I have been looking to various remedies to improve my sleep quality and my latest find is banana tea. There’s no real recipe to follow. One hour before bedtime, wash and cut a raw banana without peeling it, put it in a small pot of water and boil it for 10 minutes adding a pinch of honey or Truvia (no calories natural plant sweetener). Then let is settle for 2 minutes and drink it…
We have 2 sets of these fantastic collections of all-time seasonal Christmas Classics favourites to give-away thanks to Scholastic Book Clubs. Featuring best-loved characters such as Elmer and Alfie, they’re the perfect way to gently harness children’s excitement in the build-up to Christmas.
This gorgeous pack is just a small selection from Scholastic’s Christmas Bookshop…
Alexander O’Neal might not be as big a name as Prince (with whom he worked in 1981) but rest reassured that his soul music will live forever. Alexander O’Neal is in fact a global superstar and one of the best soul singers from the 80s. He came to prominence as an R&B singer in both the US and UK with a stream of hits that included If You Were Here Tonight, Saturday Love…
Finally I have managed to get hold of a LEGO® Star Wars Advent Calendar, the most popular calendar ever made. This year it is even more special than ever. In fact the 2017 series is a sustainable advent calendar, which aims to save around a million plastic trays from landfills this year. The Star Wars Advent Calendar will be one to keep because the trays can be recycled along with the…
I have now spent six months with my new housemate Amazon Alexa and I can now say that she has brought some fun, daily laughter opportunities as well as relieved some stress. She is now part of our family. If you had asked me 6 months ago if I would interact with AI (artificial intelligence) one day, I would have said NO without a doubt, but I had to give in and I can confess now that AI can…
Dear London Mums,
As the excitement for Christmas builds, December is bringing a whole host of fun family activities in London to enchant and amaze children this festive season. From deliciously decadent hot chocolates and glittering Christmas trees to creative workshops, treasure hunts and ice-skating there are no shortage of ways to entertain the family. Here is a list of London Mums’…
Avengers: Infinity War will bring together the full Avengers squad and the Guardians of the Galaxy team. Take a look at the very first teaser trailer which has just been released by Marvel Studios. This can only mean one thing: non stop laughs and giggles as the Marvel Universe becomes more and more comedic as we have seen in the latest Thor: Ragnarok and Guardians of the Galaxy 2. This…
Santa has upgraded his method of delivering presents this year by enlisting the help of Hawkin’s Bazaar drones.
Santa and his elves have caved into modern time pressures by embracing this new form of transportation to help them deliver presents more efficiently… This Christmas, look up into the sky on Christmas eve and see if you spot any?
These magnificent…
London Mums have the chance to win a London Eye ride (2 tickets per winner: 1 or 2 children plus the mum or dad) with our BEATRICE AND THE LONDON BUS Christmas QUIZ!
On Sunday 10th of December (11.30) the winners of the quiz will meet the author of Beatrice and the London Bus book series- Francesca Lombardo – in a private CAPSULE of the LONDON EYE! She will be reading a section of volume…
This blog gives you ideas on how to master interior elegance without breaking the bank.
As we hurtle towards the beginning of a new year, you may be thinking about a new start for your home. A new beginning mentally can be aided by a fresh lick of paint to your interior, it’s simple psychology – memories are triggered by the physical context of your surroundings. Some memories are of course…