My 10 year old son Diego and I had the pleasure to meet The Boss Baby film director Tom McGrath (lead DreamWorks Animation director who created the Madagascar franchise among other great movies) while he was in London to promote his latest film. Watch our interview in which he revealed exclusive behind the scenes anecdotes on how the story was created, about the cast including the Friends gang…
Calling all health nuts! Want to get physical with the cast of Disney Channel’s mega new musical show, The Lodge? London Mums quizzed the gang for the lowdown on all things health and fitness – and discovered some top tips along the way… Whoop!
SOPHIE: “I HAD TO ROCK CLIMB AND KAYAK!”
Sophie Simnett plays Skye in The Lodge…
What does health and fitness mean to you, Sophie?
If you’re after a great day out with the kids that combines learning with fun and adventure, there aren’t many better destinations than the English capital.
The best way to make sure you make the most of all London has to offer is to stay for a few days. See Hotels Combined for some great offers on hotels in fantastic locations. In the meantime, here’s a look at some of the best children’s…
Cornbury Music Festival is a lovingly crafted, high end, open-air party, the ultimate celebration of music and culture set in the heart of the Cotswolds at Great Tew Park, tailor-made for the whole family. London Mums cannot wait for it! This year in particular as this year’s event, the 14th Cornbury, will be the last. It’s going to be a smashing farewell party with great artists…
A fantastic picture book tie-in We’re all Wonders, inspired by R. J. Palacio’s beautiful novel Wonder, has just been published to coincide with the film release Wonder on 17 November 2017 based on the New York Times bestseller and starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay, .
For those who don’t know this book, Wonder tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming…
Forget about special effects of blockbuster movies like King Kong or Life this Easter and watch Neruda instead. A film by Pablo Larrain about the time in the Chilean poet’s life when he was on the run for being an outspoken Communist (in 1948). Neruda is played by Luis Gnecco is bears a remarkable likeness to the poet. The detective in charge of catching him is Gael García Bernal, one of my…
Here is another interview in my series of inspirational mums. This week I have chatted to Rita Kobrak about her Italian holidays for mums. She is the host of the London Mums’ Tuscan trip 19-23 June 2017 which mums and families can join. See details of how to book here.
Rita and I all glammed up for an event in London
Q: Tell us about yourself and family?
RK:
I have lived in London for…
There’s a new arrival joining the DreamWorks Animation family in 2017 and he’s a born leader… Twentieth Century Fox is delighted to present the first trailer for THE BOSS BABY.
Based on the award winning picture book by Marla Frazee, THE BOSS BABY stars Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow, Patton Oswalt, Miles Bakshi.
Listen to director Tom McGrath talk…
The dream of flying is as old as human race. The inspirational true story of how the Wright brothers managed to get this dream into reality is now told in a beautiful picture book by Adam Hancher’s called Taking Flight. The Wright brothers and their quest to conquer the skies is now explained step-by-step to children and published to coincide with the anniversary of Wilbur Wright’s 150th…
My Granny’s recipe for Summer berries Jam is one of my 10 year old son’s Diego favourite ones, so much so that ahead of Mother’s Day he made two jars. It’s a super simple recipe. He did not need any supervision while making it.
Ingredients (for 2 medium sized jam jars)
500 g mixed summer fruits (you can buy them frozen as they are cheaper. Asda sells them as…