Recipes

Mother’s Day Recipe from chef Matt Tebbutt: Blackberry, ricotta and citrus pancakes

What a treat to have a Mother’s Day recipe from chef Matt Tebbutt, whom I recently met at the presentation of Pub in the park Wimbledon: Blackberry, ricotta and citrus pancakes. A classic breakfast staple that’s very simple to knock together. The addition of the ricotta gives these pancakes a deliciously smooth interior. You can choose whatever soft fruit you fancy, but the combination of…
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Competitions

Win a Product of the Year Goody Bag worth over £200

London Mums, this is your chance to win a money-can’t-buy bumper bag of award-winning products, full of this year’s best buys across food & drink, health and beauty, household and pet. Product of the Year has recently announced the UK’s most innovative products, with the winnerschosen by 10,000 UK consumers. Even during the pandemic, the products selected for 2022 have…
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Parenting Skills

7 Expectations every parent should have for a nursery school

Nursery schools represent the “bedrock” from which children are provided with a strong foundation to grow, mature and enjoy future success. This is why parents should leave nothing to chance when it comes to choose the most appropriate institution for their child. Let us examine seven realistic expectations so that you can make an informed decision. Photo byMonica…
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Central London

Your Guide to Parking in London

There is no doubt that a trip to London is one of the best ways to spend any day of the week, but there is one small thing that can often cause a problem as your arrival gets closer, and that is the issue of parking! Both driving and parking your car in central areas of the capital can often cause a headache, so it is always best to be primed and ready with some insider information that can help…
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Attractions

Half-term family activities: Carriage rides at Bushy Park

Rarer the Pandas the Operation Centaur Shire horses, Heath and Nobby, will be returning to Bushy Park to offer carriage rides for Easter weekend. These traditional shire horse carriage rides are a popular seasonal treat for park visitors and usually happen over the summer and around Christmas but they are back for Easter this year with a limited number of rides available over the four…
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Parenting Skills

6 Things that will change when you have kids

Having kids changes everything. It’s a life-altering event that impacts every area of your life, from the way you sleep to the way you spend your money. While some things remain the same, others are drastically different once you become a parent. Image Credit Here are six things that will change when you have kids: 1) Mind When you have kids, your mind is constantly occupied with thoughts…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Star mum interview! E4’s Celebs Go Dating relationship expert Anna Williamson on how to find or fix love & family bonds

With Spring in the air and pandemic restrictions lifted, people are ready to date again. I recently met E4’s Celebs Go Dating relationship expert, bestselling author, television, radio and podcast presenter Anna Williamson, to ask for her advice on relationships and general dating guidance. She’s launched her new book, Where Is The Love? featuring tips for boosting confidence, building…
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Product reviews

Mother's Day Gifts Guide

As experts in motherhood, London Mums have put together tips on how you can make the mother figure in your life feel extra special this year.With Mother’s Day fast approaching and thoughts turning to presents that show appreciation we’ve put together a gifting Wishlist. Photo by George Dolgikh @ Giftpundits.com from Pexels Time capsule Ask family members and special…
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Fitness & Health

Healthy Heart Tip: Salt Awareness

Today is the last day in Salt Awareness Week so let’s reflect on how salt can damage our health. It is estimated that in the UK we consume around 8.4g of salt a day which is 40% more than the recommended 6g a day. Too much salt in your diet can have a negative effect on your health and can increase the risk of water retention, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and kidney disease.
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Fashion & Beauty

Fashion: Unboxing Queen X Vendula Brian May Red Special Guitar Bag

I always look for unusual fashion accessories to add to my unique wardrobe and my new Queen X Vendula Red Special Guitar Bag inspired by Brian May’s instrument is definitely a head-turning item. This guitar bag looks real with funky strings and a stunning guitar neck strap. In terms of inside space it is not huge but it keeps essentials safe thanks to the zipped closing. I love the…
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