Tested & Recommended

Back to school: New comfy face masks for school children

35As thousands of children across the UK have just returned to school, and with mask wearing recommended in secondary schools and higher education, how to keep youngsters safe from the risks of COVID-19 is at the forefront of parent’s minds. London Mums have tested new face masks and shared their feedback on the various masks in this blog. The latest face masks that my son has tested during…
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Blog

MOT: What to really expect?

A modern mum has to face multitude of challenges on a daily basis. The current lockdown situation has made it even more difficult because things have changed their normal course. In the midst of it all, we adopt a lethal habit of almost taking our car for granted. Maintenance requires time and that is always a task of its own. Then, there are terms like ‘MOT testing’ that exist just to haunt…
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Travel with kids

Advice for when travelling abroad for work

Travelling abroad for work is an exciting time in anyone’s life, but finding the right place to stay can make all the difference in settling comfortably. If you’re heading to the Netherlands, you can easily find a place to rent a room in Utrecht, a vibrant city that offers a mix of culture and convenience, perfect for both short-term stays and more extended work assignments. Whether your trip…
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Book of the week: Under the Light of the Italian Moon by Jennifer Anton

Literature is a wonderful ‘device’ to immerse ourselves into worlds that would not be possible to explore. Thanks to new historical fiction novel, based on real events, Under the Light of the Italian Moon by Jennifer Anton, published 8th March 2021 (International Women’s Day) I could go back in time to watch the lives of generations of strong Italian women unfold. Their stories…
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Parenting Skills

Is keeping on top of your home getting exhausting?

Let’s face it, life can be seriously busy and more than a little bit exhausting a lot of the time. It can feel like you’re pretty much constantly playing catch up trying to keep the whole place in order. Combine that will all of the other busy and stressful elements of modern life and it’s often all too easy to find yourself stuck in a position where you just don’t have the energy to keep…
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Movies

Future Films Heads Up: In the Heights out this Summer 2021

A new trailer has been launched today for the movie adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s Broadway musicalIn the Heights. In The Heightswill be released nationwide by Warner Bros. Pictures on 25th June 2021. Judging from a first look, it looks really good but frankly I am not surprised considering Lin Manuel Miranda is behind this. His musical talent combined with his writing skills…
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Get Creative

Arts & Crafts ideas for kids games

Arts and crafts are a great way to keep children busy and entertained. You really don’t need to be a ‘crafty’ person yourself to be creative with your kids. There are hundreds of different craft projects that you can make with your children that don’t need any specific skills or tools, and you can complete them in less than half an hour. For most arts and crafts, you can…
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Shopping Guides

Looking for a last minute Mother’s Day gift? Airtasker it!

Mother’s Day is less than two days away and for many this means a last minute dash to the shops but we have just the thing – Airtasker! Mums have been our heroes over the past year. Juggling working from home, being teacher, nurse, cook, cleaner, even personal trainer and taxi driver – they have truly done it all! Whilst many of us won’t be able to see our mums this…
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