Recipes

Recipe: Porridge and coconut 

This healthy recipe for Porridge and coconutwas kindly donated to London Mums by Martinhal Family Hotel & Resorts. It’s quite unusual in Britain to add coconut in children’s porridge but popularin Portugalwhere this recipe comes from. Ingredients 60grs oats 50grs grated coconut 200ml oat milk 100ml coconut milk Method In a pan, add…
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Travel with kids

How to get your car road trip ready

If you have never had a car issue while on road trip with children, you have no idea of how stressful this is. My biggest worry before a road trip is the car, because I am a disaster and I would not know where to start on how to fix anything. This blog includes my checklist of car checks, i.e. things to get checked before travelling by car on a family road trip. Image by Ryan McGuire from Pixabay…
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Fitness & Health

A guide to keeping your home germ-free during the pandemic

In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, our health is at the forefront of the decisions we are making. How to best protect ourselves when we go out to do essential shopping and how we can keep our homes germ-free are some of the concerns we are facing on a daily basis. While some things are out of our control during this difficult time, there are some things that we can do to reduce germs and…
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Picking the best airport transfer service

When travelling, it is quite common to forget to book an airport transfer. People remember to book their hotel rooms and other services they need at the destination, but an airport transfer rarely comes to mind. The issue is compounded further by the fact that there are a lot of different options to choose from. Things can get even more complicated when you are travelling with kids. Below, we will…
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Facing multiple debts at the same time? This is what to do

As of 2016, the average debt for Americans aged 35-44 was $133,100, according to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances. Most of this debt is mortgage debt, with around 50% of this group carrying a credit card debt of $2,500 or higher.So, if you feel you’re drowning in debt, you’re probably right, but you aren’t alone. If you’ve decided it’s time to get out from under…
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Hiring the right contractor to avoid these 11 common roof problems

A home’s roof is one of its most important parts. Aside from being highly visible, the roof protects the home and its contents from the elements. When things are in good shape, a roof keeps the home cooler during the summer, warmer in winter, and dry on rainy days. However, a damaged roof may lead to serious issues, additional damage, and unnecessary exposure to harsh weather. Because of…
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To repair or replace? What to do as the back boiler gets older

Lockdown is a great opportunity to change and fix things at home. If you own a house that was built in the 1960s or earlier, chances are that your home has a back boiler. A back boiler works like most other boilers by providing heat to your home’s central heating system with some key differences, including the fact that it is installed behind your fireplace. Because these boilers are quite old…
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Fitness & Health

Keeping an eye out on your loved ones: 8 Warning signs of heroin addiction

Heroin remains highly addictive. In fact, individuals find they may become dependent on this drug with only one use. Users snort, inject, sniff, or smoke the drug, and addiction leads to changes in the brain and the user’s behaviour. What signs should men and women be looking for when they suspect a loved one has a heroin addiction? Changes in Appearance Changes in a person’s…
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