Activities

Tesco Prep Like a Pro Christmas Cooking Masterclass

With freedom to extend the dinner table, 86% of the nation say there is nothing stopping them from having a joyful Christmas this year, and it’s all about prioritising special moments with loved ones. In fact, new research* from Tesco found that 60% want to spend less time in the kitchen on Christmas day. To help Christmas cooks get ahead, Tesco is hosting Prep Like a Pro Christmas Cooking…
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Attractions

Acid Jazz 35 years anniversary party and exhibition tour

Last night I attended a super cool event for the Acid Jazz media launch in association with The Arts Council and the pioneering label Acid Jazz, who will be celebrating 30 years in 2022 with the touring art exhibition at various locations next year. The venue was perfect for this purpose in the vaults at26 Leake St, Waterloo, SE1 7NN where street artists gather to create stunning big…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

How you can positively return to work after having a baby

When you are ready to return to the world of work, you need to think about more than just yourself. You have to juggle time, commitments and other responsibilities to ensure that your family unit or household runs smoothly and efficiently even when you are not there. Returning to work as positively as possible is a process that you must undertake on your own. You need the support and guidance of…
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Schooling

Online school flooded with calls from parents with vulnerable SEND children who are being failed by the system

An online independent school has been re-introducing vulnerable children into school with SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities) who have lost confidence and have been failed by the system in their quest for adequate provision for their learning and development needs. Many families have been pushed to crisis point and according to Ofsted, some have been waiting for more than two…
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Activities

Tech-free Christmas:  5 unique outdoor activities to try at home

Christmas is an exciting time of year for all the family, particularly for children. But although getting presents and spending time together as a family can be exciting, many kids are spending more time on electronic devices than ever before. A YouGov poll conducted in 2020 found that most children have their own smartphone before they turn 10, even though 50% of Brits surveyed thought parents…
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Travel with kids

Four tips to an easy family holiday

There is a lot to consider when arranging your perfect family holiday this year, whether you are travelling with small children or difficult-to-please teenagers. Here are a few of our top travel tips for a stress-free journey and making the most of your valuable holiday time together. Photo by Yulianto Poitier from Pexels Make Certain You Have Everything You Require If you have a lot to…
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Books

Picture Book review: The Little Thing by Nick Cave

After Paul McCartney’s picture book, here’s another debut children’s book by another legendary music artist and writer, Nick Cave.The Little Thing has been written for his young neighbour in lockdown. This has been a real passion project for Nick, who has both written and illustrated the story.The Little Thingposes a huge question to its young readers…
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Competitions

Win 1 pair of tickets to Slade Christmas gig on 10 December 2021 at Islington Assembly Hall

Sladeare back on the road this December 2021 with a Christmas UK Tour and London Mums have one pair of tickets to give away to one lucky reader. Without doubt one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. Check out below how to enter this awesome competition. For an update on the post-pandemic Slade formation read my recent interview with frontman Dave…
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Attractions

Rock Icons! Guitarist and singer Dave Hill talks Slade and tells London Mums why he never rested on his Glam laurels

Slade is without doubt one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. With their unique blend of perfect pop rock ‘n’ roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top-20 singles of which six were No-1 smash hits plus six smash albums, Slade have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world. I have seen them…
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