Pregnancy & Birth

Review: A special bracelet to help reduce still birth rates & raise funds for the NHS 

During the coronavirus pandemic we have all watched and supported the wonderful work of doctors and nurses. In particular, I have come across a special bracelet inspired by mum Louise Macleod working within the NHS Maternity Voices Partnership Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin LMS. She has inspired a maternity movement bracelet as part of a local NHS campaign to raise awareness of the importance of…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Five Tips for starting your own food blog in London

Are you the type of person who loves cooking and eating all different cuisines? Do you make it a habit to be the first one of your friends to check out a brand new restaurant and give everyone your opinion? Do you consider yourself a serious foodie who is always looking to elevate ingredients and find that new “perfect dish”? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, then it may be time to…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 4 copies of BBC thriller The Nest DVD

BBC Thriller The Nest has been described by The Times as ‘Your new Sunday-night drama obsession’. London Mums have four copies of the DVD to give away to our lucky readers. Enter now via our competition form below this post.TV FAVOURITES Martin Compston (Line of Duty, Mary Queen of Scots) and Sophie Rundle (Gentleman Jack,Peaky Blinders) star in gritty, new BBC thriller The Nest…
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Get Creative

Car care tips you can do in lockdown

I am a disaster when it comes to car issues. But now that I cannot access service garages to get my car checked I have taken a more DIY approach to car care. I have researched basic safety tips to consider during this pandemic for vehicle care at home. If you are living in London, Essex or any other prime locations, you are well aware that pandemic has caused a lot of chaos and people prefer…
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Parenting Skills

Music therapy for children and families at home

Throughout the lockdown and forced self-isolation, my musical skills have helped meovercome loneliness and de-motivation. I have recently spoken with Louise Gregg, Music Therapist from Nordoff Robbins, who has told me about a music therapy project in collaboration with TV programme The Clangers. Q: Louise, tell us about this project you have been working on with Clangers…why is it…
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Parenting Skills

Getting a Puppy During Lockdown? Here’s What You Need to Consider

The UK is currently on lockdown for at least another couple of weeks due to the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus. And with most of us spending more time than ever at home either on furlough or working remotely, it might feel like there’s never been a better time to introduce a new puppy to the family. After all, now you’re at home all day every day, you have all the time in the world to spend…
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Fitness & Health

Six ways of making assisted living more affordable

As we live longer than before, one day we might need to explore options on how to support our elderly. Seniors who are preparing for an assisted living must make some vital decisions about how and where they live. Assisted living is required when the senior has been diagnosed with a terminal or progressive condition that prevents them from caring for themselves independently. Reviewing six ways of…
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Schooling

Home-Schooling made easy with Countryside Classroom

If you are home-schooling for the first time and finding it difficult to navigate the resources available, then look no further. Free online portal, Countryside Classroom, has everything you need to deliver lessons focussing on food, farming and the natural environment to your children. Countryside Classroom is a free Home Education Hub offering a range of resources which are fun and easy to…
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Parenting Skills

Homeschooling & Working advice by the experts

The closure of schools in response to the Coronavirus pandemic has meant millions of mums and dads are having to add the job of full-time teacher to their already full-time work schedule. I’ve askedMurray Morrison, one of the UK’s leading learning and education experts, to give us some advice. He is the founder of online learning program Tassomai.com which is widely used within UK…
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Fashion & Beauty

10 Fashion Ideas: What to wear to someone's birthday party

I love choosing outfits for special occasions. And a birthday party for a friend deserves a breathtaking dress. It is just as important for the guests to show up looking amazing as a mark of respect. Reviewing 10 fashion ideas for what to wear to someone’s birthday party gives women great options for dazzling all the guests. I have included some of my own outfits hoping to provide some…
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