Fashion & Beauty

Kate Middleton: the portrait of a future Queen and a fashion icon at 40  

As the graceful Duchess of Cambridge turns 40, I’m taking a brief look back at her best fashionmoments.Kate Middleton is undoubtedly one of the most stylish members of the Royal Family. When she joined the Firm, royal commentators would often discuss her effect on British fashion, thus coining the term the ‘Kate Middleton effect’ – the effect that the Duchess of Cambridge…
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Recipes

Recipe: Healthy Pancakes

Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, occurs 47 days before Easter Sunday and this year it will take place on 1st March 2022. Traditionally, pancakes are made with flour, eggs and milk and they are fried in butter or oil. Whether you prefer your pancakes with a savoury or sweet filling, there are numerous recipes to choose from online and in cookbooks. In this tip, we guide you in how to…
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Feeding the Family

4 Birthday cake alternatives that are easier to share at parties

Usually, the birthday cake is the main part of a birthday party. Whether this is a party with adults or one for your children, you typically slice up a cake and distribute it around to everyone. This might sound controversial, but birthday cakes can sometimes be a letdown. For starters, you need to find a cake that everyone loves. Some people might love a traditional birthday cake, while…
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Movies

Film review: The Batman starring Robert Pattinson 

On Fridaythe4thof March,themost hotly anticipated superhero andaction-packed comic book film oftheyear,TheBatman, will hit our screens. The story From Warner Bros. Pictures comes Matt Reeves’ The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive…
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Books

Book of the month: Adventures at Home - 40 Ways to Make Happy Family Memories - By Zoë Lake

All too often our family lives follow a similar routine day after day, week after week, so that it can all get a bit humdrum.In Adventures at Home Zoë Lake shows how to bring entertainment and excitement into ourlives with simple to follow, inspiring ideas for spending quality time with our young families, making fun and memorable days, and all in the comfort of our own homes. These…
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Attractions

Top family friendly walks through London  

London Mums have pulled together the top family friendly walks through National Trust places in London suitable for all abilities, with level paths, dog friendly routes, or longer routes to explore. Richmond Park Morden Hall Park trail Distance: 1.9 miles (3 km) Difficulty: Easy Get outside with friends and family on a stroll through this historic parkland. Walk through…
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Attractions

Art exhibition review: Surrealism Beyond Borders at Tate Modern 

Yesterday I attended the press view ofSurrealism Beyond Bordersat Tate Modern, aground-breaking exhibition that reveals the broad scope of this radical movement, moving beyond the confines of a single time or place. I felt inspired and motivated after seeing the work of artists who proclaimed their freedom and expressed their true selves without fear. Through this…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

The busy mum’s guide to running a successful business 

Being a mum is already a full-time job. Between preparing meals, helping your kids with their homework, taking care of household chores, and running errands, there’s barely any time left for you to breathe, let alone to run a business. And yet, there are so many amazing women out there who are both great mothers and successful business owners, and one can’t help but wonder how they do it. The…
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Parenting Skills

How to cope with the loss of a loved one

Nobody more than me knows what it means loosing a loved one. Losing someone you love is one of life’s greatest challenges. I have lost most of my closest family members. Whether you’ve lost a parent, a spouse, a child, or a close friend, these types of experiences change your life forever. The shock of having someone taken away from you can give way to all sorts of emotions, from anger and…
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