we don’t just mean your child’s!
Set a Date and time
Between busy schedules and other children’s birthday parties, it can be difficult to find a date that works for everyone. So the first thing to do, once you’ve decided on a date is send out the…
No-bake cakes are just the thing for busy people. Easy and unusual recipe for a cheesecake to make for parties or picnics using pancakes. You would not expect that so your guests or kids will be surprised!
Preparation time: 30 minutes Plus time to chill
Serves 10
1 pack Sweet Pancakes (we used Abra-ca-Debora Sweet Dutch Pancakes for this recipe)
14 digestive biscuits
8 tbsp melted butter
400g…
Refreshing easy recipe for ice cream – White Chocolate, Coconut Ice-Cream.
Serves 4
Ingredients
75g White Chocolate (we used Mortimer White Couverture Powder for this recipe)
2 eggs, separated
50g caster sugar
200ml coconut cream
Method
• Heat the white couverture powder in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, then stir until melted and smooth.
• Mix the coconut cream with the…
I bet they’ve never had a birthday cake like this, dear. It’s one of London Mums’ new specialities and gets gobbled up very quickly! Easy and unusual recipe to make for birthday parties or picnics using pancakes. You would not expect that so your guests or kids will be surprised!
Serves 8
1 pack Sweet Pancakes (we used Abra-ca-Debora Sweet Dutch Pancakes for this recipe)
1500g…
Looty Booty is an online shop offering the busy parent or carer a helping hand with organising their children’s party. One thing most parents struggle with is time, so it’s with this in mind that Looty Booty offers a solution.
Our biggest seller is our ready-made pass the parcels. We have a huge range of paper designs to choose from and something for every budget. Whether you want a simple…
A lot of people are dairy intolerant these days so we found this amazing recipe for a Dairy-Free Carrot Cake with White Chocolate Icing for all to enjoy.
You will need to make the icing first because it needs a couple of hours in the fridge, to set to a spreadable consistency.
Serves 8-10 – You will need 2 greased and lined 8inch (20cm) round cake tins.
Ingredients:
For the Cake
225g…
A sweet and spicy drink – healthy, delicious and rather attractive!
1. Peel the ginger and lemons. Wash and peel the carrots. Cut the apples and the fennel into halves or quarters so that they fit into the juice extractor.
2. Put all the ingredients into the juice extractor. Stir the juice well, leave to settle for 5 minutes and then skim off the foam.
3. Put the juice in the refrigerator.